EPL: Vardy scores as Leicester shock Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Jamie Vardy strike helped Leicester City defeat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League fixture on Saturday.

Vardy’s second-half strike saw Maurizio Sarri’s side defeated at home for the first time this season.

Chelsea were dominant before the break and struck the bar through Eden Hazard, the best of a host of chances, that came following a Harry Maguire error.

But having gone behind it was Chelsea who became sloppy and Leicester only grew in strength.

Indeed, the Foxes might have doubled their lead but for Cesar Azpilicueta’s sliding block to deny Vardy after Kepa Arrizabalaga had spilled a cross, before the keeper saved well from Marc Albrighton.

Chasing a goal of their own, Chelsea could not break down Leicester’s resistance, despite creating two key late chances.

In the 89th minute, Antonio Rudiger nodded just wide from a corner, before Marcos Alonso struck the post with only the keeper to beat.

The Blues had not lost at home since 1 April, against Tottenham, and this defeat leaves them level on points with fifth-placed Arsenal, who beat Burnley 3-1 earlier on Saturday.

Vardy has scored 13 goals in his last 15 Premier League appearances against the ‘big six’ sides.