Chelsea

Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva dey out for six weeks afta e injure im knee ligaments for di defeat at Tottenham. Mateo Kovacic dey available after illness ...

Of course Chelsea suppose win am, but I don dey tok say most weeks about Graham Potter side and I bin dey wrong to think dem go start playing better. Di Yorkshire club bin win di reverse fixture 3-0 for Elland Road in August and dey seek to complete a first league double over Chelsea since dia title-winning season in 1991-92. Leeds last win for Stamford Bridge na 2-0 Premier League victory for 1999 - Stephen McPhail bin score both goals and Chris Sutton dey for di Chelsea line-up.

Chelsea have already decided the future of Mason Mount. The English midfielder could leave Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window.

The English player could leave Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window next season as his contract expires in June 2024. Potter's side have already decided the future of Mason Mount. [rumours of Mason Mount's possible move to Liverpool](https://www.besoccer.com/new/mount-s-move-to-liverpool-increasingly-likely-1231025) are growing as the Chelsea player is increasingly reluctant to renew his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Wesley Fofana, Koulibaly, Badiashile, Chilwell, Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Joao Felix, Kovacic, Sterling, Havertz · Leeds: Meslier, Ayling, ...

Gallagher does some great work to keep the ball alive for Chelsea near Leeds' corner flag. The Chelsea man catches the header, and that's it! Leeds boss Javi Gracia steered his side to victory over Southampton in his first game in charge last Saturday.

In the same period, Manchester United have scored 50 in all competitions, while even Wolves - who netted just seven in their first 15 league games - are ...

[During their dismal run of form](/sport/football/article-11799667/SAMI-MOKBEL-walls-closing-Graham-Potter-Chelsea-Results-abysma.html), the Blues have scored six goals in 16 matches since the start of November. [with BT Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves urging the Blues to 'give him a chance' next season. With just SIX goals since November and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang frozen out, Chelsea are paying the price for not signing a goalscorer despite spending more than £600m this season... It is no doubt they are in a serious rut and although you'd expect their attacking data to eventually be matched in terms of output, it is a damning indictment of Chelsea's recruitment that they are undergoing such struggles in front of goal. The Blues' unlikelihood of qualifying for the Champions League is likely to impact on the quality of forward they can bring in. However, the likelihood of Kane going to Chelsea is next-to-none, and Osimhen is likely to have the pick of several sides amid his devastating form for Napoli this year. While he is not widely popular with Blues supporters, the forward is 20th in the all-time list of Premier League goalscorers with 121 goals. This demonstrates they have the basis of a solid team, but the inability to find the back of the net is having a profound impact on their progress and has led to Potter coming under serious scrutiny in his role. However, he has improved in recent weeks and netted the winner in their Champions League last-16 tie against Porto last week and - while he was perhaps rightfully criticised for his below par performances and conduct at Chelsea last year - he did still manage to score 15 goals in all competitions. In their 1-0 defeat to Southampton, the Blues had an xG of 1.62 as opposed to Southampton's 0.62, while during their first leg tie with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16, Chelsea had 22 shots and an xG of 2.18, but yet again failed to score. 'We are thrilled to have Pierre-Emerick on board with us in the new era at Chelsea and we're really looking forward to working with him.' The picture is better at the other end of the pitch with Chelsea having the third best defence in the league, conceding just 25 in 24 games - with only Arsenal and Newcastle obtaining a superior defensive record.

Graham Potter has made three changes to his team to face Leeds United in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, including the return to the starting line-up ...

[Benoit Badiashile](/en/teams/profile/benoit-badiashile) also coming into the side, along with [Kalidou Koulibaly](/en/teams/profile/kalidou-koulibaly) in front of goalkeeper [Kepa Arrizabalaga](/en/teams/profile/kepa-arrizabalaga). [Hakim Ziyech](/en/teams/profile/hakim-ziyech) is the other player to miss out on today’s line-up after starting that game. They are both in attack, as Wilfried Gnonto makes way for Crysencio Summerville on the wing, while former Chelsea Academy striker Patrick Bamford is replaced up top by Georginio Rutter.

