FT: LEEDS 0-3 CHELSEA - PREMIER LEAGUE RESULT AS VISITORS GO WITHIN A POINT OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFICATION

James' cross to the near post finds Lukaku and he glances it towards goal, but it bounces narrowly wide! Lukaku is looking more like his old self tonight.

Lukaku lobs Meslier... and finds the net! But hang on. The goal has been chalked off as he was leaning offside as he latched onto the long ball. VAR is double checking it but he was definitely off.

Kovacic is coming off with an injury. He is replaced by Loftus-Cheek.

James' free-kick comes out to Mount who has a seemingly goalbound effort... but it comes off his own teammate Chalobah and flies out for a goal-kick! Mount has his head in his hands.

It's a straight red for the Leeds forward for a late challenge on Kovacic! It was a violent follow through as he planted his studs into the Croatian's ankle. It's a clear-cut red for what was a dangerous challenge. Leeds are in real trouble now.

Alonso gets plenty of pace on his cross and it goes out for a Chelsea throw on the opposite flank. The visitors are yet to really be troubled so far with Leeds failing to register a shot on target.

Harrison plays a short corner which is worked to James. His cross comes out to Bate and his shot is blocked before landing at the feet of Llorente, who fires his 20-yard strike wide.

This time Kovacic fouls James and the Leeds fans are delighted as the hosts are awarded a free-kick. Phillips' inswinger is nodded clear by Lukaku.

Leeds are committing more men forward in search of an equaliser. James goes down appealing for a free-kick after being nudged over, but referee Anthony Taylor awards a throw-in.

Leeds are struggling to get out of their own half and are losing the ball in midfield with great consistency. Chelsea have had 68 per cent possession compared to Leeds' 32.

Meslier is forced into making a smart reflex save to deny Mount's first-time shot inside the Leeds box from close range! The hosts are looking very nervous.

The hosts are struggling to retain possession and have looked vulnerable down the left flank. Chelsea are looking full of confidence in these opening stages.

Mount's 11th Premier League goal of the season has Chelsea in front and eight points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham as it stands. Mount drives a ball into the path of Lukaku, but he cannot reach it in time at the near post.

Mount fires the visitors in front to get the Blues off to the perfect start! James, in plenty of space on the right flank, lays the ball off to Mount on the edge of the box and he curls a first-time effort into the top corner beyond the reach of Meslier. It's the worst start possible for Leeds!

Leeds appear to have lined up in a back three with Raphinha as the right wing-back and Struijk on the left. Chelsea have begun brightly. Kovacic charges towards the box but Phillips makes a timely intervention before he can venture further.

Here we go!

Kick-off is just moments away!

Cesar Azpilicueta is on the bench this evening, meaning Jorginho has been handed the captain's armband.

Hear from Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as he talks about how the club's ownership situation has impacted the team.

Thomas Tuchel has made four changes to his side that drew 2-2 at Wolves on Saturday.

Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva have been replaced by Trevoh Chalobah and Andreas Christensen. Jorginho and Mason Mount also come in for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Timo Werner.