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Xabi Alonso must attack Manchester United and avoid a repeat of the Tottenham defeat

Xabi Alonso must take the game to Manchester United and ensure Chelsea avoid another disappointing performance like the Tottenham defeat.

By James Fudge · The Pride Of London

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Writer James Fudge argues Xabi Alonso must take an attacking approach against Manchester United to avoid recent tactical mistakes.
Chelsea recently suffered a 0-2 Premier League defeat against Tottenham Hotspur after struggling to maintain possession.
Manchester United sit 16th in the table and conceded 13 league goals across their first eight matches.

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Writer James Fudge argues that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso must adopt an aggressive attacking approach against Manchester United to avoid repeating a recent 2-0 defeat to Tottenham. The article highlights that Chelsea struggled to control possession or generate cohesive attacking threat during their loss against Spurs, making a passive strategy too risky for the upcoming home match.

Fudge notes that United currently sit 16th in the Premier League table after losing 3-0 to Bournemouth. The writer urges Chelsea to press high, utilize Cole Palmer in open spaces, deploy a natural striker, and maintain defensive cover through Moises Caicedo.

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