Sports · 11 February 2026
Chelsea blows 2-0 lead as Leeds snatches 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea surrendered a commanding 2-0 lead against Leeds United, snapping their four-game winning streak under manager Liam Rosenior. Joao Pedro struck in the 24th minute and Cole Palmer converted a 58th-minute penalty. However, Leeds stormed back with Lukas Nmecha’s 67th-minute spot-kick and Noah Okafor’s 73rd-minute equalizer. The drama peaked when Palmer skied a golden stoppage-time opportunity, leaving the Blues stunned as the visitors secured a hard-fought Premier League point.
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