Outside back Alex Freeman got his first start of the LaLiga season and fourth since joining Villarreal last January in a 2-3 loss to Deportivo. Villarreal is winless, with two ties and two losses, four games into the season. Johnny Cardoso had his longest stint on the field for Atletico Madrid, coming on in the […] The post Americans in Spain: Alex Freeman gets first start of season appeared first on Soccer America.
Chelsea finished in 10th place, a whopping 33 points behind Arsenal last season. While Xabi Alonso's side still have plenty of catching up to do, there was evidence in this game they will compete towards the top end of the table this time. Alonso, however, needs to get on top of his side's defensive frailties.
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