Leeds United snapped their four-match losing streak with a statement win that struck directly at the ambitions of Chelsea. From the opening minutes, Daniel Farke’s side dictated the tempo and were rewarded early on: Jaka Bijol headed in a precise cross from Stach, and just before half-time Tanaka punished Enzo Fernández for a costly mistake deep in his own area.

Chelsea briefly came alive after the break, with Neto pulling one back, but the visitors’ hopes quickly collapsed following a dreadful error by Tosin Adarabioyo. The defender underhit a back pass to Robert Sánchez, allowing Noah Okafor to pounce and square the ball to Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the easiest of finishes.

Cole Palmer squandered a late chance that could have given Chelsea a lifeline, and the Blues now slip to fourth place, drifting nine points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Meanwhile, Leeds United climb to 17th, finally escaping the relegation zone.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Leeds United - Chelsea 3:1 (2:0)
Goals: Bijol, 6 (1:0); Tanaka A., 43 (2:0); Pedro Neto, 50 (2:1); Calvert-Lewin, 72 (3:1)

Leeds United: Perri; Bogle (Justin, 87); Gudmundsson G.; Struijk; Rodon; Bijol; Stach; Ampadu; Calvert-Lewin (Piroe, 86); Tanaka A. (Gruev, 67); Nmecha L. (Okafor, 67)
Substitution: Gruev (from 67); Okafor (from 67); Piroe (from 86); Justin (from 87)
Bench: Darlow; Bornauw; Aaronson; Harrison; Gnonto
Yellow Cards: Stach 35

Chelsea: Sanchez Ro.; Adarabioyo; Badiashile B. (Gusto, 46); Chalobah; Cucurella; Fernandez E.; Andrey Santos (Guiu Marc, 77); Bynoe-Gittens (Garnacho, 61); Estêvão (Pedro Neto, 46); Delap (Palmer Co., 61); João Pedro
Substitution: Gusto (from 46); Pedro Neto (from 46); Palmer Co. (from 61); Garnacho (from 61); Guiu Marc (from 77)
Bench: Jörgensen F.; Hato; James R.; Acheampong J. K.
Yellow Cards: Estêvão 39