{
  "id": 5618918,
  "title": "EPL: Alonso to make late call on Caicedo for Arsenal, Chelsea clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/epl-alonso-to-make-late-call-on-caicedo-for-arsenal-chelsea-clash-5618918",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T18:54:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-alonso-to-make-late-call-on-caicedo-for-arsenal-chelsea-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has stated that a final decision on Moises Caicedo's fitness will be made on Saturday, making it doubtful for Sunday's London derby against Arsenal. Caicedo has been out since the opening two matches of the season, returning only for last weekend's game against Brighton and Hove Albion, but was substituted in the 13th minute and had to leave due to an issue Alonso called \"wasn't something new\". Alonso said they will assess Caicedo's readiness tomorrow before making the final call on Sunday. This could be a crucial factor as both managers gear up for the first match since they took charge at their respective clubs.",
  "summary": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will make a late decision on Moises Caicedo’s fitness for Sunday’s crucial London derby against Arsenal. com/epl-alonso-to-make-late-call-on-caicedo-for-arsenal-chelsea-clash/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Alonso to make late call on Caicedo for Arsenal, Chelsea clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/epl-alonso-to-make-late-call-on-caicedo-for-arsenal-chelsea-clash",
        "published": "2026-09-04T18:46:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}