Chelsea

Chelsea host Leicester City on Saturday and The Sporting News will be at Stamford Bridge to bring you live updates throughout the afternoon.

— Chelsea play host to Leicester at Stamford Bridge in London, UK. We'll also be on Wesley Fofana watch in case he's managed to make it here. 90 mins from kickoff: The big team news decision for Tuchel will see a reshuffle at the back following Kalidou Koulibaly's red card against Leeds. “In future, you will just a hear a no comment from me on referees. “The one side is that I got a red card and I behaved in a way that is not appropriate and I regret. There's a VAR check though and it seems Kai Havertz was just offside in the lead up to playing the pass to Loftus-Cheek. The defender is down receiving treatment as a result but looks to be ok to continue. It's not malicious but it was a silly tackle and he's given his marching orders. 34th min: Leicester are enjoying a bit more possession now and win two corners in the space of a minute. 41st min: Chelsea break from Leicester's corner with Loftus-Cheek carrying the ball up the field and playing it to Sterling. 45th min +2: A massive save from Mendy denies Timothy Castagne at the end of the half.

Chelsea look to have finally got their man after agreeing a £70 million transfer for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.

When Chelsea first registered their interest in Fofana, Rodgers publicly stated the centre-back was not for sale. Leicester will reportedly receive £70 million, along with add-on's that likely involve appearances for the club, as well as club and personal honours. It comes after weeks of talks between the two sides, with the 21-year-old making his intentions clear to Leicester that he'd like to join Chelsea.

Chelsea are closing in on signing Wesley Fofana after agreeing a fee with Leicester City in the region of £75 million, sources have told ESPN.

[Marc Cucurella](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259910/Marc-Cucurella), [Raheem Sterling](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling), [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150312/Kalidou-Koulibaly), [Carney Chukwuemeka](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/294317/Carney-Chukwuemeka), [Cesare Casadei](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/336394/Cesare-Casadei) and [Gabriel Slonina](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/286774/Gabriel-Slonina). [Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)](https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/88f27099-2a08-4c9c-9792-6aa026eff3f1) [Get instant access](https://promo.espn.com/espn/contests/instantaccess/?ex_cid=instant_access_editorial_cta) [Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) when he moved to [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) in 2019. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) are closing in on the signing of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) after agreeing a fee with [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) in the region of £75 million, sources have told ESPN.

The sending off didn't change the game drastically, but it made Chelsea less effective with the ball, far less effective on the press, and gave Leicester more ...

- 3-4-2 in the second half, with Azpi-Silva-Chalobah at the back. Midfield three of Gallagher, RLC, and Jorginho behind the usual front three. Chelsea started with plenty of energy, impetus, and intention, flying into tackles, pressing well, and creating chances.

Chelsea bin tink say dem get penalty, but e dey ruled out by VAR, midfielder Conor Gallagher den get imsef sent off, Leicester bin tink say dem score but ...

Leicester dey bang on di door. 45' one great save from Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for di final seconds of di first half. 22' Dewsbury-Hall get around di outside of Gallagher and dey subsequently clipped by di Chelsea midfielder. E look soft foul, but Chelsea no dey complaig as it's still 0-0. Di 10 men of Chelsea dey ahead and na Raheem Sterling's first goal for di club following im summer move from Manchester City. Di corner from Youri Tielemans dey swung in, Harvey Barnes get to di ball before goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and head at goal, di ball bounce off di post and Daniel Amartey slide in to convert di rebound.

Raheem Sterling scored twice – his first goals for the club – as 10-man Chelsea won at Stamford Bridge. The Blues took the points despite the first-half ...

“We conceded a goal – totally unnecessary – and were under pressure. We were lucky in the end not to concede an equaliser, but we did everything to get that chance.” “I’m happy that we hung in and happy that we showed the mentality that was necessary to have at least the chance to get away with the win.

Raheem Sterling's brace helped Chelsea overcome Conor Gallagher's two yellows against Leicester, but the Blues are in need of a striker up front.

