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Chelsea and Xabi Alonso can look back on October with mixed feelings

October was one for mixed feelings for Chelsea with injuries, form, red cards, derby defeats, superb goals all providing the highlight for the month.

By James Fudge · The Pride Of London

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

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The Pride of London assesses October as a mixed month of key wins, defeats, and injuries for Chelsea.
Chelsea secured league victories over Bournemouth 5-1, Everton, and Manchester United 2-0.
The Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, during which Cole Palmer received a red card.

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The Pride of London reflects on a turbulent October for Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, which featured a mix of key victories and frustrating setbacks. The Blues enjoyed a 5-1 win over Bournemouth, a road victory at Everton, and closed out the month with a 2-0 triumph against Manchester United featuring goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.

However, the month also brought significant difficulties, including a 2-0 derby loss to Tottenham where Palmer was sent off. Chelsea were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by Liverpool after a 1-1 draw, alongside injuries suffered by Emi Martinez and Maxence Lacroix.

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