By Adegboyega Adeleye. Chelsea manager, Graham Potter has insisted that he has the support of the club's owners but admits he is responsible for the club's ...

We have to do better and that starts with me.’ Potter added: ”As the head coach you have to take that responsibility, that’s the job. That’s my responsibility and that’s what I have to do.’

Plus: Chelseas owners dont see Romelu Lukaku as part of their ongoing project; Manchester United could pursue Napoli defender Kim Min-jae; Sir Jim Ratcliffe ...

Patrick Vieira says he is hopeful that Wilfried Zaha will stay at Crystal Palace despite the winger having yet to sign a new contract with the club. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are expected to hold first meetings with Manchester United over the next fortnight regarding their respective bids to buy the club. The cost of the DP World Tour's legal battle with LIV Golf has spiralled to a staggering £5m as both sides wait for the ruling in a bitter arbitration case. The West Ham United shareholder, Daniel Kretinsky, is not expected to make any immediate move for a full takeover of the club despite a windfall tax clause expiring next week. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is refusing to match Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's promise to wipe the debt from Manchester United's accounts. Plus: Chelsea's owners don't see Romelu Lukaku as part of their ongoing project; Manchester United could pursue Napoli defender Kim Min-jae; Sir Jim Ratcliffe is refusing to match Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's promise to wipe the debt from Manchester United's accounts

Chelsea's hierarchy are reportedly split over whether to retain the services of head coach Graham Potter.

But that hasn't been the case and we keep fighting." That's the life we lead. "I just have to accept that and do my best and try to improve the situation we are in until there is a point where we are not able to go forward.

Chelsea supporters in Africa and beyond simply cannot believe that Mykhailo Mudryk has again been overlooked by Graham Potter.

Graham Potter and his new signings do not have much time to spark a turnaround, with a win against Leeds United more important than ever.

Leeds United's Javi Gracia led The Whites to an important 1-0 victory against fellow relegation battlers Southampton in his debut game in-charge. Potter's side haven't won any of their last five games in the Premier League, with their previous win in the league coming way back on 15th January, when they beat Crystal Palace 1-0. Graham Potter hasn't delivered after Thomas Tuchel's sacking, and it goes without saying that he might be on the brink of facing a similar fate as his predecessor if he doesn't turn things around.

Wesley Fofana scored his 1st Chelsea goal by heading home from a Ben Chilwell corner against Leeds. Chelsea had gone more than 400 minutes without scoring.

Graham Potter, manager of Chelsea, said on Friday that he feels "the support of everyone" when asked by reporters about the mounting pressure for him to ...

Though Chelsea are a better team than Leeds United both on paper and judging by their performances so far this season, "The Blues" cannot take Saturday's game for granted. I love this job. I don't feel there is a loss of anything – loss of support, I feel the support of the players, I feel the support of everyone here," Potter said. Chelsea's co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali attended the club's practice along with Potter on Friday. They are now 10th in on the standings table and 14 points away from the UEFA Champions League qualification zone. Chelsea had a rough start of the 2022-23 season in the Premier League and spent over as much as 329.5 million euros (about $350.9 million) during the winter transfer window to enhance their lineup.

A nervous Chelsea eked out an urgently needed 1-0 victory thanks to Wesley Fofana's second-half goal against struggling Leeds.

Kovacic, captaining the team in Silva’s absence, went off and the nerves grew. Or was a forward with two goals since Christmas going to dither and allow Illan Meslier to make a smothering save? They looked united, even though they were missing the leadership of Thiago Silva in defence and Reece James on the right. Luke Ayling flicked a header against the woodwork in the 90th minute and Leeds, a point above the bottom three, were entitled to feel they deserved a draw. The frustration was that Chelsea could have buried Leeds in the first 25 minutes. Up in the directors’ box, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were deep in conversation.

