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Chelsea and Manchester United both settled for draws in their Premier League matches on February 10, 2026. Chelsea drew 2-2 with Leeds United at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester United drew 1-1 with West Ham United at London Stadium. These results affected their positions in the top-four race.
Chelsea Throw Away Two-Goal Lead Against Leeds
Chelsea took control early against Leeds United. Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the 24th minute after Cole Palmer provided an inch-perfect pass. The Brazilian forward chipped the ball over goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
Chelsea extended their advantage in the 58th minute. Leeds defender Jaka Bijol shoved Joao Pedro in the penalty area. Cole Palmer converted the resulting penalty to make it 2-0.
Leeds fought back in the second half. Lukas Nmecha scored from the penalty spot in the 67th minute after Moises Caicedo fouled Jayden Bogle.
Substitute Noah Okafor equalized in the 73rd minute. He capitalized on a defensive mix-up in Chelsea’s backline to level the score at 2-2.
Chelsea pushed for a winner late on. Joao Pedro hit the crossbar, and Cole Palmer missed a stoppage-time chance from close range.
Liam Rosenior’s side dropped points for the first time under his management. The draw left Chelsea in fifth place.
Manchester United Snatch Late Point at West Ham
Manchester United visited struggling West Ham United. The hosts took the lead in the 50th minute. Tomas Soucek scored to give West Ham a vital advantage in their fight against relegation.
West Ham defended resolutely for much of the second half. They appeared set for three points that would have moved them closer to safety.
Manchester United equalized dramatically in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Substitute Benjamin Sesko volleyed home a cross from Bryan Mbeumo with an exquisite finish.
The late goal secured a 1-1 draw for Michael Carrick’s team. It ended their four-game winning streak but extended their unbeaten run.
Manchester United remained in fourth place after the result. West Ham stayed in the lower reaches of the table.
Impact on Premier League Standings
Both matches highlighted resilience from underdogs. Leeds earned a valuable point away from home, while West Ham nearly claimed a surprise win. Chelsea and Manchester United missed opportunities to strengthen their top-four bids. Fans witnessed two thrilling encounters full of drama on the same evening.
