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Chelsea Defeat Leicester 2-1: Jackson Breaks Records, Fernandez Shines, Maresca Triumphs on Return

Nov 23, 2024, 02:23 PM

Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, moving up to third place in the Premier League, just one point behind Manchester City. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for Chelsea with a well-taken goal, surpassing both Fernando Torres and Hernan Crespo in Premier League goals for the club with his 21st goal. Enzo Fernandez, returning to the starting lineup, doubled the lead in the second half, achieving his first Premier League game with both a goal and an assist. Jordan Ayew scored a stoppage-time penalty for Leicester City, but Chelsea held on to claim all three points. The win marked a successful return to Leicester for Chelsea's manager Enzo Maresca and ended a run of one win in five Premier League matches for the Blues.