Monday, 19 August 2019

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester: Wilfred Ndidi's fine header denies Frank Lampard win in first home game

Chelsea's energetic start brought a goal as Wilfred Ndidi's error allowed Mason Mount to tuck home his first goal for Chelsea (7), but Ndidi made up for it in the second half with a towering header from a James Maddison corner (67). While Chelsea had chances to build on their first-half lead, Leicester too had clear opportunities to win it after levelling, as Lampard's first game back at Stamford Bridge ended in frustration. The result means Lampard is the first Chelsea manager to fail to win any of his first three games in charge of the club since Rafael Benitez in the 2012/13 campaign. There was an unusual officiating change before kick-off as Graham Scott, who was VAR for Manchester City's controversial 2-2 draw with Spurs on Saturday, was delayed by traffic, meaning Oliver Langford came in to take charge of his first Premier League game. Lampard was given a hero's welcome, and the good mood continued in the first half as Chelsea burst out of the traps; Pedro hit the side-netting before Kasper Schmeichel saved low from Mount's half volley, but the 20-year-old got his goal just minutes later. Full report here

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