Leeds’ energetic start paid off early, as just five minutes into the game Jaka Bijol put the home side ahead. The goal was largely thanks to Anton Stach’s delivery, with his corner whipped into the near post where Bijol finished it off.

Ten minutes later, they missed a similar chance, with Pascal Struijk’s header going harmlessly wide this time.

Chelsea performed below expectations and were second best, but Enzo Maresca’s team seemed to have survived the early pressure by the 30-minute mark, starting to control possession, though without creating any significant chances.

Nevertheless, the hosts’ intense pressing paid off once more just two minutes before halftime.

Enzo Fernández lost possession cheaply, and from the turnover Ao Tanaka unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the box that flew past Robert Sánchez into the bottom corner.

A potentially decisive 120 seconds early in the second half sparked a Chelsea resurgence, as Sánchez made a strong save to deny Lukas Nmecha’s half-volley, before the visitors earned a lifeline at the other end.

A flowing move saw Gittens reach the Leeds byline, and his cross to the far post found halftime substitute Pedro Neto, who controlled the ball and slotted it home.

Enzo Maresca hoped that bringing on Cole Palmer, returning after a two-month absence, would spark a Chelsea comeback, but the England international missed the target when set up by an Alejandro Garnacho cross.

In the end, Chelsea sealed their own defeat as Tosin Adarabioyo inexplicably let Noah Okafor slip through and set upDominic Calvert-Lewin. The English striker calmly finished to confirm another disappointing night at Elland Road for the London club, who have now only won six of their 49 league away matches against Leeds historically.

This result leaves the Blues in fourth place, brought back down to earth after their impressive win against Arsenal last weekend, while Leeds move three points clear of West Ham United in 17th position thanks to this victory.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Anton Stach (Leeds United)

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