Cucurella stunner rescues Chelsea after Palmer’s penalty blunder
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea applauds the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC at Stamford Bridge on March 09, 2025 in London, England.
Marc Cucurella scored for the second consecutive game as Chelsea beat relegation battling Leicester City 1-0 after Cole Palmer had missed a penalty in the first half.
Palmer’s blushes were spared after he missed the first penalty of his professional career, with Cucurella firing home from 25 yards to secure Chelsea a priceless win in the race for the Champions League. Victory sees Enzo Maresca’s men leapfrog Manchester City into fourth place in the Premier League.
With Chelsea legends including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dennis Wise, Kerry Dixon, Ron “Chopper” Harris ...