Xabi Alonso has insisted he will do whatever it takes to win after Chelsea recorded their lowest-ever possession figures in a Premier League match during a chaotic victory over Brighton. Despite securing a perfect start to the campaign, the Blues’ reliance on counter-attacking efficiency over ball retention has raised eyebrows across the division.
Jude Bellingham produced a masterclass at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid dismantled Malaga to maintain their flawless start to the La Liga campaign. The England international was the catalyst for a dominant 4-0 victory that keeps Jose Mourinho’s side at the summit of the table.
Manchester United finally kickstarted their Premier League season with a dominant 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town, providing Michael Carrick with his first win as permanent head coach. However, the jubilant atmosphere at Old Trafford was not shared by everyone, as one key star admitted to being ‘angry’ with his individual contribution.
