Chelsea

Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva dey out for six weeks afta e injure im knee ligaments for di defeat at Tottenham. Mateo Kovacic dey available after illness ...

Of course Chelsea suppose win am, but I don dey tok say most weeks about Graham Potter side and I bin dey wrong to think dem go start playing better. Di Yorkshire club bin win di reverse fixture 3-0 for Elland Road in August and dey seek to complete a first league double over Chelsea since dia title-winning season in 1991-92. Leeds last win for Stamford Bridge na 2-0 Premier League victory for 1999 - Stephen McPhail bin score both goals and Chris Sutton dey for di Chelsea line-up.

Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Wesley Fofana, Koulibaly, Badiashile, Chilwell, Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Joao Felix, Kovacic, Sterling, Havertz · Leeds: Meslier, Ayling, ...

Gallagher does some great work to keep the ball alive for Chelsea near Leeds' corner flag. The Chelsea man catches the header, and that's it! Leeds boss Javi Gracia steered his side to victory over Southampton in his first game in charge last Saturday.

Graham Potter has made three changes to his team to face Leeds United in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, including the return to the starting line-up ...

[Benoit Badiashile](/en/teams/profile/benoit-badiashile) also coming into the side, along with [Kalidou Koulibaly](/en/teams/profile/kalidou-koulibaly) in front of goalkeeper [Kepa Arrizabalaga](/en/teams/profile/kepa-arrizabalaga). [Hakim Ziyech](/en/teams/profile/hakim-ziyech) is the other player to miss out on today’s line-up after starting that game. They are both in attack, as Wilfried Gnonto makes way for Crysencio Summerville on the wing, while former Chelsea Academy striker Patrick Bamford is replaced up top by Georginio Rutter.

Plus: Chelseas owners dont see Romelu Lukaku as part of their ongoing project; Manchester United could pursue Napoli defender Kim Min-jae; Sir Jim Ratcliffe ...

Patrick Vieira says he is hopeful that Wilfried Zaha will stay at Crystal Palace despite the winger having yet to sign a new contract with the club. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are expected to hold first meetings with Manchester United over the next fortnight regarding their respective bids to buy the club. The cost of the DP World Tour's legal battle with LIV Golf has spiralled to a staggering £5m as both sides wait for the ruling in a bitter arbitration case. The West Ham United shareholder, Daniel Kretinsky, is not expected to make any immediate move for a full takeover of the club despite a windfall tax clause expiring next week. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is refusing to match Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's promise to wipe the debt from Manchester United's accounts. Plus: Chelsea's owners don't see Romelu Lukaku as part of their ongoing project; Manchester United could pursue Napoli defender Kim Min-jae; Sir Jim Ratcliffe is refusing to match Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's promise to wipe the debt from Manchester United's accounts

In the same period, Manchester United have scored 50 in all competitions, while even Wolves - who netted just seven in their first 15 league games - are ...

[During their dismal run of form](/sport/football/article-11799667/SAMI-MOKBEL-walls-closing-Graham-Potter-Chelsea-Results-abysma.html), the Blues have scored six goals in 16 matches since the start of November. [with BT Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves urging the Blues to 'give him a chance' next season. With just SIX goals since November and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang frozen out, Chelsea are paying the price for not signing a goalscorer despite spending more than £600m this season... It is no doubt they are in a serious rut and although you'd expect their attacking data to eventually be matched in terms of output, it is a damning indictment of Chelsea's recruitment that they are undergoing such struggles in front of goal. The Blues' unlikelihood of qualifying for the Champions League is likely to impact on the quality of forward they can bring in. However, the likelihood of Kane going to Chelsea is next-to-none, and Osimhen is likely to have the pick of several sides amid his devastating form for Napoli this year. While he is not widely popular with Blues supporters, the forward is 20th in the all-time list of Premier League goalscorers with 121 goals. This demonstrates they have the basis of a solid team, but the inability to find the back of the net is having a profound impact on their progress and has led to Potter coming under serious scrutiny in his role. However, he has improved in recent weeks and netted the winner in their Champions League last-16 tie against Porto last week and - while he was perhaps rightfully criticised for his below par performances and conduct at Chelsea last year - he did still manage to score 15 goals in all competitions. In their 1-0 defeat to Southampton, the Blues had an xG of 1.62 as opposed to Southampton's 0.62, while during their first leg tie with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16, Chelsea had 22 shots and an xG of 2.18, but yet again failed to score. 'We are thrilled to have Pierre-Emerick on board with us in the new era at Chelsea and we're really looking forward to working with him.' The picture is better at the other end of the pitch with Chelsea having the third best defence in the league, conceding just 25 in 24 games - with only Arsenal and Newcastle obtaining a superior defensive record.

