BBC Sport 4 hours ago · 17 Oct 2026

Alonso praises 'serious' Chelsea

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso describes his side's 2-0 victory over Everton as ''professional and solid' as they move up to fifth in the Premier League table.

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