Follow Playmaker on Instagram
      Chelsea triumph by single goal on home soil

      Chelsea edge past Leicester City

      Chelsea overcame Leicester City in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, relating to matchweek 4 of the Premier League . To this matchweek, blues came from a defeat, and Brendan Rodgers's team came from two defeats. Raheem Sterling runned the show.

      In the 28th minute, Chelsea saw Conor Gallagher get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

      Raheem Sterling opened the score after 47 minutes. In the 63rd minute, Thomas Tuchel's team extended their lead with a goal from forward. Harvey Barnes netted the last goal in the 67th minute.

      After the result Chelsea are 6th in the table, with 7 points, while Leicester City sit 19th place, with 1 point. Next up, blues visit Southampton, whilst Leicester's team will play at home against Manchester United.

      This article was automatically generated from an algorithm programmed by playmakerstats.com
      Relevant?
      Quality?
      Chelsea
      • Made only 6, his lowest in the competition

      • Managed to win only 3 corners, a new low in the competition

      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 46%

      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 442

      Leicester City
      • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 19 shots

      • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 11

      • Increased their poor run with 4 games winning

      • Extended their run to 4 games scoring goals

      D

      Video

      Highlights
      Posted 20 months ago | 96 Views | Time: 10:28

      COMPETITION

      FaseLeague 
      JornadaMatchweek 4

      REFEREE

      STADIUM

      Stamford Bridge
      Capacity41 798
      Pitch size103x67m
      Founded0
      Head-to-head
      62
      50% Wins
      28
      22% Wins
      125
      Official matches