Chelsea face Everton away, with Xabi Alonso seeking a response
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has set a demanding challenge ahead of the Premier League trip to Everton, with Joao Pedro in strong goalscoring form.
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What happened
Chelsea are set to play Everton away in the Premier League. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised the goalscoring form of Joao Pedro and previewed a demanding trip. The match kicked off at 12:30 pm BST, with teams taking a knee before kick-off as part of the league's No Room For Racism campaign.
Why it matters
The reports describe the match as a test for Chelsea, which has not always enjoyed trips to Everton. Alonso's team is looking to recover the toughness the club was once known for.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 12:16 AM ET: Previews said Chelsea needed to toughen up for the away trip to Everton, a venue they have not always enjoyed.
- Oct 17, 1:14 AM ET: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hailed Joao Pedro's goalscoring form and set him a challenge ahead of the Everton match.
- Oct 17, 7:47 AM ET: The match kicked off at 12:30 pm BST, with players taking a knee as part of the No Room For Racism campaign.
Coverage
- Everton v Chelsea: Premier League (The Guardian)
- Chelsea fans’ preferred lineup against Everton: Never change a winning lineup (weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com)
- 'That’s what we want!' – Xabi Alonso sets challenge for on-fire Chelsea star Joao Pedro (goal.com)
- Everton vs. Chelsea, Premier League: Preview, team news, how to watch (Yahoo Sports)
- Chelsea need to toughen up, starting with Everton away (The New York Times)
- Why Chelsea must start the Premier League weekend off on the right foot (theprideoflondon.com)
- Everton v Chelsea: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch (101greatgoals.com)
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