The Blues needed a win after dropping a plethora of points lately, but many feared the hostile environment and recent performances would see Thomas Tuchels team put on another sluggish display.

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The Man of the Match award was never in doubt. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images). Unfortunately, he was only on the pitch for 30 minutes after he suffered an injury from James' nasty challenge. A poor first touch almost denied him a goal but his strength and conviction allowed him to score from close range and send Leeds fans home. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. You can unsubscribe at any time. Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Once again showed his ability to drive up the pitch with the ball and was crucial in the build-up to Chelsea's third goal. Being so comfortable on his left foot meant the shift over to that side didnt trouble him. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Receive notifications for all games of this team. Luke Ayling then saw red just before the half hour mark with a hideous two-footed tackle on Martinelli, one he was originally booked for before being overturned to a red after VAR review. Having made an appearance from the bench at the weekend against Wolves after a period away from the side due to injury, Kovacic was handed the opportunity to start against Leeds. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onArsenal FC and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 7. Added width, got on the ball lots and used it wisely.

READ MORE: Leeds vs Chelsea highlights: Romelu Lukaku scores following Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic goals. Cedric Soares (RB) 7/10 Took care of the recovery runs early doors very well and supported the right side effectively. He came close to adding a second just moments later but his effort just sailed wide of the post. Chelsea continued to comfortably control the contest with constant pressure, Leeds could only construct a couple of counter attacks.

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(Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images). The back three had little to do on the night, this was especially the case after Romelu Lukaku slotted home the visitors third goal.

Takehiro Tomiyasu (LB) 8/10 Played at left-back to deal with the threat of Raphinha, and had no troubles with the Brazilian at all. The young defender came in for his first start since helping to keep a clean sheet against West and soon showed his ability in anticipating the ball and keeping calm under pressure. Leeds United performance & form graph is SofaScore Football livescore unique algorithm that we are generating from teams last 10 matches, statistics, detailed analysis and our own knowledge. NFL London 2022 tickets: General sale launch date, times and prices for long-awaited Packers international debut. Gabriel (CB) 7/10 Got himself a needless yellow card in the first half for a lunge he simply did not need to make, and that made him slightly nervier than he needed to be. The Real Madrid bound centre-back has not been up to his usual standards in recent weeks, so a good game against a struggling opposition was of imperative importance. Mason Mount got the Blues off to a flying start just three minutes into the match when he guided a wonderful strike into the top right corner. Quiet night overall for the German. And then before the clock struck ten he had his second as Martinellis neat cutback was swept home. Generous, resourceful and kind: Fans' personal memories of Leeds United great Howard Wilkinson, Leeds United's predicted Premier League finish after seismic transfer development and indicator. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Arsenal were completely dominant and never got troubled until the visitors first corner resulted in a goal for them with some dreadful defending seeing Llorente poke home at the far post. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Chelsea controlled the game for the remainder of the half, especially following a Daniel James red card inside 20 minutes. The Blues are now waiting for a decision from Sevilla, though that could be impacted by Barcelona's ability to quickly generate funds. It initially looked like he may have pondered too long on the ball but found Mason Mount on the edge of the Leeds box for Chelsea's opening goal. Comfortable on and off the ball. A very good outing albeit against a relegation-threatened side which should put him in contention for the FA Cup final. Leeds wore their new home shirt for the first time as Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen, Darko Gyabi, Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams all made their unofficial debuts for the club. Despite his limited minutes on the pitch, Ziyech was able to be constantly involved after he was introduced He provided an assist to Lukaku, and had a strike go narrowly wide of the post. He took some goal kicks. Once again he put in a good performance though, proving why he is worthy of a place in the team. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Had a few of his bang average crosses, as per, coupled with a few better ones. The Denmark international took to the heart of Chelsea's defence to offer Thiago SIlva a rest and performed well. There has been a severe lack of game time for Chalobah in recent weeks, featuring in just one of the last nine games for the Blues. Not used: Klaesson, Hjelde, Cresswell, Greenwood, Shackleton, Gray. It was a confident return to action for Trevoh Chalobah, who will hopefully be out of the doghouse following his extended stay on the sideline. Leeds United live score (and video online live stream*), team roster with season schedule and results. The rout was completed when Romelu Lukaku added a third for the visitors and helped the Bluesease their way to the finish line. Steady nevertheless. It was a much needed comfortable game for the German and he did not put a foot wrong. The dream start was handed to Chelsea when their Premier League leading scorer fired home a beautiful strike. Leeds United previous match was against Aston Villa in Club Friendly Games, match ended with result 1 - 0 (Aston Villa won the match). (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images), Arsenal player ratings vs Leeds as Eddie Nketiah brace secured nervy 2-1 Premier League win to boost top four hopes. Cesar Azpilicueta - Brought a steady presence to the right flank in the final 15 minutes. He took his time and teed up Mount superbly for a delightful opening goal.

