Chelsea Held to Frustrating Draw Against Leeds United

Liam Rosenior laments missed chances and defensive lapses in 'bitter pill' result

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Chelsea were left disappointed after failing to hold onto a 2-0 lead against Leeds United, settling for a draw in a match they largely dominated. Manager Liam Rosenior lamented his team's inability to capitalize on their chances and the defensive lapses that allowed Leeds to equalize late in the game, calling it a 'bitter pill to swallow'.

Why it matters

The dropped points could prove costly for Chelsea in their pursuit of a Champions League spot for next season. While Manchester United also dropped points, Chelsea can ill afford to give away easy points given their challenging upcoming schedule.

The details

Chelsea were cruising with a 2-0 lead late in the game, but a missed sitter by Cole Palmer in the 94th minute and defensive mistakes allowed Leeds to equalize and steal a point. Rosenior was particularly frustrated by the team's inability to 'take care of key moments' and remain calm when Leeds mounted their comeback.

  • Chelsea were leading 2-0 late in the game.

The players

Liam Rosenior

The head coach of Chelsea who expressed disappointment over the team's failure to hold onto the lead.

Cole Palmer

The Chelsea player who missed a golden opportunity to seal the win in the 94th minute.

Moisés Caicedo

The Chelsea player whose poor decision-making led to the penalty that allowed Leeds to get back into the game.

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What they’re saying

“He's in the position and 999 times out of 1000 he scores. It was just that one-in-a-thousand moment.”

— Liam Rosenior, Head Coach (sbnation.com)

“Two key moments in the game that we don't take care of. We don't stay calm. Moisés Caicedo is a magnificent player, he's been top for me. We make a poor decision. Actually, how the play gets there as well. We make a few poor decisions in terms of how we press in that moment and we give away a penalty when, like genuinely, I can't remember Leeds having a shot or a moment in the game.”

— Liam Rosenior, Head Coach (sbnation.com)

What’s next

Rosenior will look to ensure his team learns from this setback and remains focused on securing crucial points in their upcoming matches as they continue their pursuit of a Champions League spot.

The takeaway

This result highlights the fine margins in the Premier League, where even dominant performances can be undone by a few costly mistakes. Chelsea will need to be more clinical and professional in seeing out games if they want to achieve their goals this season.