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Welbeck nets first Chelsea goal in 2-0 League Cup win over Luton
Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to book their place in the third round of the League Cup.
Chelsea had started the Xabi Alonso era with a 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday, with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers impressing in attack.
However, it was 35-year-old Welbeck who made the difference against Luton, showing his value to the squad by heading in a cross from Malo Gusto to break the deadlock after a goalless first half.
Chelsea later added a second goal to secure a comfortable victory and progress to the next round.
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.
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