Chelsea vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Wesley Fofana’s winning goal
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A leaping header from France defender Wesley Fofana earned Chelsea a rare goal and Premier League win against struggling Leeds United on Saturday, easing pressure on coach Graham Potter.
Chelsea were dominant in the first half and on-loan Portuguese Joao Felix rattled the bar but it was not until the 53rd minute that Fofana put away Ben Chilwell’s corner. Fans greeted the goal - only the second scored at home in 2023 - with surprise and relief.
It was the first win since Jan. 15 for Potter’s side who were forced to defend in numbers in the second half as Leeds, who have earned only six points away from home this season, sought an equaliser.
The narrow and not entirely convincing win leaves Chelsea in 10th place but is a boost before their second leg last-16 Champions League game with Dortmund at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, when they need to score twice to overcome a 1-0 deficit.
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Chelsea now turn their attentions back to Champions League action, while Leeds host Brighton and Hove Albion next week. That's all for now. Goodbye!
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Chelsea will feel they deserve the win. They had 62 per cent of the ball and 12 shots to Leeds' six. The Blues stay 10th in the Premier League table, but they can build on this. Leeds worked hard here but it wasn't enough. They stay 17th, just above the relegation zone.
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Chelsea can celebrate a narrow win over Leeds! Fofana's second-half goal from a corner proved to be the difference between two misfiring teams. The Blues were the better side overall. They weren't entirely convincing at times, but the result will ease the pressure on Potter for now.
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