After their fiery 2-2 draw with rivals Tottenham, Chelsea are back on the road with a trip to Leeds United. The Blues will be hoping to return to winning ways during the clash to keep pace with league leaders Arsenal and Spurs.
Here's Chelsea's XI to face Leeds: Mendy; James, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly; Loftus-Cheek, Gallagher, Jorginho, Cucurella; Mount, Havertz, Sterling
According to Blue Footy Conor Gallagher makes sense against Leeds' intensity. 'If you are expecting us to be relaxed and Leeds to watch us and clap, that won't happen. They work from start to finish. Without Kante, Gallagher makes more sense in midfield than RLC, who should start at RWB.'
Ben Chilwell has been left out in place of new signing Marc Cucurella. Here's what he had to say about the competition in the left full-back role: "Obviously it’s going to be a battle between us but it’s a competitive battle that we’re both going to thrive off and help the team. It’s a similar thing that I’ve had my whole career, the same as anyone."
Leeds start off with Meslier; Kristensen, Koch, Llorente, Struijk; Marc Roca, Adams; Aaronson, Rodrigo, Harrison; James.
Both clubs having remained unbeaten from their opening two Premier League fixtures. Both clubs are also guilty of giving up leads in their last outings.
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel will spend the game away from the dugout because of his heated exchange with Spurs coach Antonio Conte but he will want to see a goal from an attack-minded player at Elland Road with their strikes so far coming from the penalty spot, a corner and a smart finish from wing-back Reece James.
Jesse Marsch's team had been set to end the weekend as one of three teams with a 100% record until the Saints netted twice in the final 18 minutes of the contest at St Mary's.
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