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Tough run of fixtures, debutants and much more: Everything that could happen at Chelsea this month

Chelsea have a busy October with plenty of games coming after the international break, so what does the month have in store for the club

By James Fudge · The Pride Of London

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 8:46 PM

Key Things to Know

James Fudge argues Chelsea and manager Xabi Alonso face a vital, challenging run of fixtures in October.
Chelsea play Premier League games against Bournemouth, Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United, plus Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
Marco Palestra and Emmanuel Emagha are in contention to make their Chelsea debuts after returning to training.

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Writer James Fudge highlights a demanding October schedule for Chelsea and manager Xabi Alonso following a disappointing finish in September. The Blues face Premier League fixtures against Bournemouth, Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester United, along with a Carabao Cup visit to Liverpool, with three league matches hosted at Stamford Bridge.

Fudge notes that Marco Palestra and Emmanuel Emagha are in contention to make their debuts after training with the squad. Although Alonso faces growing scrutiny if results falter, the writer believes the Chelsea hierarchy will maintain faith in the Spaniard.

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