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  "id": 6499048,
  "title": "Rogers hails Alonso for ‘exciting’ Chelsea goal spree",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T23:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/10/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Morgan Rogers, a new signing for Chelsea from Aston Villa, praised the impact of Xabi Alonso since his arrival at Stamford Bridge. After their impressive 6-3 victory over Leeds in the League Cup, Chelsea has been on a scoring spree with Alonso at the helm, winning four of their five matches. The Spaniard's influence has been evident, as he watched Chelsea bounce back from a 2-1 deficit to secure a 4-2 win. Goals from Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Danny Welbeck propelled Chelsea to a commanding lead. Rogers, who contributed three assists, credited Alonso for creating a vibrant and enjoyable team environment. Palmer, a former Manchester City academy mate of Rogers, also expressed his satisfaction with the team's attacking prowess under Alonso's guidance. Despite making nine changes at halftime, Alonso admitted to taking a risk, but remains pleased with the result and the team's reaction.",
  "summary": "The Blues have scored 16 goals in Xabi Alonso's first five matches in all competitions, showcasing their attacking talent.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rogers hails Alonso for ‘exciting’ Chelsea goal spree",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree-6503308",
        "published": "2026-09-09T23:15:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Carabao Cup: ‘Great business’ – Hasselbaink hails Alonso over new signing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/carabao-cup-great-business-hasselbaink-hails-alonso-over-new-signing",
        "published": "2026-09-10T05:15:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Rogers hails Alonso for ‘exciting’ Chelsea goal spree",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree",
        "published": "2026-09-10T09:30:09.000Z"
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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."
}