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The Digest:

Chelsea's Premier League ambitions were dealt a significant blow as a disjointed performance led to a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road, a storm of intensity they failed to weather against a Leeds United side fighting to escape relegation.

Key Points:
  • Chelsea fell to a 3-1 defeat against Leeds United at Elland Road, damaging their title pursuit.
  • Leeds scored early through Jaka Bijol (6th minute) and Ao Tanaka (43rd minute) to take control.
  • Chelsea's Enzo Maresca made five changes from the previous match, a decision that backfired.
  • Substitute Pedro Neto pulled a goal back for Chelsea early in the second half (50th minute).
  • Leeds sealed the win through Dominic Calvert-Lewin (72nd minute) after a Chelsea defensive error.
  • The loss leaves Chelsea 4th, nine points behind league leaders Arsenal.
  • Leeds manager Daniel Farke praised his team's "great shift" against "one of the best sides in the world."
This result serves as a stark reminder that in the relentless storm of a title race, turbulence can come from any quarter, and even the most polished campaigns can be undone by a single night of lost focus and ferocious opposition

Sources: BBC Sports, Sky Sports