Chelsea vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Wesley Fofana’s winning goal

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We have to perform well to beat Leeds - Potter

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.

Chelsea vs Leeds United LIVE: Premier League updates

• Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Wesley Fofana, Koulibaly, Badiashile, Chilwell, Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Joao Felix, Kovacic, Sterling, Havertz
• Leeds: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo, Adams, McKennie, Summerville, Aaronson, Harrison, Rutter

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Harrison swings in the free-kick. McKennie's header catches Kepa off guard and bounces wide of the left-hand post.

4 March 2023 16:29

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Leeds earn a free-kick down their left. They haven't been able to trouble Chelsea enough from these positions.

4 March 2023 16:27

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Substitution João Félix Sequeira Conor John Gallagher

4 March 2023 16:25

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Both teams are about to make a few substitutions. Potter will want to help Chelsea hold onto their narrow lead.

4 March 2023 16:25

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Substitution Brenden Russell Aaronson Mateo Joseph Fernández Regatillo

4 March 2023 16:24

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4 March 2023 16:24

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Substitution Raheem Shaquille Sterling Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado

4 March 2023 16:24

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Leeds give Chelsea another scare as Kepa can only push Aaronson's cross towards the penalty spot. The American's offside anyway.

4 March 2023 16:23

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Chelsea spring forward as Leeds briefly overcommit players upfield. Sterling cuts inside from the left and fires high and wide.

4 March 2023 16:21

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Leeds still haven't had a shot on target. If they can test Kepa, they could still come out of this match with a result.

4 March 2023 16:20