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Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton / Photo: CARLOS JASSO - AFP

Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton

SPORTS 27.08.2026

Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues shrugged aside third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.

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The front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers caught the eye in a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday to open the Xabi Alonso era at Chelsea with victory.

But 35-year-old Welbeck showed he will be a useful addition to the Chelsea squad by heading in Malo Gusto's cross to break Luton's resistence after a goalless first half.

Hakeem Odoffin's own goal killed the tie off after another dangerous delivery by Estevao as Chelsea set up a home tie against Leeds in the last 32.

Mike Penders started in goal for Chelsea after Robert Sanchez's error-strewn display against Fulham.

And Alonso may soon have the experience of Emi Martinez to count on with a deal to bring the Argentina international to London from Aston Villa reportedly close to completion.

F.Schneider--AMWN

American Marconi Wireless News - Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton

Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton

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