Madness

Chelsea's night at Stamford Bridge goes from disaster to delirium — 2-0 down to Leeds United inside 48 minutes, then six goals in a second-half spell Chelsea fans won't forget for years.

Nine changes, a makeshift back three, and a miserable first half before Xabi Alonso's four halftime subs turn it on its head: Cole Palmer scores twice in two minutes, Pedro Neto shines at wing-back, Morgan Rogers pulls the strings, and Danny Welbeck's brace seals a 6-3 win.

Valentín Barco impresses in midfield, the defence still worries them, and they pick their teams for Hull City at the weekend.

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Contents

00:00 Nine changes, Bridge shirts, and 2-0 down
04:00 Alonso's gamble and a makeshift back three
09:30 Grading the back line
21:00 The halftime cavalry: Palmer, Rogers, Neto, James
36:00 Chelsea's defensive touches problem
40:00 Picking the team for Hull

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Meet the Hosts
Chris Sheen and Joe Kevin are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years.
What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand.

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The 1905 Podcast
Chelsea FC Founded: 1905
European Champions: 19/05
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