Leeds United pulled off a superb 3–1 win over Chelsea at Elland Street, delivering one in every of their most assured performances of the season. Bijol opened the scoring earlier than Tanaka curled in an excellent second simply earlier than halftime, a historic second as the primary Asian participant to attain for Leeds.
Chelsea appeared flat for many of the match, and even after Pedro Neto pulled one again, Leeds stayed in management. Calvert-Lewin’s late aim sealed it and despatched the house crowd into full celebration.
After the match, Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca didn’t sugarcoat something. He admitted Leeds had been higher “in all elements” and stated his crew may barely take something constructive from the sport.
For Leeds, it’s an enormous elevate out of the relegation zone. For Chelsea, it’s a worrying stumble of their title push. Elland Street, in the meantime, loved an evening that felt like an actual turning level.
