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Joao Pedro’s form has made an early impact on Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup plans

Since joining Chelsea last summer, Joao Pedro has worked his way into Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup plans. Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti will be keeping a close eye on the Brazilians at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Andrey Santos and Estevao Willian also enjoying strong seasons.

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Emery targets explosive Bundesliga star as key piece in Villa’s summer rebuild

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are looking to sign RB Leipzig’s Romulo Cardoso as a replacement for Ollie Watkins. Romulo Cardoso has had an impressive start to his life in the Bundesliga, and his performances have caught Aston Villa’s attention.

Aston Villa News / Athlon Sports / March 7

How & Where to Watch Wrexham vs. Chelsea? FA Cup Live Streaming & TV Channels

Wrexham and Chelsea will play each other in Round 5 of the FA Cup in Wrexham, UK. Both teams won their Round 4 matches in the FA Cup last month. Over the weekend, Wrexham defeated Charlton Athletic 1-0 away from home in the EFL Championship, while Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 4-1 away from home in the Premier League.

Mohamed Salah News / HITC / March 7

Tim Howard believes Chelsea have found their new version of Mohamed Salah

Howard says Chelsea already have their own Mohamed Salah Mohamed Salah’s career really took off after he left Stamford Bridge, but Tim Howard thinks Chelsea may already have a superstar of their own.

Aston Villa News / Extratime Talk / March 7

Rayan’s Form for Bournemouth: A Good Start to Life in England for the Teenager

Rayan joined AFC Bournemouth in January following the departure of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City. Since then, Rayan’s form for Bournemouth has been good, with the youngster adapting well to English football.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 6

Roaring Earthquakes out to carry home success on road at Union

The Philadelphia Union will try to jumpstart their sputtering attack on Saturday night in Chester, Pa., when they host a San Jose Earthquakes side enjoying life with new star import Timo Werner.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / March 6

Sunderland Injury Crisis Deepens: Six First-Team Players Ruled Out for Crucial Run

In a recent update from Regis Le Bris on the recent absences that Sunderland brings, he has made it clear that his position is not very encouraging, and he has had great players off the pitch for a good while.

Aston Villa News / The 4th Official / March 6

The Bid That Aston Villa Will Accept For Their Crown Jewel: Should The Birmingham Club Sacrifice Their Talisman?

Aston Villa might demand a record-breaking £100 million for Morgan Rogers if they choose to cash in this summer. Former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson shared this exclusive scoop with Football Insider, pointing out that losing the England star would leave Unai Emery with a massive gap to plug.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / March 6

Aston Villa star slammed for 'very unprofessional' thing he did during Chelsea game

Chelsea picked up a 4-1 win over Aston Villa recently, and Jadon Sancho left the onlookers disappointed with his unprofessional behaviour during the game.

Filip Jorgensen News / HITC / March 6

Robert Sanchez’s response to Filip Jorgensen replacing him at Chelsea

Robert Sanchez found himself on the bench as Chelsea cruised to a 4-1 win over Aston Villa, with Filip Jorgensen stepping in as his replacement. But according to Liam Rosenior, Sanchez has handled the situation like a true professional.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / March 6

Man United want 28-year-old wide man whose value has rocketed more than ten-fold

Manchester United are interested in signing the Fulham defender Antonee Robinson at the end of the season. They will also face competition from Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / March 6

Joao Pedro Hattrick Against Aston Villa Gives Chelsea Some Hope

A Joao Pedro hattrick against Aston Villa guided Chelsea towards an emphatic 4-1 win in a Premier League match on Wednesday, March 4. The Joao Pedro hattrick also elevated Chelsea to the fifth position in the league table with 48 points in 29 matches.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / March 6

Champions League qualification crucial for club to target Newcastle United midfielder

Juventus are reportedly preparing an ambitious transfer strategy for the upcoming summer window, with Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali emerging as their primary target.

Didier Drogba News / HITC / March 5

New Blue Rising — João Pedro’s Debut Compared to Didier Drogba’s Glory

João Pedro continued his stunning form in front of goal for Chelsea under Liam Rosenior with a superb hat-trick against Aston Villa, but how does he compare to Didier Drogba’s first Chelsea campaign?

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 5

Barcelona working in the background on deal for Premier League defender

There are a number of areas in Hansi Flick’s squad that Barcelona are looking to address during the summer transfer window. A number nine would be sought in the event of Robert Lewandowski leaving, while just as important would be the addition of a new central defender.

Unai Emery News / The 4th Official / March 5

Journalist On Sheffield United Signing Aston Villa Veteran: A Smarter Emery Strategy With Him?

Sheffield United’s hopes of signing Aston Villa midfielder Ross Barkley this summer are fading fast. A new report from Pete O’Rourke at Football Insider highlights the shift.

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Lucas Digne News / Caught Offside / March 5

Aston Villa ace explains why he wants to live in London over Birmingham

Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne has now explained why he has chosen to live in London instead of Birmingham, despite playing for the West Midlands club. The left-back has explained that there are no French schools in Birmingham, and he wants his children to receive an education in both French and English.

Unai Emery News / The 4th Official / March 5

Aston Villa Lead Race For €55M Winger: Does Unai Emery Truly Require Him?

The current campaign reaches its peak in March 2026. At the same time, the meteoric rise of Chemsdine Talbi at Sunderland has triggered significant alarm bells among the English top-flight hierarchy.

Liam Delap News / The 4th Official / March 5

Delap To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Wrexham

Chelsea will lock horns with Wrexham at Racecourse Ground this Saturday evening as they try to secure a win in the FA Cup. The Blues managed to earn a dominant 4-1 victory away at Aston Villa recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this cup game.

Alvaro Arbeloa News / Football Espana / March 5

Alvaro Arbeloa alternative communicates plans to Real Madrid if he is given job

The future of Real Madrid beyond the end of the season is a source of major uncertainty, both in terms of the squad and the managerial position. Los Blancos look to be headed for a third change of coach in the space of 12 months as things stand.

Lionel Messi News / Stadium Rant / March 4

Reminiscing Messi’s Magical 2022 World Cup Run

The 2026 World Cup is less than 100 days away. The world’s biggest tournament makes its way to North America. Before we look ahead to this year’s tournament, let’s look at the previous one.

Rob Edwards News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

How Rob Edwards Ignited Wolves Revival at Molineux

When Wolverhampton Wanderers appointed Rob Edwards as head coach in November 2025, the club’s situation was bleak. Wolves had failed to win any of their opening Premier League matches, picking up just two points from 11 games and languishing at the very bottom of the table.