Leeds, Chelsea and Farke
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Chelsea are confident of sealing deals for Lille's 18-year-old French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Metz's 16-year-old Luxembourg forward Brian Madjo. (Caught Offside) Brighton could move for Cologne's 19-year-old German winger Said el Mala in January in a deal which could cost up to 35 million euros (£30.6m). (Teamtalk)
To make matters worse for the visitors, a poor attempt to play out of the back resulted in a costly turnover. Ao Tanaka received the ball just outside the penalty area with time and space to fire a shot out of Sánchez’s reach to double the host’s lead just before the break.
Leeds picked up where they left off and looked so dynamic. Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson were set loose down the wings, Jaka Bijol monstered Liam Delap in the centre, the midfield three picked Chelsea pockets, while the two strikers tormented a misshapen away backline.
Strasbourg captain Emmanuel Emegha, who will join Chelsea in the summer, has been suspended by this club for his poor attitude in recent weeks, sources have told ESPN.
TNT Sports usually pick up the broadcasting rights to midweek Premier League fixtures, but this round of games will be shown on Sky Sports. Chelsea’s trip to Leeds is being broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League, and you can also catch the contest on one of your devices via Sky GO and NOW TV.
This Wednesday evening clash is exclusive to Sky Sports and will be shown on its Sky Sports Premier League channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app. Cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
Chelsea struggled mightily over 90 minutes at Elland Road, falling to Leeds United in a sloppy, mistake-riddled affair against their newly-promoted hosts.
Premier League leaders Arsenal have been held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. After a fiery start to the match that saw four bookings handed out in the opening half hour, Moises Caicedo was sent off for a bad tackle on Mikel Merino late in the first half.
Estêvão's brilliant goal against Barcelona showed beyond doubt his extraordinary talent, but Chelsea have been carefully managing his development.
Leeds United welcome Chelsea to Elland Road on Wednesday night for a high-stakes Premier League encounter under the lights. Daniel Farke’s men are in the midst of a relegation scrap, sitting 18th
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