Arsenal away on Sunday, and you go in with two straight wins
Your team heads to the Emirates on Sunday at 17:30 for the third Premier League matchday (7). Arsenal are the unbeaten league leaders. You sit 4th with 6 points from two games and won your last two, 3–2 at Fulham and 4–3 against Brighton.
James into midfield, says Alonso
Xabi Alonso has backed Reece James for a regular central midfield role ahead of Sunday. "He's very comfortable, very confident playing in that position," Alonso said (10). The captain has the intelligence to connect with teammates around him in the middle, says the manager (10).
Estêvão has played 7 minutes
Estêvão has played just 7 minutes in the Premier League this season and may look to leave in January (6). Polish reports say his frustration is growing and the story has made noise in London media coverage (6).
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Neto will reconsider in January
Pedro Neto will assess his situation again in January amid interest from Man City and Liverpool (5).
Emegha still waiting for his debut
Emmanuel Emegha has not yet played an official match for Chelsea. Alonso is preaching patience: "He's young, he has special qualities. Young players have to be patient, but they will get their chance" (9).
The summer sales kept the cash coming
Chelsea made big profits from player sales this summer, including Enzo Fernández for €145m and Andrey Santos for €56m (8). Professional bettor Daniel Rantanen called it "a complete mystery" how Chelsea sell players at these prices (8).
