Johannesburg: Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy's scored his 15th goal of the season as his side reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over beleaguered defending champions Chelsea.


Leicester City's English striker Jamie Vardy applauds the fans after winning the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. Pic/AFP

The England striker put the hosts ahead in the 34th minute before Riyad Mahrez doubled the lead by scoring superbly after the break to take his own tally to 12, Sport24 reported.