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Chelsea beats Leeds 6–3 to reach Carabao Cup fourth

9/10/2026

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Summary

Chelsea Advances

Chelsea beat Leeds United 6–3 in the Carabao Cup third round, advancing to the fourth.
Xabi Alonso fielded a rotated XI, making nine changes from the league match.
Chelsea trailed 2–0 after 48 minutes before Cole Palmer scored a penalty and a goal.
Morgan Rogers delivered three assists, including the final pass to Welbeck’s second-half brace.
Maxence Lacroix struggled defensively, beaten for Leeds’ second goal and failing to mark Calvert-Lewin.

Summary

Chelsea Faces Defeat

Chelsea lost their opening Premier League match, giving Xabi Alonso, Chelsea manager, his first defeat as manager.
Chelsea spent £349 million on 11 signings while Arsenal made no major purchases.
Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa forward, moved to Chelsea for £117 million after Arsenal’s £80 million offer was rejected.
Hull City is the only team with a perfect defensive record after three Premier League games.

History

Historical Context

Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in July 2003 for about £140 million, cleared its debts and launched a £100 million transfer binge that delivered the club’s first Premier League title in 2004-05. After the 2022 sale to Todd Boehly’s BlueCo consortium, Chelsea continued aggressive spending, exemplified by a £289 million winter spree in 2023, pressuring rivals such as Arsenal.

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Chelsea Advances

Chelsea beat Leeds United 6–3 in the Carabao Cup third round, advancing to the fourth.
Xabi Alonso fielded a rotated XI, making nine changes from the league match.
Chelsea trailed 2–0 after 48 minutes before Cole Palmer scored a penalty and a goal.
Morgan Rogers delivered three assists, including the final pass to Welbeck’s second-half brace.
Maxence Lacroix struggled defensively, beaten for Leeds’ second goal and failing to mark Calvert-Lewin.

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