By Henry Vinter | 27 November 2055
Leicester City came into this match feeling like giant-killers. They had just beaten Arsenal in a seven-goal thriller, ending a managerial era at the Emirates. They probably thought they could go toe-to-toe with the champions.
It took Netanel Sahar exactly 49 seconds to shatter that illusion.
In a performance of cold-blooded efficiency, Chelsea walked into the King Power Stadium and delivered a 5-0 beating that served as a brutal reality check for the rest of the Premier League. This wasn’t a contest; it was an execution.
The Blitz
The game was effectively over before the fans had finished their first chant. Netanel Sahar, rotating into the side, latched onto a mistake by Leighton Devonport inside the first minute to fire a low drive past the keeper.
It set the tone for a chaotic first half where Chelsea’s “B-Team” looked sharper than most teams’ best XI.
Joseph Haigh, continuing his red-hot form, doubled the lead in the 19th minute. For the second game in a row, the winger arrived in the box to score a “fine header from point-blank range”. The “Concerned” winger has now scored three goals in two games. If this is him playing unhappy, the rest of the league should pray he never cheers up.
The “Angry” Goal
Then came the moment for Júnior. The Brazilian superstar has been the subject of intense speculation regarding his happiness, but his 30th-minute goal was pure catharsis. It was a “powerful close range effort” that took a deflection, but the celebration said everything. He is playing through the noise, and he is delivering.
The Robles Rocket
If the first half was about efficiency, the second was about style. In the 65th minute, Alberto Robles produced the moment of the match. The midfielder collected the ball 19 meters out and unleashed a “curling shot into the top corner” that left the goalkeeper stranded. It was a goal of world-class quality from a player who ran the show with an 8.6 rating.
Sahar grabbed his second and Chelsea’s fifth in the 70th minute with a composed finish, sealing a result that extends Chelsea’s league winning streak to 13 games.
The Gap
A look at the table tonight is frightening. Chelsea sit on 40 points from 14 games. They have scored 46 goals and conceded just 4. They are six points clear of Liverpool with a game in hand.
Leicester thought they were tough because they beat Arsenal. Chelsea showed them the difference between a top-four contender and a dynasty.