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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed great respect and sympathy for under-fire Manchester United boss Michael Carrick ahead of their Stamford Bridge encounter. Alonso admitted that high-profile management brings relentless pressure when results falter.

Relive the chaotic brilliance of April 2024, when Chelsea overcame a late collapse to stun Manchester United in the dying seconds at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer's historic 101st-minute winner sealed an unforgettable treble and set a new Premier League record at the time for the latest decisive strike in the competition's history.

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has questioned Chelsea's decision to offload Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson following his prolific start to life at Premier League rivals Aston Villa. The 25-year-old marksman has already struck seven times in 11 outings since completing a £65 million permanent move to the Midlands in the summer.

Lisandro Martinez could be heading for a surprise Manchester United departure as Barcelona monitor the defender's increasingly fragile situation at Old Trafford. The Argentina international recently sparked controversy by publicly questioning the club's recruitment strategy and the performance of technical director Jason Wilcox.