TalkSPORT pundit Jason Cundy didn’t hold back his frustration after Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Leeds United at Stamford Bridge, labeling Daniel Farke’s side “terrible.”
Here is a breakdown of the dramatic comeback and the fallout:
The Great Escape at Stamford Bridge
Leeds United looked destined for defeat after Chelsea dominated the early proceedings. Goals from Joao Pedro and a Cole Palmer penalty put the London side 2-0 up by the 58th minute. However, a stunning six-minute turnaround changed everything:
- The Lifeline: Lukas Nmecha smashed home a penalty after Jayden Bogle was fouled by Moisés Caicedo.
- The Equalizer: Substitute Noah Okafor tapped into an empty net following a defensive blunder by Josh Acheampong.
- The Controversy: Chelsea fans and players were left fuming after VAR allowed Okafor’s goal to stand, despite the ball appearing to strike Bogle’s arm in the buildup.
Relegation Boost vs. Top Four Blow
The result has massive implications for both ends of the Premier League table:
- Leeds United: The point moves them into 15th place, leapfrogging Tottenham and building a six-point cushion over the relegation zone with 12 games left.
- Chelsea: Managed by Liam Rosenior, the Blues missed a golden chance to close the gap on Manchester United in the race for the top four, punctuated by a shocking stoppage-time miss by Cole Palmer.
Cundy’s Meltdown
The collapse left former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy incensed. Speaking on talkSPORT, he admitted to feeling “sick” and “absolutely fuming” over the capitulation.
”Leeds are terrible, they are absolutely terrible… It is almost inconceivable that we have not won that game,” Cundy remarked, unable to find any solace in the fact that Leeds’ climb also pushed rivals Spurs further down the table.
What’s Next?
Leeds will look to carry this “heroic” momentum into an FA Cup clash with Birmingham City before a grueling run of league fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City.
