Much of the pre-match talk centred on Danny Drinkwater but it was another former Leicester player who returned to haunt them as Chelsea won 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.

N’Golo Kante, Drinkwater’s central-midfield foil during the Foxes’ 2015/16 Premier League title-winning season, was his usual energetic, tidy self and capped a typically consistent display with a goal from 25 yards to double Chelsea’s lead after Alvaro Morata’s opener.

Jamie Vardy pulled one back for the hosts from the penalty spot but Antonio Conte’s team held on for the three points.

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What they said

Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare: “Performance-wise thought it was okay, looking at the commitment and endeavour. History tells you Chelsea may go on and win by three or four but we showed a lot of character and resilience. When we got back to 2-1 we just couldn’t find that final bit that was required to get something from the game.”Chelsea manager Antonio Conte: “It is a good day for the team and a good day for Alvaro. It is always important for a striker to score but for me it is important he is improving and always more involved in our football. But if he scores, I am very happy. I am pleased for the player.”

Tweet of the match

Star man – Alvaro Morata

Morata is clearly settling into English football quickly and he produced a solid centre-forward’s display. Willing to run in behind and hold the ball up, he provided a real focus point for Chelsea. Deserved a goal and took it well. His battle with Wes Morgan was a good contest.

Moment of the match

Kante’s goal. The former Leicester star was afforded too much room outside the penalty area and his low shot crept into the bottom corner of the net. Kasper Schmeichel appeared to react late and will be disappointed to be beaten from that far out. Kante did not celebrate his goal. Some Leicester fans applauded.

Data point

Antonio Conte(Mike Egerton/PA)

Chelsea have now come out on top against Leicester in four successive meetings in all competitions.

Player ratings

Leicester: Kasper Schmeichel 6, Danny Simpson 5, Wes Morgan 6, Harry Maguire 5, Christian Fuchs 5, Riyad Mahrez 5, Matty James 6, Wilfred Ndidi 6, Marc Albrighton 4, Jamie Vardy 6, Islam Slimani 6. Subs: Andy King (for Albrighton, 46) 6, Demarai Gray (for Slimani, 46) 6, Kelechi Iheanacho (for James, 78) 5.Chelsea: Thibaut Courtois 5, Cesar Azpilicueta 6, David Luiz 6, Antonio Rudiger 6, Victor Moses 6, Tiemoue Bakayoko 6, Francesc Fabregas 6, Ngolo Kante 7, Marcos Alonso 6, Rodriguez Pedro 6, Alvaro Morata 7. Subs: Willian (for Pedro, 63) 6, Davide Zappacosta (for Moses, 74) 6, Eden Hazard (for Fabregas, 78) 5.

Who’s up next?

Huddersfield v Leicester (Premier League, September 16)

Chelsea v FK Qarabag (Champions League, September 12)