Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans says the club and boss Daniel Farke are "on the same page" as they look to agree a new contract. Farke, who guided Leeds to a 14th-plac

Chelsea scored four goals in 12 minutes to produce a 6-3 comeback win against Leeds in the English League Cup.

Xabi Alonso experienced the most important win of his brief reign as Chelsea manager so far, but ended up blaming himself for it almost going wrong. For Chelsea to come from two goals down in the second half to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round was significant for so many reasons.

The Blues will be eager to bounce back after suffering the first defeat of the Xabi Alonso era.

Chelsea appear to be an improvement on last season's side, although there is still significant room for refinement. Come back to this page later on Friday for all the key lines from Alonso.

Chelsea and Leeds United meet at Stamford Bridge in Round 3 of the EFL Carabao Cup.

If Chelsea go on to have an incredible season under Xabi Alonso, Wednesday may wind up being a flashy, Vegas-style sign post on that journey.

Chelsea wasn't able to get past London rival Arsenal this weekend but now welcome Leeds in a different competition.

Xabi Alonso provides Chelsea injury update after Leeds United win by Curtis Edwards on Sep 10, 2026 for EPLindex.com

Watson, a defensive midfielder, scored in Chelsea's U21 wins over Bournemouth and West Ham United last month.