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Marc Cucurella scored a crucial winner as Chelsea defeated Leicester City 1-0 to leapfrog Manchester City in the race for UCL football.
Chelsea did it hard way but Marc Cucurella's goal gave them all three points against a stubborn Leicester side at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea started strong, with Cole Palmer heavily involved early on. The Blues had success on the wings with Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto looking lively.
Their fast start was rewarded after Sancho was tripped in the box. However, Mads Hermansen denied Palmer from the spot, ending the Premier League's longest-ever 100% conversion rate.
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Enzo Maresca's men dominated possession, but a bizarre play almost gave Leicester the lead. Robert Sánchez's dive towards a James Justin cross caused confusion, and Tosin Adarabioyo headed onto his own crossbar.
The second half saw Jamie Vardy test Sánchez, but Chelsea broke the deadlock with Marc Cucurella's low drive from outside the box. Despite late pressure from Leicester, the Blues held on for a 1-0 win.
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The victory moves Chelsea back into the top four, two points clear of Manchester City. Leicester remains six points from safety after a fifth straight Premier League defeat without scoring.
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