Frank Lampard has plenty to feel good about. The Chelsea manager was more than pleased after his side’s 3-1 win over Leeds United on Saturday evening. The victory put the west London club on top of the Premier League overnight.
It was a brief but heady stay at the top, made all the sweeter because fans were back inside Stamford Bridge to watch a victory over rivals who loom large in Chelsea’s history. Lampard has a more personal feud with Marcelo Bielsa and outwitting the Argentinian was another cause for satisfaction for the 42-year-old. The mood could not be more positive in SW6.
People are beginning to talk about Chelsea as title contenders. The visit of Leeds, who have earned plaudits after coming up from the Championship, was a good chance to assess the progress of Lampard’s team.
The Chelsea manager has built a squad with a wealth of attacking talent and, right from the first whistle, the home side surged forward. Not even an early setback when Patrick Bamford gave Leeds an early lead affected Chelsea’s attacking intent. The chances flowed but, despite having 23 shots, the match was not secured until Christian Pulisic scored in stoppage time.
Olivier Giroud and Pulisic were on the scoresheet but both forwards could have added to their tally. Timo Werner and Kai Havertz wasted opportunities.
Olivier Giroud and Pulisic were on the scoresheet but both forwards could have added to their tally. Timo Werner and Kai Havertz wasted It took too long to kill off a stubborn Leeds side who began to run out of steam in the second half. Bielsa’s team are awkward to play against but their quality has been oversold. They thrive when the game is ragged. There were periods when Chelsea might have improved their prospects by slowing down the pace. Article here
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