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  1. 'Gilchrist absolutely loves defending'published at 18:17

    Adam Oxley
    BBC Radio Sheffield reporter

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    Alfie Gilchrist looks on in a Sheffield United shirtImage source, Getty Images

    Put simply, Alfie Gilchrist has made a strong start to his season-long loan spell at Sheffield United. He has featured in every league game so far, starting 10 out of the Blades' first 12 fixtures.

    The 20-year-old already looks to have locked down the right-back role in United's new-look 4-2-3-1 formation and it is not that he does not have competition.

    Jamie Shackleton arrived in the summer from Leeds United and academy product Femi Seriki - two years senior to Gilchrist - looks much improved, but both have been limited to a handful of appearances on the right, primarily because of the Chelsea loanee's performances.

    What is clear is that Gilchrist absolutely loves defending. He thrives on a tackle, a header, a block and he celebrates a good piece of defending just as much as a striker would celebrate a goal. Gilchrist's pace, concentration and positioning regularly put him in the right place to do his job, and the fans have really taken to him for all of this.

    Gilchrist has already contributed one assist from an attacking perspective, and he will undoubtedly want more goal contributions, but given his age and experience, his tally will hopefully improve the more he plays in the Championship.

    Sheffield United have built a reputation in recent years for developing aspiring Premier League loanees - Dean Henderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, James McAtee and Tommy Doyle to name but four - and on the first few months of this season, Gilchrist looks on course to be another quality, top-flight player.

  2. 'Jackson is going to be worth a lot of money' - Hasselbainkpublished at 12:04

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    Former Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes Nicolas Jackson "is going to be worth a lot of money" if he continues to score goals and improve this season.

    Reflecting at who the top strikers are in the Premier League, Hasselbaink told the BBC's Planet Premier League podcast: "You have [Erling] Haaland and there's [Alexander] Isak, who is having a difficult time at the moment but I really rate him, [Ollie] Watkins and then I would say you have Jackson. Those four are really the top strikers.

    "Jackson is young, he's 23, and he has not played Champions League football yet. Last year, he struggled at times with his chances, but he's getting better.

    "There's still so much that he can improve at, especially with his back to the goal, with his duels and where he can just make it a little bit more simpler for himself.

    "When crosses come in the box, his movement in the box can be better by coming across centre-halves instead of just waiting at the second post.

    "But if he keeps on improving then he is going to be worth a lot of money and this year he's scoring important goals. That is what he didn't do as much last year. So he is improving. There's a lot of growth in his game still."

    Hasselbaink is also encouraged by a much-improved Chelsea this season under manager Enzo Maresca.

    "I like everything, really," he added. "I see an identity, I see patterns and I see an idea behind what they're doing.

    "They're trying to suck the opposition in to get space behind the opposition. I can see runners and I see somebody that is tough on the players. There is an expectation and there is a demand but you're not hearing bad things coming out about Chelsea at the moment."

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  3. Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea- the fans' verdictpublished at 09:38

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    Sean Longstaff on the ball, chased by Enzo FernandezImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for your views on Wednesday's EFL Cup match between Newcastle and Chelsea.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Geoff: Much needed win which we deserved. However some woeful finishing and wasted chances made it seem harder. Still lacking scorers. Sometimes tonight we were through on goal but incredibly missed the target. However a good win which should stand us in good stead for the season.

    Mark: More like it from Newcastle. Good energy early on and great game management in the second half. Strong performances throughout and the Tonali-Longstaff midfield added solidity. Subs well timed to close out a faltering Chelsea comeback.

    BC: A welcome victory but hardly a convincing performance. If you were awarded points for poor passing and lack of control we’d be world champions.

    Chelsea fans

    Stu: Maresca absolutely disrespected this competition, fielding a completely different first 11. This 'B' team is fine for beating European minnows in the Conference League but not a strong team like Newcastle. One sub made, Palmer left on the bench when we needed a goal. Disasi, Badiashille and Fernandez aren't fit to wear the shirt.

    John: That wasn't a bad team we put out, just because Badiashille and Disasi played poorly doesn't excuse the fact our squad should allow games like this. We dominated the stats and Felix should have scored. Newcastle had one good chance second half but we played most of the second half in their half. The first goal was embarrassing - kick the ball out if unsure.

    Adrian: Complete and utter dismal defensive display. There was no desire to win any loose balls and we didn't close the opposition down when attacking. If Chelsea want to win any silverware we've got to be more defensively minded.

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  4. 'We lost the game because of 10 minutes'published at 23:51 30 October

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    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, speaking to the media after defeat by Newcastle in the League Cup:

    "I think it [making changes] works if we analyse the performance, if we analyse the result it didn't work, but for 22-23 minutes, until their goal, we were in control.

