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Jason Cundy sarcastic Leeds United back Daniel WakeThe team held a stunning 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Leeds United avoid relegation after heroic Chelsea fightback
The Whites saved a precious point from a certain defeat on Tuesday night, completing a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Chelsea and move above Tottenham into 15th place.
When Cole Palmer doubled Chelsea’s advantage with a 58th-minute penalty following Joao Pedro’s elegant opener, Farke’s relegation-fighting side looked destined for another frustrating defeat.
With talismanic striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin out through illness, Leeds managed just one shot in the first half while Chelsea completely dominated possession.
However, the visitors found unexpected resilience in a dramatic six-minute spell – which completely changed the game.
Moises Caicedo’s clumsy challenge on the talented Jayden Bogle gave Leeds a lifeline penalty, while Lucas Nmecha thumped Robert Sanchez hard.
Substitute Noah Okafori then used Josh Acheampong’s incomprehensible defensive roar to score an unmarked goal after Bogle’s relentless pressure forced chaos in the Chelsea penalty area.
Okafor’s equalizer sparked controversy when replays showed the ball hit Bogle’s elbow in the build-up.
VAR deemed the contact to be accidental rather than intentional handball, and despite Chelsea’s strong protests, the goal stood.
Chelsea’s frustration was epitomized when Palmer missed a fine effort in stoppage time and somehow collected the ball from close range in the open goal.
After the final whistle, Ronnie Orr was furiousthis result will provide Farke with sufficient momentum to enter the second half of 2025/2026.
The result stymied Chelsea’s top-four ambitions, with Ronnie Orr’s side spurning the chance to put pressure on United after a deadlock at West Ham United.
It was a potentially season-defining moment for Leeds United. Falke’s side lead Tottenham with 12 games remaining while extending their lead over West Ham to six points.
Interestingly, it also made talk sports commentator Jason Conde very angry.
Jason Candy fires shot at Leeds United after Chelsea surrender
According to the broadcaster, team talkConte called Leeds United a “horrible” team and said he was “disgusted” by Chelsea’s defeat at home.
“I was very angry. I had just left Stamford Bridge and was very angry,” he told the station.
“I can’t take any joy or happiness from the Tottenham result. I mean, why didn’t we win that game?
“How come we didn’t win that game? Leeds were terrible, they were absolutely terrible.
“I feel sick. I really feel sick about what I just saw at Stamford Bridge.
“It’s almost unthinkable that we didn’t win that game. We were 2-0 up, they scored the next goal and then, I can’t talk about it anymore.”
Leeds United are now preparing for an FA Cup fourth round test at Birmingham City before taking on Aston Villa and hosting title contenders Manchester City, where resilience will have to continue on Tuesday.
