Marc Cucurella's second-half goal proved decisive as Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge, lifting them above Manchester City into fourth place in the Premier League. The win places Chelsea two points ahead of City in the race for a top-four finish, which guarantees qualification for the UEFA Champions League. This marked only Chelsea's fourth win in their last 12 league matches, as they responded to manager Enzo Maresca's call to win all their remaining home games.

• Arsenal's hopes of securing the Premier League title suffered another setback as they were held to a draw by Manchester United.

Maresca expressed confidence that such results would be sufficient to secure Champions League football next season, though Chelsea will need to improve upon a disjointed performance against Leicester, who sit second from bottom in the table. Cole Palmer missed a penalty for Chelsea and was later substituted, extending his run to seven league games without a goal or an assist. The England forward has faced criticism for his recent body language, which has been interpreted as a sign of frustration.

Maresca, who left Leicester at the end of last season after guiding them to promotion, watched his former club struggle in his absence. Under Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester have now lost five consecutive league matches and are six points adrift of safety. Prior to kick-off, Chelsea legends Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dennis Wise, Kerry Dixon, and Ron Harris were honored on the pitch as part of the club's 120th-anniversary celebrations.

• Crystal Palace secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town.

Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the match itself was far from a standout moment in Chelsea's storied history. The Blues were awarded a first-half penalty after Victor Kristiansen's clumsy challenge brought down Jadon Sancho. Palmer, typically a reliable penalty taker, stepped up in an attempt to end his goal drought but was denied by a superb save from Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. This marked the first penalty miss of Palmer's career.

Leicester nearly capitalized on Chelsea's missed opportunity shortly afterward. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez misjudged James Justin's cross, and Tosin Adarabioyo's miscued clearance struck the woodwork, sparing Chelsea from conceding. The breakthrough finally came in the 60th minute when Cucurella unleashed a powerful strike from 25 yards, finding the bottom corner and securing a hard-fought victory for the hosts.

While the win bolstered Chelsea's Champions League aspirations, their performance highlighted areas for improvement as they aim to solidify their position in the top four. Meanwhile, Leicester's struggles continue, with their relegation fears growing as the season progresses.