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– Welsey Fofana scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea as the Blues beat Leeds to ease the pressure on manager Graham Potter.
– After a run of just one win in their past 15 games, there was a sense that three points were a must for Potter, despite insisting he retained the support of the club’s owners before the game.
– The Blues made a blistering start and could have been 3-0 up inside 30 minutes.
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– Kai Havertz was one-on-one with Leeds keeper Illan Meslier, while Joao Felix smashed a shot from distance against the crossbar before Ben Chilwell prodded wide from an excellent position.
– After that there was a growing sense of deja vu around Stamford Bridge as Chelsea faded while Leeds grew into the game, with Jack Harrison sending a free-kick over the bar before the break.
– But Fofana ended Chelsea’s run of 396 minutes without a goal when he rose to head home from a corner early in the second half.
– Leeds upped the pressure in the closing stages as the hosts dropped deep to try and hold on for a precious win, making for a nervous finale to the game for the home fans, but they held on to secure their second win this year.
– Chelsea remain 10th despite the win while Leeds are 17th and only out of the bottom three on goal difference.
FULL-TIME Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
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