Chelsea players celebrate at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/David Cliff) APRaheem Sterling’s first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday. Sterling’s second half double proved decisive at Stamford Bridge as the hosts overcame the early sending off of England midfielder Conor Gallagher. They doubled their lead in the 63rd minute when Sterling tapped in James’ cross at the far post. Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was left out of Brendan Rodgers' squad amid reports he is close to finalizing a transfer to Chelsea.

Source: The Herald August 27, 2022 22:44 UTC