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How should Chelsea line up against Manchester United?
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces a defensive dilemma ahead of the Manchester United clash after consecutive defeats to Spurs and Liverpool (penalty exit). Injuries have piled up: Maxence Lacroix is out with a hamstring, Jorrel Hato joins the list, while João Pedro, Reece James, Emiliano Martínez and Jamie Gittens remain sidelined. Fit players include Pep Chavarría, Malo Gusto, Moisés Caicedo and returning striker Cole Palmer. Alonso must decide whether to stick with a back‑three or revert to a back‑four that helped against Liverpool, making his lineup choices crucial for the upcoming match.
Liverpool 1-1 (6-5 p/k) Chelsea, Player Ratings: Penders redemption
Chelsea survived Liverpool 1-1 (6-5 on penalties) in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield, with rookie goalkeeper Mike Penders redeeming himself by saving Ryan Gravenberch’s spot‑kick after a earlier costly error. Despite Liverpool posting an xG above 2, they only scored from the penalty spot. Emmanuel Emegha and Wesley Fofana missed their chances, handing Chelsea a narrow exit. Player ratings highlight Penders (7.1), Moisés Caicedo (6.4) and Roméo Lavia (6.3) as the stand‑outs, while Fofana slips to a dismal 2.7. The match took place on October 28, 2026.
The Daily Hilario: Friday
The Daily Hilario roundup highlights key 2026 football stats: Michael Olise and Harry Kane top Europe’s top‑five leagues with 28 goal contributions each, while Kane and Donyell Malen each net 21 goals, the only 20‑plus scorers so far. Lamine Yamal follows with 27 contributions. Chelsea emerge as the season’s biggest xG over‑performers, converting 17 goals from a 12.15 expected‑goals tally (+4.85). The post also includes a photo of U.S. golfer Sophia Schubert at the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur.
Xabi Alonso tries to explain his Estêvão decisions
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defends his decision to keep 19‑year‑old Estêvão on the bench during Liverpool’s Carabao Cup fourth‑round loss at Anfield on October 28, 2026. While a pre‑match poll showed 96% of fans wanted the youngster to start, Alonso cited the match’s physical intensity and the player’s fitness, saying the season will be long and moments will come for everyone. Estêvão has only 47 minutes of Premier League action this season, despite 36 total appearances and a recent Brazil call‑up by Carlo Ancelotti. The controversy fuels speculation about his future, with links to a summer move growing.
The Daily Hilario: Thursday
Damien Thornton claims victory in the Cassign Emerging Stars Series Heat 4 at Warrnambool Racecourse, returning to the Mounting Yard at Hiney's Bar. Meanwhile, Barcelona is slapped with a €602 fine by the RFEF after Atlético Madrid's complaint over the Julián Álvarez saga. In the Premier League, Fulham’s 21‑year wait for a home win against Crystal Palace continues, marking ten straight defeats at Craven Cottage since 2005. Finally, PlayStation teases its new transparent Prism Collection DualSense controllers, set to launch on February 4.
Liverpool 1-1 (6-5 p/k) Chelsea, League Cup: Post-match reaction, ratings
Liverpool and Chelsea finish 1-1 after a dramatic Carabao Cup fourth‑round clash at Anfield on October 28, 2026, with Liverpool edging the shootout 6‑5. Morgan Rogers nets a penalty after Moisés Caicedo’s run, but Cody Gakpo equalises from a Wesley Fofana foul. Both sides struggle to create clear chances, and the game goes straight to penalties – Liverpool miss Tsimikas, while Chelsea miss Barco and Fofana. Key notes include a tactical shift by Liverpool’s Alonso to a back‑four, a hamstring concern for Lacroix, and upcoming fixtures against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Chelsea FCW 2-0 AS Roma Femminile, UEFA Women’s Champions League: Post-match reaction
Chelsea Women edge AS Roma Femminile 2-0 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage on October 28, 2026. After a goalless first half, substitute Ellie Carpenter opens the scoring, followed by a late header from Kadeisha Buchanan. Despite Lauren James and Alyssa Thompson starting, Chelsea struggled to create chances, relying on bench impact to secure the win. The victory follows a dominant 6-0 win over Roma last season and sets up their next league test away at Charlton.
Liverpool vs. Chelsea, League Cup: Lineups & Game Thread
Liverpool host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield on Oct. 28, 2026, with kickoff at 20:00 GMT. Liverpool line up Mamardashvili, Gomez, Van Dijk, Gapko, Tsimikas, Araujo, Gravenberch, Nyoni, McConnell, Koumas and Ngumoha, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea side features Penders, Lacroix, Fofana, Acheampong, Gusto, Henderson, Lavia, Caicedo (c), Neto, Rogers and Welbeck. Referee Darren England oversees the match (no VAR). TV coverage: ITV1 in the UK and ITVx streaming; Paramount+ in the US; FanCode in India; SuperSport Premier League and Canal+ Sport 3 in Nigeria. The article also notes Liverpool’s good form versus Chelsea’s recent heavy loss.
