Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'
6 sources·Updated September 9, 2026
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- BBC Top Stories·4h agoStar subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'
Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.
Read at BBC Top Stories → - Irish Independent Life·6h agoChelsea’s high-scoring run continues as Leeds succumb to second half blitz in nine-goal Carabao Cup thrillerRead at Irish Independent Life →
- Irish Examiner Sport·6h agoChelsea substitutes blitz Leeds in second half to secure Carabao Cup comeback
The visitors led 2-0 just after half-time against a Blues side showing nine changes but after Xabi Alonso sent on Cole Palmer, everything changed
Read at Irish Examiner Sport → - Guardian UK·6h agoCole Palmer powers Chelsea to comeback win over Leeds in nine-goal epic
Where’s the fun in doing it the easy way? Chelsea remain chaotic at the back but can drag their opponents into horrible places. It helps, mind you, to have some assistance from the referee. Jarred Gillett and Cole Palmer? They made for a killer combination as Chelsea swerved…
Read at Guardian UK → - The42·6h agoChelsea substitutes blitz Leeds in second half to secure Carabao Cup comeback
The Blues trailed 2-0 but Xabi Alonso’s substitutes sparked a revival.
Read at The42 → - Yahoo Sports Soccer·6h agoChelsea come back to thump Leeds 6-3 in EFL Cup third round
Chelsea come from two goals down to thump Leeds 6-3 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
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