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Danny Welbeck made an immediate impact on his Chelsea debut by scoring the opening goal in a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Luton Town. The 35-year-old striker expressed his delight at seizing the opportunity at Stamford Bridge, hailing the special milestone and backing the club's ambitious project following his summer arrival from Brighton.

Xabi Alonso has broken his silence regarding the sudden exclusion of Enzo Fernandez from the Chelsea squad, sparking fresh speculation over the midfielder's future at Stamford Bridge. Despite earlier indications that the World Cup winner would feature in the Carabao Cup, his total absence has left fans questioning a potential move to Manchester City.

Manchester City continue to strengthen their midfield after the Ayoub Bouaddi deal

Chelsea secured their progression to the next round of the Carabao Cup with a professional 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. However, the result was somewhat overshadowed by the high-profile absence of Enzo Fernandez from the matchday squad.