Chelsea's Xabi Alonso and Mike Penders nominated for October awards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and goalkeeper Mike Penders received nominations for the Premier League's October awards. Alonso is recognized for his team's strong performance, which included three wins against Bournemouth, Everton, and Manchester United, though they suffered a defeat to Tottenham. Penders earned his nomination for Save of the Month thanks to a key stop during Chelsea's victory over Manchester United. The club sits fourth in the league after nine matches, with voting for both awards closing on November 9.
- •Chelsea won three out of four matches in October.
- •Alonso nominated for Manager of the Month award.
- •Penders nominated for Save of the Month after Manchester United match.
- •Chelsea is currently in fourth place after nine matches.
- •Voting for the awards ends on November 9.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea Duo Up For October Premier League Awards
"Xabi Alonso and Mike Penders' strong month has seen the pair up for individual honours for October following a dominant run of form.
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