Defensive flaws threaten to derail Chelsea during Xabi Alonso's first season ahead of Liverpool showdown
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7-second readOnly relegation candidates are conceding at a worse rate than Chelsea's 1.71 goals per 90 minutes, and missing Emi Martinez and Cole Palmer at Anfield won't help
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Only relegation candidates are conceding at a worse rate than Chelsea's 1.71 goals per 90 minutes, and missing Emi Martinez and Cole Palmer at Anfield won't help
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