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What Xabi Alonso told Chelsea players to do against Manchester United

Man United were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday and Xabi Alonso's half-time instructions helped to change the game.

By Ross Jackson · Manchester Evening News

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Xabi Alonso told Chelsea players at half-time to improve with the ball and gain control against Manchester United.
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 with second-half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.
Lisandro Martinez received a red card after conceding the penalty converted by Palmer.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso revealed he urged his team at half-time to take control of the game with the ball following their 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United. Second-half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer secured the win for Chelsea after an open and intense first half.

Alonso explained that tactical adjustments helped his players feel more comfortable in possession and improve defensively. The match turned decisively in Chelsea's favor when Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez conceded a penalty and was sent off, allowing Palmer to convert from the spot.

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