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In the 1960s and 1970s, Leeds and Chelsea would look at their unlikely rivalry as the biggest game of the season. Back then, the two teams fought for the ...

There is sloppiness at the back for Chelsea too, with Tuchel's side making three errors leading to goals since the start of last month - no Premier League team has made more in that period. For Leeds, the Elland Road clash on Wednesday is their very own cup final - and the home fans will create a hostile atmosphere that very few can rival. The horrid run since the beginning of April has come even though Chelsea have averaged the most possession and shots per game than any other Premier League team in that same period. To put it simply, Tuchel's side can be far more efficient in the two penalty areas to both put teams away and keep them at bay. But while the FA Cup final with Liverpool can be seen as a distraction, Wednesday night's clash allows Tuchel to kill two birds with one stone by winning. It's such a unique project trying to change the playing philosophy and survive and thrive in a relegation battle." Can't decide which of Wednesday's crucial Premier League games to watch? Leeds simply do not have the same control of matches under the German-American than with Bielsa in charge. For the past four years, Kalvin Phillips played as the sole sitting midfielder under Bielsa but Marsch has brought in another team-mate to help him that area - currently Mateusz Klich while Adam Forshaw is out injured. Leeds are conceding fewer goals per game with Marsch at the helm, while their ball recoveries and tackling numbers are up under their new manager. The reason why Leeds are literally chasing games, rather than controlling them, is down to their efficiency on the ball. "There's still moment where they get caught in the man marking.

Chelsea travel up to Yorkshire this evening to take on a Leeds United side scrapping for their lives towards the bottom of the Premier League table.

Chelsea go into the interval ahead. He might have got the ball but certainly left his mark. James sends Mount down the wing who swings in a cross. He raises one arm before producing a woeful attempt that trickled to the first Leeds man however. It's set to be an enthralling encounter between Leeds and Chelsea at Elland Road with plenty on the line for both teams. The striker looked like he missed his chance after a poor first touch but engineered another to finish. Lukaku - 6 Everton, meanwhile, picked up a surprise away victory on Sunday, and the Toffees are now up into 16th-place. Chelsea should have picked up all three points against Wolves at the weekend at Stamford Bridge but threw away a two-goal advantage. Pulisic - 6 Hello and welcome to football.london's live coverage of Leeds United versus Chelsea this evening. Mendy - 6

Thomas Tuchel has admitted that it is difficult to plan for the long-term at the club as his side are getting 'punished' in matches for not doing much ...

We have the feeling we get punished for not a lot. It’s like in a football match sometimes that you have to suffer, suffer, suffer. “You can end up that it’s not your plan any more.

Harvey Vale's mother has revealed the support the youngster has had from some of Chelsea's senior players amid his breakthrough into the first team.

Mason said to him, ‘I can’t believe how good you are and you’re only 18’.” Reece James, Mason Mount, Kai Havertz; all so welcoming. She said: "Harvey says that Tuchel has been absolutely brilliant with him.

Tuchel admitted he risked the wrath of his players by cancelling their scheduled rest day on Sunday, a stern reaction to their disappointing 2-2 draw at ...

For us, all of our focus is on Leeds and getting the job done. 'We've played in all the competitions this season towards the latter stages and at a top club, you have to be able to switch your focus onto the closest game. 'I don't think the players saw it as a punishment at all.

It was the USMNT star's sixth Premier League goal of the season and first since April 24.

The last pass from Mason Mount, who scored the opening goal of the match, was the cherry on top as he drew two defenders and back-heeled into Pulisic’s path. Onwards and upwards my boy … big six months ahead,” Mark Pulisic tweeted after a loss to Everton, before later deleting it. Pulisic’s goal was both a product of an early red card to Leeds winger Daniel James and Chelsea’s impressive buildup play.

Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku were on target as Chelsea won 3-0 at Elland Road to increase the relegation pressure on Leeds, ...

It was a challenge which ultimately forced Kovacic from the field several minutes later and by half-time, Leeds would have been grateful to only be one behind. They were already ahead before that thanks to Mason Mount’s strike after just four minutes, and they had the possession and chances to increase that lead further. What followed after the break felt like more of a procession for Chelsea, though. They were then put to the sword after half-time as goals from Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku inched Chelsea ever closer to a top four finish. They were among four changes made by Marsch but just as against Arsenal on Sunday, within five minutes here, Leeds had fallen behind. This was another defeat for Leeds, their third in succession, and the second in a matter of days in which a first-half red card has made an already difficult task even more arduous.

Chelsea edge closer to sealing Champions League qualification with a crucial win over relegation-threatened Leeds at Elland Road.

23' - RED CARD FOR JAMES! It's a straight red for the Leeds forward for a late challenge on Kovacic! It was a violent follow through as he planted his studs into the Croatian's ankle. 4' - GOAL! CHELSEA TAKE THE LEAD! Mount fires the visitors in front to get the Blues off to the perfect start! His energy levels did not drop at any point in the match and he was a constant problem for Leeds' defence.

Leeds' American coach, Jesse Marsch, couldn't hide his frustration on the sidelines and Chelsea made his team pay, with Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku ...

Meanwhile, Kovacic tried but was unable to play on after being hurt by James' foul and came off six minutes later after the red card. Leeds is in third-to-last place, behind Burnley on goal difference having played one game more. Hampered by another first-half red card, Leeds lost 3-0 at home to Chelsea on Wednesday to remain rooted in the Premier League's relegation zone heading into the final week of the season.

Leeds United edged closer to Premier League relegation after goals from Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku earned Chelsea a comfortable 3-0 ...

"It was necessary to change things after the run we had been on, we needed to step up. "We were very strong when it was 11 against 11, and obviously you have an advantage after their sending off. In a moment of carelessness, James scythed Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic needlessly down on the halfway line and was handed his marching orders, meaning he will miss the rest of the season. Lessons had not been learned as Mount was left all alone to break the deadlock. Our guys do everything they can, fight for each other, to keep ourselves in this league. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Chelsea moved to the brink of qualifying for next season's Champions League as they pushed Leeds closer to relegation from the Premier League with a 3-0 ...

Cutting through the Leeds midfield with a rapier thrust, Tuchel's men were at their flowing best in a move that climaxed with Pulisic taking Mount's flick and slotting home from the edge of the area. Mount gave Chelsea the perfect start in the fourth minute as he ran onto Reece James' pass and curled a brilliant strike into the top corner from the edge of the area. Burnley have three games left compared to only two for Leeds, who host Brighton and travel to Brentford in the matches that will decide if their two-season stay in the top flight is destined to end with a return to the Championship.

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel fears Mateo Kovacic will miss Saturday's FA Cup Final against Liverpool at Wembley after suffering an ankle injury.

"If you look at the quality today also with Jorgi [ Jorginho] and him in central midfield when we played 11 against 11, it was a very strong start. "It was a swollen ankle and he is in a lot of pain. It is absolutely bad news for us on a perfect evening."