The American put in a strong display against Wolves at the weekend and was rewarded with a consecutive start for the game against Leeds. He had little impact after coming off the bench. Looking more and more like his old self, the performance against Wolves has definitely provided the Belgian with a confidence boost. The forward line remained unchanged with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli flanking Eddie Nketiah. 8. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 5.

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Whilst playing against lower opposition in the league, Jorginho is able to thrive. Sat at the base of the Blues midfield looking to control the tempo of the match and produced a much-needed tackle on Rodrigo in the second period as Leeds looked to break. Coming on for the injured Kovacic just 30 minutes into proceedings at Elland Road, the Lewisham born midfielder had more involvement in this match than he would of expected. Chalobah provided some surefire cover at the back alongside two players who have been relatively out of form lately. Here are Graham Smyths full-time player ratings for the Whites. This graph may help you to bet on Leeds United matches, but be aware of that SofaScore LiveScore accepts no responsibility or liability for any financial or other loss, be it direct or indirect, as a result of any action reliant on any of this websites content. Did have multiple opportunities to wrap up the game and looked as though he was going to miss out on getting on the scoresheet, but in the 83rd minute he finally managed to put one home. What a game that will be. That goal made the affair desperately nervy despite the Gunners having the lions share of the ball, and with hearts firmly in mouths, Arsenal managed to just about hold on.

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea cruised to all three points against relegation battlers Leeds United in 3-0 victory at Elland Road. The Blues may have scored twice against Wolves without him but the 23-year-old is a prime threat for the Blues when given freedom.

Theyre now able to sit back and potentially quality for the Champions League before they step foot on a pitch again. 7. it was nice to see the Belgian striker feel truly involved in a Chelsea match for a sustained period of time. His runs would draw defenders, and his distribution would bring teammates into play. You can click on any player from the roster on the right and see his personal information such as nationality, date of birth, height, preferred foot, position, player value, transfer history etc. Had nothing to do all evening.

The question isnt what rating the Senegalese keeper he deserves, its whether or not he finished the book he couldve spent the game reading. Here is how Absolute Chelsea rated the Blues performance against Leeds: It was a quiet and comfortable evening for the Senegalese goalkeeper, he was not once required to make a save. It was Nketiah who got Arsenal off to the perfect start when he chased down Meslier in goal and pounced on his indecision to score inside five minutes. This could be a massive loss for Chelsea, as he may now miss the FA Cup final against Liverpool. There are also statistics for each player in all competitions with all total played and started matches, minutes played, number of goals scored, number of cards and much more. Couldn't keep the Roar out completely.

5. The Australian side pegged Leeds back but were unable to find a leveller as Uniteds pre-season tour Down Under got off to a winning start. The first 45 minutes were relatively quiet, but he got his name on the scoresheet early into the second half with a composed finish into the bottom left corner. Since returning to the squad fully a few weeks back, the right wing-back has been one of the standout players despite some poor results for the team. The majority of creativity for the visitors came from the opposite flank, meaning there was not a whole lot of involvement for Alonso. The heart cant take this. Leeds United is playing next match on 22 Jul 2022 against Crystal Palace in Club Friendly Games. Looked to come more into the game after being fouled by Kalvin Phillips and produced a fine strike to add Chelsea's second. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. It was the typical performance that Chelsea fans are accustomed to seeing from Antonio Rudiger nowadays, minus the [Daniel James]housery. Mikel Artetas side came into this game on the back of a three-game winning run, with some selection question marks from the recent victory over West Ham.

After the break the Leeds players effectively doubled as training cones. There were a couple of key takes, but he was untroubled.

When the match starts, you will be able to follow Crystal Palace v Leeds United live score, standings, minute by minute updated live results and match statistics. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. A quiet first half from the American of which the most memorable moment was his close-range miss when the passage of play was judged offside.

The second half tempo matched much of that of the first 45 minutes. A first off outing where his usual strength waivered in moments and the German international lacked the conviction Chelsea have grown accustomed to. Something went wrong, please try again later. Kovacic had showed an ability to waltz through the Leeds lines during his time on the pitch, however. 6. Illan Meslier the finger of blame was pointed elsewhere 6, Robin Koch had a header off target when he switched to wing-back from the back three 5, Diego Llorente unable to show the defiance of Sunday again 5, Liam Cooper worked hard and shed blood for the cause but there was not much he could do 6, Raphinha right wing-back looked a terrible fit for him but he had no more impact as a centre-forward later in the game before going off injured 4, Lewis Bate a tough full Premier League debut for the youngster 5, Kalvin Phillips booked for a bad tackle 4, Pascal Struijk started at wing-back, moved into the centre after the red card 5, Dan James the latest senior Leeds player guilty of a dereliction of duty for a brainless red card 3, Rodrigo came deep at times but it often only made things worse 4, Jack Harrison unable to have much impact before injury intervened 5, Junior Firpo (for Harrison, 37) looked to be struggling with injury towards the end 5, Mateusz Klich (for Bate, 59) a tough ask coming on 5, Joe Gelhardt (for Raphinha, 79) what could really be expected of him?

