Edouard Mendy’s error awards Leeds United a 3-0 triumph over Chelsea

A howler from

gave

the opening goal in the 33rd minute as the keeper took too long on the ball, giving

Brendan Aaronson

enough time to nick the ball off the goalkeeper's foot and score the opening goal for Leeds.

scored his fourth goal of the season while Jack Harrison added another to seal

a 3-0 triumph, which was their first victory over their London rivals for almost two decades.

Amid a high-energy start from

that saw

almost score the opener before the assistant referee flagged his goal offside, Mendy's decision to dally with a backpass came fatal as Aaronson darted in to rob the Senegal international and roll the ball into the net.

The Peacocks’ Spanish forward Rodrigo doubled Leeds United’s lead five minutes later as he headed in

's cross from a free-kick after Sterling had committed a foul just outside the box.

Chelsea was on the verge of a comeback as Gallagher,

, and Cucurella missed goal chances before Jack Harrison seal the visitors a 3-0 victory, assisted by Leeds’ Spanish forward. Leeds pair Rodrigo and Harrison have combined for four

goals so far this season.

The matters got worse for Chelsea when

was shown a second yellow card for dragging down

in the 84th minute in an evening to forget for the Blues.

Chelsea will next host

in the Premier League on Saturday while Leeds United will host

on Wednesday for an EFL Cup clash

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