Nigerian Players abroad Iheanacho Starts, Lookman Benched As Foxes Share Spoils With Blues

Leicester City held FA Cup finalists Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge with Kelechi Iheanacho starting but played for 63 minutes.

His compatriot, Ademola Lookman was benched as the Foxes failed to secure a victory.

Leicester took the lead in the sixth minute, but Marcos Alonso equalised for Chelsea on 34 minutes.

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Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Leicester City at Stamford Bridge all but ensured them third place in the Premier League.

Chelsea now has 71 points, three more than Tottenham Hotspur, and a superior goal difference.

Leicester are still in ninth place with 49 points from 37 games.

Burnley, who were facing relegation, settled for a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Burnley will now face Newcastle in their last game of the season and must win all three points to avoid relegation.


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