Chelsea could make nine changes to their starting XI against Leeds United on Wednesday night as Xabi Alonso turns to his squad depth in the Carabao Cup. The Blues host Daniel Farke’s side at Stamford Bridge only three days after their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal, with another Premier League game against Hull City following on […]
Estêvão Willian has given Xabi Alonso a major selection decision before Chelsea face Leeds United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Brazilian came off the bench during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Arsenal and almost rescued a point for the Blues with one of his first major attacking contributions. David Raya needed an excellent […]
Xabi Alonso has admitted Chelsea need to address their defensive problems after the Blues conceded twice in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. Chelsea made the perfect start at the Emirates Stadium when Morgan Rogers struck after only 77 seconds, but Kai Havertz equalised before Martin Ødegaard completed Arsenal’s comeback early in the second half. The […]
Chelsea have little time to dwell on Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, with Xabi Alonso’s side back in action against Leeds United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead at the Emirates Stadium before Arsenal completed a comeback through Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard. Attention now turns immediately […]
Xabi Alonso has admitted Chelsea may have brought Moises Caicedo back too early after the midfielder missed Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. Caicedo was absent from Chelsea’s squad at the Emirates Stadium after suffering another fitness setback against Brighton last weekend. Alonso has now provided an encouraging update on the midfielder’s condition, but conceded Chelsea […]
Chelsea’s first defeat of the season delivered an uncomfortable reminder of just how important Moises Caicedo has become to Xabi Alonso’s midfield. Morgan Rogers gave the Blues a dream start after only 77 seconds at the Emirates Stadium, but Arsenal gradually took control before goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard secured a 2-1 victory. […]
The Premier League has explained why Arsenal defender Gabriel was not sent off after catching Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the face during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium. The incident came only minutes after Morgan Rogers had fired Chelsea ahead inside 77 seconds. Gabriel attempted to reach a loose ball during a goalmouth […]
Morgan Rogers could hardly have delivered a clearer reminder of why Arsenal wanted him this summer, scoring after just 77 seconds for Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The £117million signing gave Xabi Alonso’s side a dream start against the Premier League champions, although Arsenal eventually recovered to secure a 2-1 victory. For Rogers, however, another […]
Chelsea suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season as Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Morgan Rogers gave Xabi Alonso’s side a perfect start after only 77 seconds, but Kai Havertz equalised midway through the first half before Martin Ødegaard completed the turnaround shortly after the restart. Here […]
Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the Premier League season as Arsenal came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Morgan Rogers gave Xabi Alonso’s side a dream start after less than two minutes, but former Chelsea forward Kai Havertz equalised before the break. Martin Ødegaard then struck early in the […]
Chelsea have confirmed their starting XI to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, with Moises Caicedo absent from Xabi Alonso’s matchday squad. The Blues face the reigning Premier League champions at 4.30pm after winning their opening two league matches of the season. Alonso has made two changes from the side that beat Brighton 4-3, with Reece […]
Chelsea head to the Emirates Stadium this afternoon knowing one unwanted record has followed them for more than five years. Xabi Alonso’s side have made an exciting start to the new season, but Arsenal represent a very different challenge. The Blues have not beaten their London rivals in 11 consecutive matches across all competitions, a sequence […]