[Conor Gallagher](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/266696/conor-gallagher) -- Chelsea were forced to play with 10 men for more than an hour after the midfielder was sent off for two yellow cards in the space of six minutes. Sterling and [Kai Havertz](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) will both likely hit double figures in terms of goals this season, but there is nobody else in Tuchel's squad who would expect to score 10 or more goals in a season, so if either or both are injured or lose form, Chelsea will have a major problem. The Fofana money will be crucial to helping Rodgers bring in the new players he needs, but the clock is ticking and Leicester might have left it too late. Unless manager Brendan Rodgers is able to make significant signings before the transfer deadline on Thursday, Leicester will face a season of struggle at the wrong end of the table. Having been signed as the first major addition to the squad since the Todd Boehly-led takeover of Chelsea in the summer, Sterling had failed to deliver in his first three games for the club. [Upcoming fixtures](http://www.espnfc.com/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Raheem Sterling scored his first goals for Chelsea since his £47.5 million summer move from Manchester City, netting both in a 2-1 win against Leicester at Stamford Bridge. [Upcoming fixtures](#fixtures) [Key stats](#stats) [Notable social moments](#highlights) [Postmatch quotes](#quotes) [Player ratings](#ratings)

Chelsea took all three points off Leicester City in a 2-1 home win after going down to 10 men. Here are the player ratings from today's game.

Came on at halftime and made an impact. Gallagher has failed again to make an impact in this Chelsea squad. A rock at the back despite his age still. Mendy got beat at the near post which he will probably be disappointed about but was there when called upon. Sterling then had two to his name when the winger was at the end of a Reece James cross, doubling Chelsea's lead. Mendy - 6

Leicester were unable to capitalise on Conor Gallagher's first-half dismissal and had a goal ruled out in their 2-1 defeat.

Barnes and the substitute Kelechi Iheanacho both wasted chances to grab a point for the visitors while Vardy was also denied by Mendy on more than one occasion as Chelsea somehow hung on for a crucial victory. Mason Mount was sacrificed at the break for César Azpilicueta as Chelsea reverted to a back three and the change of shape paid dividends immediately. “We went to sleep at the start of the second half,” he said. Some excellent play down the right and an inch-perfect cross from James allowed Sterling the easiest of tap-ins at the far post. “He is responsible for what he did and of course he knows it was a huge mistake.” Jamie Vardy and Timothy Castagne also had opportunities to punish Chelsea before half-time, while Reece James struck the outside of the post at the other end.

Chelsea found out who they will face in this year's Champions League campaign after the draw took place on Thursday afternoon. Here are the dates, times and ...

There has been some history between the two sides dating all the way back to 1999. The following week the Blues return to Stamford Bridge where they take on FC Salzburg. This will be the first meeting between the two sides in any competition. MD4: AC Milan [a] - 11/10 / 8pm MD6: Dinamo Zagreb [h] - 02/11 / 8pm MD3: AC Milan [h] - 05/10 / 8pm

Get the latest Football updates on Eurosport. Catch Chelsea - Leicester City live on 27/08/2022. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

He should do better. He is up front on his own and is tasked with holding the ball up and is doing so well using his strength and technique to combine with the midfielders. He is nervous about Leicester getting an equaliser. Iheanacho then has a chance, he should shoot with his weaker foot but he wants it on his left, the angle isn't there for it and he pulls it wide. The veteran striker ghosts in behind Chalobah and latches onto a ball over the top but Mendy is out quickly to narrow the angle and make the save. Chelsea are hanging on now, Perez finds Vardy running in behind and he bullies Chalobah off the ball and is in at goal.

Chelsea will be eager to erase the memories of last season's quarterfinal exit to eventual winners Real Madrid when the 2022/23 Champions League kicks off.

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Raheem Sterling's first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League.

However, the Foxes pulled one back three minutes later when Barnes beat Mendy at his near post. A little more than a minute after the restart, Sterling broke the deadlock with a shot from the edge of the area, after being found by Marc Cucurella. The hosts came close to breaking the deadlock four minutes later when Reece James struck the post with an effort from Sterling’s cross, then Jamie Vardy shot wide at the other end after good work by Youri Tielemans.

In a review of one of Koulibaly's video messages one Blues fan wrote: 'Absolutely amazing! Cheers Kalidou, you've made an old school Chelsea fan's birthday ...

Koulibaly isn't the only active professional to sell video messages to fans on Cameo though. It's win win.' The source added. 'This is just a bit of fun.

Chelsea players celebrate at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, ...

However, the Foxes pulled one back three minutes later when Barnes beat Mendy at his near post. A little more than a minute after the restart, Sterling broke the deadlock with a shot from the edge of the area, after being found by Marc Cucurella. The hosts came close to breaking the deadlock four minutes later when Reece James struck the post with an effort from Sterling’s cross, then Jamie Vardy shot wide at the other end after good work by Youri Tielemans.

