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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
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 21:34

Chelsea vs Leicester City

19 May 2022 21:34

Chelsea vs Leicester City

The Blues look to apply the pressure from a corner. Silva rises to meet James' inviting cross, but cannot keep his header down.

19 May 2022 21:31

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Of course, Chelsea have struggled at Stamford Bridge in recent times. Indeed, the Blues have won just once in their last four games on home turf.

19 May 2022 21:30

Chelsea vs Leicester City

The Blues patiently build as they continue to search for the equaliser. However, the defence stands firm once again.

19 May 2022 21:29

Chelsea vs Leicester City

19 May 2022 21:29

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Substitution N'Golo Kanté Ruben Loftus-Cheek

19 May 2022 21:28

Chelsea vs Leicester City

The visitors are still a goal to the good as we pass the midway point in the first half; Maddison breaking the deadlock with their only meaningful attack thus far.

19 May 2022 21:28

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Substitution Christian Pulisic César Azpilicueta Tanco

19 May 2022 21:28

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Leicester have not enjoyed pleasant travels to London in recent times. Indeed, the Foxes have lost five of their last seven Premier League matches in the English capital, having only been beaten once in their previous 10.

19 May 2022 21:24

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