Leeds United vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Chelsea in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Chelsea
BLOCK! Chelsea work it from right to left, with Alonso fizzing a good cross in from that side. Lukaku meets it first time, but Llorente throws himself in front of it to make the block.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
The injury problems look to be mounting up for Leeds here as Raphinha goes down. It looks like a muscle problem and the medical team is seeing to him. Cooper has also gone to the sidelines as his nose is bleeding, but the defender will be able to carry on.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
Leeds win a free-kick down their left, but it's wasted by Raphinha. His cross is too short and Lukaku clears it as the first man, allowing Chelsea to break on the counter.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
It's Phillips that loses out in midfield this time, with Loftus-Cheek spinning before sliding it through for Lukaku. He can't get it out of his feet quick enough though, and Llorente slides in to dispossess him.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
CHANCE! Firpo gets away from James down the left and swings a good cross into the box. Raphinha gets ahead of his man, but catches it all wrong and his header loops over the bar.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
Raphinha tries to break on the counter again, but three Chelsea defenders quickly close him down. He only has Klich up in support, but he can't pick him out through the crowd.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
Every Chelsea pass is being greeted by a cheer from the away fans at the moment as Mount plays a one-two with James to get into space. He's off-balance when he takes the shot and he curls his shot high and wide of the top corner.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
CLOSE! James lifts it over the top to Lukaku, who just spins away from Cooper to get to the edge of the D. He decides to have a go himself, but ends up dragging his shot wide of the near post.
Leeds United vs Chelsea
Struijk goes long when he spots Raphinha making a driving run down the left, but Mendy comes off his line to collect it. The Brazilian does get a shove off James which has some fans asking for a penalty, but the referee waves it away.
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