Goals from Antonio Rudiger and Jorginho (PEN) earn Chelsea a vital three points over their top-four rivals Leicester City.
Chelsea started brightly as they attacked from the off in front of their returning fans. Leicester were very fortunate to go into the break level as the hosts dominated.
Timo Werner saw two goals disallowed for offside in the first half. The Blues had eleven shots while Leicester had one while on the back foot.
Thomas Tuchel’s side did take the lead shortly after the restart, though. Ben Chilwell’s corner eventually found its way to Antonio Rudiger, who bundled the ball over the line.
Chelsea’s dominance continued and they were awarded a penalty in the 67th minute. Wesley Fofana brought down Werner and Jorginho converted in typically nonchalant fashion.
Leicester were far off their best but they netted against the run of play in the final 15 minutes. Chelsea were dispossessed in their own half which allowed Wilfred Ndidi to play in Kelechi Iheanacho. The in-form striker made no mistake as he finished well from inside the area.
Chelsea hung on to deservedly take all three points. They now sit third on 67 points, while Leicester are a point back in fourth. Liverpool have a game in hand on both teams and they are three points behind Brendan Rodgers’ side.