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Chelsea v Leeds United - Carabao Cup Third Round

Video: Rodgers mocks Palmer winning the man of the match award

Palmer and Rogers came on at the start of the second half

Palmer inspires incredible Chelsea comeback as Leeds collapse in nine-goal thriller

Chelsea staged a stunning second-half comeback at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 12 minutes to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round. Trailing 1-0 at the break, Xabi Alonso made four half-time substitutions as Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto turned the frantic nine-goal thriller upside down.

9 goals in Chelsea's crazy comeback against Leeds United

Chelsea rallied strongly in the second half

Arsenal FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League 2026/27

Alonso AXES Chelsea star! Xabi confirms first-team ban in ruthless selection call

Xabi Alonso has delivered a ruthless assessment of Chelsea’s squad depth by banishing one of the club's most expensive young prospects from first-team duties. The Spaniard, who has enjoyed a mixed start to life at Stamford Bridge, made it clear that certain players will have to look elsewhere for minutes as he refines his tactical project in west London.