Chelsea remain just a point above the drop zone, following a damaging 2-1 loss away to league leaders Leicester City.
The Premier League continues to throw up surprises and the 20-point gap between Leicester and Chelsea epitomises the league’s uncanny nature this season.
Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez found themselves on the scoresheet yet again, the latter setting up his teammate for a superbly timed goal on 34 minutes.
Minutes after the half time break and Mahrez scored a world-class goal, controlling the ball from a long cross before jinking and turning Cesar Azpilicueta inside out before firing into the far right-hand corner with a ferocious strike.
Substitute Loic Remy scored a headed goal on 77 minutes to give his side a lifeline, but it would prove a mere consolation for Chelsea who suffered a ninth loss in the league.
Jose Mourinho’s men sat in 16th have endured a nightmare campaign and their fans are fed up and had enough – many who believe this is the end of the road for the Portuguese manager at Stamford Bridge.
Here is some of the best reaction from Twitter:
Riyad Mahrez’s game by numbers vs. Chelsea: 100% shot accuracy 5 take-ons 3 shots 1 goal 1 assist Baller. pic.twitter.com/16SiijkGAa
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 14, 2015
Announcement to the Chelsea fans that the Motorway is closed. Leicester fans chant: “2-1 and you’re walking home”
— Jurgen Klopp (@ItsJurgenKlopp) December 14, 2015
Mr Mourinho, I love you but your time is up! Just think you lost the players and there is no way back… Goodbye and thank you. #CFC
— Earl Cupido (@Kieppi1) December 14, 2015
Disgraceful yet again. No progress, we have not learnt anything from numerous defeats this season. Why is no change being made??? #CFC
— James North (@JamesNorth1994) December 14, 2015
Another defeat. Straight in to the relegation dog fight. #CFC
— Mr. True Blue (@MrTrrueBllue) December 14, 2015
Everyone raving about Vardy and Mahrez but how good was Kante? Some engine that lad #lcfc #CFC
— Billy (@glynbilly) December 14, 2015
Donning the kit on the ride to work. What a win. Buzzing. #lcfc pic.twitter.com/QSh2alk13C
— James (@james_lhd) December 14, 2015
Vardy £1m
Mahrez £330,000
= 26 goals
Costa £32m
Willian £30m
Oscar £25m
Hazard £35.3m
Pedro £21.4m
= 7
#LEICHE #CFC #LCFC
— Outside90 (@Outside90) December 14, 2015
Leicester City. Seriously. Who in the world of football would begrudge them winning the league! #LCFC ?
— MyMovieReels (@MyMovieReels) December 14, 2015
London is red, Manchester is blue, Chelsea is going to football league 2.
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 14, 2015
I think Leicester City mean it. They remind me so much of Alf Ramsey’s unfashionable Ipswich Town champions back in 1962. Good for football
— Uncle Norman Giller (@NormanGiller) December 14, 2015
13 – Leicester have both scored and conceded in 13 of their 16 Premier League games this season. Rollercoaster.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 14, 2015
It must be said though whilst Jose should have signed a couple, the players have to accept responsibility. They’ve been woeful. #cfc #jose
— Thomas J Delany (@Delany8) December 14, 2015
Everybody stay calm… #CFC https://t.co/UkkNkemCpu
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 14, 2015
The bright side to this season for Chelsea is that its only a short trip on the train to Sheffield to watch them next season. #CFC
— Luke J Wilson (@LukeWilson511) December 14, 2015
Hey Abramovic, These two are available. Worth a try? #CFC #LFC #MUFC pic.twitter.com/RM73quvWY1
— Wengerball (@iWengerball) December 14, 2015
The last time Chelsea lost 9+ of their opening 16 games in the top-flight was 1978-79. They were relegated. #CFC pic.twitter.com/i7fk32O8pu
— Goal UK (@GoalUK) December 14, 2015
Leicester will not win the Prem full stop, but it’s a wonderful story in modern day football, the underdog is still alive,
— Micky Hazard (@1MickyHazard) December 14, 2015
Is it time to take Leicester seriously as at least top 4 contenders no or are Chelsea just broken?
— Spencer FC (@SpencerOwen) December 14, 2015
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