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What Xabi Alonso said after Everton legend Peter Reid tells Chelsea boss ‘I’m blaming you’

What Xabi Alonso said after Everton legend Peter Reid tells Chelsea boss ‘I’m blaming you’

Xabi Alonso might have only been in charge for seven Premier League games, but he was forced to respond when Everton legend Peter Reid told him, “I’m blaming you”, for Chelsea’s leaky defence.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / October 18
Owen Hargreaves makes point about Chelsea's biggest 'unsung hero'

Owen Hargreaves makes point about Chelsea's biggest 'unsung hero'

Chelsea have plenty of attacking talent capable of grabbing the headlines, but their win over Everton on Saturday was a reminder that the most important moments don't always come from the players you'd expect.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / October 18
Why Mike Penders has to come of age very quickly in Emi Martinez's absence

Why Mike Penders has to come of age very quickly in Emi Martinez's absence

Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation has taken an unexpected turn, with Emi Martínez’s injury potentially opening the door for Mike Penders to step into the spotlight sooner than anticipated.

Xabi Alonso News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
Cole Palmer and Xabi Alonso moment after Everton win shows why Chelsea boss will succeed

Cole Palmer and Xabi Alonso moment after Everton win shows why Chelsea boss will succeed

Cole Palmer and Xabi Alonso shared a symbolic moment after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Blues have struggled to beat Everton away in recent years, making their resilient performance feel like a potential turning point for Alonso’s side.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 18
'Call him whatever' – Alonso rejects Neto thesis after two goal performance

'Call him whatever' – Alonso rejects Neto thesis after two goal performance

Pedro Neto had his chance to shine yesterday against Everton, and he got serious praise from his manager Xabi Alonso. Pedro Neto has not always been a fan favourite with Chelsea supporters – he’s a frustrating player at times.

Reece James News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
Lauren James fires Chelsea Women to 6-2 victory vs Spurs days after brother Reece’s injury heartbreak

Lauren James fires Chelsea Women to 6-2 victory vs Spurs days after brother Reece’s injury heartbreak

Lauren James fired Chelsea Women to a 6-2 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old scored twice as the Blues thrashed their fiercest rivals to temporarily move to the top of the Women’s Super League.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
Why Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro were furious with Levi Colwill during Everton vs Chelsea

Why Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro were furious with Levi Colwill during Everton vs Chelsea

In the end, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill enjoyed their Saturday afternoon after Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. For once, it was not Palmer, Pedro or Morgan Rogers who fired Chelsea to the three points.

Josh Acheampong News / Talk Chelsea / October 18
Chelsea youngster’s progress shows fans were right about him all along

Chelsea youngster’s progress shows fans were right about him all along

Josh Acheampong is finally getting his chance, and he’s shining just like we always thought he would do. You can go way back two and a half years, to May 2024, when Mauricio Pochettino first included him in a matchday squad, for the start of Josh Acheampong’s first team story at Chelsea.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 18
Hato names one of Chelsea’s 'goals' which they achieved against Everton

Hato names one of Chelsea’s 'goals' which they achieved against Everton

Jorrel Hato looked great for Chelsea yesterday, getting an assist and helping with a first clean sheet since January. Chelsea are playing well right now, and part of what’s producing that is competition for places.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 18
Chelsea confirm surgery on a second first team player this week

Chelsea confirm surgery on a second first team player this week

Emi Martinez faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his fractured jaw from yesterday’s game. A good win for Chelsea against Everton yesterday was marred by the horrible scenes in the second half when Blues goalkeeper Emi Martinez had a sickening mid-air collision with Toffees defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
The most surprising aspect of Moises Caicedo’s performance vs Everton

The most surprising aspect of Moises Caicedo’s performance vs Everton

Moises Caicedo made his second Premier League start for Chelsea on Saturday in their 2-0 victory over Everton. That is two starts on the bounce now, with the midfielder also being named in the Blues’ first XI last weekend.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
The incredible Jordan Henderson stat that has blown his Chelsea teammates out of the water

The incredible Jordan Henderson stat that has blown his Chelsea teammates out of the water

On Saturday, Jordan Henderson made only his third appearance for Chelsea as Xabi Alonso’s side earned a brilliant 2-0 away win at Everton – but there is one stat that shows he’s leading by example.

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Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
Should Cole Palmer have been sent off? Joe Cole and Steve McManaman discuss Chelsea star

Should Cole Palmer have been sent off? Joe Cole and Steve McManaman discuss Chelsea star

Chelsea were excellent as Xabi Alonso’s side made it two wins from two, but the injury to Emi Martinez is a blow, and it could have been a lot worse, had Cole Palmer been shown a red card.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 18
Alonso has full faith in Chelsea backup who is now in the firing line

Alonso has full faith in Chelsea backup who is now in the firing line

Xabi Alonso has been answering questions about Mike Penders. who is set to step up as first choice keeper while Emi Martinez is out. Xabi Alonso has just taken his post-match press conference, and of course the focus was on Emi Martinez.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
Pedro Neto perfectly sums up Moises Caicedo on Instagram after Everton vs Chelsea

Pedro Neto perfectly sums up Moises Caicedo on Instagram after Everton vs Chelsea

Moises Caicedo has practically left Pedro Neto speechless with his performance in Chelsea’s win away at Everton. Neto was the star of the show after scoring two goals against David Moyes’ side.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / October 18
Chelsea receive major Emi Martinez update after unfortunate Everton collision

Chelsea receive major Emi Martinez update after unfortunate Everton collision

Chelsea’s impressive 2-0 win over Everton was overshadowed by a frightening injury to Emiliano Martinez, with the goalkeeper now set to undergo surgery on a jaw problem.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 18
Xabi Alonso makes big claim about Pedro Neto after Chelsea’s victory over Everton

Xabi Alonso makes big claim about Pedro Neto after Chelsea’s victory over Everton

Xabi Alonso has been speaking very highly of Pedro Neto following his role in Chelsea’s win against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. Neto scored twice to help Chelsea to a 2-0 win on Merseyside.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 18
Report: Chelsea plot £101m Barcelona double raid for defender and midfielder

Report: Chelsea plot £101m Barcelona double raid for defender and midfielder

Chelsea are reportedly preparing an ambitious January move for Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong, with Xabi Alonso keen to strengthen two areas of his squad in one major Barcelona raid.

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