
"Premier League": Relegation-Threatened Leeds Beat Chelsea for First Win After Four Consecutive Losses
Leeds United secured a 3-1 victory over visitors Chelsea on Wednesday evening at Elland Road, in a match counting for Week 14 of the English Premier League.
Leeds started the encounter in the best possible way, opening the scoring early through defender Jaka Bijol in the 6th minute. The home side continued their pressure, adding a second goal in the 43rd minute thanks to a precise shot from Ao Tanaka, ensuring Leeds ended the first half with a two-goal lead.
Before the start of the second half, Chelsea's coach made substitutions in an attempt to reduce the deficit. His team succeeded in finding Leeds' net when Pedro Neto scored in the 50th minute, restoring some balance for the London side.
In the 72nd minute, Leeds solidified their control over the match by adding a third goal through Dominic Calvert-Lewin, effectively sealing the victory despite "the Blues'" attempts to stage a comeback in the final minutes.
With this win, Leeds United increased their tally to 14 points, temporarily moving out of the relegation zone, while Chelsea's points total remained at 24, placing them fourth in the league.