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Chelsea suffered a heavy, mistake-filled defeat at Leeds United, with Enzo Maresca criticizing his team's lack of focus and performance, highlighting the need for improvement despite their quality.
Leeds United defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Elland Road, with Leeds dominating the game and Chelsea struggling with rotation issues and defensive errors, leading to their fourth-place standing and upcoming match against Bournemouth.
Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League, with João Pedro scoring the only goal, maintaining their winning streak at Spurs' new stadium and strengthening their Champions League qualification hopes.
Chelsea secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool with a late goal from Estêvão, despite injuries and a challenging match, highlighted by Moisés Caicedo's stunning opening goal and strategic substitutions by Maresca.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot reflected on their first Premier League loss of the season at Crystal Palace, citing defensive set-piece issues and the team's struggle to create clear chances, while acknowledging the need to improve in defending set pieces and responding to setbacks.
Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a chaotic match marked by early red cards, tactical shifts, and injuries, with United securing the win despite being down to 10 men, and Chelsea remaining winless at Old Trafford since 2013.
Chelsea lost 3-1 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, ending their 20-game unbeaten streak. Despite an early goal from Chelsea's Cole Palmer, Bayern scored twice in quick succession, with Harry Kane netting two goals. Chelsea showed resilience but couldn't complete a comeback, and their next match is against Manchester United.
Chelsea dominated West Ham United with a 5-1 victory, showcasing strong attacking play and capitalizing on defensive errors, with João Pedro and Moisés Caicedo among the standout performers.
Chelsea lost 1-2 to Palmeiras in the Club World Cup, with lineup changes due to injuries and suspensions. Despite a lively start and some bright moments from new signings like João Pedro, the team struggled defensively and in midfield, ultimately showing resilience and creating chances late in the game. Key players like Estêvão and Cole Palmer stood out, with Palmer scoring his first CWC goal. The match highlighted Chelsea's adaptability and emerging talent, setting the stage for future fixtures.
Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 after extra time in the Club World Cup, with key performances from Enzo Fernández, Reece James, and a series of late goals from Nkunku, Neto, and Dewsbury-Hall, despite Benfica's efforts and a late penalty. The match featured tactical battles, red cards, and notable player ratings, setting up Chelsea for their next match against Palmeiras.
Chelsea secured a 3-0 victory over ES Tunis in the FIFA Club World Cup, with a quick double in first-half added time sealing their advancement to the knockout stage, despite a slow start and squad rotations. Tosin was named the player of the match, and Chelsea will face Benfica in the next round.
Chelsea won the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis with a 4-1 victory, overturning a first-half deficit through a strong second-half performance led by Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho, and Moises Caicedo, securing their place in history as the first team to win all major European competitions.
Chelsea and Liverpool battled to a scoreless draw in the League Cup final, with both teams missing several chances in regular time. In extra time, Liverpool's Van Dijk scored the winning goal from a corner, securing a 1-0 victory. Chelsea will now face Leeds United in the FA Cup fifth round after losing six straight domestic cup finals.
Chelsea suffers a 2-4 defeat against Wolves, with Cunha scoring a hat-trick for the visitors. Despite early promise from Palmer's goal, defensive lapses and missed opportunities cost Chelsea as they drop into the bottom half of the table. The team faces an FA Cup replay against Aston Villa next.
Chelsea and Newcastle United played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly match, with Chelsea showing promising moments in the first half under manager Pochettino. However, a lapse in concentration led to Newcastle's goal just before halftime. The second half was more disjointed due to numerous substitutions, and neither team was able to create significant scoring opportunities. Chelsea's next match is against Fulham on Sunday in DC.