LEEDS suffered a major blow as star striker Patrick Bamford limped off in their 0-0 draw with Chelsea.
Bamford appeared to hurt himself jumping for the ball with Antonio Rudiger in the 35th minute of the Elland Road stalemate.
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- Nyle Smith
EXCITING STALEMATE
It's been over four years since we witnessed a goal-less draw in the Premier League with 12 shots on target.
- Nyle Smith
NO BREAKTHROUGH AT ELLAND ROAD
It had the quality to be a firecracker but a draw is the right result. Leeds will definitely be the happier of the two.
- Nyle Smith
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
YEP THAT'S IT!
NO GOALS IN THIS ONE!
BUT ENETERTAINING NEVERTHELESS!
FT: LEEDS 0-0 CHELSEA
- Nyle Smith
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90+2. The ball was put right in the mixer by Reece James but it was a poor header from Werner.
And that should be enough to see Leeds have their first draw in 18 matches.. yes 18!
- Nyle Smith
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90+1. Corner for Chelsea in the dying stages.
Can the Blues capitalise on what is an achilles heel for Leeds this season having conceded to 14 set pieces?
- Nyle Smith
THREE MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL TIME!
- Nyle Smith
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85. Lovely drop of the shoulder and shot by Callum Hudson-Odoi but again, the effort was tamed and was directed straight at the goalkeeper.
It's been the story of the game for both teams so far, a lot of attacking intent but a real lack in quality in the final third.
- Nyle Smith
MAD MARCELO
When Marcelo Bielsa is up on his feet, he's not happy if you couldn't tell. As a matter of fact, he was just heard shouting in Spanish, that says it all.
- Nyle Smith
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80. Callum Hudson-Odoi has been sent on to replace Mason Mount.
Can he save the day?
- Nyle Smith
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78. And Surprisingly, that was Rodrigo's last bit of action because he has been subbed off for Klich in what seems to be tactical.
Meaning that the sub has been subbed which is the second time that has happened to him this season.
- Nyle Smith
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77. Free header for Rodrigo but he directed it straight into the hands of Mendy.
That could of been the breakthrough.
- Nyle Smith
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76. That deflection could of gone anywhere!
Leeds put some good play of their own together which resulted in Ayling having a shot but Reece James put his body on the line to get the ball clear.
Corner for the home side.
- Nyle Smith
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72. Even Rudiger is getting on the shooting act now and it seems as if he's been given the license to go further up the field now.
But Meslier had the shot covered.
- Nyle Smith
BATTLE UNTIL THE END
This is turning into one of those games where the first goal could be the winner.
- Nyle Smith
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69. Luke Ayling is back on the field so it wasn't as fearful as first thought for Marcelo Bielsa and his side.
- Nyle Smith
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68. Whilst Ayling is being treated to, Thomas Tuchel has made some changes of his own.
Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech have been replaced by Reece James and Timo Werner.
- Nyle Smith
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65. This is strange.
Luke Ayling has gone down injured and is receiving medical treatment after a clash with Rudiger.
However at first it seemed as if he was laughing and joking but now it could be serious.
- Nyle Smith
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64. Another roll of the dice from Marcelo Bielsa as he brings on Helder Costa for Jack Harrison.
Tuchel might be thinking of doing the same as he sends Werner and Giroud to warm up.
- Nyle Smith
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61. Great build-up play from Chelsea again which went a little like this.
Kante to Havertz.
Havertz to Mount.
Mount to Chilwell.
But then the left-back fluffed his lines by getting the shot all wrong.
- Nyle Smith
PULLING THE STRINGS
Leeds doubling up on Kante to stop him from controlling the midfield.
- Nyle Smith
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53. WHAT A SAVE MENDY!
Tyler Roberts swung the ball into the Chelsea box which was nodded down by Rodrigo into the path of Raphinha.
The Brazilian was then able to turn and get his shot off but Mendy who was already on the floor, pulled off an acrobatic save to keep it level.
- Nyle Smith
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50. Havertz is having a torrid time in-front of goal this afternoon I have to say.
Ziyech crossed in a wonderful ball to pick out Havertz at the back-post but again, the German didn't get the connection he needed to put his side 1-0 up.
But the alarm bells are ringing for Leeds.
- Nyle Smith
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47. ANOTHER CHANCE GOES BEGGING!
Kai Havertz got ahold of the ball in the Leeds penalty area and gave his marker Kalvin Phillips the slip opening up the space for a shot on goal.
But he struck it straight at the keeper and in truth, it was a easy save for Meslier.
- Nyle Smith
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46. The Blues picking up from where they left of by controlling the ball and comfortably popping it around.
But Leeds are happy to sit back, soak up all the pressure and counter in Bielsa style.
- Nyle Smith
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45. After a action packed first half which started off really quickly let's hope for some goals in the second.
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