Graham Potter in desperate need of a win before Champions League decider against Dortmund.

Surely Chelsea’s luck has to turn at some stage? TV channel: Today’s game will not be televised live in the UK due to ongoing 3pm blackout restrictions in English football. Chelsea vs Leeds prediction Where to watch Chelsea vs Leeds [CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW CHELSEA VS LEEDS LIVE!](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-vs-leeds-live-stream-premier-league-2023-latest-score-result-watch-tv-team-news-b1064740.html) [raham Potter](/topic/graham-potter) badly needs a win as [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea) prepare to face old rivals [Leeds](/topic/leeds) in the [Premier League](/topic/premier-league) today.

After once looking doomed, Mikel Arteta is leading Arsenal towards the title but Potter offers no guarantee of following suit.

There comes a point when the doubts become overwhelming and, unless Chelsea see a dramatic improvement in results and performances soon, it will be impossible for them not to accept that Potter does not belong in the same company as Klopp and Arteta. One of the main themes in All or Nothing was Arteta deciding that Aubameyang was a negative influence on Arsenal’s youngsters and forcing the striker out. The German inherited an average squad but his first season featured wins at Chelsea and City, a comeback against Dortmund and a run to the Europa League final. Even so, his suggestion that this is the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was discarded even though Chelsea cannot score, and was not on the bench for three league games. Although Potter has not lost the players, the owners have became aware it would not be easy to maintain their support of him if there is no improvement in results and performances in the next two games. Roman Abramovich never would have taken the 47-year-old from Brighton but Boehly and Clearlake were attracted by his coaching acumen, calmness and ability to work in a collegiate manner. The owners have given Potter a huge, bloated squad and he is having to make difficult selection decisions every week. They admire how Arsenal treated Arteta and it is easy to see where Potter was coming from after his side’s [2-0 defeat to Tottenham](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/26/tottenham-chelsea-premier-league-match-report) last Sunday. He has cited injuries, the World Cup interrupting his training schedule and a host of young signings needing time to settle. But we can also acknowledge that there would have been little uproar if they had lost their nerve with Arteta and, much as Chelsea are trying to give Graham Potter time to grow into his role, there comes a point when clubs must accept the glorious future they are waiting for is taking too long to arrive. [want to find out](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/27/chelsea-plan-to-stand-by-graham-potter-even-if-they-lose-to-leeds-and-dortmund).

It's been over two decades since Leeds United were last victorious at Stamford Bridge. We couldn't help but fondly remember the importance of their 2-0 win ...

Chelsea had lost their heads and Leeds sensed their opportunity to strike while the iron was hot. While they didn’t go on to win the title, these three points proved to be vital in the end. Chelsea sunk to fifth place and the rest is history – although a six-point swing would have seen them finish above O’Leary’s young side. The Yorkshire club had to settle for a fourth-placed finish and a spot in the UEFA Cup instead. A fresh chapter to the rivalry between Leeds and Chelsea had been brewing for quite some time when their clash in 1999 came around. Fast forward to December 1999 and Leeds were after some revenge.

A nervous Chelsea eked out an urgently needed 1-0 victory thanks to Wesley Fofana's second-half goal against struggling Leeds.

