"Leeds produced a memorable win when they needed it to beat Chelsea at Elland Road and climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. Reports this week had suggested that Daniel Farke's job was at risk but the German saw his team put in a spirited shift that was too much for a much-changed Chelsea side who slide to fifth in the table."
"Defender Jaka Bijol broke the deadlock early with a great header from a corner and Ao Tanaka doubled the lead with a whistling shot from the edge of the area. The Japanese midfielder's first goal in the Premier League was also the first scored by an Asian player for Leeds in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca made a double change at the break and was rewarded when one sub Pedro Neto scored, prodding in at the far post after a good cross from Jamie Gittens."
Leeds secured a vital win over Chelsea at Elland Road to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone. Reports had suggested Daniel Farke's job was under threat, but his team produced a spirited performance that overwhelmed a much-changed Chelsea side. Jaka Bijol opened the scoring with a header from a corner and Ao Tanaka added a second with a long-range strike, his first Premier League goal and the first by an Asian player for Leeds. Chelsea introduced substitutes after half-time and Pedro Neto pulled one back, but Leeds capitalized on defensive errors to restore a decisive lead.
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