Chelsea 3-2 Leeds United - recap: Marcelo Bielsa reaction to late Stamford Bridge defeat
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Chelsea sit third in the top flight ahead of kick-off - two points off first place - while the Whites are in 16th and six points above the relegation zone...
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Key Events
- Leeds travel to face Chelsea in the Premier League
- Whites face Blues at Stamford Bridge
- Bielsa’s side are 15th, Tuchel’s outfit are third
- Kick-off takes place at 3pm
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- FT: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds United
Chelsea attack
2. Leeds lose possession in their own half, Werner capitalises and drives at the defence. His low ball in is picked up by Meslier.
Chelsea corner
3. Early pressure from the hosts. The Blues have had all of the ball. It’s a corner for the hosts on the near side...
Leeds formation - who knows...
4. Dallas at right-back currently, following Werner around, with Jamie Shackleton up ahead of him and Raphinha ahead of Shackleton.
Chelsea dominant
5. Leeds finding it hard to get out of their own half in the early exchanges here. Chelsea playing some nice stuff.
Chelsea attack
7. James drives a low ball into the six-yard box. Meslier kicks it away. He then catches a shot from distance, which is straight at him.
Chelsea free-kick
7. Shackleton is late on Alonso on the near side. Free-kick. James over it... he tries to sneak the ball in at the near post instead of crossing but it’s wide. Meslier had it covered.
Raphinha waste
9. Leeds have the ball in the Chelsea half for the first time this afternoon. They start to build. Dallas drives forward and Raphinha tries to switch play but it’s overhit.
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