Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge, boosting their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four. Marc Cucurella’s long-range strike in the second half proved to be the difference as the Blues moved above Manchester City into fourth place.
Despite dominating possession, Chelsea struggled to break down second-bottom Leicester. The hosts missed a golden opportunity in the first half when Cole Palmer’s penalty was saved by Mads Hermansen. Leicester nearly punished them immediately, but a defensive scramble kept the Foxes from scoring.
Chelsea eventually broke through on the hour mark when Cucurella drilled a powerful shot into the bottom corner from 25 yards. It was only their fourth win in 12 league games, but manager Enzo Maresca remains hopeful that strong home performances will secure a Champions League spot.
Meanwhile, Leicester’s struggles continue, as they remain six points from safety after their fifth straight league defeat.
