Xabi Alonso’s side are scoring and conceding at a remarkable rate. It’s great for neutrals but not necessarily the best way to qualify for EuropeBy WhoScoredWatching Chelsea this season ought to come with a health warning. Goals arrive in abundance, leads are established before spectators have settled into their seats and clean sheets have become an alien concept. Xabi Alonso has transformed Chelsea into one of the Premier League’s most thrilling spectacles. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 13. That’s 4.7 goals per game in six matches. Chelsea are a neutral’s dream, but is it sustainable?They have scored 15 goals from an expected goals total of just 8.4, an over-performance of 6.6. An 18.3% conversion rate is second only…
Published: 2026-10-15T15:30:51+00:00
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