Chelsea secured a confident 2-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League, with Enzo Fernandez playing a starring role. The Argentine midfielder was directly involved in both goals, as the Blues extended their unbeaten streak against Leicester to seven consecutive matches.
Leicester opted for a deep defensive setup, hoping to stifle Chelsea’s attack, but this approach backfired as it allowed the visitors to dominate possession.
Adding to their woes, Leicester lost Harry Winks to injury early in the game. Just minutes later, Chelsea capitalized. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring in the 15th minute after outmuscling Wout Faes to collect a perfectly timed pass from Fernandez. Jackson finished clinically, putting the Blues in the driver’s seat.
The Foxes struggled to keep pace with Chelsea’s intensity, and frustrations began to surface. Within a span of nine minutes, Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumare, and Oliver Skipp each received yellow cards for rough tackles on Chelsea players Cole Palmer, Joao Felix, and Fernandez.
Chelsea continued to press for a second goal. Noni Madueke forced a strong save from Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and had a goal disallowed due to Marc Cucurella’s offside position in the buildup. Despite their control, the Blues couldn’t extend their lead before halftime, as Madueke also missed another good opportunity.
Leicester showed glimpses of a comeback, with Kasey McAteer nearly finding the bottom corner on his Premier League debut. Moments later, Ndidi fired wide from a Victor Kristiansen cutback. However, their chances of leveling the score faded as Chelsea regained their composure in the second half.
The visitors had a bizarre moment after the restart when Nicolas Jackson’s shot was parried into Palmer’s path, only for his effort to inadvertently strike Madueke on the goal line. Fernandez also missed a chance to score, sending a shot wide, but his overall performance kept Chelsea in control.
Leicester finally found a breakthrough late in the game when Bobby De Cordova-Reid earned a penalty after being fouled by Romeo Lavia. Jordan Ayew converted from the spot despite Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez getting a hand to the ball. However, this consolation goal came too late to change the outcome.
Chelsea’s victory ended a run of back-to-back Premier League draws, while Leicester suffered their third defeat in four league matches.
Man of the Match: Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez delivered a standout performance, orchestrating Chelsea’s midfield and contributing directly to their attacking success. His vision and precise passing were instrumental, cementing his status as the game’s best player.
This victory boosts Chelsea’s momentum as they continue their Premier League campaign, while Leicester will need to regroup to address their recent struggles.
