Chelsea hit Leeds for six to advance in League Cup
Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League Cup third-round classic on Wednesday. Xabi Alonso’s side were in danger of crashing out following Tarik Muharemovic’s first-half opener and a Brenden Aaronson goal soon after the interval at Stamford Bridge. But […]
Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback to beat Leeds 6-3 and secure their place in the fourth round of the League Cup. The Blues trailed 2-1 after trailing to Tarik Muharemovic's goal and Brenden Aaronson's strike, but a tactical switch from the bench proved decisive. Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck turned the game around, netting twice each before the break and adding to their tally in the second half as Chelsea advanced to the next round in style.
Despite spending £349 million on new players, Chelsea's defensive issues from the previous season persisted, as they fielded a young and untested midfield for the clash.
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