Kovacic, captaining the team in Silva’s absence, went off and the nerves grew. Or was a forward with two goals since Christmas going to dither and allow Illan Meslier to make a smothering save? They looked united, even though they were missing the leadership of Thiago Silva in defence and Reece James on the right. Luke Ayling flicked a header against the woodwork in the 90th minute and Leeds, a point above the bottom three, were entitled to feel they deserved a draw. The frustration was that Chelsea could have buried Leeds in the first 25 minutes. Up in the directors’ box, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were deep in conversation.

'We scored a goal!' the Chelsea fans chanted, with Fofana's header enough to relieve the pressure on Potter and see off Leeds. Chelsea earned their second ...

Eager for the ball and willing to let Kepa know regularly. 7/10 A threat from corners, though, and after going close in the first half he headed Chelsea into a deserved lead eight minutes after the break. 6/10 Come the full-time whistle it was relief all around for the hosts – a first win since 15 January. Not down enough, mind, but the opportunities kept coming for Chelsea with Enzo Fernandez stinging the gloves of Meslier.

Wesley Fofana's header in the early stages of the second half ensured an upbeat start to spring as Chelsea's nightmare winter came to an end.

[Ruben Loftus-Cheek](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186505/Ruben-Loftus-Cheek), 6 - A typically diligent showing from the big midfielder stationed at right wing-back. Made a smart late stop from [Mateo Joseph](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/346709/Mateo-Joseph) before clutching an even later header from Meslier. A leading light during Chelsea's period of dominance, but faded thereafter and was removed as Potter looked to lock in the victory. Full of running, but continues to spend too much time on the periphery of Chelsea's approach. On the front foot throughout as Chelsea bossed the midfield from the off, but faded in influence and made way for Chukwuemeka as Potter reshuffled his pack late in the second half. Put in plenty of hard yards and showed tremendous stamina in his contribution before making way for Madueke in the late stages. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169532/Kepa-Arrizabalaga), 6 -- Seldom called upon during Chelsea's early dominance, but had to be alert more than once to support his back three in possession. Took no prisoners, as per usual, and managed to take the sting out of Rutter's goal-bound attempt at a key point in the game. Happier out of possession than in it, but growing in stature all the time. There was no such mistake made for the winning goal, however, and thereafter the Frenchman was a totemic presence at the back. The resultant extra man in midfield gave Chelsea total dominance in the early stages, but yet again a tactical victory was undone by wayward finishing from his forwards. Chelsea were undoubtedly good value for their lead and, after struggling to adapt to the rare position of being ahead, saw out two sustained spells of Leeds pressure and held on to register a priceless clean sheet.

Chelseas long goalless run at Stamford Bridge was ended by a second-half header from Wesley Fofana that earned them a 1-0 win over Leeds and brought badly ...

It was a different Chelsea to the one so meek in defeats to Tottenham and here against Southampton. The next opportunity fell to Fofana, thumping a header just over from Chilwell's neat near-post corner. The determination to end that drought was readily apparent

Chelsea put in an accomplished performance to get back to winning ways in the Premier League thanks to Wesley Fofana's goal on his return from injury.

1-0 to Chelsea and it was the least we deserved from a dominant hour of football at Stamford Bridge. Thankfully, we were soon back on the front foot, as Sterling went close with a curling effort of his own after cutting in from the left. Strangely, though, the game briefly opened up with 15 minutes remaining, as Chukwuemeka couldn’t quite find the space to pull the trigger at one end, moments before Leeds countered and another substitute, Wilfried Gnonto, ran out of room in the Chelsea box. It was almost a carbon copy of the set-piece routine which saw the Frenchman go close early in the first half. [Benoit Badiashile](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/benoit-badiashile) also coming into the side, along with [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/kalidou-koulibaly) in front of goalkeeper [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/kepa-arrizabalaga). As it was, Sterling did just enough to keep the move alive with Loftus-Cheek, but the former’s shot looped over the bar when Ruben cut a pass back to him from the touchline. Meanwhile, the best Leeds had managed in the first 30 minutes of play was a heavily deflected shot from Brenden Aaronson which looped up for a simple catch by Kepa. It was nearly all Chelsea now and those in Blue couldn’t believe we hadn’t taken the lead as the frame of the Leeds goal was left rattling. It deserved a goal and Joao must have been wondering what he needs to do to add to the first Chelsea strike he registered at West Ham. It then took a good save by Meslier to prevent Havertz giving Chelsea the lead right on the 15-minute mark. As the players warmed up ahead of the game, Kepa joined goalkeepers around the world in paying tribute to the legendary Jose Angel Iribar by copying his iconic black shirt, following his 80th birthday on Wednesday. [Wesley Fofana](/en/teams/profile/wesley-fofana)'s first start since going off injured in our Champions League home win over AC Milan in October, having come off the bench in our last two games, was the most notable of three changes to Graham Potter's team.

