Chelsea missed the chance to move to within a point of third-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League table after letting a two-goal lead slip against Leeds on Tuesday. Joao Pedro continued his red-hot form in front of goal by firing the Blues ahead midway through the first-half with a superb finish after being picked out by Cole Palmer.
Palmer then doubled the home side’s lead early in the second half, successfully converting from the penalty spot after Joao Pedro was pushed over in the box by Jaka Bijol. However, Leeds found an unlikely route back into the game from the spot after Moises Caicedo had tripped Jayden Bogle. Lukas Nmecha emphatically dispatched his penalty and then substitute Noah Okafor equalised to earn a point for the visitors.
The result means Chelsea drop costly points in the race for Champions League qualification, while Leeds earn a valuable point in their bid to avoid relegation. Follow Chelsea vs Leeds back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea vs Leeds highlights
- GOAL! Okafor equalises for Leeds
- GOAL! Nmecha pulls one back for Leeds
- GOAL! Palmer converts from the penalty spot
- GOAL! Joao Pedro puts Chelsea in front
Fan thoughts
21:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChaotic defending 😤 #chelee
— StarGirl ⭐️ (@starr_5x) February 10, 2026
Fan reaction
21:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBig love to Cole Palmer is my GOAT no matter what#CFC #CHELEE
— WARRIOR30BG🇧🇪🎭 (@WarriorMafia__) February 10, 2026
FULL-TIME
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea 2-2 Leeds
What a comeback from Leeds as they battle from 2-0 down to earn a point at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+7 min: Neto takes but the ball runs out for a throw but there is a VAR check for a potential penalty.
That comes to nothing.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+6 min: Longstaff’s first involvement is to concede a free-kick for a foul on Palmer and earn himself a yellow card.
This will be the final chance, surely.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+5 min: Longstaff has come on for Leeds.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: It’s all Chelsea and Palmer misses a sitter!
The ball is fizzed into him by Caicedo, open net but Palmer puts it over.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+2 min: Joao Pedro meets Hato’s great cross but his headed effort ends up on top of the net. Was that the chance for Chelsea?
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Into SIX minutes of added time. Will there be a winner?
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea have really struggled with Leeds's physicality since the Nmecha penalty.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: What a cross that is from Pedro Neto, it’s put right into the danger area but there aren’t any takers. Risky from Rodon to leave it, but one that pays off.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: Leeds come forward and Aaronson has an effort charged down before Ampadu produces an overhit cross to kill the attack completely.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: James replaces Nmecha for Leeds. The former Man Utd winger has plenty of pace, so that Chelsea defence have to be on their toes for balls over the top.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: Half chance for Chelsea from a corner but Delap gets underneath the ball and can’t steer an effort on target.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Superb tackle from Justin on Hato to concede a corner. He had to time that perfectly and he did.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: Chelsea with a double change as Delap and Fofana replace Santos and Acheampong.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: What a final 12 minutes plus stoppage time we have in store at Stamford Bridge. Both sides will be pushing for a winner, plenty of time for one.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
21:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere was a handball in the build-up but it's not deemed to have been in an unnatural position, and suddenly Leeds look like they might claim four points off Chelsea this season. How the Blues have led their two-goal lead evaporate, I just don't know.
Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
21:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: There was a VAR check on that goal but it was decided that the ball hitting the hand of Nmecha was accidental.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-2 Leeds | Noah Okafor ‘73
21:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: LEVEL!
Noah Okafor equalises for Leeds, a really messy goal for Chelsea to concede.
Chelsea 2-1 Leeds
21:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: Nmecha’s penalty was Leeds’ first shot on target and they have a chance to threaten Chelsea again with a free-kick but Okafor’s clip is cleared by the home side’s defence.
Chelsea 2-1 Leeds
21:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Palmer was shown a yellow card for delaying the taking of the penalty.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
20:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCaicedo's foul was not an egregious one, but it was a foul, and it's made Chelsea's job harder now as Nmecha scores excellently from the spot to cut the deficit in half for Leeds.
Chelsea in a game again now.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-1 Leeds | Lukas Nmecha ‘67
20:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne67 min: LEEDS SCORE!
Lukas Nmecha steps up and scores emphatically.
Game on!
Chelsea 2-0 Leeds
20:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: LEEDS PENALTY!
Caicedo with a trip on Bogle and the visitors have a route back into the game.
Chelsea 2-0 Leeds
20:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Estevao’s night comes to an end as he is replaced by Pedro Neto. Straight swap on the right-wing, you would imagine.
