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Examining Chelsea's defensive woes this season

September 18, 2026 02:44 PM

Tim Howard and Danny Higginbotham go to the video board to discuss what is leading to Chelsea's defensive issues early in the Premier League season under Xabi Alonso and what can be done to rectify them moving forward.

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