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Chelsea vs Leicester City: Kelechi Iheanacho sets new Premier League record

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3 years ago

May 19, 2021

Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho has set a new English Premier League record, after coming from the bench to score a goal for Leicester City FC, in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea FC on Tuesday night, in the week 37 of the English Premier League at Stamford Bridge..

The Nigerian international who has been impressive was able to impress again, after being introduced in the second half of the game, as he netted a consolation goal for his team.

The in-form Nigerian star was dropped to the bench for James Maddison by coach Brendan Rodgers, and he was able to impress after being introduced.

Second half goals from Antonio Rüdiger and Jorginho were enough to give Chelsea football club a victory, despite the fact that Kelechi Iheanacho scored a consolation goal for the away team.

With Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal, it means he has scored in all the days of the week in the English Premier League this season.

Kelechi Iheanacho has now become the first player in English Premier League player in history to score in all days of the week in a single season.

“Kelechi Iheanacho is the first player in Premier League history to score a goal on all seven days of the week within a single season in the competition.”

Kelechi Iheanacho will now be looking forward to continuing his impressive performance for Brendan Rodgers led Leicester City FC, when they play their last game of the season on Sunday