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Leeds United have been praised for taking a proactive approach ahead of their recent game against Chelsea on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n Daniel Farke went into the Elland Road contest under huge sack pressure<\/a>, but managed to guide his side to an impressive 3-1 win over the Blues.<\/p>\n Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/a> were all among the goals for Farke\u2019s side, as they managed to secure their first Premier League victory in five games.<\/p>\n However, there were some unsavoury scenes in the crowd during the contest which would have caught the attention of the authorities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Keith Hackett praises Leeds for Chelsea statement<\/p>\n Ahead of Wednesday night\u2019s game, Leeds<\/a> warned their supporters that they have a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of discriminatory language.<\/p>\n However, just minutes into the contest, Chelsea fans were heard chanting about Jimmy Savile.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf0 Ahead of tomorrow’s fixture, fans are reminded that we have a zero-tolerance policy towards the use of any discriminatory language, chanting, abuse or gestures<\/p>\n \u2014 Leeds United (@LUFC) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Former PGMOL boss and ex-Premier League referee Keith Hackett<\/a> revealed that the police have the necessary equipment to identify the people responsible.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Hackett praised Leeds for the statement they released ahead of the game, while questioning if Chelsea could be charged as one to watch in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News<\/strong>, he said: \u201cI applaud Leeds United for taking a proactive approach to warn fans about discriminatory chants. <\/p>\n \u201cPolice, through their surveillance cameras, can monitor the fans with a large number of cameras inside the stadium. <\/p>\n \u201cIt is a pity that a small minority fail to act in a reasonable manner. Let\u2019s see if any charges are brought about by the lawmakers on this occasion. I think that we all recognise how difficult this is to avoid.\u201d<\/p>\n Leeds prepare for Liverpool test<\/p>\n Off the back of their impressive win over Chelsea, Leeds face Liverpool on Saturday<\/a> as they aim to continue their good form.<\/p>\n Farke\u2019s side are huge underdogs against the Reds, but will hope that the Elland Road faithful can help them to another shock result.<\/p>\n Leeds may be without Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha<\/a> against Arne Slot\u2019s side, with both nursing knocks from Wednesday night\u2019s game.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether either will be fit enough to start at the weekend, with the home crowd set to make it another evening to remember.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s hope that can be done without any controversy.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong> Stay connected with all the latest Leeds United news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013@motleedsnews<\/a><\/p>\n \n