Premier League sufferers of this season, Chelsea remained winless for quite a long time of six matches on the 10th position in the premier league table away from the top four after their humiliating defeat against Tottenham with a 2-0 scoreline.
Chelsea beat Leeds 1-0, ends six-match winless streak
However, Chelsea successfully stopped their terrible run of last few matches today at the Stamford Bridge as Wesley Fofana’s leaping header provided the Blues with a golden opportunity, rightfully turned into a goal at the 53rd minute of the match.
This goal by Fofana led to Chelsea’s rare victory over Leeds United and has successfully lifted the pressure of a much-awaited win from shoulders of boss, Graham Potter.
Chelsea boss Graham Potter stated after the match that they were delighted with the victory and that they have had enough of the tough period and that he was delighted for the players and supporters who had supported till now, and that this was a pleasing win.
Wesley Fofana gives Graham Potter’s Chelsea much-needed win
Chelsea had dominated throughout the first half with their new signing, Joao Felix showing his all. However, it was Fofana’s attempt on Chilwell’s corner that had provided Chelsea their golden chance on the 53rd minute.
This has become Chelsea’s only second goal scored at him in 2023. This victory for Chelsea also became their first win ever since January 15th.
Chelsea gave their all into defending their one-goal dangerous all throughout the second half of the match to retain a much-anticipated victory after so long as Leeds kept pushing for an equalizer.
Chelsea now look forward to a Champions League round of 16 clash with Dortmund to overturn their 1-0 less at the first leg.
