Chelsea defeats Leicester 1-0, secures fourth place in EPL

Chelsea secured a vital 1-0 victory against Leicester City, propelling them into fourth place in the Premier League standings, two points ahead of Manchester City. The match's only goal came from Marc Cucurella in the 60th minute, following a missed penalty by Cole Palmer earlier in the game. This win not only marked Chelsea’s fourth victory in their last 12 league matches but also capitalized on Manchester City's recent loss to Nottingham Forest, who now sit third. Despite the positive result, Chelsea's performance was criticized for a lack of clinical finishing, as they struggled to create clear chances against a deep Leicester defense. Leicester's defeat left them firmly in the relegation zone, now six points adrift of safety with five consecutive losses. Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca emphasized the importance of winning all remaining home matches to secure Champions League qualification.