    "Then after the goal we lost control for 10 minutes, where we also conceded the second one.

    "Again, the last 10 minutes of first half we had two clear chances that unfortunately we didn't score. Second half we were in control of the game.

    "The most important thing is the result. But the performance, I think we lost the game because of 10 minutes after the first goal we conceded, then for the rest we were quite good."

  5. Follow Wednesday's Carabao Cup games livepublished at 18:55 30 October

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    The Carabao Cup quarter-final line-up will be completed on Wednesday, with the six remaining fourth-round ties being played.

    Kick-off times 19:45 GMT unless stated

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  6. A potential schedule headachepublished at 13:55 30 October

    Simon Stone
    Chief football news reporter

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    Football League officials have already had to make adjustments to this season's Carabao Cup because of the expansion of European competitions by effectively seeding all the clubs involved in the Champions League and Europa League for the third round so they could not be paired against each other.

    And then Manchester City were forced to play two games in three days because of a clash with Manchester United's Europa League game with FC Twente.

    They also know the dates for the quarter-finals clash with the "exclusive week" for the Uefa Conference League.

    Chelsea play Irish side Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 19 December and have Premier League games against Brentford and Everton on 15 and 22 December respectively.

    If Chelsea beat Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the last eight, they might end up playing two midweek games that week. The only other option would be to squeeze the game in during a "spare" midweek in January immediately after the Christmas schedule.

    But that would depend on who Chelsea were playing against and Premier League fixtures needing to be moved the following weekend.

  7. 'One of the most intelligent through-balls you will ever see'published at 09:50 30 October

    Pat Nevin
    Former footballer and presenter

    Cole Palmer of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match against Newcastle United at Stamford BridgeImage source, Getty Images

    A while back I wrote about my initial thoughts on seeing Cole Palmer come on in his first substitute appearance for Manchester City: "I think I have just seen the new Kevin de Bruyne," I ventured.

    Much surprise from my colleagues followed but, at the weekend, the youngster produced a pass that De Bruyne would not only have been proud of, but might just have classed as one of the best of his career.

    Back in the dark ages when I used to do TV analysis, I would have demanded to deconstruct the entire move, swinging the camera around 360 degrees and then using the technology to give the precise angle that Palmer could see in the moment.

    What that would have shown you was something different again.

    From the TV camera angles it looks like a great pass, but from his eyeline it was one of the best, most intelligent through-balls you will ever see.

    It was that brilliant.

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  8. Maresca on Sancho, Champions League targets and Fofanapublished at 13:47 29 October

    Josh Lobley
    BBC Sport Researcher

    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup game against Newcastle (kick-off 19:45 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • On Jadon Sancho, who has been an unused substitute in Chelsea's past two matches: "Jadon has been doing well since he arrived. Players cannot maintain the same level all season because of the huge amount of games. He hasn't played for technical and tactical decisions, it's nothing more than that. He is going to play many games."

    • When asked if Champions League football is a target for him and the players: "The club have never mentioned top four to me. They always said that the target is to build something important for the next four or five years. It could be a pressure for the players, but I don't think so."

    • Despite a strong start, Maresca says he "still feels the same" about not being good enough to challenge for the title: "I think we can improve many things. We can attack better, defend better and manage the games better. This is a learning process and we need to learn how to play different kinds of games."

    • On Wesley Fofana, who was spotted with strapping on his leg in Sunday's victory over Newcastle: "He had a bad moment in the first half, but he's a fighter. I really love him because it's not easy to be out for a year. He looks OK and this is the most important thing."

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  9. Fernandez omission 'a very significant development'published at 11:57 29 October

    Will Faulks
    Fan writer

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    Cole Palmer stole the headlines at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with a goal, a much-celebrated long pass and a collection of silky touches and turns to be added to his exceptional catalogue.

    But Palmer winning games and doing special things is nothing new. If anything, it is amazing how familiar it has become.

    Some news which was perhaps even more significant for Chelsea's long-term plans arrived about an hour before kick-off, when the teams were announced.

    Enzo Fernandez was on the bench, as he had been against Liverpool a week before. His late return from international duty in South America before that game gave Enzo Maresca a convenient excuse to leave the Argentine out, and the fact he then played from the start in midweek meant that everything lined up nicely for him to miss out again yesterday.

    The team look better with Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia as a midfield pair, with Palmer roaming ahead of them. Enzo has been tried in a number of different positions in a number of different formations since arriving at Chelsea, and none of them really seem to get the best out of him.

    The problem he faces now is that there is an established optimal setup for the team - and it does not include him.

    Politically, Maresca has timed the dropping of the all-time most expensive Premier League player very well, quietly demoting him to the B team without anyone really noticing. The coach will also insist that it is just a situational thing, with Enzo ready to come back into the team when the opposition suits it.

