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  "title": "Chelsea subs blitz Leeds in second half to secure League Cup comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/chelsea-subs-blitz-leeds-in-second-half-to-secure-league-cup-comeback",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-09T21:48:49.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-subs-blitz-leeds-second-214849424.html"
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  "account": "Chelsea's Danny Welbeck scored four times as his side secured a dramatic League Cup comeback with a 6-3 victory over Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Just after half-time, Chelsea trailed 2-0 after goals by Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson. However, a substitution change led by Xabi Alonso completely transformed the match. Palmer (two goals), Pedro Neto, and Welbeck all netted to equalize and take control, with Welbeck adding a sixth in stoppage time. Dominic Calvert-Lewin also scored for Leeds in a turbulent game that showcased Chelsea's potent attacking force under their new manager, but also highlighted the squad's lack of depth and defensive vulnerabilities.",
  "summary": "Chelsea scored four times in 12 second-half minutes as Leeds United suffered a League Cup collapse to lose 6-3 in the third round at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The visitors led 2-0 just after half-time thanks to Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson against a Blues side showing nine changes from Sunday's defeat to Arsenal, but after Xabi Alonso sent on Cole Palmer at the head of four…",
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        "title": "Chelsea hit Leeds for six to advance in League Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/chelsea-hit-leeds-for-six-to-advance-in-league-cup",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Palmer stars as Chelsea rallies to 6-3 win against Leeds in the English League Cup",
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        "title": "Chelsea hit Leeds for six to advance in League Cup",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Chelsea hit Leeds for six to advance in League Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/chelsea-hit-leeds-for-six-to-advance-in-league-cup",
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