Was Chelsea's 3-0 loss caused by defensive lapses or set‑piece issues?

Sep 13, 2026 · sports · 3 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below

Where the coverage splits

Defensive lapses — 2 outlets

Chelsea lost because of defensive issues under Xabi Alonso.

Fox Sports · Sep 18, 2026

Sky Sports · Sep 18, 2026

Set‑piece problems — 1 outlet

Chelsea's loss was due to set‑piece shortcomings.

Yahoo Sports · Sep 19, 2026

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