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Chelsea vs Leeds United: Team News, Predicted XI

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Chelsea are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games, and they will look to keep it that way when they face Leeds.

Since Rosenior took over, Chelsea are yet to lose a Premier League game, winning their last game against Wolves by a 3-1 scoreline, thanks to a first-half hat-trick from Cole Palmer. 

Chelsea have found new life, and they will be hoping to shake off the horrific 3-1 loss to Leeds in December

Leeds are looking to do the league double over Chelsea for the first time since their 1991–92 title-winning campaign. Leeds are currently in good form with three wins from their last five games, with their last game ending in a 3-1 demolition of Nottingham Forest. 

For Chelsea, this is a fight for a top-four finish, while for Leeds United, it’s all about securing enough points to remain in the Premier League.

Team News

Chelsea will be elevated by the presence of hat-trick hero Cole Palmer as they host a stubborn Leeds side. Rosenior has already said this will be a tough fixture, and he hopes he can have Reece James available after some fitness issues.

Santos picked up a knock in the win vs Wolves, but it doesn’t seem serious, and Chelsea will hope it stays that way.

For Leeds, former Chelsea loanee Facundo Buonanotte could miss out on the Chelsea game as Daniel James and Lukas Nmecha return to action.

Chelsea vs Leeds United 

Chelsea Predicted XI

Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Estevão, Palmer, Neto; J Pedro

Leeds United Predicted XI

Darlow; Rodon, Struijk, Justin; Bogle, Aaronson, Ampadu, Gruev, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Okafor

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