What if Manchester City had never become the financial and sporting powerhouse that transformed the Premier League? That is the fascinating question behind a new retrospective examination of Chelsea without Man City, looking at every season between 2009/10 and 2017/18 and asking how the Bl...
Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata has delivered a cheeky three-word response to the latest bombshell surrounding Manchester City’s long-running financial case. Mata was discussing the reported verdict against City during ITV’s coverage of England’s Natio...
Five matches into the 2026/27 Premier League season, the table is already offering plenty of talking points. Manchester City are the only club with a perfect record after beating Sunderland 5-3, while defending champions Arsenal suffered their first setback in a 3-0 defeat at Brighton. The...
Thomas Tuchel has delivered a clear message to Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold after recalling both players to the England squad for the UEFA Nations League. The England head coach has welcomed the pair back into the national-team setup but stressed that their places are not guarant...
Andoni Iraola has offered a remarkably humble assessment of his coaching career, admitting that Xabi Alonso is more successful than him despite the two Spaniards following remarkably similar footballing paths. The connection between Iraola and Alonso goes far beyond their current positions...
Chelsea’s wait to see Marco Palestra make his competitive debut will continue after head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that the Italian defender is still not ready to return from injury. Palestra arrived at Stamford Bridge from Atalanta during the summer and made an encouraging impress...
Christopher Nkunku is back where his career truly took off. After difficult spells at Chelsea and AC Milan, the French forward has returned to RB Leipzig on loan, giving him an opportunity to rediscover the form that once made him one of Europe’s most exciting attacking players. The ...
Emiliano Martínez to Chelsea has become one of the most interesting goalkeeper moves of the late August transfer window, with the Argentina international completing his move from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge. The 33-year-old goalkeeper arrives at Chelsea for an undisclosed fee and will w...
Chelsea 4-3 Brighton was a Premier League spectacle packed with goals, attacking transitions and late drama, as Xabi Alonso’s side held on for a thrilling victory at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea produced a ruthless attacking display during the opening stages, scoring three times inside t...
The 2026/27 Premier League season brings an early West London derby as Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24. The fixture is scheduled for 8:00pm UK time, with Chelsea making the short trip across London for their opening league match of the campaign. There is plent...
