Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen has revealed the secret behind saving a penalty from Chelsea star Cole Palmer. Chelsea were awarded a spot-kick midway through the first-half at Stamford Bridge when Jadon Sancho was tripped in the area by Leicester full-back Victor Kristiansen.

Who are you and what have you done with Cole Palmer? The Chelsea talisman continued his poor run of form against Leicester, but in a way no one was expecting, by missing a penalty. Jadon Sancho

Cole Palmer's perfect penalty record came to an end when his spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Mads Hermansen during Chelsea's clash with Leicester City.

Having beaten Southampton 4-0 last time out in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca’s team made it back-to-back victories over relegation-threatened sides at Stamford Bridge, although they were made to work hard for all three points against Leicester, who repelled and frustrated them for long spells.

The good news for Chelsea is that they are proving they can win without Cole Palmer at his best – at least against the Premier League’s relegation fodder.

Chelsea take on Leicester City at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, so we simulated the game to predict the final score.

Enzo Maresca hosts his former side on Sunday as the Blues look to boost their chances of a Champions League spot

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A win this afternoon against Leicester City would have seen Chelsea climb up to fourth in the Premier League standings. It was supposed to be a stroll in the park for Enzo Maresca’s men at Stamford