LONDON: A leaping header from France defender Wesley Forfana earned Chelsea a rare goal and Premier League win against struggling Leeds United in a nervous encounter on Saturday (Feb 4), easing some pressure on coach Graham Potter. Chelsea were dominant in the first half and on-loan Portuguese Joao Felix r
LONDON: A leaping header from France defender Wesley Forfana earned Chelsea a rare goal and Premier League win against struggling Leeds United in a nervous encounter on Saturday , easing some pressure on coach Graham Potter.
It was the first win since Jan. 15 for Potter's side who were forced to defend in numbers in the second half as Leeds, who have earned only six points away from home this season, sought an equaliser. Wing back Chilwell proved the difference for Chelsea and, along with Joao Felix and Sterling, was involved in most of their dangerous moves.
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