Chelsea fans’ preferred lineup against Liverpool: One Estêvão please!
Chelsea’s upcoming League Cup clash with Liverpool sees fans chanting for a single Estêvão to start. Manager Xabi Alonso, rattled by recent injuries and a failed line‑up, is tipped to field a 3‑4‑3: Danny Welbeck and Estêvão up front, with Wesley Fofana returning to the back line for the first time since the 3‑0 Brentford loss. The proposed XI scores high popularity percentages – Estêvão 96%, Welbeck 76% – while Pedro Neto, Valentín Barco and Maxence Lacroix hover just outside the starting eleven. The selection aims to restore consistency before a crucial Manchester United game.
Chelsea FCW vs. AS Roma Femminile, UEFA Women’s Champions League: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
Chelsea Women face AS Roma Femminile in their third UEFA Women’s Champions League group match on Oct. 28, 2026, at Plough Lane, Wimbledon. Chelsea line‑up in a 4‑2‑3‑1 features captain Hannah Hampton, defender Ellie Roebuck and striker Erin Cuthbert, while Roma start with goalkeeper Rita Baldi and captain Giulia Greggi. The 17:45 GMT kickoff streams on Disney+ in the UK and on ESPN+, fuboTV or Paramount+ in the US. Both sides aim to boost their title hopes after Roma’s 6‑0 loss to Barcelona.
Chelsea FCW vs. AS Roma Femminile, UEFA Women’s Champions League: Preview, team news, how to watch
Chelsea Women host UEFA Women’s Champions League Group D rivals AS Roma at Plough Lane on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 17:45 GMT. The Blues enter the match unbeaten in the WSL after a 3‑1 win over Crystal Palace, with Melvine Malard netting a brace. Coach Sonia Bompastor confirms Lauren James and Keira Walsh are fit, while Erin Cuthbert returns to full fitness; Naomi Girma remains sidelined. Roma, fresh off a flawless Serie A start (four wins, including a 5‑2 triumph over Juventus), struggle in Europe after a 6‑0 loss to Barcelona. New signings Martina Piemonte, Kayleigh van Dooren and Maya Doms bolster the squad, but goalkeeper Olivie Lukášová misses the game due to elbow surgery. The match streams on Disney+ (UK) and ESPN+, fuboTV, Paramount+ (US).
The Daily Hilario: Tuesday
At the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, Alexia Putellas and Harry Kane pose with the women's and men's awards. Kane also sets a new record with 14 goals in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, the most ever by an English player in a single season. Meanwhile, Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick will remain head coach despite recent defeats, as the team prepares for a showdown with Chelsea. The post also notes HBO’s lavish $25 million‑per‑episode budget for the new ‘Harry Potter’ series.
Liverpool vs. Chelsea, League Cup: Preview, team news, how to watch
Liverpool host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 20:00 GMT. With Liverpool on a strong run of six wins in seven games, they face an injury‑hit Chelsea side missing João Pedro, Cole Palmer, Emiliano Martínez and several defenders. Xabi Alonso, returning to Anfield after past defeats with Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, will rely on youngsters like Estêvão and newcomer Emmanuel Emegha. Liverpool can count on in‑form forwards Alexander Isak (6 goals) and Bradley Barcola, though key players Szoboszlai and Frimpong are out. The match airs on ITV1 in the UK and streams on ITVx, Paramount+, and FanCode elsewhere.
How should Chelsea line up against Liverpool in the League Cup?
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces a tactical dilemma ahead of the League Cup tie with Liverpool after a mixed injury update and a disappointing spell against Tottenham. While a returning player is only a "strong maybe" to feature, newcomer Emmanuel Emegha, who has yet to see competitive action, is unlikely to start. Alonso’s recent setup was criticised for a disjointed attack and out‑numbered midfield, prompting questions about whether a system overhaul is required before the October 27 clash with Liverpool.
João Pedro set to miss ‘a few weeks’; Emmanuel Emegha set to return
Chelsea face a strike crisis as João Pedro will miss at least a month with a thigh injury, leaving the team goalless in his two absences. Meanwhile, 23‑year‑old Emmanuel Emegha finally makes the squad for tomorrow’s League Cup clash at Anfield after a year of injury woes, with manager Xabi Alonso hopeful he can step in for the sidelined forward. The article highlights the urgent need for other players to fill the void ahead of the next international break.
The Daily Hilario: My Arrakis
There was a rumor yesterday that a new (final) trailer for Dune 3 would be dropping within hours. Alas, no such thing has occurred. Instead, I rewatched Part 2 tonight. Beyond hyped for Part 3. Still hoping we get at least a veiled reference to the God Emperor. Don’t let me down, Denis!
Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur, Player Ratings: Early-season Blues
Chelsea fall 0-2 to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on October 24, 2026, with Xabi Alonso’s debut spell ending in disappointment. Midfielder Moisés Caicedo (5.6) and wing‑back Pedro Neto (5.5) earn average marks, while the back‑three—Levi Colwill, Josh Acheampong, Estêvão—receive sub‑par scores. Defensive lapses, including a costly head‑rush error, hand the Spurs two clean‑sheet goals. Overall player ratings range from “Bad” for Rogers (4.3) to “Terrible” for Palmer (3.2), highlighting a disjointed Chelsea performance.
The Daily Hilario: Monday
Manchester United linger at just seven points from eight Premier League matches, their poorest start since 1986‑87, according to OptaJoe on October 25, 2026. Meanwhile, Bournemouth extend their dominance over United, remaining unbeaten in their last seven league encounters, including three 3‑0 victories at Old Trafford. The post also notes the box‑office milestone of ‘THE ODYSSEY’ reaching $1.8 billion worldwide.
Xabi Alonso: ‘We have to be critical of ourselves’
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admits his side must be critical after a "horrendous" 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on October 24, 2026 – only Spurs’ second win at the venue since 1990. He cites obvious errors, a bizarre own‑goal by Mike Penders and Cole Palmer’s red card, plus deeper tactical lapses and inflexible substitutions that left the defense exposed. Alonso stresses the need for quick improvement ahead of a League Cup tie with Liverpool and a crucial Premier League clash against Manchester United next week.
Crystal Palace FCW 1-3 Chelsea FCW, Women’s Super League: Post-match reaction
Chelsea thrashed Crystal Palace 3-1 in the Women’s Super League on October 25, 2026, with Melvine Malard starring. After Molly Bartrip’s 20th‑minute header gave Palace the lead, Malard equalised early in the second half and then added a second from a Sandy Baltimore assist, before Baltimore converted a penalty to seal the win despite Pauline Peyraud‑Magnin’s near‑save. The article notes Chelsea’s tactical shift after missing Lauren James and looks ahead to their UEFA Women’s Champions League tie against AS Roma.
Crystal Palace FCW vs. Chelsea FCW, Women’s Super League: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
Chelsea Women, fresh off a dominant win over Tottenham, travel to Sutton on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, to face Crystal Palace FCW in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Palace line‑up features captain Everett and striker England, while Chelsea fields a 4‑2‑3‑1 with captain Bronze, Nüsken and newcomer Hamano. Kick‑off is 12:00 GMT (8 am EDT) at Gander Green Lane, refereed by Alice Parker. The match streams on Sky Go (UK) and Paramount+ (US) and airs on Sky Sports and CBS Sports Golazo.
Crystal Palace FCW vs. Chelsea FCW, Women’s Super League: Preview, team news, how to watch
Chelsea Women aim to extend their five‑game winning streak when they host newly‑promoted Crystal Palace at Gander Green Lane on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 12:00 GMT. Palace sit 11th with six points, having added former Chelsea striker Bethany England and defender Molly Bartrip, but they miss midfielder My Cato (ACL) and are without Justine Vanhaevermaet (maternity). Chelsea come off a dominant 6‑2 victory over Tottenham, with Lauren James and Ellie Carpenter scoring twice each, though Naomi Girma remains out with a calf injury. Both sides are expected to field full squads, and the match will be shown on Sky Sports (UK) and CBS Sports Golazo (US).
The Daily Hilario: Sunday funday
Sunday fundayBetter than a mondayCan only do it one wayThat is the drunk way. Talk amongst yourselves.
Chelsea 0-2 Spurs, Premier League: Post-match reaction, ratings
Chelsea fall 0-2 to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in a rain‑soaked Premier League clash on October 24, 2026. A high‑press start sees Cole Palmer thread a perfect ball into the box, but striker João Pedro is absent after a training injury. Spurs dominate possession, with Mathys Tel threatening down the left and goalkeeper Mike Penders saving twice before an own‑goal by Antonín Kinský on 77 minutes hands Spurs the lead. A controversial second yellow for Palmer leaves Chelsea with ten men, and Tel scores the second from 20 yards to seal Tottenham’s first win at the Bridge since 2018. Alonso faces mounting questions ahead of the League Cup tie at Liverpool.
Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League: Lineups & Game Thread
Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with kickoff at 17:30 BST. Xabi Alonso sticks with his 3-4-3 formation despite João Pedro’s injury, replacing him with Geovany Quenda. Chelsea’s XI features Penders; Colwill, Lacroix, Acheampong; Hato, Henderson, Caicedo (c), Neto; Rogers, Quenda, Palmer. Spurs line up Kinsky; Robertson, Van Hecke, Madison, Tel, Gray, Tonali, Fernandes, Kudus, Marmoush, Van de Ven (c). Referee Chris Kavanagh oversees the match, broadcast on Sky Sports (UK) and NBCSN (US).
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