Jordan Ayew’s late penalty consolation can’t stop Chelseaâs charge
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Jordan Ayew of Leicester City scores a penalty for Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at King Power Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)Leicester City fell short in a spirited contest at the King Power Stadium, losing 2-1 to Chelsea in Premier League Round 12.Despite Jordan Ayews late penalty giving the home side a glimmer of hope, Enzo Marescas team held firm to claim all three points.Chelsea’s dominance was clear from the start, and their breakthrough came in the 15th minute. Enzo Fernndez showcased his playmaking prowess, threading a delightful pass to Nicolas Jackson, who coolly slotted into the bottom-right corner. Jacksons fourth away goal in as many games left the Foxes chasing shadows.In the 75th minute, Fernndez doubled the visitors lead, heading home after Marc Cucurella’s pinpoint cross carved Leicesters defense apart.Leicesters frustration boiled over late in the game, but a VAR intervention gifted them a lifeline. Ayew stepped up in stoppage time to convert a penalty, his third goal of the season, squeezing it past Robert Snchez.Despite a surge of momentum, Leicester couldnt find the equalizer. Chelsea extended their head-to-head superiority to 15 wins, leaving the Foxes preparing to regroup for Brentford next week.
