Chelsea stage a major comeback to beat Leeds 6-3 in an English League Cup third-round match at Stamford Bridge. Leeds lead 2-0 after 48 minutes, but Chelsea respond with a decisive scoring burst, netting four goals in 12 minutes to turn the game.
Multiple reports highlight Cole Palmer’s impact after he comes on at halftime. He scores from the penalty spot to level the match in the 53rd minute, then adds an equalizing goal two minutes later with a low curling effort. Other Chelsea contributors mentioned across outlets include Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto, as Chelsea continue to pull away after the momentum shift.
The outlets also differ in emphasis: The Guardian discusses the wider tactical context around Xabi Alonso’s rotation and notes the match ends Leeds’ progression in the competition, describing it as a nine-goal “epic.” Other coverage focuses more directly on the sequence of goals and Palmer’s turning points in the second half.
