Alan Shearer doesn’t think Chelsea have brought in enough quality to mount a serious title challenge this season. Back in October, Chelsea had just beaten Barcelona and Arsenal in back-to-back games, and there was talk about them joining the Premier League title race.
An Ollie Watkins brace helped Aston Villa beat Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, December 27. Unai Emery‘s men thus remain in contention for a Premier League title triumph by being in third position with 39 points in 18 matches.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa are flying high into the new year. The Villans defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 2-1 behind two goals from substitute Ollie Watkins.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a year away, attention is already turning to the teams from Asia who will be competing on football’s biggest stage.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has found himself under the spotlight again. The story began when Maresca said before the 2-0 win over Everton earlier this month that he hadn’t felt supported.
Chelsea could be set to bring Aaron Anselmino back to Stamford Bridge earlier than planned, with reports from Germany suggesting the Blues are actively considering triggering a recall clause in the young defender’s loan deal.
Joao Pedro’s well-taken finish against Newcastle rescued Chelsea, and it all came down to a clever half-time change. Some will argue that Chelsea were fortunate to leave St James’ Park with three points, but their reaction after a poor first half was impressive.
After leading 2-0 in the first half with two goals from Nick Woltemade, Newcastle United dropped points at St. James' Park to Chelsea, who managed to equalize in the second half.
Chelsea will face off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park this Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League.
Chelsea will face off against Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea welcomed Everton at Stamford Bridge earlier this afternoon as they looked to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a bright start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 21st minute when Cole Palmer got his name on the scoresheet.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah began Saturday's match against Brighton on the bench. It didn't take long for him to be involved after right-back Joe Gomez went off injured.
Another of Chelsea’s near-misses has come to light, this time involving one of the players currently thriving for Tottenham Hotspur. Given how active the club has been in the market over the years, it’s not surprising that plenty of top players ended up elsewhere.
Enzo Maresca provided crucial Chelsea injury updates at the Chelsea vs Everton pre-match press conference ahead of the Gameweek 16 Premier League clash.
Chelsea will welcome Everton at Stamford Bridge this Saturday afternoon as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Blues suffered a tough 2-1 loss away at Atalanta in midweek, so they would be eager to put in a much-improved performance this weekend.
Chelsea’s rich history of world-class goalscorers has played a major role in the club’s success. Players like Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, and Diego Costa helped lead the team to trophies during their time at Stamford Bridge.
Milan have secured a fullback for the future, Juan Arizala from Independiente Medellin, while Davide Bartesaghi, who has been routinely playing over Pervis Estupinan, has attracted some suitors in England.
Atletico Madrid have a knack for signing Argentine players, and another could be heading to the RiyadhAir Metropolitano next summer. Juan Musso, Thiago Almada and Nico Gonzalez joined in 2025, and soon, they could be joined by Valentin Barco.
In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco. It is understood that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the Argentine talent to Stamford Bridge next year.
Chelsea’s connections with Strasbourg are going to be an interesting one to watch on the transfer market in years to come, and I’ve been given some info about a saga that could become a topic sooner rather than later.
Being a goalkeeper is never easy – the loneliest position in football, they’re often made to be scapegoats. Today, however, we’ll be giving the men between the sticks their richly-deserved props.
Following the fantastic moment Sunderland experienced in the last matchday, the team continues to receive positive news about their squad and what it will take to compete in the Premier League in the upcoming rounds of the championship.
The Blues have received a timely boost ahead of the Sunday, November 30 Chelsea vs Arsenal showdown after Enzo Maresca confirmed that forward Cole Palmer is fit and available to start.
The mood in Naples has shifted. After a damaging 2‑0 loss to Bologna, the reigning champions SSC Napoli returned to training under familiar circumstances, but with a very unfamiliar atmosphere. Their head coach, Antonio Conte, is absent.