Chelsea moved up to the fourth place following their 1-0 win over Leicester City
Cole Palmer's penalty record came to an end after Hermansen saved his shot
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By STEFAN BURGHILA
Published: 11:59 EDT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 12:02 EDT, 9 March 2025
Chelsea climbed up to the fourth position in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon as Enzo Maresca's side clinched a 1-0 victory over struggling Leicester City in the Premier League.
The Italian has welcomed his former side at Stamford Bridge with an unquestionable win, set by Marc Cucurella's thunderbolt from outside the box in the 60th minute.
However, initially, the game started in the worst way possible after the Blues' leader Cole Palmer saw his penalty attempt confidently saved by shot-stopper Mads Hermansen in the middle of the first half.
Maresca left team captain Reece James out of the squad - despite praising his abilities as a defensive midfielder this week - as it is understood that the 23-year-old was under the weather.
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Chelsea moved up to the fourth place in the Premier League following their 1-0 victory over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday
Chelsea star Cole Palmer saw his perfect penalty record coming to an end as Mads Hermansen saved his shot in the 22nd minute
Marc Cucurella gave the lead for Chelsea with a 20-yard thunderbolt in the 60th minute
Chelsea x-x Leicester City: MATCH FACTS
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Fofana (Chalobah 73'), Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer (George 73'), Nkunku (Acheampong 89'); Neto
Subs not used: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Antwi, Amougou, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall
Scorers: Cucurella 60'
Booked: Acheampong 96'
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Leicester City (3-4-2-1): Hermansen; Faes, Coady, Thomas; Justin (Pereira 84'), Ndidi, Soumare (Winks 66'), Kristiansen (Decordova-Reid 83'); Daka (Mavididi 84'), El Khannouss (Buonanotte 73'); Vardy
Subs not used: Stolarczyk, Okoli, Coulibaly, Ayew
Manager: Ruud van Nistelrooy
Referee: Tim Robinson