{
  "id": 17395914,
  "title": "EPL: Palmer, Estevao start for Chelsea as Fernandes captains United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/epl-palmer-estevao-start-for-chelsea-as-fernandes-captains-united-17395914",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:02:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-palmer-estevao-start-for-chelsea-as-fernandes-captains-united/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has named Cole Palmer, Estevao, and Romeo Lavia in his starting lineup for the upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Palmer returns to the starting XI after serving a one-match suspension, while Estevao gets a starting opportunity after being left on the bench during the previous Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool. Lavia also starts in midfield alongside Moises Caicedo, who captains the side. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has chosen Senne Lammens as their goalkeeper, with a defensive lineup including Senne Lammens, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes as captain. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 GMT.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/on-third-malaysia-visit-chelsea-legend-hasselbaink-talks-on-decline",
        "published": "2026-10-31T01:09:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Chelsea legend Hasselbaink reveals why modern strikers have it easier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chelsea-legend-hasselbaink-reveals-why-modern-strikers-have-it-easier",
        "published": "2026-10-31T05:10:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Lisandro Martinez back in spotlight at Man United after red card against Chelsea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/lisandro-martinez-back-in-spotlight-at-man-united-after-red-card",
        "published": "2026-10-31T14:11:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Carrick’s Manchester United lurch one point above relegation zone after Chelsea loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/carricks-manchester-united-lurch-one-point-above-relegation-zone",
        "published": "2026-10-31T15:57:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}