{
  "id": 6305388,
  "title": "Welbeck To Lead The Line | 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/welbeck-to-lead-the-line-3-4-2-1-chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-leeds",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/welbeck-lead-line-3-4-180500232.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea are set to take on Leeds United at Stamford Bridge this Wednesday in an EFL Cup game. The Blues are hoping to bounce back after a recent 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League. Xabi Alonso will start his men in a 3-4-2-1 formation for the match. Danny Welbeck is expected to lead the line for Chelsea, while Mike Penders will be in goal. The back three for Chelsea could be Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix, and Josh Acheampong, who will all aim to frustrate Leeds' attackers. Wesley Fofana will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench. In midfield, Valentin Barco and Daniel Essugo will anchor the center of the park, while Pep Chavarria and Malo Gusto will provide width. Geovany Quenda and Estevao will operate as free-flowing attacking midfielders for the Blues. Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, and Pedro Neto will be rested for the game, with the hope they might make an appearance in the second half if needed.",
  "summary": "Chelsea will entertain Leeds United at Stamford Bridge this Wednesday night as they hope to secure a good result at home in the EFL Cup. The Blues suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Arsenal in ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}