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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There are some muted boos from Chelsea fans as the half-time whistle blows. The hosts haven't played that badly, and had the best chance of the half when Havertz forced Meslier into making a smart save. They haven't gotten the better of Leeds yet though.

4 March 2023 15:49

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4 March 2023 15:47

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HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 0-0 LEEDS UNITED

4 March 2023 15:46

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There'll be one minute of added time before half-time. The offside flag goes up against Felix.

4 March 2023 15:46

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Kepa gets low to claim Harrison's dangerous cross from the left. Leeds have improved as the half has gone on.

4 March 2023 15:45

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Chelsea again try to free Felix down the left, but Ayling wins his defensive header. Aaronson gets the better of Koulibaly to cross from the byline. Loftus-Cheek is on hand to intercept.

4 March 2023 15:44

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Sterling spots Felix hovering on the shoulder of Ayling. He tries to find his Chelsea team-mate but is unsuccessful.

4 March 2023 15:43

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Leeds play keep-ball at the back for a while. Summerville gets pushed over unfairly by Chilwell as he ventures down the right.

4 March 2023 15:41

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4 March 2023 15:41