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Chelsea v Leeds United - Carabao Cup Third Round

Ex-Chelsea striker hails Alonso for masterminding Welbeck's sensational move

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has heaped praise on Xabi Alonso’s decision to sign Danny Welbeck following Chelsea’s thrilling Carabao Cup comeback against Leeds United. The veteran striker netted twice in a dramatic 6-3 victory, proving he still has plenty to offer the Blues both on and off the pitch.

Alonso blames himself for Chelsea scare after nine-goal thriller against Leeds

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for a disjointed performance that saw his side fall two goals behind against Leeds United before rallying for a remarkable Carabao Cup victory. The Blues boss admitted he made life "too difficult" for his rotated squad after making nine changes for the midweek clash at Stamford Bridge.

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Pochettino demands the league title for Tottenham

Spurs wrapped up second place in England behind Chelsea in 2017. If former coach Mauricio Pochettino had his way, the title should really belong to Tottenham.

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'It's rigged!' - Rogers brands Palmer's MotM award 'criminal' after Chelsea win

Chelsea survived a massive scare in the Carabao Cup third round as they roared back from two goals down to secure a chaotic 6-3 victory over Leeds. Despite providing three crucial assists off the bench to orchestrate the revival, £117 million signing Morgan Rogers watched his close friend Cole Palmer walk away with the Player of the Match accolade. The playmaker playfully slammed the decision as 'criminal', sparking a hilarious post-match exchange between the team-mates.

Pochettino demands Spurs be awarded 2016-17 PL title after Chelsea rule breaches

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has sensationally claimed that Spurs should be retrospective winners of the 2016-17 Premier League title. The Argentine argues that Chelsea’s admission of financial rule breaches means the trophy belongs in north London. Though the Blues were fined £10 million by the FA earlier this summer, Pochettino believes a lack of sporting sanctions is a betrayal of fair play.