Chelsea were strolling at half-time before Axel Disasi’s remarkable own goal let Leicester back in
Carney Chukwuemeka celebrates after scoring Chelsea's third goal during the FA Cup quarter-final match against Leicester city at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Glyn KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesNever underestimate Chelsea’s capacity for chaos.
It meant that Chelsea would have to be on their game if they were to make the most of hosting second-tier opposition for the third time in this year’s competition. Leicester were committed to their style, Harry Winks often dropping back to start moves from deep, and they caused problems during the first half. Patson Daka and Wout Faes both headed wide from inviting positions, the latter after the suspect Robert Sánchez flew off his line to claim a corner and got nowhere the ball.
The goal came from a transition, sparked by Moisés Caicedo tackling Abdul Fatawu on the edge of Chelsea’s area. Possession was recycled and Palmer sent Jackson down the right. One on one with Vestergaard, he beat the Dane for strength and speed, went outside and rolled a pass across for Marc Cucurella to tap into an empty net.
Perhaps Sterling wanted to make a point after being overlooked by England again. Nobody can ever accuse him of hiding. He missed another chance, chipping wide after being released by Caicedo, but he had an assist when he drove down the left and set up Palmer just before half-time. Leicester were emboldened to chase a third. Too excited, they committed too many players forward. They were exposed when Jackson ran clear after a brilliant piece of skill and drew a trip from Doyle just outside the area. Andrew Madley, the referee, awarded a penalty, downgraded to a free-kick after checking the pitchside monitor and sent Doyle off for denying a goalscoring opportunity.
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