CHELSEA scored his first two goals for the Blues as they beat Leicester 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel’s side won despite Conor Gallagher’s first half sending off and a late goal and push from the Foxes.
- RESULT: Chelsea 2-1 Leicester
- Chelsea XI: Mendy; James, Silva, Chalobah; Loftus-Cheek, Gallagher, Jorginho, Cucurella; Havertz, Mount; Sterling
- Leicester XI: Ward; Castagne, Amartey, Evans, Justin; Soumare; Praet, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes; Vardy
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Full Time – Chelsea 2-1 Leicester
The Blues put on a resilient display despite going down to 10 men early in the game.
Sterling was granted few goalscoring opportunities during the first half but it didn’t take long for him to break the deadlock after the interval.
James was brilliant once again both in defence and going forward, a spark of creative genius is what led to the second goal.
Chelsea now climb up to sixth in the Premier League table with seven points from their opening four games.
Full Time – Chelsea 2-1 Leicester
A brace from Raheem Sterling sees Chelsea claim all three points.
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Leicester have a corner.
Ward travels up the pitch as the Foxes push for a last minute equaliser.
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Chelsea make another change.
Chilwell replaces Cucurella.
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We’re into the first of four additional minutes.
Leicester have a free kick in a dangerous position.
Dewsbury-Hall sends the ball into the box, but Cucurella can head it away.
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Leicester hit the bar!
Perez strikes from 12 yards out, but his effort rattles the crossbar!
Chelsea are really under pressure now!
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Huge chance for Leicester!
Vardy is sent through and runs one-on-one with Mendy.
He shifts the ball to his right, but the angle proves to be too tight as his shot hits the side netting.
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Leicester are on the attack again.
Castagne breaks down the left before crossing the ball into the box.
Loftus-Cheek is there to make the interception.
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Chance for Leicester!
The ball is sent over Chelsea’s defence and through to Vardy, who brings it down with a brilliant touch before taking a shot.
But, Mendy does well to make the save.
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Amartey taps the ball into the path of Havertz, who tries to break through on goal.
But, Justin is there to clear the danger.
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Barnes strikes again, but this time his effort is saved by Mendy.
Iheanacho is then given the chance to shoot, but his shot runs wide.
Leicester are desperately searching for an equaliser.
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The ball falls to Barnes, who turns and sets it to Vardy.
The striker then returns the ball as the midfielder makes a fantastic run into the box before blasting a shot past Mendy and into the back of the net.
Game on.
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The Foxes are back in it!
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Havertz receives the ball on the left before setting it through to James, who makes a brilliant overlapping run.
The defender then sends a fantastic cross to Sterling, who is left to tap the ball in at the back post.
A well worked goal from the Blues.
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Sterling strikes again!
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Barnes strikes from distance, but his effort flies over the bar.
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Leicester make their first substitution of the game.
Iheanacho has replaced Soumare.
Perez has replaced Praet.
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Another huge chance for Chelsea!
The ball is squared to Sterling in the box, who shoots with his first touch.
But, his effort rattles off the post!
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Cucurella drives down the left before cutting inside and setting the ball to Sterling on the edge of the box, who strikes into the top right corner!
What a finish!
What a start for Chelsea!
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What a finish from Sterling!
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Chelsea made one substitution at the break.
Mount has been replaced with Azpilicueta.
Kick off – Chelsea 0-0 Leicester
We’re back underway!
Half Time – Chelsea 0-0 Leicester
Leicester have done well to frustrate Chelsea in this game so far, offering few opportunities for Sterling and Havertz to create any meaningful chances.
The Foxes were unlucky to have had a goal ruled out, but they will be going into the second half with a positive attitude – and a one man advantage – after that first half display.
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Chelsea got off to a positive start, but things quickly turned sour when Gallagher saw red.
The Blues now have a huge mountain to climb with 10 men.
But, to make matters worse, it appears Cucurella has been injured.
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Three minutes will be added on…
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