A leaping header from defender Wesley Fofana earned Chelsea a rare goal and Premier League win against struggling Leeds United on Saturday, easing pressure ...

In stoppage time Meslier joined his team mates in the Chelsea area for a corner and connected with the ball but his solid header went straight into the arms of Chelsea counterpart [Kepa Arrizabalaga](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169532/Kepa-Arrizabalaga). [Weston McKennie](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/256715/Weston-McKennie) and captain [Luke Ayling](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/136380/Luke-Ayling) both sent second-half shots wide. It was the first win since Jan. [Raheem Sterling](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling) cut the ball back for Joao Felix but his shot hit the bar. [Kai Havertz](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) was through on goal waited half a second too long to shoot and his chip was well saved by advancing goalkeeper [Illan Meslier](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265921/Illan-Meslier) in the 15th minute. [Ben Chilwell](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225426/Ben-Chilwell)'s corner.

Both sides have lost crucial attackers but Emma Hayes's team are firm favourites going into Sunday's game at Selhurst Park.

It should perhaps have been no surprise that Hayes reportedly attempted to poach Katie McCabe from Arsenal in the January window, a versatile player known for her spirit. This dressing room works as hard as it’s ever done, whether it’s on the details in the lead up to the game, in the classroom and on the grass, in restarts, in transition, in attacking, in defending. I knew every one of them was in complete control of how we were going to manage that last part of the game. Hayes says: “As I’ve mentioned many times, the quality of the people in my dressing room means you have a great chance of doing that. The centre-back Kadeisha Buchanan, recruited from Lyon in the summer, has yet to look consistently comfortable partnering Millie Bright. It would be easy to get lost in the narrative that Arsenal are without their forwards Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema, failed to add suitable back-up in January and that Chelsea are an unstoppable machine.

Graham Potter was pleased to end the suffering for his players and supporters after Chelsea eased the pressure on their head coach by beating Leeds 1-0.

The boys stuck at it and the crowd were great.” “We wanted to score the second goal but it was a game against one of the best teams in terms of high intensity in the Premier League,” Potter said. Javi Gracia felt that Leeds, who are a point above the bottom three, deserved more. That is the job.” “That is where you would expect us to be given the run we’ve had. “It’s a nice three points and an important three points,” Chelsea’s head coach said.

There was almost palpable relief on the pitch, in the tunnel and in the stands at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after Chelsea produced their first win in ...

"It's really good for the players to win and to keep a clean sheet," Potter said. "We are delighted with the win that's for sure because we've had a tough period." Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

As Chelsea fans poured out of Stamford Bridge into the streets of London following Saturday's narrow victory against Leeds, a group of supporters could be ...

That is the job." "Potter is very negative and it showed with his substitutions [against Leeds]. He cannot take us any further." So any criticism is absolutely fair and warranted. The supporters have been suffering too. [everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57754768)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything Chelsea - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea) The boys have been suffering because they care. [Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea) [Get Blues news notifications](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62213018) [Listen to the latest The Far Post podcast](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0d6dn9c) "I firmly believe in the players and the team but I also acknowledge that the results haven't been good enough and that is my responsibility. Potter was an animated presence on the touchline against Leeds - something he hasn't always appeared - and certainly showed he is determined to prove himself at Chelsea and win over those fans who are unconvinced he is the right man for the job. "He is a good manager but he is not an elite manager. "The win gives us a chance to recover for a massive game on Tuesday."