Two unbeaten begins are this afternoon in danger at Elland Highway as Leeds and Chelsea meet within the Premier League. The brand new season stays in its infancy however each groups have impressed with 4 factors after two video games, beating Wolves and Everton, respectively, earlier than letting leads slip towards Southampton and Tottenham.
Thomas Tuchel’s touchline ban, for his handshake spat with Spurs supervisor Antonio Conte final weekend, has been briefly suspended so shall be within the away dugout to face counterpart Jesse Marsch who on Friday stated of his Leeds aspect: “We’ve an opportunity. I feel we undoubtedly have an opportunity.”
Leeds pair Patrick Bamford and Liam Cooper each miss out, whereas Joe Gelhardt is on the bench. N’Golo Kante is dominated out with a hamstring downside for Chelsea, as Conor Gallagher makes his full Premier League debut for the membership. Observe all of the motion LIVE with Commonplace Sport!
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GOAL! Leeds 2-0 Chelsea | Rodrigo 37′
TWO FOR LEEDS!
And now actual issues for Chelsea. It’s a superb set-piece, whopped into the field and Rodrigo is there on the close to submit to flick it into the far nook.
36 minutes: Leeds displaying no indicators of slowing down after that purpose, pushing Chelsea proper again.
Sterling commits a foul 25 yards out, goes into the e-book and the hosts have a free-kick in an important place.
GOAL! Leeds 1-0 Chelsea | Brenden Aaronson 33′
MENDY WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!
Leeds take the lead and it’s an absolute shambles from Mendy.
Ball comes again to him and he has loads of time to clear it. As an alternative he stands on the ball, waits for Aaronson after which tries to show previous him.
Leeds man robs him and walks it over the road.
32 minutes: Captain’s privileges for Rodrigo, who’s taking pictures at any time when he may even vaguely see the purpose.
Aaronson has been very good to this point and it’s one other pretty flip from him, earlier than taking part in it in to Rodrigo. Strikes it straight at Mendy from a good angle.
30 minutes: Harrison skips previous Silva as Leeds put a pleasant transfer collectively, however goes for an bold move excessive for Rodrigo which he didn’t really want to do. Mendy off his line to say.
Rodrigo is then screaming on the referee sconds later as he goes shoulder to shoulder with James. Free-kick given to Chelsea.
28 minutes: Tempo of the match has undoubtedly slowed down after a frantic begin.
That’s suiting Chelsea, who’re seeing rather more of the ball and taking management of proceedings now. Press not fairly as efficient from Leeds.
25 minutes: Struijk has waited for his second after that earlier hit from Loftus-Cheek, and now he’s acquired a little bit of revenge.
Loftus-Cheek takes the ball together with his again to purpose and is duly clattered by the Leeds defender. 1-1.
22 minutes: Huge save from Meslier, as Chelsea burst into life on the counter.
Mount cuts inside onto his left foot, pulls the shot in direction of the close to submit and Meslier nearly will get down in time to show it behind.
Koch heads away the nook and Leeds can get out.
20 minutes: Sharp from Rodrigo, who has three league objectives already this season.
Ball bounces over the Chelsea defence and he’s in behind. No intention of wanting up, goes for purpose from a good angle. Dragged nicely extensive.
17 minutes: Leeds passing the ball round confidently and so they look actually harmful when the go ahead, however nonetheless so susceptible on the again. Sterling particularly getting a lot of house.
It’s a threat Leeds are joyful to take although.
