Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.
The 35-year-old summer signing from Brighton headed Chelsea in front early in the second half before Hakeem Odoffin turned Estevao Willian’s effort into his own net to seal victory.
Chelsea followed up their 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham on Monday with another positive result in Xabi Alonso’s early reign, although they were made to work for their progress by a resilient Luton side.
Welbeck eventually broke the visitors’ resistance when he headed in Malo Gusto’s cross.
The former England international believes his experience can prove valuable to a Chelsea squad that has undergone significant changes in recent seasons.
