Leicester vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Gary Lineker watches on
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Clinical Chelsea continued their recent revival under Graham Potter - as Gary Lineker watched them breeze past Leicester.
Ben Chilwell grabbed the opener against his former club to set the tone for a 3-1 win and further ease the pressure on Potter.
Kai Havertz’s fine finish restored the visitors’ lead after Patson Daka levelled and Mateo Kovacic’s volley sealed it.
Chelsea forward Joao Felix hit the post and had a goal ruled out by VAR while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall missed a sitter for the hosts before Wout Faes was sent off late on.
A third straight victory, after reaching the Champions League quarter-finals having knocked out Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, should represent the start of the recovery under Potter.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Mudryk looks to create something down the right but Souttar shepherds the man and the ball out of play for a goal kick.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Play resumes as Maddison hobbles gingerly after the challenge.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Maddison goes down under a challenge with Fernandez but the referee waves away protests for a foul. The ball is kicked out an the Englishman is receiving treatment.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
There is a pause in play now as Kepa receives treatment following the collision with Iheanacho.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Daka and Iheanacho combine well up front but Kepa is off his line quickly to snuff out the chance as Iheanacho looks to prod an effort on goal.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
60% possession for the home side in the opening ten minutes of the second half but still without a shot on goal.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
There is a pause in play as Mudryk receives treatment but he looks fit to continue.
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