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Xabi extinguishes the Estevão fire
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Estevão delivered a masterclass performance against Manchester United, reinforcing Chelsea's determination to keep their Brazilian prospect.
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UK timesStrong49 reports from 15 outlets. First reported by Evening Standard, Tue 13:13. The 9 newest are listed here.
- BBC Sport
- Fabrizio Romano
- The Guardian
- ESPN
- Sky Sports
- Diario AS
- The Independent
- Football Insider
- Manchester Evening News
- Evening Standard
- Mundo Deportivo
- talkSPORT
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- Mirror
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- Xabi extinguishes the Estevão fireDiario ASThis article
- Danny Murphy is right, Chelsea triple-stat leader must have a place in Xabi Alonso's teamFootball Insider
- What Xabi Alonso told Chelsea players to do against Manchester UnitedManchester Evening News
- Xabi Alonso lauds Estevao reaction to Chelsea chance: 'He deserves more'Evening Standard
- Alonso praises Estevao response to lack of gametimeBBC Sport
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- Xabi Alonso: "I am very happy with Estevão! This was the best response to show that he deserves more. He worked so hard, I'm happy".Fabrizio Romano
- Chelsea: Xabi Alonso makes surprise Estevao squad decision for Manchester United clashEvening Standard
- Stefan Borson drops verdict on Chelsea sacking Xabi AlonsoFootball Insider
- Xabi Alonso on Estevão: "It's in the adaptation to the competition, the process to learn things with the ball, against the ball, how to be more competitive"Fabrizio Romano
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