17 October 2026 …
Emi Martinez injury mars first Chelsea clean sheet in nine months
Chelsea recorded their first Premier League clean sheet for nine months, since a 2-0 win against Brentford in January.
Although Alonso said he was “not obsessed” with keeping a clean sheet, his side, who had conceded a league-high 13 goals before kick-off, were keen to address that record after a much-improved 5-1 win over Bournemouth following the international break.
There had also been discussion about Chelsea being a “soft” team,