Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Xabi Alonso's side struggles for identity
Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland as Xabi Alonso continues to rotate his squad in search of a consistent tactical identity.

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Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland as Xabi Alonso continues to rotate his squad in search of a consistent tactical identity.

The Dutch forward has committed his future to the club until 2031.
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