Conor Gallagher saw red in the first half after two yellow cards but Raheem Sterling scored his first Chelsea goals after the break to take control of the match ...

He crosses it low across the goal and Sterling is there to tap in from about one yard out. Cucurella drives a ball into the feet of Sterling who shuffles the ball onto his right foot and his shot takes a little deflection of Amartey and loops over Ward. His quality was the difference, creating half a yard to get his shot off for the first goal then it was typical of him to score a tap in at the back post highlighting that poacher instinct Pep Guardiola installed in him. The Foxes had a decent run of fixtures to open the season but have picked up just one point and are 19th in the league. They struggled to get on the ball early in the game so when Gallagher was sent off there was belief it could be the turning point in the game but it wasn’t. The second half continued at the same intensity and Raheem Sterling scored thanks to a deflected shot that looped over Danny Ward.

Raheem Sterling's first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League.

However, the Foxes pulled one back three minutes later when Barnes beat Mendy at his near post. A little more than a minute after the restart, Sterling broke the deadlock with a shot from the edge of the area, after being found by Marc Cucurella. The hosts came close to breaking the deadlock four minutes later when Reece James struck the post with an effort from Sterling’s cross, then Jamie Vardy shot wide at the other end after good work by Youri Tielemans.

Meanwhile, James' banner is set to be about 69 feet by 49 feet according to the crowdfunding post. Hart - under the username JHart on the site - subtly left the ...

As [the UK’s DailyMail reports](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11146899/Kind-hearted-NBA-guard-Chelsea-fan-Josh-Hart-donates-2-500-help-fund-Stamford-Bridge-banners.html), Hart is also making Chelsea fans happy, singlehandedly buoying their fan-based request for banners honoring fan favorites Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta. The JustGiving campaign started by the group We Are The Shed set a target of about $3,845 to produce the displays of the defenders, with the group saying they plan on recognizing captain Azpilicueta towards the end of the season. Hart - under the username JHart on the site - subtly left the donation with a simple message: KTPFFH, or ‘Keep the Blue Flag Flying High.’

The Blues haven't had the most energetic of starts to the new Premier League campaign, but Thomas Tuchel knows exactly what he needs from his side in order ...

Tuchel continued: "I think the benchmark is the game against Tottenham with the way we played, not only tactically, but from the mindset in terms of aggression and grit as well. Performances are usually only measured by their results, but perhaps the heated meeting with Tottenham in game week two would be a good example of what supporters expect to see from their team moving forward. [Breaking: Leicester Reject Chelsea's Third Bid For Wesley Fofana](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/breaking-leicester-reject-chelseas-third-bid-for-wesley-fofana) [Report: Ethan Ampadu Close To Italy Move Once Again](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-ethan-ampadu-close-italy-move-once-again) [Pundit On Edouard Mendy's Mistakes Against Leeds United](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/pundit-on-edouard-mendys-mistakes-against-leeds-united) [Pundit Urges Chelsea to Sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney This Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/pundit-urges-chelsea-to-sign-brentfords-ivan-toney-this-summer) ['That's Second Nature To Us' - Emma Hayes Ahead Of Chelsea Women's 2022/23 Season](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/thats-second-nature-to-us-emma-hayes-ahead-of-chelsea-womens-2022-23-season) [Confirmed Referee Team For Chelsea vs Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/confirmed-referee-team-for-chelsea-vs-leicester-city) ['We Need To Give Him Time And Not Get Over-Excited' - Thomas Tuchel On Cesare Casadei](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/we-need-to-give-him-time-and-not-get-over-excited-thomas-tuchel-on-cesare-casadei) [Anthony Gordon Wants Chelsea Move To Boost World Cup Hopes](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/anthony-gordon-wants-chelsea-move-to-boost-world-cup-hopes) [Report: Everton Is Considering A Late Loan Move For Chelsea Star Armando Broja](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-everton-is-considering-a-late-loan-move-for-chelsea-star-armando-broja) This is where we need to push this team." A win, a draw and a convincing defeat have set Chelsea's pace so far and as they prepare for their second home game of the season versus Leicester City, the German coach is convinced they're about to move through the gears. The Blues haven't had the most energetic of starts to the new Premier League campaign, but Thomas Tuchel knows exactly what he needs from his side in order to get there.

CHELSEA are likely to move some of their current players on if Wesley Fofana and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrive.

Havertz will not be happy with a position on the bench - but he is unlikely to dislodge Mount and Sterling from the first-choice supporting roles. The 23-year-old will not be short of suitors and was believed to be a target for [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) before they focused their attention on Antony. Chalobah could therefore be set to leave the club on loan with Tuchel hoping to get the Englishman more match experience. His future at the club looks bleak as he has not been able to break into the line-up despite performances suggesting they badly lack an out-and-out striker. Should Thomas Tuchel manage to get the deals over the line they are likely to move on some of their out-of-favour players in order to balance the books. Express Sport looks at the Chelsea stars who could find themselves looking for new clubs should Fofana and Aubameyang arrive.

THOMAS TUCHEL has lambasted Conor Gallagher for his red card in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Leicester.

With N'Golo Kante currently sidelined through injury and Mateo Kovacic only fit enough to appear from the bench following a recent setback himself, Gallagher was entrusted by Tuchel to start in the centre of the park for a second successive week. Following the result, Tuchel, who watched the match from the hospitality area as he served a ban following his fracas with Antonio Conte in his side's recent 2-2 draw with Tottenham, lambasted Gallagher for his decision-making. The Blues boss insisted Gallagher made a "huge mistake" in recklessly picking up a second yellow card with just 28 minutes on the clock to leave Tuchel's side at a "disadvantage".

Chelsea FC boss Thomas Tuchel has been expressing his concerns about transfers since last season. The German was worried the sale of the club was hindering ...

Instead, Chelsea has a 31 and 37-year-old in its first-choice backline, something the arrival of Fofana is meant to fix. The American was specifically The situation is not ideal.” Granovskaia has “remain[ed] available to Boehly and the Club for the duration of the current transfer window, to the extent required to support the transition,” but reports have suggested this input was limited. One of the new board’s first orders of business was to dispense with sporting director Marina Granovskaia, the Russian-Canadian executive who became one of the few constants at a club where players and managers rarely last long. The German was worried the sale of the club was hindering the Blues from laying the groundwork for a successful transfer window.

Chelsea are looking to offload Ross Barkley by the end of the transfer window and could offer him a pay-off to terminate his contract.

“We will need a lot of players and quality players to be competitive. It’s in front of the door. "We know what we’re looking for. With a contract of £200,000-a-week, Chelsea wish to offload the Englishman and could do so if Anthony Gordon arrives from Everton this summer. "We had now two training sessions with 18 players. Chelsea are looking to offload Ross Barkley by the end of the transfer window and could offer him a pay-off to terminate his contract, according to reports.

Chelsea's new signing scores first 2 goals, head coach Tuchel serves touchline suspension - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. It marked a vital victory for Chelsea as in addition to playing most of the game with 10 men, the Blues also played without their manager in the bench as Thomas Tuchel served his one-match touchline suspension in the game. Raheem Sterling carried the 10-men Chelsea to a crucial victory against Leicester City in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Chelsea defeated Leicester 2-1 thanks to two goals from Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge after Conor Gallagher had been dismissed for two yellow cards in ...

We conceded a goal – totally not needed – and therefore we were under a lot of pressure in the last minutes and conceded two chances. Sterling was in the perfect position to slot in James' pinpoint cross. It was the impact the winger needed to have, after a While Chelsea needed to improve following their defeat to Leeds at Elland Road, the change in system was to benefit Raheem Sterling, though his two goals did not come until the second period. I could feel he wasn’t happy, he wants to score more and have more chances. Loftus-Cheek was further upfield ahead of Conor Gallagher and Jorginho, with Chelsea appearing quite forward-minded in their approach in a 4-2-2-2.

Chelsea's plans to announce the signing of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana have emerged after agreeing a £75million deal on Friday.

Chelsea have been busy this summer, with new owner Todd Boehly aiming to make a splash in his first transfer window at the helm. Tuchel still wants to add a forward to his ranks, with talks ongoing for Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The report adds that Fofana will be announced as the Blues' new signing on Monday once he has signed a six-year contract in west London. Fofana will become the joint-second most expensive defender in football history alongside Liverpool general Virgil van Dijk and behind £80m Manchester United captain Harry Maguire. After drawn-out negotiations and multiple rejected bids, Chelsea finally found a breakthrough in their pursuit of the 21-year-old centre-back earlier this week. Fofana will become Thomas Tuchel's seventh summer signing, totalling the Blues' transfer window expenditure at around £191m with five days remaining.

Peacock continues to expand its offerings in the reality show space and recently added the British series 'Made in Chelsea'.

