2020/21
Matchweek 19
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Leicester move top with victory over Chelsea

First-half goals by Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison powered Leicester City to the top of the Premier League in Brendan Rodgers' first career win against Chelsea.

Ndidi fired the Foxes ahead from the edge of the penalty area on six minutes following a well-worked corner.

Jamie Vardy's scooped effort was then kept out on 34 minutes thanks to a touch from Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

On 38 minutes, Chelsea were awarded a penalty after Jonny Evans fouled Christian Pulisic, but a VAR review showed the offence had taken place just outside the area.

Mason Mount fired the resulting free-kick over the crossbar and seconds later, a defensive mix-up at the other end allowed Maddison to make it 2-0.

James Justin sent a free header wide and Youri Tielemans had a shot well saved by Mendy on 57 minutes as the dominant hosts threatened a third.

They closed out an assured 2-0 win after Timo Werner's late effort that was disallowed for offside.

With 19 matches played, Leicester are top with 38 points, one ahead of Manchester United, who have played a match fewer and face Fulham on Wednesday.

Chelsea lie eighth on 29 points.

See: Leicester report | Chelsea report

Next fixtures

Leicester: 27 Jan v Everton (A)
Chelsea: 27 Jan v Wolves (H)

Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Sian Massey-Ellis. Fourth official: Jonathan Moss. VAR: Andre Marriner. Assistant VAR: Stephen Child.

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Match officials

Referee: Craig Pawson

Assistants: Ian Hussin, Sian Massey-Ellis

Fourth Official: Jonathan Moss

VAR: Andre Marriner

Assistant VAR: Stephen Child

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      Season So Far

      Leicester
       
      Chelsea

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Leicester
         
        Chelsea

        Head-to-Head

        Leicester
        Total Wins
        6
        Home
        4
        Away
        2
        Chelsea
        Total Wins
        18
        Home
        9
        Away
        9

        Played

        34

        Draws 10

        Recent Meetings