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  "id": 6487311,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T21:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/chelsea-hit-leeds-for-six-to-advance-in-league-cup/"
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  "account": "Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback to beat Leeds 6-3 and secure their place in the fourth round of the League Cup. The Blues trailed 2-1 after trailing to Tarik Muharemovic's goal and Brenden Aaronson's strike, but a tactical switch from the bench proved decisive. Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck turned the game around, netting twice each before the break and adding to their tally in the second half as Chelsea advanced to the next round in style. Despite spending £349 million on new players, Chelsea's defensive issues from the previous season persisted, as they fielded a young and untested midfield for the clash.",
  "summary": "Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League Cup third-round classic on Wednesday. Xabi Alonso’s side were in danger of crashing out following Tarik Muharemovic’s first-half opener and a Brenden Aaronson goal soon after the interval at Stamford Bridge. But […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-09T21:48:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Palmer stars as Chelsea rallies to 6-3 win against Leeds in the English League Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/palmer-stars-as-chelsea-rallies-to-6-3-win-against-leeds-in-the",
        "published": "2026-09-09T21:48:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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-6489359",
        "published": "2026-09-09T22:19:00.000Z"
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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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