CHELSEA CLOSE IN

Leicester (England), April 30: Chelsea took another step towards winning the English Premier League title as second-half goals from Didier Drogba, John Terry and Ramires helped them overturn a half-time deficit to win 31 at in-form Leicester City.

Jose Mourinho’s side can now secure the crown if they beat Crystal Palace on Sunday after overcoming a scare against a side who looked far from relegation contenders on this evidence.

Leicester, who had won their previous four games, struck just before the break through Marc Albrighton and looked value for their lead until Chelsea raised their game in the second half.

Chelsea manager Jose because when you go ahead you expect to push on but we came up against a side able to take advantage of their quality in second half.”

Leicester started well and Jamie Vardy headed straight at Petr Cech from Albrighton’s cross before the former’s snapshot from 25 yards just missed the target.

Leicester were dealt a blow when midfielder Andy King, on his 300th appearance for the club, was forced off with an early knock and replaced by Matty James.

The hosts shortly afterwards suffered another injury with Robert Huth coming off after an innocuous challenge at a corner with Ritchie De Laet coming on to necessitate a switch to a flat back four.

Second-half goals from Didier Drogba, John Terry and Ramires gave Jose Mourinho’s side a 3-1 victory over Leicester City. The Blues are now just three points away from winning the English Premier League