Cucurella scores again as Chelsea edge past Leicester to go fourth

09.03.2025 [23:41]
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Baku, March 9, AZERTAC

Marc Cucurella's second-half goal was enough for Chelsea to beat Leicester City 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and leapfrog Manchester City into fourth spot, according to the Premier League’s official website.

Cole Palmer had seen a first-half penalty brilliantly saved by Mads Hermansen to extend his goal drought to nine matches in all competitions, with the Blues becoming increasingly frustrated before Cucurella struck.

The Spaniard received the ball in space and picked out the bottom corner with a sweet hit, netting his fourth goal in eight home matches.

Leicester came closest when Tosin Adarabioyo headed onto his own crossbar in the first half but failed to threaten once they were behind as they fell to a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat, having failed to score in all five.

In leading his side to victory over his former club for the second time this season, Enzo Maresca takes Chelsea back up to fourth, while Leicester remain six points below the dotted line in 19th.

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