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There are also all Leeds United scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. Live scores service at SofaScore livescore offers sports live scores, results and tables. Rob Holding (CB) 7/10 Was barely troubled even when Leeds had 11 men, which allowed Holding to have one of his more relaxing afternoons at the carpet where he could play with all the game in front of him. We may have video highlights with goals and news for some Leeds United matches, but only if they play their match in one of the most popular football leagues. Just the one poor pass out that invited any pressure (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images), Solid for the most part, only troubled once in the first half. SofaScore Football livescore is available as iPhone and iPad app, Android app on Google Play and Windows phone app. However, there was no place in the lineup for Benjamin White who wasnt rushed back from a hamstring issue. There was not a whole lot to do, but there were no silly mistakes from the Danish defender and he helped to maintain the clean sheet. Chelsea's 60m transfer problem that sums up Thomas Tuchel's pre-season issue, Timo Werner spoke openly about his Chelsea future during the Blues' pre-season tour of the USA, Cristiano Ronaldo waiting on agent for Man Utd exit as Chelsea transfer 'one step closer', Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily linked with an exit from Manchester United this summer, with Chelsea being one possible destination, Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Huge Kounde U-turn, Ronaldo 'closer', Pavard Man United battle, Chelsea handed huge boost over Man United in Frenkie de Jong race with transfer claim, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong appears to be in the middle of a transfer battle between Chelsea and Manchester United, though the Blues may have the edge, Arsenal news: Nuno Tavares 'in talks' to join rival as Edu wins 50million defender battle, The latest Arsenal news from football.londonon Friday morning including updates on, Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: Zinchenko hold-up, Memphis Depay twist, Jude Bellingham claim, All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours as they happen in our live blog on Friday, Ivan Perisic's classy touch as Antonio Conte handed 40m Juventus transfer boost, Your Spurs transfer news on Friday morning, Mikel Arteta 'sets timeline' for Youri Tielemans signing as Arsenal's transfer plan is confirmed, The Gunners boss has hinted that the pursuit of more signings could be accelerated in the coming days, Arsenal 'ready' to offer Serie A side cash plus first-team star in mega Lucas Torreira transfer, Arsenal transfer news: Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is said to still be a target for the north Londoners, How to watch Rangers vs Tottenham on TV: Live stream channel, schedule and kick-off times. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onChelsea FC and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Tottenham take on Rangers in a pre-season friendly. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Follow Absolute Chelsea on: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer.

Leeds United fixtures tab is showing last 100 Football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. Hakim Ziyech - Limited time to make an impact but was provided with an opportunity to be impactful and found Lukaku in the box ahead of his goal with a very composed pass. He put in a good performance from midfield, and with it looking as though Kovacic may miss the FA Cup final, he could end up playing a major role. The New York Giants face off against the Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 9. Live score on SofaScore.com livescore is automatically updated and you don't need to refresh it manually. After the absolute horror show put on against Arsenal, this game was one that Christensen should take confidence from. An excellent overall display with arguably. The Chelsea star may have cupped his ears to Leeds United fans but it's a message that should head out to the doubters too. As the first half continued, the visitors were pushing for a second, and they very nearly had it courtesy of Romelu Lukaku, but he was ruled offside after he put the ball past Illan Meslier. Rotherham United transfer latest: Millers set to sign experienced defender on Thursday, The 18 best players under 23 in the Premier League - including Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, Man United, Leeds United and Aston Villa stars. 6. 8. In the 24th minute, Daniel James received his marching orders after a dangerous challenge on Mateo Kovacic, which saw the Croatian forced off the field just six minutes later. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Chelsea strolled to Elland Road to take on its second relegation-struggling side in as many weeks. His inability to carry on could leave Thomas Tuchel sweating for the FA Cup final. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Looked like he had been left in Robin Koch's dust in first-half stoppage time but miraculously managed to make the tackle deep in Chelsea's half. Made one excellent save, punched a corner clear.

