Leeds Premier League survival hopes lay in tatters after being taken apart by Chelsea. It was far from a convincing performance by Thomas Tuchel's men, but Leeds made it easy for them, by making life difficult for themselves. There was very little for the Elland Road faithful to get excited about. Leeds were constantly exposed at the back, missing up front, and the less said about the midfield, the better, yet they refuse to give up on their idols, even though the signs show the players already have.

There was more than a touch of Déjà Vu, after Mason Mount had calmed the visitors nerves, putting them ahead on four minutes, followed twenty minutes later by another red card. James' two footed assault on Mateo Kovacic was right in front of the referee. Anthony Taylor had little option but to prematurely bring Dan James' season to an end.

The Blues doubled their advantage ten minutes into the second half, with Nathan Mount turning provider this time. Christian Pulisic's well-placed strike from the edge of the area, left Meslier rooted to the spot. Lakaku added a third, seven minutes from time. Surrounded by four defenders, the Belgium International was still able to twist and turn, and finally unleash a thunderbolt into the roof of the net.

It was a sad and desperate performance by Jesse Marsch's men. The visitors rarely had to step out of second gear, whilst Leeds were unable to muster a single shot on target.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Cooper, Liam Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Phillips, Kalvin Midfielder
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Gray, Archie Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22