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.
Chelsea | Leicester City | |||
8 | 3 | Shots | 4 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
8 | 5 | Total Tackles | 6 | 7 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
7 | 6 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
8 | 62 | Total Passes | 78 | 7 |
8 | 54 | Passes Completed | 72 | 7 |
7 | 4 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 1 | 8 |
2 | Fouls Suffered | 2 |