Leeds United vs Chelsea Preview 21/08/2022

Leeds United vs Chelsea – 21/08/2022

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Leeds United’s spectacular unbeaten begin to the brand new season shall be put to the check once they play hosts to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with the Blues coming into this one off the again of an intense London derby towards Tottenham Hotspur.

If any aspect has stunned early on within the Premier League this season, it’s Leeds. Many individuals backed them to go down, and though a relegation combat may nonetheless occur, the Whites are actually on a two-game unbeaten run at the beginning of the brand new season, and Jesse Marsch appears to be like to be getting his aspect ticking this time round.

Equally to the relegation fears, Marsch was closely favoured to be the primary supervisor sacked for this new season, however after spectacular outcomes early on, consideration has turned elsewhere.

Leeds kicked issues off with a win towards Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Highway, as Rodrigo scored a sensible purpose, whereas Brendan Aaronson seemed like he bought a debut purpose earlier than it was become an personal purpose by the objectives panel.

Nonetheless, Leeds have been wonderful that day in assault and defence, they usually head into this recreation with Elland Highway booming as soon as once more.

The Whites have been unfortunate to not get all three factors final day trip too, as they headed on the street to St Mary’s. Rodrigo was the distinction as soon as once more for the Yorkshire aspect, as his two objectives made it 2-0 on the sixtieth minute with the Spainard now making it three in two.

Two objectives from Southampton pressured a draw, nonetheless, however after registering 5 photographs on the right track and seeing 59% of the ball, Marsch shall be happy along with his aspect’s efforts.

As for Chelsea, their slender 1-0 win towards Everton at Goodison Park barely bought followers excited for the brand new season, and a draw with Spurs final weekend solely provides the stress onto the shoulders of Thomas Tuchel.

Kalidou Koulibaly scored a thunderous volley on his Stamford Bridge debut that day, earlier than Reece James scored with 13 minutes to go because it seemed like he received the sport for his aspect.

Nonetheless, a Harry Kane equaliser from a nook sealed a draw for the away aspect, as Chelsea dominated giant elements of the sport.

Tuchel’s males have been the higher crew in each video games, however after such a late purpose for Spurs, they’re on 4 factors from two video games and want to indicate indicators of enhancing if they’re to argue their case at a prime 4 end.

Forebet predicts Chelsea may battle once more right here with Leeds trying stable proper now. Forebet expects a draw on this one and for the sport to see below 2.5 objectives.