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Chelsea advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for the club to break the deadlock in the second half. Enzo Fernández was left out of the squad while Manchester City close in on his signature.
varela·6 min read
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea for £45m, a club record fee. The 23-year-old signs a five-year contract and joins his third club in three seasons after being told he was not part of Xabi Alonso's plans. New Forest manager Oliver Glasner made him a priority target during the transfer window.
Javi
·4 min read
Chelsea have been offered the chance to add Emiliano Martinez to their squad after the Argentine's representatives approached the London club. Aston Villa are ready to move on the World Cup winner following the arrival of Japan international Zion Suzuki, who is seen as their long-term first choice. The interest has grown after Robert Sanchez's costly error in the win over Fulham.
Matt·6 min read
Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are weighing up a move for the Aston Villa goalkeeper as Xabi Alonso looks to fix a long-standing problem position. At the same time, the club are bracing for an approach from Manchester City for midfielder Enzo Fernández before the transfer window shuts. The London side have not kept a Premier League clean sheet in 17 games.
Javi·6 min read
Chelsea won Xabi Alonso's first Premier League game with an exciting front three, but Robert Sanchez's errors in goal remain a serious concern for the rebuild.
Natilla·5 min read
Xabi Alonso's first game in charge brought a 3-2 win over Fulham, powered by a dazzling front three, though goalkeeper Robert Sanchez's mistakes cast a shadow.
Matt·5 min read
Alvaro Arbeloa's first Premier League game as Fulham boss ended in a 3-2 home loss to Chelsea, though he praised his side's character and personality.
Javi·5 min read
Xabi Alonso claimed victory in his first Premier League match as Chelsea boss, beating Fulham 3-2 with Cole Palmer providing a goal and an assist.
Javi·4 min read
Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 despite two costly mistakes from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Xabi Alonso defended his keeper in his first Premier League game in charge.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Cole Palmer scored and set up Joao Pedro as Chelsea beat Fulham at Craven Cottage, giving Xabi Alonso his first win as Chelsea manager in the Premier League.
varela·4 min read