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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Substitution Enzo Jeremías Fernández Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke
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Summerville gets a shot off in the centre of Chelsea's box. It's blocked. The Blues have given Leeds precious few chances all game.
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Fofana beats Gnonto in a footrace and clatters off the pitch into a steward. Thankfully no one is injured.
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Leeds make an attacking change. Greenwood replaces Harrison.
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Fernandez stops Gnonto in his tracks. Chelsea again try to counter. This time Chilwell can't find Havertz with his left-wing cross.
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Meslier races off his line to smother Badiashile's throughball for Havertz.
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Fernandez clears a cross and Chelsea can break! Gallagher looks for a team-mate to his left but Leeds get there first.
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Substitution Mateo Kovačić Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka
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Harrison gallops into space down the left but gets his delivery all wrong. That isn't what Leeds need at this stage of the game.
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Fofana uses his strength to nudge Firpo off the ball and shepherd it out for a goal-kick. The Frenchman's made a difference for Chelsea here.
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