In a nail-biting FA Cup clash against Championship side Leeds, Chelsea narrowly avoided extra time with Conor Gallagher’s 89th-minute winner securing their spot in the quarter-finals. The tense match saw Chelsea initially in control, only to be pegged back twice by Leeds, leading to a nervy finish. Gallagher, who came off the bench, redeemed himself after a recent error in the Carabao Cup final loss.
His late goal not only spared Chelsea from additional time but also potentially saved manager Mauricio Pochettino’s job, offering a much-needed reprieve after recent disappointments. The victory, while crucial, highlighted Chelsea’s fragility, as they were labeled ‘£1 billion bottle jobs’ by pundits following their Carabao Cup final defeat. Despite showing character to rally from behind, Chelsea’s performance exposed vulnerabilities, notably in defense.
Pochettino’s decision to deploy Alfie Gilchrist as a makeshift left-back backfired early on, leading to Leeds’ opener. However, Chelsea responded with goals from Mateo Joseph and Jack Mudryk to take the lead before Joseph equalized again for Leeds. With tensions high, Pochettino’s substitutions, including Gallagher, proved pivotal as Chelsea secured a hard-fought victory. The win sets up a quarter-final clash against Leicester City, offering Chelsea a chance at silverware redemption.
Here is the highlight video of Chelsea vs. Leeds United, which ended with a 3-2 victory for Chelsea.
Conor Gallagher
Conor Gallagher
EnglandThis season he played in total 4 times for 223 minutes for FA Cup.
Conor Gallagher scored 2 goals for Chelsea. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 11th in FA Cup. In the last match Chelsea won 3-2 against Leeds United.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea
In the last 4 games, it has won 3 times and drawn once. In its last match, Chelsea won 3-2 against Leeds United.
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