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Obi Mikel: Chelsea missing Caicedo as defence leaks goals
Chelsea remain unbeaten but have conceded 12 goals in six games; Obi Mikel and Merson diagnose different causes as Alonso hunts a settled defence.
Xabi Alonso
Chelsea: Alonso gives update on Marco Palestra injury
Xabi Alonso says quad-injured Marco Palestra could miss Hull but should be fit for Bournemouth, with Caicedo, Henderson and Emegha also sidelined.
Chelsea's Attacking Trio Leads Way Before Hull Trip
Rogers, João Pedro and Palmer have combined for 10 goal contributions in three games as Chelsea visit Hull, who chase a first-ever top-flight win over them.
Alonso hails Palmer-Rogers link after Chelsea's 6-3 win
Chelsea trailed Leeds 0-2 in the League Cup before Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, both introduced at half-time, sparked a comeback to win 6-3.
Chelsea stun Leeds with 6-3 second-half comeback
Xabi Alonso's half-time subs turned a 2-0 deficit into a 6-3 Carabao Cup win, with Rogers, Palmer, Neto and Welbeck driving the fightback.
Xabi Alonso suffers first Chelsea defeat as Arsenal win derby
Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 through Havertz and Odegaard, moving level on points with Manchester City at the top.
Arsenal Beat Chelsea to Stay Unbeaten Under Arteta
Odegaard's rehearsed move sealed a 2-1 win over Chelsea, leaving pundits Sturridge and Carragher to question Xabi Alonso's title credentials.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Alonso and Arteta's Team News
Unbeaten Arsenal host unbeaten Chelsea in a huge Premier League derby, with Caicedo a doubt and James pushed into midfield for the Blues.
Chelsea's £349m Summer: 39 Exits, £120m Profit
Chelsea sold or loaned out 39 players while spending £349m on 11 signings, leaving Xabi Alonso with a settled squad and a rare trading profit.