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Why Gjanni Alioski and Leeds United are showing no fear ahead of Chelsea showdown

Ezgjan Alioski has warned Chelsea that Leeds United will head to Stamford Bridge with no fear.

Marcelo Bielsa's side take on Frank Lampard's Blues in the Premier League on Saturday evening (8pm).

Chelsea were big spenders in the summer transfer window and are third in the table after 10 games of the 2020-21 campaign, two points off top spot.

Leeds are 12th with 14 points - five behind their next opponents - following a promising start to life back in the top flight.

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Last time out, the Whites claimed an impressive 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.

“We’ve watched them in the Champions League previously and winning the league, Alioski said of Chelsea.

“They’re a big club with big players.

“It’s nice, we’ve come up to the Premier League and playing against these teams we can see where we are.

“I think we have shown when we’ve played against other big clubs like Manchester City and Liverpool that we are ready to do something against these sides.

“It’s the same against Arsenal and Everton, we have this quality, but we can only do this as a team.

“They may have better individual players, but the team effort that we have, along with the belief in each other really helps.

“We can go anywhere and surprise teams, we are not afraid to go there and get points.”

Alioski has made nine appearances for Leeds in all competitions so far this season, including eight in the Premier League.

The 28-year-old has also helped North Macedonia qualify for next summer's delayed Euro 2020 finals.

 
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