Arsenal and Brighton both clinched 1-0 victories in their respective matches against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, thanks to goals from Pedro and Saka. In other matches, Aston Villa and Wolves each scored equalizers against Crystal Palace and Fulham, while Manchester City took on Tottenham in a late match. Chelsea kicked off the day with a win against Leicester, and football fans can share their thoughts through #bbcfootball on WhatsApp or text.
Leicester City vs Chelsea: Blues Secure Victory in Premier League Clash
In the opening fixture of the Premier League weekend, Chelsea emerged victorious with a 3-0 win against Leicester City at King Power Stadium. The Blues dominated the match from the outset, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Raheem Sterling broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, latching onto a through ball from Marc Cucurella and calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Chelsea continued to press and doubled their lead just eight minutes later. Conor Gallagher found Mason Mount in space, and the midfielder fired a powerful shot into the top corner.
Harvey Barnes had a chance to pull one back for the Foxes, but his effort was brilliantly saved by Edouard Mendy. Chelsea sealed the victory in the second half. Sterling played in Kai Havertz, who chipped the ball over the onrushing Danny Ward to make it 3-0.
With the win, Chelsea moved up to fourth place in the Premier League standings, while Leicester remained in 20th place.
Top 5 FAQs about Leicester City vs Chelsea
1. What was the attendance at King Power Stadium? A. 32,219
2. Who scored the first goal for Chelsea? A. Raheem Sterling
3. How many shots did Chelsea have on target? A. 9
4. What was the possession statistic for the match? A. Chelsea 63% - Leicester City 37%
5. Has Chelsea ever lost to Leicester City in the Premier League? A. Yes, twice (2016-17 and 2017-18)
Background
Leicester City and Chelsea have a relatively short history in the Premier League, having only met 11 times since the Foxes' promotion in 2014. Chelsea have the edge in head-to-head matches, winning seven times compared to Leicester's three.
The most famous meeting between the two sides came in the 2015-16 season, when Leicester defied all odds to win the Premier League title. They beat Chelsea 2-1 at King Power Stadium that season, helping to secure their historic triumph.
In recent years, Chelsea have been the more dominant team, winning three of the last four meetings. However, Leicester will be hoping to turn the tide when the two sides meet again at Stamford Bridge later this season.
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