EFL Cup 2016-17: Leicester City 2-4 Chelsea (AET) - 5 talking points

Chelsea came from two goals down to win the game

The 2016-17 EFL Cup third round fixture between Premier League Champions Leicester City and Chelsea was the most notable one as side from London made a stunning comeback to outclass the Foxes. Cesc Fabregas, who is yet to start a Premier League game under new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, scored two goals in extra time to steer Chelsea through to the next round.

The Spaniard has surely given Conte something to think about for the upcoming games. Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta scored early in the second half to cancel Shinji Okazaki’s brace at the King Power stadium. The Blues put on a much better show in the second half, keeping much of the possession. But despite defender Martin Wasilewski being sent off in the 89th minute for a second yellow, the Foxes held out to take the game to extra time.

Here are the five talking points from the entertaining clash. 

#1 Okazaki heroics not enough to save Leicester

The Japanese star got the two goals for Leicester City

It is an interesting fact that Japanese striker scored a brace without having found the back of the net all season for Leicester. Okazaki took the advantage of some terrible displays from the defenders, giving the Premier League champions a comfortable lead before half time.

But the second half soon turned in Chelsea’s favour, as the Blues dominated the Foxes, creating a number of goalscoring opportunities which weren’t capitalized particularly by Diego Costa. Leicester should have done well to keep Chelsea at bay with a two-goal lead but credit must be given to the Blues for fighting back.