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Alonso sheds light on Palmer to Man Utd rumours, issues challenge to Chelsea star

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has firmly dismissed suggestions that Cole Palmer was ever close to joining Manchester United during the summer transfer window. The Spanish tactician insists the England international remains a fundamental part of the project at Stamford Bridge despite a difficult period last term.

Andrey Santos reveals how £50m Man Utd move from Chelsea started

Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos has lifted the lid on the rapid summer negotiations that sealed his £50 million transfer from Premier League rivals Chelsea back in July. Ahead of Saturday's return to Stamford Bridge, the Brazilian explained how a routine family medical trip suddenly turned into a career-changing phone call.

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Villa launch legal action against Carragher over 'unacceptable insults'

Premier League club Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal proceedings against former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher following a heated dispute over manager Unai Emery's future. The Midlands outfit reacted furiously on Friday after the television pundit aimed an X-rated tirade at their supporters while linking the Spaniard with Manchester United.

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Xabi Alonso drops huge injury updates as Chelsea defensive crisis hits

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso provided comprehensive injury updates ahead of Saturday's match against Manchester United, confirming Maxence Lacroix faces weeks on the sidelines. Alonso also reflected on his hectic first three months in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Xabi Alonso addresses Estevao Willian's lack of minutes at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for Estevao Willian's limited playing time following intense fan scrutiny. Alonso shut down loan speculation ahead of Saturday's clash with Manchester United, insisting the teenage prodigy remains central to his long-term plans.

Xabi Alonso delivers honest verdict on Michael Carrick's Manchester United crisis

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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Deportivo Saprissa	13	8	0	5	27	14	13	24	L L W L W
2	CS Cartagines	13	8	0	5	24	17	7	24	L W W L L
3	Sporting FC	13	7	3	3	26	20	6	24	W D L W W
4	LD Alajuelense	13	6	4	3	21	14	7	22	W W D D W
5	Deportiva San Carlos	13	7	1	5	15	15	0	22	W D L W W

Alonso sheds light on Palmer to Man Utd rumours, issues challenge to Chelsea star

Andrey Santos reveals how £50m Man Utd move from Chelsea started

Villa launch legal action against Carragher over 'unacceptable insults'

Xabi Alonso drops huge injury updates as Chelsea defensive crisis hits

Xabi Alonso addresses Estevao Willian's lack of minutes at Chelsea

Xabi Alonso delivers honest verdict on Michael Carrick's Manchester United crisis

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