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Chelsea — English Premier League football club managed by Xabi Alonso, currently competing in domestic and European competitions.
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Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move By AFP September 02, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez runs with the ball during the pre-season …
Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City moveCitizen Digital
… Enzo Fernandez, who moved to Manchester City from Chelsea on Monday for a fee that equalled the British transfer record, and Alexis Mac Allister have made the central midfield positions their own, while Messi's departure could give Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and Atletico Madr …
Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden eraCitizen Digital
… Born in Berlin, Rudiger came through the Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart youth systems before moving to Roma and later Chelsea in 2017, where he won the 2021 Champions League. …
Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirementCitizen Digital
Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez By AFP September 01, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea tours with 2025 FIFA Clubs World Cup trophy after the …
Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star FernandezCitizen Digital
Chelsea agree to sign Atalanta's Ahanor, with Palace loan for this season By AFP September 01, 2026 05:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Federico Bernardeschi of Bologna FC competes for the ball with Hones …
Chelsea agree to sign Atalanta's Ahanor, with Palace loan for this seasonCitizen Digital
… Every big team has struggled against them because they are so good." Arsenal are one of four teams to win their first two league games this term along with Manchester City, Chelsea and Hull. …
Arteta hails Arsenal's 'finishers' after Saka kills off VillaThe Standard
… Every big team has struggled against them because they are so good." Arsenal are one of four teams to win their first two league games this term along with Manchester City, Chelsea and Hull. …
Arteta hails Arsenal's 'finishers' after Saka killed off VillaCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Monaco stormed to the top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Marseille on Sunday as former Chelsea boss Lionel Rosenior led his new charges Paris FC to a 3-0 home thumping of Nice. …
Monaco beat Marseille to go top, Rosenior's Paris FC thump NiceCitizen Digital
Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article says Alonso By AFP August 30, 2026 09:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Spanish Manager Xabi Alonso (C) waves to supporters at the end of the English Prem …
Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article says AlonsoCitizen Digital
Watkins joins Saudis Al Hilal from Villa By AFP August 30, 2026 09:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's English defender Trevoh Chalobah (R) shakes hands with Aston Villa's English striker Ollie Wat …
Watkins joins Saudis Al Hilal from VillaLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says recent home wins over Villarreal, Brighton, and Chelsea have restored belief among the Anfield faithful following last season's poor title defence, with the team heading into a match against Arsenal in confident mood under new boss Andoni Iraola.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says recent home wins over Villarreal, Brighton, and Chelsea have restored belief among the Anfield faithful following last season's poor title defence, with the team heading into a match against Arsenal in confident mood under new boss Andoni Iraola.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persists with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick, whose future has been subject to intense speculation following a run of eight games without a win that left United one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended his decision not to bring 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Estevao off the bench during Wednesday's League Cup loss to Liverpool, insisting the player will feature for the club this season despite limited minutes so far.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needs "no assurances" over his future and was unsurprised to still be in charge despite the team's eight-game winless run and 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, which left them one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Gary Neville says Manchester United managers can need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Michael Carrick remains under pressure after a run of eight games without a win and a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth. Neville suggests United's hierarchy debated Carrick's future but decided to stay with him due to lack of planning and available options.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer knows the mistakes that led to his red card against Tottenham, where he was sent off for two bookable offences during Chelsea's 2-0 loss. Alonso expressed confidence Palmer will avoid repeating the infractions.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said striker Alexander Isak "feels the trust of everyone" after scoring six times in seven Premier League games this season, including three goals in his past three matches, following a difficult debut campaign since his £125 million move from Newcastle.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United's head coach for their trip to Chelsea this weekend, despite the club's poor start and a recent 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. According to BBC Sport, the 45-year-old has been given an opportunity to turn things around with United sitting one place above the relegation zone and on an eight-match winless run.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane said his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The England and Bayern Munich forward fended off competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to be named the world's best men's footballer at the London Palladium theatre on Monday.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea, according to BBC, Sky Sports, and Press Association reports. Carrick's position had been under scrutiny following eight games without a win and a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth that left United one point above the relegation zone.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the club's second Premier League win at the venue in 36 years and first since 2018. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said the victory demonstrated his side's improved mentality after a poor start to the season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham won 2-0 at Chelsea, their first Premier League win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, after an own goal by Chelsea keeper Mike Penders and a red card to Cole Palmer in the second half. The victory ended Tottenham's six-year wait for a home win against Chelsea and came after their first league win of the season against Coventry.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has backed 21-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders to fill in for injured Emi Martinez, saying he sees similarities to Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois. Penders became Chelsea's youngest Premier League keeper when he replaced the Belgian during the second half of last weekend's 2-0 win at Everton.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side will use their poor record at Chelsea as motivation ahead of Saturday's match, noting Spurs have won just once at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era and lost 10 of the last 12 meetings. Tottenham arrive buoyed by a 3-1 home win over Coventry on Monday, their first Premier League victory this season.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting the team down during his time in charge, citing instances where Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute, pulled out of training sessions, and did not complete full runs after a 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said no player is "untouchable," addressing competition for places as Vinicius Junior struggles for form and serves a four-match La Liga ban, while Ivorian winger Yan Diomande has impressed recently.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez sustained a fractured jaw in a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the team's 2-0 Premier League win on Saturday. The Argentina international underwent surgery and said on Sunday he expected to be fit to return "in a few weeks."
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pedro Neto scored twice to give Chelsea a 2-0 away win over Everton, lifting Chelsea into the top four. The match was marked by a head injury to Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who clashed with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and was taken to hospital for precautionary tests.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca believes the club is "more together" following its guilty verdict on over 100 Premier League financial rule breaches. City won 3-0 against Liverpool in their first match after the ruling and have six league wins from six, with Maresca saying the team and fans are more unified despite this week's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea's Reece James, 26, has undergone successful knee surgery after suffering an injury in training. The England international missed the club's past two league games and will now undergo rehabilitation with Chelsea's medical department.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United face their worst Premier League start in 40 years with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's hierarchy over squad investment. Manchester City aim to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over their future due to potential sanctions for breaking financial rules.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, who started his first game under manager Xabi Alonso in a 5-1 victory over Bournemouth, wants to become more of a leader on the pitch by talking more with teammates, though he says it does not come naturally to him.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose hopes a 5-1 loss at Chelsea will motivate his players ahead of the club's first home European fixture against Sturm Graz on Thursday, with the team currently 18th in the Premier League without a win from their opening six games.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jordan Henderson scored twice for Chelsea in a 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, with his first goal coming after 68 seconds. Manager Xabi Alonso praised the 36-year-old's performance, which also included an assist for Morgan Rogers.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jordan Henderson scored twice for Chelsea in a 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday, with Xabi Alonso praising the 36-year-old's performance in just his second appearance for the club after joining on a free transfer. Henderson's goal and assist combo in the opening two minutes was the second-fastest in Premier League history.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
England forward Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension to stay at Chelsea until 2034, extending his previous deal by one year. The 24-year-old said the club is "going in the right direction" and expressed his ambition to win major trophies with the Premier League side.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 in a league match, with Jordan Henderson scoring twice and Joao Pedro netting twice to end the team's four-match winless streak. The victory marks Chelsea's 23rd goal in eight competitions this season.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension with Chelsea, extending his stay at the club until 2034, one year beyond his previous agreement. The 24-year-old England forward said the club is heading in the right direction and expressed his ambition to win major trophies with Chelsea.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →