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  "id": 3825431,
  "title": "Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/welbeck-scores-first-chelsea-goal-in-league-cup-win-over-luton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T20:58:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/28/welbeck-scores-first-chelsea-goal-in-league-cup-win-over-luton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea forward Danny Welbeck, signed from Brighton, scored his maiden goal for the club in a 2-0 League Cup win over third-tier Luton at Stamford Bridge. The 35-year-old opening the scoring after a goalless first half, heading in Malo Gusto's cross. The victory secured Chelsea's progression to the third round of the competition, where they will face Leeds on a home ground. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders came on as a substitute for Robert Sanchez, who had struggled against Fulham. Manager Xabi Alonso may soon bolster his squad with the signing of Argentine forward Emi Martinez from Aston Villa, whose move is reportedly nearing completion.",
  "summary": "The 35-year-old Danny Welbeck shows he can be a useful addition to Xabi Alonso’s squad in the 2-0 win.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/welbeck-scores-first-chelsea-goal-in-league-cup-win-over-luton-3826518",
        "published": "2026-08-27T20:58:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Chelsea and Fulham reach League Cup third round as Welbeck scores on debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/chelsea-and-fulham-reach-league-cup-third-round-as-welbeck-scores-on",
        "published": "2026-08-27T21:43:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/welbeck-scores-first-chelsea-goal-in-league-cup-win-over-luton-3832407",
        "published": "2026-08-27T22:27:23.000Z"
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  "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."
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