Leeds United lifted themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone and inflicted a hammer blow on Chelsea’s title hopes, as the Yorkshire side out-battled the Blues to end a four-game losing streak courtesy of a 3-1 victory.
With boss Daniel Farke under pressure, the hosts dominated the first half and netted twice through first Premier League goals for both Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka.
Chelsea rallied at the start of the second period and half-time substitute Pedro Neto pulled one back in the 50th minute, but Enzo Maresca’s men suffered a huge blow when they conceded a third goal in the 72nd minute after a defensive howler.
Tosin Adarabioyo’s mistake allowed Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin a tap-in to restore his side’s two-goal cushion and seal a much needed second win in nine games to take them out of the relegation zone.
It was a first win for Farke’s men over a team above 13th in the Premier League for more than three years.
The result leaves the Blues fourth in the table, while Leeds are now three points clear of 17th placed West Ham United who face Manchester United on Thursday.
