Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League clash between Leeds United and Chelsea. Marcelo Bielsa will be keen to see his side get back to winning ways as they are on a disappointing run of form, having lost four of their last five. While Thomas Tuchel’s Blues will be looking to make it three Premier League victories in a row. All the team news, facts and stats to follow with kick off at 12:30 GMT
Premier League / Matchday 28
Elland Road / 13.03.2021
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Updated 13/03/2021 at 14:25 GMT
28'
Corner for Chelsea, Kante's shot is deflected over the bar
23'
Booking for Roberts for his tackle on Jorginho
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T. Roberts
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22'
CHANCE! Harrison whips in a perfect cross but, Rüdiger makes a brilliant defensive header to take the ball away from Bamford who looked certain to score.
19'
Some decent build up play from Leeds as they hold onto the ball well looking for an opening
16'
OFF THE BAR! Roberts attempts to dink the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box, but Mendy just gets a finger tip to it. It's been a frantic 16 minutes!
14'
SAVE! Pulisic makes a driving run into the Leeds box, his low cross is pushed away by Meslier. It only needed a touch for it to be the opening goal
10'
OFF THE BAR! The ball deflects off Llorente inside the box and on to the Leeds bar, luckily it falls into the hands of Meslier
7'
OFFSIDE! Seconds later the ball is in the back of the Chelsea net, but Bamford was just off side when he played the ball to Roberts. That's an early warning for The Blues
7'
CHANCE! Havertz almost taps the ball in from a couple of yards out, but doesn't get a decent connection on the ball. Brilliant work from Pulisic to get the low cross in
5'
Chelsea enjoying a decent spell of possession as they push forward
2'
An early worry for Leeds as Phillips seems to be moving gingerly. The Whites will be hoping he can shake that knock off
1'
The game has started just as expected with real pace being shown by both sides
1st Half
1'
Leeds get the game under way
12:28
Kick off is moments away now as the players take to the pitch
12:23
In the build up today's game Tuchel spoke about the danger Leeds pose "Bielsa is clearly one of the most fascinating managers out there. He has built a strong squad, their style of play is very unique and very intense"
12:17
Leeds will be aiming for a solid first half performance as they have conceded a league-high 29 goals in the first half of Premier League games this season
12:10
Tuchel has had a fine start to life at Chelsea. He is unbeaten in his nine Premier League games so far. Only Maurizio Sarri (12) and Frank Clark (11) have had longer runs without defeat from the start of their Premier League careers
12:05
One player that is shining under the new management at Chelsea is Mason Mount. Since Tuchel took charge, Mount is playing in a more advanced role that sees him support the central striker, as a result he is averaging 2.9 shots per 90 minutes
12:01
Leeds have faced an average of 16.3 shots per Premier League game against sides currently in the top 10 this season, with a staggering 245 shots in 15 games
11:56
The away day woes of Frank Lampard are truly behind Chelsea now as they have won five of their six away games in all competitions under Thomas Tuchel drawing only one
11:50
For all the fireworks that come with Marcelo Bielsa's style of football, his team have not beaten a 'big six' opponent in seven Premier League meetings this season drawing two and losing five