London: Marc Cucurella’s second-half goal was enough for Chelsea to beat Leicester City 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and leapfrog Manchester City into fourth spot, according to the Premier League’s official website.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Cole Palmer had seen a first-half penalty saved by Mads Hermansen, extending his goal drought to nine matches in all competitions. The Blues became increasingly frustrated before Cucurella struck.

The Spaniard received the ball in space and picked out the bottom corner with a hit, netting his fourth goal in eight home matches.

Leicester came closest when Tosin Adarabioyo headed onto his own crossbar in the first half but failed to threaten once they were behind, falling to a fifth consecutive Premier League defeat without scoring.

In leading his side to victory over his former club for the second time this season, Enzo Maresca takes Chelsea back up to fourth, while Leicester remain six points below the dotted line in 19th.