Xabi Alonso is dealing with his first setback as Chelsea boss as his Blues lost 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Xabi Alonso has addressed Estevao's reported unhappiness at Chelsea amid transfer rumours. The 19-year-old made 38 appearances during his first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. After joining in a £29M deal from Palmeiras last summer, Estevao was noted as one of the best young talents in Europe.

Chelsea’s Carabao Cup campaign resumes midweek.

BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club team have been discussing Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso's "brave" and "fascinating" approach to defending Arsenal 's corners. The Spaniard suffered his first defeat as Blues manager on Sunday, as Mikel Arteta's side came from behind to earn a 2-1 win at Emirates Stadium.

The Blues recorded just 26% possession vs. Brighton, but they did damage on the counter to make it two wins from two

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is expecting an “intense” meeting with Leeds United in the third round of the Carabao Cup. An old rivalry is set to be renewed tomorrow (September 9), when the Blues will host the Whites under the Stamford Bridge lights.

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have delivered their verdicts after Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. While Carragher was left incredibly impressed by Arsenal's defensive solidity despite missing William Saliba,

Moises Caicedo was absent for Chelsea's defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, and Xabi Alonso is being very cautious about the midfielder's injury.