Chelsea's win, which came after two draws, lifted them to 22 points one behind City and three clear of Arsenal ahead of the later kick-offs.
Chelsea’s Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson celebrates after opening the scoring against Leicester. Picture: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP
But they failed to make the most of their superiority until 15 minutes from time, when Enzo Fernandez scored to make it 2-0, before surviving a nervy few minutes after Jordan Ayew pulled a goal back for the home side.Chelsea’s win, which came after two draws, lifts them to 22 points — one behind City and three clear of fourth-placed Arsenal ahead of the later kick-offs on Saturday.
Joao Felix, making his first Premier League start of the season, fired wide in the 13th minute and then a minute later volleyed over from just outside the box.
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