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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Peter Lansley at the King Power Stadium

Kai Havertz’s sublime finish helps Chelsea win at struggling Leicester

Kai Havertz lifts the ball over Danny Ward for Chelsea’s second goal against Leicester
Kai Havertz lifts the ball over Danny Ward for Chelsea’s second goal against Leicester. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/Reuters

Assuming Match of the Day is still running by the time their goal of the month competition for March is staged, Chelsea should have three contenders on the shortlist. Brilliant finishes from Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic enabled Graham Potter to celebrate a third win in what had been cast as potentially the manager’s final week at the club.

Gary Lineker could be forgiven for wanting to return to the warmth of the BBC studio if this is what watching Leicester live is like. A fifth successive defeat in all competitions means Brendan Rodgers picks up the baton as the Premier League manager most under pressure. Leicester are one point above the relegation places.

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