    But the plain truth is that if Chelsea were playing the Champions League final tomorrow, Enzo would not be starting that game, and that is a very significant development.

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  10. Photos of the weekendpublished at 18:54 28 October

    There was late drama...

    Wolves players celebrate a late goal against Brighton who look dejectedImage source, Getty Images

    And late drama...

    Everton players celebrate scoring a late goal against FulhamImage source, Getty Images

    And late drama...

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    Sometimes you just can't escape it.

    Erik ten Hag looks on surrounded by bubblesImage source, Getty Images

    There were returns to goalscoring ways...

    Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates a goal for Crystal Palace against TottenhamImage source, Getty Images

    And goalscoring partnerships...

    Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa celebrate a goal for BrentfordImage source, Getty Images

    While sometimes the spoils just have to be shared...

    Mikel Merino celebrates a goal against Liverpool in front of Arsenal fansImage source, Getty Images
    Mohamed Salah celebrates a goal for Liverpool against ArsenalImage source, Getty Images

    And after a busy day at work, sometimes you just need a lie down.

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  11. Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:52 28 October

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    Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United and Cole Palmer of Chelsea on the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United FC at Stamford Bridge on October 27, 2024Image source, Getty Images

    We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Chelsea fans

    Hector: This is the sort of game Chelsea would have lost last season. I think that alone is a huge step in the right direction. Not so admirable though is our shaky and porous defence, with an error prone Sanchez who kicked the ball straight out of play five times in a row whilst trying to pass to his team-mates. Djordje Petrovic to return in January? Cole Palmer was man of the match, again!

    Nick: A strong, competent and professional performance from the team, with Cole Palmer once again putting in a stunning performance.

    JB: Our forward play is looking better and the players look like they know the system. However, we still look shaky defending. Lavia played well, keeping Fernandez on the bench, and we lost his power when he was taken off. Fernandez is not the answer for us. My biggest concern is Sanchez though. We got away with it but against very good teams we will lose.

    Tom: I'm not happy with Sanchez in goal at all. Every time he got the ball, he either booted it out of play or it never reached a player in our colour. He looks nervous and that nervousness progresses through the team. In the second half, our wingers stopped attacking, but Neto and Madueke were so positive earlier on!

    Newcastle fans

    Chris: Nick Pope needs to dive rather than spreading himself all the time. Someone of his size should be catching every cross, rather than punching it. One point was deserved from this game as we were just too sloppy with our passes. We need more work from our forwards because we are not pressing enough.

    Bluey: We played well enough for at least a point. The team are arguing amongst themselves and the harmony of old is lost. There is a bit of a concern now, as we drop down the table. Mr Howe needs to sort it out otherwise he will feel the heat.

    Paul: It looks like this team is losing confidence and needs a rebuild job. We have to get rid of Almiron, Murphy and Wilson. Isak and Barnes are on notice. The tactics also have to be questioned because we cannot string more than two passes together. When did we last score from a corner? What are these coaches getting paid for? Everything requires a rethink.

    Richard: The fall in Trippier's form and influence has been disastrous, combined with Botman's injury. As is so often with this club, a lack of cohesion at the top infects the players on the pitch. Everything I have been talking about since we gave Liverpool a win at home last season has come true. I take no pleasure in being right! Eddie's days are sadly numbered.

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  12. Are Villa and Chelsea in title race?published at 09:18 28 October

    Unai Emery and Enzo MarescaImage source, Getty Images

    Aston Villa are level on 18 points with Arsenal in the Premier League, while Chelsea are just one point behind in fifth, so could it be a five-team title race this season?

    "It is about consistency and not getting carried away nine games into a season," said former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast. "It is very easy to get sucked into early season performances.

    "Bluntly, I don't think either of them can (challenge)."

    Ex-midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker added: "It is hard to disagree with Paul [Robinson] but of the two Aston Villa would be more equipped to do so under Unai Emery."

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  13. Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle: Pass of the season from Palmerpublished at 17:03 27 October

    Gary Rose
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Cole Palmer is proving himself as an incredible goal scorer, but the pass he made to help set up the opener for Chelsea against Newcastle was something special.

    Receiving the ball deep inside his own half, he turned, spotted the run of Pedro Neto and sent him away with a precise ball that found its target from over 60 yards. Neto was then able to square for Nicolas Jackson to score.

    Before the game, Palmer had been praised by Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola for his awareness during games, a point that was underlined by that moment of brilliance from the Chelsea forward.

    But aside from the goals and the brilliant passes, perhaps what is also so likeable about Palmer is his sheer love of playing football.

    "I always try to enjoy my football game by game," Palmer told Sky Sports after Sunday's game. "I try to not put pressure on myself."

    Both he and Chelsea appear to be benefitting in full from that attitude to the game.

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