To make matters worse for the visitors, a poor attempt to play out of the back resulted in a costly turnover. Ao Tanaka received the ball just outside the penalty area with time and space to fire a shot out of Sánchez’s reach to double the host’s lead just before the break.

Chelsea played into Leeds United's hands at Elland Road on Wednesday, falling 3-1 to the newly-promoted hosts.

Luka Modric believes his failed move to Chelsea from Tottenham in 2011 was a blessing in disguise. The Croatian midfielder had expressed his desire to join the Blues in the summer of 2011, only for Spurs to reject several bids from Chelsea for Modric.

TNT Sports usually pick up the broadcasting rights to midweek Premier League fixtures, but this round of games will be shown on Sky Sports. Chelsea’s trip to Leeds is being broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League, and you can also catch the contest on one of your devices via Sky GO and NOW TV.

"Sometimes managers stumble along a system, and this feels that's the case. "I would stick to the system 100%, I really would. The season has been just OK at home. They've been given a real lift. Farke has been under pressure in the last week or two, and now they've stumbled upon the system.

Enjoy all the action as league leaders Arsenal defeated Brentford, Leeds United stunned Chelsea and Liverpool couldn't break past Sunderland.

Chelsea have not made a decision on whether to sell him, but clubs may try to lure him away with the promise of more first-team minutes. The attacker’s contract situation is another factor — it expires in 2027, although there is an option in place to extend for another 12 months.

This Wednesday evening clash is exclusive to Sky Sports and will be shown on its Sky Sports Premier League channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app. Cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

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Strasbourg captain Emmanuel Emegha, who will join Chelsea in the summer, has been suspended by this club for his poor attitude in recent weeks, sources have told ESPN.