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

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Saturday 04 March 2023 17:06 GMT
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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.

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Felix plays a nice backheel into Chilwell's path to keep Chelsea's latest attack moving. He then tries a one-two with Havertz that doesn't pay off. He's a lovely player to watch.

4 March 2023 15:27

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4 March 2023 15:27

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Chilwell sniffs a chance in Leeds' box but gets Koch-blocked. Fernandez lets rip at goal from range. It's an easy catch for Meslier.

4 March 2023 15:24

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Felix hits the post! The Chelsea midfielder hits Sterling's cutback first time on the volley from the edge of the box. It cannons against the right-hand upright and back into play. Fernandez's follow-up shot goes way over.

4 March 2023 15:24

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4 March 2023 15:22

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Kepa puts the ball out of play so Fofana can get treatment. Thankfully the Frenchman soon gets up unaided.

4 March 2023 15:20

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Chilwell chases after Felix's clever flick into his path. Adams gets there first and concedes a corner. There's some chaos in the box that leaves Fofana down on the turf.

4 March 2023 15:19

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4 March 2023 15:18

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Chelsea force another corner down their right. Leeds hold their own for now.

4 March 2023 15:18

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Leeds clear the resulting corner, but Chelsea will be buoyed by that chance. The visitors don't seem too hard to trouble at the back.

4 March 2023 15:17

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