Jordan Ayew’s late penalty not enough as Leicester City fall to Chelsea

Leicester City fell short against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in a thrilling Premier League Round 12 encounter.

Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernández sealed a 2-1 victory for the visitors, despite a stoppage-time penalty by Jordan Ayew sparking late drama.

Chelsea dominated the early exchanges, and their persistence paid off in the 15th minute. Enzo Fernández, the architect of the opener, threaded a sublime pass to Jackson, who calmly slotted home his fourth away goal in as many games. Leicester struggled to match Chelsea’s fluidity and trailed at halftime.

The Foxes’ defense faltered again in the 75th minute. Fernández turned finisher, heading in after a rebound from Marc Cucurella’s cross, doubling Chelsea’s lead.

Leicester’s faint hopes were reignited in stoppage time when VAR awarded a penalty for a foul on Bobby De Cordova-Reid. Ayew stepped up and converted with poise, but it proved too late.

Chelsea now boast 15 wins in their last 25 meetings with Leicester, who face Brentford next, desperate to regain momentum.