Mount's curling strike gave Chelsea their lead and his clever assist allowed Pulisic to double the deficit. It was simply sublime from Mount and as so often has been the case this season, he was the difference for the Blues. The Whites were already 1-0 down when Dan James was sent off for a terrible tackle on Mateo Kovacic and from there, defeat was inevitable. Want your voice heard? They didnt need to wait long for an insurance goal though as Christian Pulisic doubled the Blues advantage in the opening 15 minutes of the second half. Follow your favourite teams right here live! He controlled the flow of the game in midfield and led Chelsea to three points that further secures their spot in the top four.

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Despite the dominance, Tuchels men had little to show for it with a slim 1-0 advantage heading into the break. Bad Blood Between Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers? No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Christensen commanded the back line through the center, even managing to remain calm under one or two threatening counterattacks from the Leeds forwards. Here is how each player fared in the all-important victory at Elland Road: Edouard Mendy was hardly called upon, but when he was, he was ready to gather the ball with confidence. A huge intervention. Has not been in his usual reliable form in recent weeks and had his role in the starting XI taken away from him against Leeds. Unable to create a huge amount of danger (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images), Physically dominant in the main, read a number of situations well, good on the ball. Aaron Ramsdale (GK) 6/10 Had absolutely nothing to do other than pick the ball out of the net. A short evening for the Croatian midfielder after Daniel James' brutal tackle.

The level of performance has improved a lot as of late and it will be interesting to see what role he plays against Liverpool. 6. Brought leadership the Blues perhaps lacked at the weekend. What Arsenal must rediscover against Leeds, Arsenal torture the fans in painful 2-1 win over Leeds, 10 Best Arsenal Moments in Champions League, Arsenal can repeat history in upcoming north London derby, 'Winning Time' Finished Its First Season Strong, Takehiro Tomiyasu is everything Arsenal needed - and more, Arsenal confident of double transfer u-turn, Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: 3 talking points as Gunners strengthen top four bid. Leeds vs Chelsea highlights: Romelu Lukaku scores following Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic goals, Chelsea suffer key FA Cup final injury blow after Daniel James red card for Leeds, How Tottenham can spoil Chelsea's Ben Chilwell backup plan as Barcelona table double swap deal, Jules Kounde's dramatic Barcelona U-turn as Thomas Tuchel faces tough 180m Chelsea challenge, Chelsea and Man United told new signable target 'more complete' than Trent Alexander-Arnold, The Blues have interest in the Bayern Munich defender, Barcelona president drops huge Jules Kounde transfer claim with Chelsea signing statement, Chelsea and Barcelona are battling head-to-head for the signature of French defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, and Barca president Joan Laporta has made a big claim about a transfer, Jules Kounde to Chelsea: Barcelona fly him to Portugal, personal terms agreed, Blues frustration. He turned in a high quality performance and was substituted by Tuchel to protect him and likely have him as one of the first names on the team sheet for Saturday's FA Cup final. Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount (R) celebrates with Chelsea's English defender Reece James (L) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images), Leeds Uniteds English midfielder Lewis Bate (L) vies with Chelseas English defender Trevoh Chalobah (R) during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on May 11, 2022. The visitors came out firing as Mason Mounts stunning goal put them up 1-0 within the opening five minutes. Leeds United top scorers list is updated live during every match. 6. After the performance in this match, it would be surprising to see him go on such a long run of absences again. Arsenal saw their Premier League top four hopes grow on Sunday as a brace from Eddie Nketiah secured them a nervy 2-1 win over ten-man Leeds. In defence Takehiro Tomiyasu overcame a knock to start at left-back, with Nuno Tavares dropping out and Cedric moving to right-back. However, at the end, he produced a match-winning challenge when his team needed him. Rarely under pressure but didn't look out of place. Three points have the Blues sitting pretty in the top four race. On occasions the Italian general can struggle to find that killer pass, but when it comes to dictating the possession, there are few better. Join theThe Pride Of London team! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). With adding games you want to follow in "My games" following your matches livescores, results and statistics will be even more simple. You can find us in all stores on different languages searching for "SofaScore". Flourished as the game wore on. Forwards: Daniel James, Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Joe Gelhardt, Ian Carlo Poveda, Crysencio Summerville, Sam Greenwood, Archie Gray, Midfielders: Mateusz Klich, Luis Sinisterra, Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Marc Roca, Jack Harrison, Mateusz Bogusz, Stuart Dallas, Hlder Costa, Robin Koch, Lewis Bate, Adam Forshaw, Darko Gyabi, Defenders: Junior Firpo, Rasmus Kristensen, Diego Llorente, Luke Ayling, Pascal Struijk, Liam Cooper, Cody Drameh, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Leif Davis, Goalkeepers: Illan Meslier, Kiko Casilla, Kristoffer Klaesson.