Chelsea receive new Wilfred Ndidi red card and Wesley Fofana penalty verdict vs Leicester

Chelsea have been sent clear verdicts on three major talking points that took place during their 2-1 Premier League victory over Leicester City at King Power Stadium. Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez both found the back of the net with Jordan Ayew grabbing a late consolation goal for the hosts from the penalty spot.

Alongside the three goals, there were several major incidents including challenges from Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare that could have resulted in red cards. The Foxes duo were both only booked however, with Enzo Maresca seemingly hinting it was the right decision to not send Ndidi off.

"I don't think Cole is the target," he said in a press conference when asked about his challenge on Cole Palmer. "I don't think that. What I think, and I said after the Manchester United game, when there is bad intention, there has to be a different kind of punishment from the referee. I think Man United was bad intention.

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"I'm not saying Wilf [Ndidi] was bad intention because I love Wilf. Overall, when there is bad intention, I think the punishment has to be different." Despite Maresca's opinion, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher offered a different view on the incident.

"A better start point here is red card," he said on Sky Sports' Ref Watch. "There are a few things here. He rakes down his Achilles. He can't get the ball so that's a big thing for me. VAR looked and felt there wasn't intensity, and also that he caught the top of his boot."

As for Soumare, his firm challenge on Joao Felix drew similar complaints but Gallagher agreed that the correct decision was made by Andy Madley. Prior to their actual spot-kick being given, a possible penalty for Leicester was waved away following a foul by Wesley Fofana on Stephy Mavididi.

There appeared to be contact made but Gallagher has explained why the correct outcome was found. "It's not a penalty," he said. "Fofana just stands his ground. He realises he could be in trouble if he dangles a leg and cleverly stands his ground. He doesn't make any challenge.

"And before you say to me he has to get out of the way, there is nothing in the laws to say you cannot stand your ground. Mavididi goes into Fofana."