Chelsea 2-0 Leeds
20:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Countless opportunities for Chelsea to grab a third goal but Pedro takes the ball off Chalobah and has a shot blocked. Gusto is also denied before Fernandez slices an effort that goes out for a throw.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
20:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA crazy foul gets the punishment it deserves. Palmer with a confident spot-kick, and Chelsea's evening gets - you suspect - that bit easier now.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Leeds | Cole Palmer ‘58
20:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: GOAL!
Cole Palmer sends Karl Darlow the wrong way from the penalty spot and Chelsea double their lead.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: CHELSEA PENALTY!
Bijol pushes Joao Pedro in the back and the referee points to the spot. What a daft decision by the Leeds defender.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Leeds change sees Bornauw make way for Okafor.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Lovely play from Palmer in the box but he can’t get a shot away. Leeds preparing to make a change as Farke aims to get more of a presence up top.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Justin’s delivery from set-pieces this evening have been really poor. Fails to clear the first man with Leeds’ latest corner.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA lot of this second half being played in Leeds's half (again), but Chelsea potentially finding it a little harder than before the interval to break through.
Except when Estevao goes on one of those mazy runs. That was sumptuous.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: More intricate play from Chelsea as Estevao latches on to Palmer’s flick before almost being blocked off by Pedro and then fires an effort just wide of the post.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: TNT Sports say they have been told by Chelsea's staff that Marc Cucurella's substitution is not injury related.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Hato has come on for Chelsea, taking the place of Cucurella.
KICK-OFF!
20:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in west London!
Chelsea vs Leeds highlights
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the goal that separates the two sides.
Cole Palmer links up brilliantly with Joao Pedro to give Chelsea the lead at Stamford Bridge 💫@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/yYsBehEHUL
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 10, 2026
Fan thoughts
20:29 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiam Rosenior is on his way to yet another Chelsea win.
What a performance from Chelsea in the first half
— Midnight Maverick🦾⚠️ (@kingyoungwizzy) February 10, 2026
Liam Rosenior is cooking something special #CFC #CHELEE
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
20:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJorrel Hato coming on at half-time, it seems. He's out and warming up in his kit.
Fan reaction
20:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSome concern for Joe Rodon following what happened at the end of the first-half.
Hopefully Joe is alright for the 2nd half that was nasty #Lufc #CheLee
— Darren 🦚💛💙 (@UnitedLeeds_1) February 10, 2026
Fan reaction
20:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSome special praise for Andrey Santos following the first-half.
£18m for Andros Santos is crazy.. What a baller almost ruined by Maresca #CHELEE
— Nwoke na Ifve! 🇳🇬 Lord Chancellor (@Mazipita) February 10, 2026
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
20:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWell by quite some distance that's been one of Chelsea's most impressive halves of football of the season.
Popping it through, round and over Leeds.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEstevao gave Rodon a little nudge and the Leeds defender went crashing into the hoardings. Welshman is still being looked at by the medical staff. Looked a rough landing.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere goes the half-time whistle.
Chelsea lead at the break thanks to a superb finish from Joao Pedro.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Three minutes of stoppage time.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: Yellow card shown to Justin for a foul on Santos.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Superb play from Joao Pedro once again as his first time flick releases Estevao but his fellow Brazilian can’t round off the move with a goal as he is forced wide and then fires an attempt into the side-netting.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: Leeds having a tough time making the ball stick up front. The absence of Calvert-Lewin is certainly showing as Chalobah is able to mop things up for Chelsea at the back.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Ampadu hurls one of his long throws into the Chelsea box but Chalobah makes first contact and then Estevao completes the clearance before the Leeds captain fails to keep the ball in play.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJoao Pedro in again and nearly scoring again. Chelsea far the better team against Leeds, who look rudderless without Dominic Calvert-Lewin as an option up front to hit.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Brilliant football by Chelsea, perhaps a pass too many though as Palmer delays his final action which allows Justin to get across and make a block.
Chelsea attack again but Joao Pedro shoots wide.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: Six goals for Joao Pedro under Liam Rosenior’s management. The Brazilian is in red-hot form at the moment.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Checked and cleared, no penalty. Gusto taking a massive chance there.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: Potential penalty check for Leeds as Gusto may have pulled back Gudmundsson in the area.
Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
19:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: It should be 2-0 but Palmer makes the wrong choice and shoots straight at Darlow.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSuper finish from Joao Pedro to dink it over Darlow. Lift-off for Chelsea, who have been marginally the better team in the first 25 minutes.
Palmer with the assist to slide it through, too.
Both players in form right now.
GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Leeds | Joao Pedro ‘24
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: CHELSEA LEAD!
Joao Pedro fires Chelsea in front with a superb finish.
The pass from Palmer was perfectly weighted and the Brazilian lifted the ball over Darlow.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: Enzo with the hit but his shot takes a deflection and takes the sting out of it.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Nice movement from Joao Pedro as he latches onto a pass over the top, but he can’t produce an effort on goal, in fact, he takes a wild swing and completely misses the ball.
