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… gle Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Spanish Manager Xabi Alonso (R) embraces Chelsea's English midfielder #14 Jordan Henderson on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge …
Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the yearsCitizen Digital
… 06:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's English midfielder #20 Cole Palmer runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge …
Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034Citizen Digital
… Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer (L) celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge …
Chelsea star Palmer 'committed' to England insists AlonsoCitizen Digital
… "Obviously, it looks really bad for Manchester City, and bad for the game, too," former England captain Lineker said on Wednesday at Leaders Week London 2026, held at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium. …
Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says LinekerCitizen Digital
… This is the beginning, not the end of our journey. This is where we want to go on and show the confidence that that win is going to bring to us," Garlick said at the Leaders Week sports industry conference at Stamford Bridge. …
Arsenal plot football domination after title win, says CEO GarlickCitizen Digital
… eferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (FILES) Leicester City's Italian head coach Enzo Maresca gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup Quarter Final football match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge …
How Maresca is tackling football's impossible jobCitizen Digital
… le Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sunderland's Moroccan midfielder #07 Chemsdine Talbi (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge …
Sunderland embark on European adventure after decades in doldrumsCitizen Digital
… (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 remonstrates with the fourth official during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge …
Chelsea boss Alonso yearns for 'boring game' after Hull make their pointCitizen Digital
… Newly-promoted Hull remain unbeaten and third in the table after a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a goalless encounter. …
Arsenal extend perfect league start as Chelsea, Liverpool heldCitizen Digital
… "I think that we will develop many things, we will develop with players, important players, they are joining and they are able to play." The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid boss said high-flying Hull would be a tough challenge at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. …
Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says AlonsoJordan 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.
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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.
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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 →
Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer's commitment to England after Thomas Tuchel criticised the Chelsea forward for missing too many opportunities to play for the national team. Palmer withdrew from the England squad for recent Nations League matches with an injury.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to "accept whatever punishment" they receive after an independent commission found the club guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018. City has denied wrongdoing and appealed the judgement.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick said the club is in a strong position to dominate men's football for years to come after manager Mikel Arteta ended a 22-year Premier League title drought and extended his contract to 2030. The club also reached the Champions League final and posted record revenue.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca has won four consecutive games since replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with the club joint-top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal. Maresca's most significant win came against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, a 1-0 victory achieved despite playing much of the game with 10 men following Phil Foden's sending-off.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he would welcome a "boring game" after Chelsea conceded twice to draw 2-2 with Hull City on Saturday. Chelsea have conceded nine goals in their four Premier League matches this season, with Alonso's side struggling defensively despite taking an early lead through Morgan Rogers.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged his team's prolific attacking form — joint-top scorers in the Premier League with eight goals in three matches — but said they need to improve defensively after conceding seven goals in the same period.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morgan Rogers said Xabi Alonso has transformed Chelsea into an "exciting" force after their 6-3 win over Leeds in the League Cup third round. Chelsea have scored 16 goals in Alonso's first five matches in charge.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz equalizing Morgan Rogers' early goal and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner. The victory ended Chelsea's unbeaten run and demonstrated Arsenal's title credentials as they sit second in the league with three wins from three matches.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at home in a London Premier League derby on Sunday, with Kai Havertz equalising and Martin Odegaard scoring the winner after Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead. The victory reinforced Arsenal's title credentials as second-placed contenders and ended Chelsea's three-game winning streak under new manager Xabi Alonso.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the club must "move forward" after midfielder Enzo Fernandez's £125 million transfer to Manchester City. Chelsea's attempt to replace Fernandez with Monaco's Lamine Camara fell through when Monaco backed out before the transfer window closed.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he wants players who "feel a desire" to play for the club after leaving midfielder Enzo Fernandez out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton. Fernandez has been linked with Manchester City but no club has met Chelsea's £120 million valuation.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk have agreed to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season, subject to regulatory approvals. Shakhtar has been unable to use their Donbas Arena since 2014 and has previously hosted European matches in Germany, Slovenia and Poland.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters when he came on as a substitute in a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, after the midfielder previously expressed his desire to leave Chelsea. Chelsea has set a reported asking price of £120 million on Fernandez, who told the club in May he wanted to leave.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Premier League rivals Brentford on a two-year deal. The 36-year-old former Liverpool captain, who was part of England's 2026 World Cup squad, joins manager Xabi Alonso's squad two days after Chelsea signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford on a two-year deal. The former Liverpool captain, who was part of England's World Cup squad at the recent tournament in North America, said he was impressed by the club's ownership and manager.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea was fined £10 million and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban following an appeal hearing into sanctions for multiple breaches of Football Association rules covering agents, intermediaries, and third-party player investment. The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations; the suspended transfer ban replaced an initial suspended six-point deduction.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised new signing Maxence Lacroix, saying the French international has a winner's mentality and strong personality that will boost their defensive line. Lacroix joined from Crystal Palace for a reported £52 million on a six-year contract.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso called Morgan Rogers, signed from Aston Villa for £117 million, "a great signing" expected to make the club more competitive and link well with Cole Palmer.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United have completed the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth 50 million pounds, comprising an initial £48m fee plus £2m in add-ons, with Chelsea securing a 10% sell-on clause. Santos becomes the first permanent signing under Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract until 2034 for around £44 million. The versatile 19-year-old, named Primeira Liga Young Player of the Season in 2025, can play on either wing or at wing-back.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →