Chelsea subs blitz Leeds in second half to secure League Cup comeback
Chelsea scored four times in 12 second-half minutes as Leeds United suffered a League Cup collapse to lose 6-3 in the third round at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The visitors led 2-0 just after half-time thanks to Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson against a Blues side showing nine changes from Sunday's defeat to Arsenal, but after Xabi Alonso sent on Cole Palmer at the head of four…
Chelsea's Danny Welbeck scored four times as his side secured a dramatic League Cup comeback with a 6-3 victory over Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Just after half-time, Chelsea trailed 2-0 after goals by Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson. However, a substitution change led by Xabi Alonso completely transformed the match.
Palmer (two goals), Pedro Neto, and Welbeck all netted to equalize and take control, with Welbeck adding a sixth in stoppage time. Dominic Calvert-Lewin also scored for Leeds in a turbulent game that showcased Chelsea's potent attacking force under their new manager, but also highlighted the squad's lack of depth and defensive vulnerabilities.
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