Nigeria
Nigerian international, Victor Moses, was on target as Chelsea beat the champions, Leicester City, in the early kick off of week 8 of the English Premier League (PL).
Today’s victory becomes the second consecutive and a clean sheet for Antonio Conte’s side. Chelsea started off well with a goal by striker Diego Costa in the seventh minute of the game.
After 33 minutes, Chelsea doubled their lead through Belgian international, Eden Hazard. The player went round goalie Schmeichel before hitting the ball into an empty net. The first half ended with the 2 goal lead.
3-0!! #CHELEI pic.twitter.com/JSgjjaQRKV
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 15, 2016
Moses’ goal was registered on the 79th minute of play as the Nigerian striker exchanged passes with defender Chalobah before slotting past the Leicester goal keeper.
The victory lifts Chelsea to fifth place on the league log with other matches being played across the league. Arsenal plays Swansea, Bournemouth play Hull City and Manchester City play Everton in some Saturday fixtures.
Stoke City versus Sunderland, West Brom versus league leaders, Tottenham and Crystal Palace against West Ham (in the late Saturday kick off) completes Saturday games.
Middlesbrough meets Watford, Southampton and Burnley also play on Sunday. The last and biggest fixture of the week is on Monday night and pits Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield.
Conte says his team played a very good game in the first half. High intensity with good passing to find the strikers in space. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 15, 2016
Conte also says his team did well in winning the ball back. He says he is happy with his players. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 15, 2016
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