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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Leeds get one last chance from a corner. Wober flicks the ball onto Meslier, who's come forward. The Whites goalkeeper gets a free header which doesn't have the power to beat Kepa. The Chelsea man catches the header, and that's it!
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Greenwood sends the free-kick into Chelsea's box. Joseph gets on the end of the rebound and forces Kepa to make a low save. There's still time for Leeds.
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Leeds cause Chelsea problems from a corner and get a free-kick down their right as Havertz trips Firpo. There'll be four minutes of added time.
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Gallagher does some great work to keep the ball alive for Chelsea near Leeds' corner flag. The England midfielder plays a quick one-two to drive into the box but can't angle his shot correctly.
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Firpo hangs up a cross for Ayling who's arriving unmarked at the far post. The Leeds captain can't keep his header down.
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Chilwell attempts a throughball for Madueke, who's offside.
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Chelsea are about to bring on a few more substitutes. It feels like they can see out the rest of this game comfortably now.
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