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Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League 2026/27

New blow for Manchester United: misfortunes keep piling up for Carrick

Pressure mounts inside the fortress of Old Trafford

Liverpool v Chelsea - Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Alonso provides Lacroix injury update after Chelsea cup exit

Chelsea’s injury problems have gone from bad to worse after Maxence Lacroix was forced to withdraw during their Carabao Cup showdown against Liverpool. The French defender appeared to suffer a hamstring issue during the first half at Anfield, adding further strain to Xabi Alonso’s already depleted squad.

Concern in France: Liverpool and Chelsea clash deals a blow to Zidane

Injury to a key defender for France ahead of the clash with Italy

'Trust me!' - Alonso explains Estevao absence in Carabao Cup

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has urged patience regarding the development of Estevao after the teenage sensation was again left on the sidelines during the Blues' Carabao Cup exit against Liverpool. Despite growing clamour from the Stamford Bridge faithful to see more of the Brazilian forward, Alonso insists that the player is still adapting to the unique physical requirements of English football.

Alonso after League Cup exit: we are focusing on the Premier League

Penalty shoot-outs make anything possible: that's how the Chelsea manager put it

Alonso: Carabao Cup 'LEAST important' for Chelsea

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has described the Carabao Cup as the club's "least important" priority of the season after his side suffered a narrow defeat at Anfield. The Blues were eliminated by Liverpool on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw in the fourth round of the competition.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
15	Quorn	14	3	6	5	24	30	-6	15	D D W D W
16	Hyde United	15	4	3	8	15	29	-14	15	L D L L W
17	Ashton United	14	3	5	6	17	18	-1	14	L L D D D
18	Leek Town	14	3	5	6	29	31	-2	14	L W D D W
19	Stockton Town	15	3	3	9	18	28	-10	12	L L D W L

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