Player ratings from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Leeds in the Premier League - a crucial game for beleaguered manager Graham Potter.

Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 thanks to a Wesley Fofana header that put an end to their winless run.

- Joao Felix receives the ball on the edge of the box and smacks an effort first time off the bar. He came close to giving the Blues the lead in the first half but made up for it by scoring the winner. The Blues will be desperate for this to be the start of some good form and not a false dawn. Fofana had a similar chance in the first half which went over the bar but he made no mistake with this attempt. Chelsea's intensity had faded and they started to look more like the Chelsea of recent weeks. Graham Potter's side worked the ball well into the wide areas, with Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus-Cheek both getting into areas to deliver crosses into the box.

Wesley Fofana's header in the early stages of the second half ensured an upbeat start to spring as Chelsea's nightmare winter came to an end.

[Ruben Loftus-Cheek](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186505/Ruben-Loftus-Cheek), 6 - A typically diligent showing from the big midfielder stationed at right wing-back. Made a smart late stop from [Mateo Joseph](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/346709/Mateo-Joseph) before clutching an even later header from Meslier. A leading light during Chelsea's period of dominance, but faded thereafter and was removed as Potter looked to lock in the victory. Full of running, but continues to spend too much time on the periphery of Chelsea's approach. On the front foot throughout as Chelsea bossed the midfield from the off, but faded in influence and made way for Chukwuemeka as Potter reshuffled his pack late in the second half. Put in plenty of hard yards and showed tremendous stamina in his contribution before making way for Madueke in the late stages. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169532/Kepa-Arrizabalaga), 6 -- Seldom called upon during Chelsea's early dominance, but had to be alert more than once to support his back three in possession. Took no prisoners, as per usual, and managed to take the sting out of Rutter's goal-bound attempt at a key point in the game. Happier out of possession than in it, but growing in stature all the time. There was no such mistake made for the winning goal, however, and thereafter the Frenchman was a totemic presence at the back. The resultant extra man in midfield gave Chelsea total dominance in the early stages, but yet again a tactical victory was undone by wayward finishing from his forwards. Chelsea were undoubtedly good value for their lead and, after struggling to adapt to the rare position of being ahead, saw out two sustained spells of Leeds pressure and held on to register a priceless clean sheet.

Big-spending Chelsea pulled out a big win to ease some of the pressure on manager Graham Potter by beating Leeds 1-0 in the English Premier League thanks to ...

Potter has come under huge pressure but he celebrated the goal calmly in his dugout. The unlikely figure of Fofana came to the rescue by heading in a left-wing corner from Ben Chilwell in front of chairman Todd Boehly, the American businessman who fronted the takeover of Chelsea last year. LONDON — Big-spending Chelsea pulled out a big win to ease some of the pressure on manager Graham Potter, beating Leeds 1-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday thanks to a rare goal by one of the club’s most expensive signings.

Despite wasting a number of chances, Chelsea ground out a much-needed win over Leeds at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, easing the pressure on Graham ...

Goalscoring has been the Blues' most obvious limitation, and at times it seemed as though their inability to find the back of the net would cost them once again. Despite a number of hairy moments, Chelsea successfully defended out the game to secure a crucial three points for under-fire manager Potter. Having made a front-footed start, Chelsea spurned three glorious chances in the opening exchanges, including Kai Havertz failing to capitalise on a one-v-one and Joao Felix almost obliterating the crossbar with a half-volley as anxiety around the ground grew.

Player ratings from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Leeds in the Premier League - a crucial game for beleaguered manager Graham Potter.

Wesley Fofana of Chelsea applauds the fans after the Premier League match against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on March 04, 2023 in London, England. Image: ...

Chelsea were dominant in the first half and on-loan Portuguese Joao Felix rattled the bar but it was not until the 53rd minute that Fofana put away Ben Chilwell's corner. It was the first win since Jan. Weston McKennie and captain Luke Ayling both sent second-half shots wide.