EPL 2022: Chelsea looking to end season on a winning note

EPL 2022: Chelsea FC takes on Leeds United at the Elland Road for the 36th match in the English Premier League here on Thursday.

Chelsea FC has logically qualified for the top four in EPL. They have secured their place for next season’s Champions League. With current new owner Todd Boehly at the helm, The Blues had a tough season going. With the English government putting sanctions on Roman Abrahimovich to leave the club, and mid-season problems from their star signing Romelu Lukaku, they will be happy that they finished the season in the top 4. Chelsea didn’t have a win in their last 3 matches and would be looking to win this match.

Leeds United on the other hand are battling to avoid relegation. They are currently sitting at 18th position with 34 points in hand level with Burnley. Leeds would have to win this match or a draw would be enough to avoid relegation zone. They also need Burnley to drop points and do them a favor. Leeds are running low on confidence too, as they lost 3 matches and drew 2 in their last 5 games.

Match Details:

Leeds United FC vs Chelsea FC

Venue: Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Date and Time: Thursday, 12th May 2022 at 12:00 AM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

EPL Team News:

Leeds United FC: Luke Ayling is ruled out of this season after his suspension in the previous match against Arsenal. In the meantime, Patrick Bamford, Tyler Roberts, Crysencio Summerville, Stuart Dallas, and Adam Forshaw are out with injuries.

Chelsea FC: Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell are the only two absentees in this match. Jorginho and N’Golo Kante are also doubtful about this match and will have to go through a few fitness tests before the match.

Also read: Chelsea is bought by new owner Todd Boehly

Probable Line-ups:

Leeds United FC: Meslier (gk), Shackleton, Llorente, Cooper, Firpo, Klich, Phillips, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Harrison, James. (4-2-3-1)

Chelsea FC: Mendy (gk), Chalobah, Christensen, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Sarr, Saul, Loftus-Cheek, Ziyech, Lukaku, Werner. (3-4-1-2)

EPL Match Predictions:

Given Leeds United’s performance this weekend and Chelsea’s too, it’s safe to say that a 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome of the game. Leeds are a team with good defensive displays but Chelsea haven’t impressed so much with their attack in recent times. The Blues will have added pressure of the FA Cup final at the weekend against Liverpool.