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Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'

2 outlets 2 reports Published Sep 9, 2026

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Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.S1 S2

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Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'

Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.

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Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'

Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.

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Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'

United Kingdom Sports Chelsea

2 outlets 2 reports Published Sep 9, 2026

What to know

Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.S1 S2

Assembled from source summaries.

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