Marcos Alonso News

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui named his 23-man World Cup squad on Monday with a rich blend of youth and experience, as well as some high-profile absentees.

The 27-year-old was charged for his challenge on Southampton striker Shane Long during Chelsea`s 3-2 Premier League win at St Mary`s Stadium last weekend. 

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has been charged retrospectively with violent conduct by the English FA for his challenge on Southampton striker Shane Long during Saturday's Premier League match.

The left-back, who joined Chelsea in 2016, has featured in 40 of the London side`s 49 total fixtures this season, with his solid form rewarded by a place in coach Julen Lopetegui`s 24-man squad.

On Saturday, the 26-year old Spaniard scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season, against Southampton, and boy, it was an exquisite scorcher of a free kick.

Chelsea's fourth successive league win arrived despite reported unrest involving defender David Luiz.

 New boys Huddersfield Town made it two wins from two to sit just below leaders Manchester United on six points.

Nemanja Matic got the third goal in the 65th from another neat Fabregas chip to pile the misery on Boro, who will join north-east neighbours Sunderland in the second tier next season.

Antonio Conte's side hold a seven point lead at the top, but Tottenham can temporarily trim the gap to four if they beat Bournemouth at White Hart Lane in Saturday's early kick-off.

Liverpool remain third after Brazilian substitutes Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino inspired a 2-1 comeback win at Stoke City, while fourth-place Manchester City beat Hull City 3-1.

Tottenham Hotspur had cut Chelsea`s lead to four points by crushing Watford 4-0, but Antonio Conte`s men responded to take another step towards the title.