{
  "id": 4529716,
  "title": "Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article, says Alonso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/red-hot-chelsea-not-the-finished-article-says-alonso",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T23:05:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/31/red-hot-chelsea-not-the-finished-article-says-alonso"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised his team's recent impressive performance after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton. This win marked Chelsea's second consecutive Premier League triumph and their first in the League Cup since Alonso's arrival. Despite the team's strong form, Alonso emphasized that it doesn't mean all problems are solved, as Chelsea finished 10th in the previous season. He acknowledged that Brighton posed a tough challenge, given their recent success against Chelsea. Alonso also highlighted Romeo Lavia's goal as his first for Chelsea since joining from Southampton in 2023. Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro added to the lead, but Brighton's Malick Yalcouye scored late to make it a close game. Pedro Neto's own goal in the second half added to Chelsea's worries. Alonso expressed his confidence in Pedro's abilities, noting his desire to play at his best. The manager also praised Emiliano Martinez, the newly signed goalkeeper, praising him for making an immediate impact despite conceding three goals in his debut. Alonso promised that the team would continue to develop with these wins, giving the players the confidence to perform.",
  "summary": "Xabi Alonso insists the Blues' fine form does not mean he has solved all the problems that saw them finish 10th last season.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article, says Alonso",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/red-hot-chelsea-not-the-finished-article-says-alonso-4530208",
        "published": "2026-08-30T23:05:01.000Z"
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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."
}