Campbell continued, “Then we launched Love Island USA as a Peacock original, and we’re seeing again people are coming in for Love Island and then they’re staying for Bravo content. Made in Chelsea aired in the U.S. Earlier this year, Peacock also announced Bravo-next day episodes, making the programming from the cable network available to subscribers a day after it airs on linear. The NBCUniversal streaming service released Season 18 through Season 22 on August 25 of the [E4](https://deadline.com/tag/e4/) reality series produced by [Monkey Kingdom](https://deadline.com/tag/monkey-kingdom/). In 2014, Bravo aired the summer season set in New York City. the summer season that is set in Mallorca, Spain ahead of Season 24, which is expected to premiere in the coming weeks.

Hello and welcome to football.london's Chelsea live blog on Sunday! The Blues are finally back to winning ways with a victory over Leicester City - it's ...

[Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) required three points to ensure some momentum for the start of their season, and they needed a forward to provide the goods. "Reece James and Raheem Sterling today I thought were sensational," the former Tottenham defender analysed. Two needless yellow cards handed Brendan Rodgers' side the initiative to go on and collect a shock result at Stamford Bridge. He will also be on hand in the same role for Aston Villa vs West Ham. Something that would have been received well by a Foxes fanbase who have been starved of any transfer business this summer. football.london understood that Chelsea were initially 'very confident' about agreeing to a £22million whole package deal for the 33-year-old. With a move for Anthony Gordon seeming more unlikely by the minute They initially wanted a reunion with Ziyech either on a cut-price deal or loan, but Chelsea's knowledge of the money being received in the Antony deal has altered their stance. Hakim Ziyech is also pushing to make a late exit, with former side Ajax looking the most likely destination amid cooled interest from United and AC Milan. Rafael Leao and Arsen Zakharyan have quickly emerged as potential options, with the latter seeming more advanced than the former. The Blues are finally back to winning ways with a victory over Leicester City - it's time to enjoy the last few days of the summer transfer window now. Todd Boehly is set to be very busy on all fronts, though.

Former Blues midfielder and assistant manager, Jody Morris, has explained exactly why the right-back is so important to Thomas Tuchel's side.

"I used to joke with him that we could play him up front and he’d still produce pure quality. He’s just a total footballer." [Breaking: Leicester Reject Chelsea's Third Bid For Wesley Fofana](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/breaking-leicester-reject-chelseas-third-bid-for-wesley-fofana) [Report: Ethan Ampadu Close To Italy Move Once Again](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-ethan-ampadu-close-italy-move-once-again) [Pundit On Edouard Mendy's Mistakes Against Leeds United](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/pundit-on-edouard-mendys-mistakes-against-leeds-united) [Pundit Urges Chelsea to Sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney This Summer](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/pundit-urges-chelsea-to-sign-brentfords-ivan-toney-this-summer) ['That's Second Nature To Us' - Emma Hayes Ahead Of Chelsea Women's 2022/23 Season](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/thats-second-nature-to-us-emma-hayes-ahead-of-chelsea-womens-2022-23-season) [Confirmed Referee Team For Chelsea vs Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/confirmed-referee-team-for-chelsea-vs-leicester-city) ['We Need To Give Him Time And Not Get Over-Excited' - Thomas Tuchel On Cesare Casadei](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/we-need-to-give-him-time-and-not-get-over-excited-thomas-tuchel-on-cesare-casadei) [Anthony Gordon Wants Chelsea Move To Boost World Cup Hopes](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/anthony-gordon-wants-chelsea-move-to-boost-world-cup-hopes) [Report: Everton Is Considering A Late Loan Move For Chelsea Star Armando Broja](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-everton-is-considering-a-late-loan-move-for-chelsea-star-armando-broja) But it's fair to say that the majority of Chelsea supporters would prefer him to stay exactly where he is for now. James seems to be a part of this new generation of fullbacks who can offer just as much going forward as they do defending in their own halves, and a potential move to the middle is always being analysed. Reece James has had a more than impressive start to the new campaign and has been one of the standout players for Chelsea come win, lose or draw.

Chelsea and Leicester City have finally agreed upon a fee for 21-year-old Wesley Fofana after the Blues had three previous bids declined by the Foxes.

Fofana has been pushing for his move to Stamford Bridge since Chelsea started to show real interest as the Frenchmen desires to play Champions League football. [Italian journalist](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1563806591668854784), Fofana is set to complete his Chelsea medical today and sign the last few contracts that are needed to be filled in. Wesley Fofana Set To Have His Chelsea Medicals In The Coming Hours

The former Liverpool midfielder has reacted to Chelsea's victory over Leicester City on Saturday and highlighted the key areas for some West London success ...

