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Xabi Alonso after 2-0: "It wasn't about playing beautifully"
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Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 for a second consecutive Premier League win under Alonso.
Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Everton to claim their second consecutive Premier League win. Manager Xabi Alonso was pleased with the result after the match, emphasizing that the focus was on getting the three points rather than playing attractive football.
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UK timesStrong20 reports from 11 outlets. First reported by Evening Standard, 15 Oct. The 9 newest are listed here.
- Sky Sports
- BBC Sport
- Sky Sport Italia
- r/soccer
- Kicker
- Voetbal International
- Diario AS
- Football Insider
- Evening Standard
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- How Chelsea turned nasty and ditched 'soft' mentality in Everton victoryMailOnline
- Was no booking for Rodgers-Garner clash the correct call?Sky Sports
- Chelsea's 'most accomplished performance of the season' in Everton winBBC Sport
- Everton player who lost 80% of his duels vs Chelsea is miles off being the next Elliot AndersonFootball Insider
- Xabi Alonso after 2-0: "It wasn't about playing beautifully"KickerThis article
4 more reports
- Everton 0-2 Chelsea: goals and highlightsSky Sport Italia
- Why Chelsea win over Everton was so rare as Xabi Alonso solves major problemEvening Standard
- Alonso praises Hato and gives update on Martínez after nasty collisionVoetbal International
- Chelsea: Xabi Alonso explains why Pep Chavarria and Malo Gusto missed Everton clashEvening Standard
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