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Chelsea v Leeds United - Carabao Cup Third Round

Alonso hails Palmer & Rogers connection as Chelsea boss addresses dispute

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised the flourishing partnership between Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers following their match-winning impact against Leeds United. The Blues boss believes their long-standing friendship, dating back to their Manchester City academy days, is acting as a catalyst for Chelsea's attacking improvement.

‘Don’t have to be Messi’ - Why Aaronson is perfect for Leeds

Brenden Aaronson has been told, by former Whites winger Jermaine Pennant, why he does not “have to be Lionel Messi” in order to become a key performer for Leeds. The USMNT star is considered to embody as an individual what his current employers are as a club. He may not be the most talented player on the planet, but he can always be relied upon to work hard.

Leeds United v Brentford - Premier League 2026/27

Leeds drop massive Farke contract hint as 'long-term' plan revealed

Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans has revealed the club and manager Daniel Farke are making strong progress towards a new long-term contract. With the German head coach in the final year of his current deal, the Elland Road hierarchy insist there is no need to rush negotiations.

Millwall v Newcastle United - Carabao Cup Third Round

He complained about a lack of fairness: Yaissle sparks his first crisis in the Premier League

The German coach sparks controversy

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.

Fulham v Chelsea FC - Premier League 2026/27

'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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Ipswich Town	4	2	0	2	7	10	-3	6	W L L W
9	Newcastle United	3	1	2	0	6	4	2	5	D W D
10	Leeds United	3	1	2	0	3	2	1	5	D D W
11	Nottingham Forest	4	1	2	1	4	4	0	5	W D D L
12	Brighton & Hove Albion	3	1	1	1	8	5	3	4	D L W

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