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Chelsea vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge

Sports Staff
Thursday 19 May 2022 14:00 EDT
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A general view of Stamford Bridge (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Leicester City in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Chelsea vs Leicester City

19 May 2022 22:56

Chelsea vs Leicester City

That's all for today. Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!

19 May 2022 22:55

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Both sides are at home when the Premier League season concludes on Sunday. Chelsea host Watford at Stamford Bridge, with Leicester welcoming Southampton to the King Power Stadium.

19 May 2022 22:54

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Chelsea have all but secured third place in the Premier League, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge. Marcos Alonso cancelled out James Maddison's earlier effort as the spoils were shared. Only a 19-goal swing in Tottenham's favour would see the Blues displaced on the final day of the season.

19 May 2022 22:53

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Chelsea look to finish with a flourish, but the Leicester defence stands firm to keep their opponents at bay.

19 May 2022 22:51

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Jorginho seeks out James in the box, but his lofted diagonal ball is just beyond the reach of the England international.

19 May 2022 22:49

Chelsea vs Leicester City

We are into the first of four additional minutes at the end of this second half.

19 May 2022 22:47

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Barnes has registered the most assists for Leicester this season (nine). Before the campaign, the England international will look to become only the fourth player to reach double figures during a single term for the Foxes - after Steve Guppy, Muzzy Izzet and Riyad Mahrez.

19 May 2022 22:47

Chelsea vs Leicester City

At the other end, Barnes tries to race onto a throughball into the Chelsea box, but Mendy is out quickly to gather.

19 May 2022 22:45

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Havertz looks to latch onto Ziyech's throughball, but unwittingly gets his feet mixed up and ends up flat on his backside - much to the amusement of the Leicester supporters.

19 May 2022 22:44

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