Alonso prays for ‘boring game’ as Hull hold Chelsea to entertaining draw
The Blues were as shaky at the back as they were impressive in attack.
Xabi Alonso
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‘Soft’ Chelsea ‘got what we deserved’ against Hull City
Xabi Alonso was "not happy" with the Blues' lack of control.
Chelsea vs Hull City – Match preview and team news
Chelsea host Hull City in a Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with the visitors' well-organised start to life back in the…
Chelsea vs Hull City – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea host Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday looking to respond to their first Premier League defeat under Xabi Alonso, a 2-1 loss…
Palmer played ‘important role’ in £117m Chelsea transfer
Xabi Alonso revealed how Palmer influenced one of the biggest summer transfers.
Alonso ‘very happy’ as Chelsea star signs new deal
The Blues made the announcement on Friday afternoon.
Chelsea vs Leeds United – Match preview and team news
Chelsea host Leeds United in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, six months after the sides met at Wembley in last season's FA…
Chelsea vs Leeds United – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday for a Carabao Cup third-round meeting with Leeds United, six months on from the two sides' FA…
Chelsea duo ruled out as Alonso delivers injury update
Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra remain sidelined as the Blues prepare to face Leeds.
Alonso insists leaky Chelsea must tighten up defensively
Xabi Alonso has insisted Chelsea must tighten up defensively if his side are to challenge the Premier League's top teams.
Neville says Alonso must fix ‘all over the place’ Chelsea defence
Gary Neville has said Chelsea's back three look 'a little bit all over the place' at the moment but has backed Xabi Alonso to…
Arsenal vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news
Arsenal and Chelsea meet at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday sitting third and fourth in the Premier League table, both unbeaten after two matches…
Chelsea XI vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League table heading into Sunday's trip to the Emirates Stadium, with a win over Arsenal the chance to…
Alonso says new Chelsea signing has influential ‘aura’
Xabi Alonso has said new signing Emi Martinez has brought an influential aura to Chelsea. Martinez made his Chelsea debut as the Blues won…
Alonso wants players with ‘desire to play’ as Fernandez speculation rises
The Argentine midfielder was left out of the Chelsea squad for the win over Luton this week.
Running stat bodes well for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso
Chelsea covered more distance [123.3km] than any other club in the Premier League across the opening weekend.
Chelsea boss backs ‘world-class’ Palmer for great season
Xabi Alonso has called Cole Palmer 'world-class' and has backed the Chelsea midfielder for a 'great season'.
Chelsea XI vs Fulham – Predicted lineup and team news
Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea career away at Craven Cottage, facing a Fulham side managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, who once lined up alongside him…