Chelsea vs Leicester City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Leicester City in the FA Cup today.
This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.
While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.
Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Malo Gusto (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the right following a fast break.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mykhailo Mudryk.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Substitution, Leicester City. Yunus Akgün replaces Abdul Fatawu.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Goal! Chelsea 2, Leicester City 2. Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
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