Bornauw now booked for a foul on Palmer and Chelsea have a free-kick.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
19:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIronic jeers from Chelsea fans as Gabriel Gudmundsson becomes the first Leeds player to enter the book. It's a fraught start to this game.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne19 min: Really good driving run from Acheampong but his progress is halted just as he finds a team-mate.
Gudmundsson booked for a trip on Santos, that looks harsh as the Leeds defender tried to pull out of the tackle.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: The answer is no. Really poor delivery from Justin as he floats the ball right into the arms of Sanchez.
Chelsea race up the other end but a crucial touch from Gruev stops Palmer in his tracks.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Second Chelsea player into the book as Acheampong brings down Aaronson. No denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity, but Leeds have a free-kick in a dangerous position. Can they make the most of this?
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
19:43 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLeeds seeing plenty of the ball and Rosenior getting annoyed that free-kicks kept being given against Chelsea. To be honest, though, referee Rob Jones has got every call right so far.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Chalobah gives away a free-kick for a nudge on Nmecha, the delivery is not bad but Justin’s header from the edge of the box is comfortable for Sanchez.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Nice play involving Chelsea’s Brazilians as Santos fizzes a pass in between the lines for Joao Pedro and he tries to pick out the run of Estevao but overhits the pass. Nice idea though.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne8 min: Gusto into the book already, not a great challenge from the Chelsea defender on Gudmundsson. Nowhere near the ball and he leaves the Leeds star limping.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
19:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePalmer and Fernandez shared responsibilities across the No10 role and the left wing at the moment, with Estevao very much out on the right.
It's been an intense start to this game which was, once upon a time, one of English football's bigger rivalries.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Would appear that Palmer has been given a free role this evening. Only three minutes in but he’s popped up on the left, right and the middle.
Chelsea 0-0 Leeds
19:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Bright start from Leeds after Palmer gives the ball away cheaply. Bogle does well down the right but runs the ball out of play.
KICK-OFF!
19:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAway we go in west London!
As it stands
19:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea know a win today will move them to within a point of third-placed Aston Villa.
Leeds can move nine points clear of the relegation zone with victory.
Massive game for both sides.
HERE WE GO!
19:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea dressing room
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at Stamford Bridge as the Chelsea dressing room is prepared ahead of the big game.
Leeds rewind
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Leeds social media team have been having some fun ahead of kick-off.
⏪ 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮 pic.twitter.com/xUhMar25FC
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 9, 2026
Kick-off approaching in west London
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at Stamford Bridge.
Around the grounds
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThree other Premier League games are taking place today, including two across the capital.
Everton vs Bournemouth
Tottenham vs Newcastle
West Ham vs Manchester United
Five weeks ago
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt was a night to forget, or to remember - depending on where your loyalties are.
In the reverse fixture at the beginning of December, Leeds ran out 3-1 winners at Elland Road and it was a deserved victory for Daniel Farke's side.
Team news reminder
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Estevao; Joao Pedro
Substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Badiashile, Fofana, Sarr, Hato, Garnacho, Neto, Delap, Guiu
Leeds XI: Darlow, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Rodon, Aaronson, Nmecha, Bijol, Bornauw, Justin, Gruev.
Substitutes: Perri, James, Longstaff, Piroe, Okafor, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto, Buonanotte.
Leeds changes
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDaniel Farke has made three changes to the Leeds starting line-up as Jaka Bijol, Seb Bornauw and Lukas Nmecha are all recalled.
Huge double blow for the visitors with Pascal Struijk unable to travel and Dominic Calvert-Lewin absent through illness.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
18:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe lesser-spotted Facundo Buonanotte on the bench for Leeds tonight against the team he was at only weeks ago.
Chelsea fans will always have that goal he scored against Lincoln in the Carabao Cup in September.
Which was, you know, alright.
Chelsea changes
18:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJosh Acheampong and Estevao both start for Chelsea this evening as Liam Rosenior makes two changes from the 3-1 win over Wolves at the weekend.
Wesley Fofana and Pedro Neto are the pair that make way, while Cole Palmer starts again following his hat-trick.
No Reece James in the matchday squad for a third successive game.
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneStandard Sport’s Dom Smith is in position for us at Stamford Bridge and has delivered his thoughts on the Chelsea team news.
🗣 "It will be interesting to see how he gets on next to Trevoh Chalobah."@MrDomSmith gives his thoughts on the #CFC team news as Josh Acheampong is handed a start!
