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Morata fired Chelsea ahead just before half time with a header from a Cesar Azpilicueta cross to finish off a 14-pass move




The Spaniard has now scored three goals in four Premier League appearances and he celebrated like a man full of confidence
 


French midfielder Kante doubled Chelsea's lead with a long-range effort against his former club shortly after the interval




Kante, who was congratulated by defender David Luiz, was understated in his goal celebration after making it 2-0




But the former Fox was still mobbed by his adoring team-mates after scoring his third career Chelsea goal
 


Leicester striker Jamie Vardy won and converted a penalty on 62 minutes to set up an interesting finish




Vardy's goal was his third of the season - his other two came in a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Arsenal on the opening day



He had been fouled by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was not pleased with referee Lee Mason's decision
 


Davide Zappacosta made his Chelsea debut as he replaced Victor Moses at wing back for the final quarter of an hour




Winger Eden Hazard also came of the bench late in the second half to make his first Chelsea appearance of the season
 
Match stats
  • Chelsea recorded their first away Premier League victory in the month of September since 2012 versus Arsenal (D4 L3 before today).
  • Since the start of the 2014-15 season, Jamie Vardy has won more penalties in the Premier League than any other player (11).
  • Only Andrea Belotti (10) has scored more headed league goals in Europe's big five divisions since August 2016 than Alvaro Morata (9).
  • Only Diego Costa (7) and Cesc Fabregas (6) had more goal involvements within their first four PL apps for Chelsea than Morata (5 - level with Eden Hazard).
 
Man of the match - N'Golo Kante
Few Leicester fans would begrudge Kante his moment in the sun back at the King Power. He was up to his usual wrecking-ball tricks in the Chelsea midfield, completely negating any service into Jamie Vardy's feet. But what stood him out from the rest in a solid team performance from the champions was his well struck goal which proved vital in the circumstances. Kante was scoring just his third Premier League goal of his career, having also netted against Manchester United (twice) and Watford in November 2015.
 

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