Alonso singles out Estevao for praise as Chelsea beat Man Utd
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5-second readThe teenager was one of the few standout performers for the Blues.
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Xabi Alonso says Estevao Willian has earned the right to demand more gametime after putting in an impressive performance for Chelsea against Manchester United on Saturday.
The Blues ran out 2-0 winners at Stamford Bridge despite struggling to contain the Red Devils in the first half. Michael Carrick’s men created numerous chances to score, but they spurned them all to leave the game goalless at halftime.
United’s profligacy was punished after the break when Rogers broke the deadlock in the 50th minute. Things went from bad to worse for the visitors when Lisandro Martinez received a second booking for elbowing Wesley Fofana in the box before Cole Palmer converted the subsequent penalty.
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