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) February 10, 2026
LIVE: https://t.co/r5q1dniVNG#CHELEE pic.twitter.com/31SXWxmCZJ
Fan reaction
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLet go for another 3 points tonight at Stamford Bridge.
— Tg-Daniels (@tblinz) February 10, 2026
Cole Palmer or Joao Pedro to be on the scoresheet tonight 🔥🔥#CHELEE
Fan thoughts
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCan’t have any complaints on the lineup. Very strong and more than capable of winning this game. #CHELEE
— CFCSnowy (@CFCSnowy) February 10, 2026
Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA blow for Chelsea not to have Reece James available, presumably because he has not recovered from illness in time.
But Malo Gusto is a fine deputy, and James hands the captaincy to Enzo Fernandez in his absence.
It will also be interesting to see Josh Acheampong at centre-back, considering most of his appearances under Rosenior so far have come at right-back. He partners Trevoh Chalobah in central defence tonight.
Fan reaction
18:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOnly a Win Matters Tonight.. @ChelseaFC 🙌🔵🔵#CFC #UPTHECHELS #CHELEE
— ♱ (@KrugerAFRIKA) February 10, 2026
Leeds team in full
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLeeds XI: Darlow, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Rodon, Aaronson, Nmecha, Bijol, Bornauw, Justin, Gruev.
Substitutes: Perri, James, Longstaff, Piroe, Okafor, Tanaka, Byram, Gnonto, Buonanotte.
Chelsea team in full
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Estevao; Joao Pedro
Substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Badiashile, Fofana, Sarr, Hato, Garnacho, Neto, Delap, Guiu
CONFIRMED LEEDS TEAM NEWS
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the visitors this evening...
📋 Your #LUFC XI... pic.twitter.com/v4jUYbUCID
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 10, 2026
CONFIRMED CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Chelsea team selected by Liam Rosenior...
Tonight's line-up is out! 🔵#CFC | #CHELEE pic.twitter.com/EFOA1HpSIv
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 10, 2026
Chelsea vs Leeds live - team news imminent
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
Chelsea head of women's football's departs after 13-year tenure
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePaul Green has left his role as Chelsea’s head of women’s football after 13 years.
Green was responsible primarily for player recruitment, working alongside Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, and was an instrumental figure in developing Chelsea women into the dominant force they are now.
He helped to deliver their first WSL title among myriad other honours, and his departure may signal the end of an era for the Blues, or the beginning of a period of transition.
Lavia update
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiam Rosenior has provided a positive injury update on Romeo Lavia.
Lavia has not played since early November when he suffered a quad injury in the fifth minute of the 2-2 draw against Qarabag, continuing his injury-plagued time at the club.
“We have a really detailed plan for him,” Rosenior explained. “He was back on the training pitch with us the last two days.
“It's been great to see him. He's been such a great player. We all know that. But what we have to do is make sure that when he's back, he's back for good.
“So we're just making sure that he gets the right plan over the next ten days to two weeks to achieve that.”
Homecoming for Ampadu
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAmpadu returns to Stamford Bridge this evening as Leeds captain.
Ampadu was at Chelsea for six years upon joining from Exeter, but spent most of his time out on loan before joining Leeds in 2023.
Discussing a return to west London, he said: "It will obviously be nice to be back but I am not thinking about it being Chelsea and going back there.
"It is just another game for Leeds United where we want to try to pick up more points."
Liam Rosenior expected mockery at Chelsea
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiam Rosenior has admitted he “expected” mockery when taking the Chelsea job, because his “background” is “different” from managers at other top clubs.
Rosenior, who was hired by Chelsea’s owners after impressing as head coach of sister club Strasbourg, has not been universally lauded despite that bright start at Stamford Bridge.
While he has received plenty of praise for Chelsea’s good form, he has also been the subject of internet memes since taking the helm, including being likened to Will McKenzie from the British sitcom The Inbetweeners and ridiculed for his poor first touch on the sideline in Chelsea’s midweek defeat at Arsenal last week.
Chelsea predicted XI
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea hope Reece James will be fit to face Leeds after illness.
James has recovered from the knock that forced him to miss games against Arsenal and Wolves.
But, speaking in his pre-match press conference on Monday, Liam Rosenior revealed James has been struggling with illness.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.
Why Chelsea hope Cole Palmer has turned a corner in his fitness battle
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe hope at Chelsea is that Cole Palmer turned a corner at Molineux, writes Dom Smith.
The records tumbled for Palmer, and this explained why his substitution on the hour mark did not provoke groans or boos from travelling Chelsea supporters.
Instead, for once, there was an understanding of the need to manage his load. He had done his job. They had got to see vintage Palmer. It was time to rest him ahead of tonight’s home game against a somewhat resurgent Leeds, when Chelsea need him on the pitch and on song.
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