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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-6489359",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-09T22:19:00.000Z",
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  "account": "Chelsea bounced back from a 2-1 defeat against Premier League champions Arsenal to defeat Leeds 6-3 in the League Cup third-round match on Wednesday. Chelsea faced a daunting challenge following Tarik Muharemovic's opening goal for Leeds just 23 minutes into the game. However, Chelsea's fortunes improved when Cole Palmer, along with Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto, and Reece James, came on as substitutes at halftime. Palmer scored twice to level the game, and Pedro Neto put Chelsea ahead with a goal in the 60th minute. Danny Welbeck then added a fourth goal for Chelsea, sealing the victory with a stoppage-time header. Despite spending £349 million on new signings during the summer transfer window, Chelsea fielded an inexperienced midfield, including 16-year-old Reggie Watson and Argentine youngster Pedro Neto. The match marked a positive start for new Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, who had previously lost his three opening games. The match was one of nine teams advancing to the fourth round of the League Cup, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle.",
  "summary": "Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues as they fought back from two goals down in a 6-3 third-round classic.",
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        "title": "Chelsea subs blitz Leeds in second half to secure League Cup comeback",
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        "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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        "title": "Chelsea hit Leeds for six to advance in League Cup",
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