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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

Great tackle! Kante demonstrates tremendous vision to pick out Lukaku with a precise throughball. However, Amartey makes up vital ground before producing a brilliant break to deny the Belgium international.

19 May 2022 21:18

Chelsea vs Leicester City

19 May 2022 21:18

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Despite a good spell of pressure, Chelsea are unable to breach the Leicester defence. The Blues have enjoyed 72 per cent of possession so far, but still trail.

19 May 2022 21:17

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Another good opportunity for the hosts, who are awarded a free-kick in a dangerous area after Ziyech is fouled by Thomas.

19 May 2022 21:16

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Yellow Card Romelu Lukaku Menama

19 May 2022 21:15

Chelsea vs Leicester City

19 May 2022 21:15

Chelsea vs Leicester City

GOOD SAVE! Chelsea look to respond immediately and Chalobah lines one up from distance. The defender's ambitious 30-yard effort is heading for the top corner, but Schmeichel springs across brilliantly to tip it over.

19 May 2022 21:12

Chelsea vs Leicester City

Leicester lead courtesy of only their sixth Premier League goal in 10 visits to Stamford Bridge. They have never scored more than once in a single game during that span.

19 May 2022 21:11

Chelsea vs Leicester City

19 May 2022 21:10

Chelsea vs Leicester City

19 May 2022 21:09

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