"Even if the ownership model changes, they have the same bright manager in Tuchel and so many top players. Raheem Sterling is going to be a big player for them. "The character and quality suggests the Leeds game is a one-off and they will be competitive." "At times they looked like the team with an extra man — and when they really had to dig in at the end, Thiago Silva epitomised the spirit Chelsea had to get over the line. "I actually think they are going to be closer to Manchester City and Liverpool this season, not further away. "The manner of the win yesterday against Leicester with 10 men suggested to me this is a group of players very much on board with its manager Thomas Tuchel," he said.

Two yellow cards for Gallagher less than 30 minutes into his first league start at Stamford Bridge seemed to have left Chelsea with a mountain to climb.

“The keeper has made a mistake with his timing.... The 21-year-old was not in Leicester’s squad on Saturday. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text. Leicester are languishing second-bottom with one point. Substitute Ayoze Perez hit the bar late on. Two yellow cards for Gallagher less than 30 minutes into his first league start at Stamford Bridge seemed to have left Chelsea with a mountain to climb

Raheem Sterling's first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League.

However, the Foxes pulled one back three minutes later when Barnes beat Mendy at his near post. A little more than a minute after the restart, Sterling broke the deadlock with a shot from the edge of the area, after being found by Marc Cucurella. The hosts came close to breaking the deadlock four minutes later when Reece James struck the post with an effort from Sterling’s cross, then Jamie Vardy shot wide at the other end after good work by Youri Tielemans.

Despite a large majority of fans being heavily against it, Chelsea are trying their best to sign Everton's 21-year-old winger Anthony Gordon.

[Armando Broja](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/profil/spieler/571743) and [Conor Gallagher](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/conor-gallagher/profil/spieler/488362), who are yet to establish themselves in Thomas Tuchel's side. [Report: Manchester United Interested In Signing Christian Pulisic On Loan From Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-manchester-united-interested-in-signing-christian-pulisic-on-loan-from-chelsea) [Report: Chelsea Schedule New Talks With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Agent](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-schedule-new-talks-with-pierre-emerick-aubameyangs-agent) [Report: Leicester City's Welsey Fofana's 'Head Turned' By Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-leicester-citys-welsey-fofanas-head-turned-by-chelsea) [Report: Chelsea Set To Increase Bid To £50 million For Everton Star Anthony Gordon](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-set-to-increase-bid-to-50-million-for-everton-star-anthony-gordon) [Pundit Slams Anthony Taylor for Missing ‘Blatant’ Decision vs Tottenham](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/pundit-slams-anthony-taylor-for-missing-blatant-decision-vs-tottenham) [Opinion: Wilfried Zaha vs Anthony Gordon: Who Would Be A Better Signing For Chelsea?](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/fan-opinions/opinion-wilfried-zaha-anthony-gordon-who-would-be-better-signing-for-chelsea) [Report: Michy Batshuayi could be involved in Anthony Gordon to Chelsea deal](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-michy-batshuayi-could-be-involved-anthony-gordon-chelsea-deal) [Report: N'Golo Kante Could Be Out For A Month With Hamstring Injury](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/report-ngolo-kante-could-be-out-for-a-month-with-hamstring-injury) Finally, the report states that Everton are in the market for a 'pacy striker' and a central midfielder who can 'create and score goals'. [five goals in 64 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/anthony-gordon/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/503733/wettbewerb/GB1/saison/2022) for the Toffees, not exactly the goalscoring forward that the Blues need. [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-gordon-everton-bid-sources/), Chelsea have offered a player plus cash bid in their most recent attempt to sign Gordon. [Anthony Gordon.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/anthony-gordon/profil/spieler/503733)

Sterling struck twice against Leicester - and is taking on higher quality chances - but Chelsea are still in the hunt for a striker.

[Raheem Sterling](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raheem-sterling-k4BPKfn0pvnrTLX4/). Having a clinical finisher would go a long way to ensuring that this acute pattern does not become chronic. It is likely to be a quirk of the early season, but is not a good look for Chelsea. Tuchel prefers not to have a fixed No 9 in his front line, with the fluidity of Chelsea’s attack deemed to be a more important characteristic of his side. Chelsea hung on to win, but Leicester’s late flurry of big chances could have easily seen them walk away from Stamford Bridge with at least one point. The irony is not lost that his first goal was scored from his lowest-quality chance so far this season, but the 27-year-old will hardly be losing sleep over it.