An expectant Elland Road was drenched in sunshine as the Whites prepared to face their old rivals in their third league game of the season.
Both teams were hoping to defend their unbeaten start to the 2022/2023 campaign, but the noise was growing inside United’s home ground as fans got ready for one of the biggest fixtures of the calendar.
Patrick Bamford was out injured, but so was N’Golo Kanté, meaning each manager had to make changes, with the teams forced to adjust to the loss of a key player.
Crucially, Thomas Tuchel was in his technical box as an appeal for his touchline ban - a sanction for scrapping with Spurs boss Antonio Conte - is underway.
How did the game play out? Let’s find out...
7. 37’ - Rodrigo doubles the lead
Captain Rodrigo rises higher than Reece James to glance Jack Harrison’s free-kick into the back of Mendy’s net. 2-0 to Leeds. | AFP via Getty Images
8. HT - 2-0
United lead their old rivals 2-0 at Elland Road - but can they hold it, after capitulating at Southampton? | AFP via Getty Images
9. 84’ - Koulibaly dismissed
The Blues defender tries to stop charging substitute Joe Gelhardt from advancing on goal but fouls him in the process, earning himself a second yellow. The visitors are left to fight the final ten minutes with ten men. | Getty Images
10. 69’ - Harrison makes it 3-0
The winger touches the ball past Mendy from close range, assisted by Rodrigo. | Getty Images
11. FT - Leeds United 3-0 Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel heads down the tunnel before explaining to the media that the result had ‘nothing to do’ with Leeds’ style. | Getty Images
12. A season first
Illan Meslier kept his first clean sheet of the Premier League season after making three saves. | Getty Images