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The 2025/26 Champions League begins in earnest next week, and Liverpool will have designs on winning the tournament as well as retaining their domestic title.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 11

'I was told' – Matt Law gives injury update on Cole Palmer who appears missing from training

The Telegraph reporter Matt Law has given an injury update on Chelsea’s Cole Palmer as he’s not been pictured in training. Palmer has been struggling with a groin injury but it has never seemed to be anything too serious.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 11

Joe Cole questions 'one area of the pitch' that Chelsea didn’t address this summer

Former Chelsea hero Joe Cole has come out and questioned one area on the pitch that Chelsea didn’t address this summer. The Blues had a fairly decent summer transfer window but there was a couple of positions they ended up not addressing despite many rumours throughout the window.

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Manchester United News / We All Follow United / August 31

'There are levels' – Joe Cole fires warning to former Manchester United star following summer exit

Alejandro Garnacho’s journey to Manchester United has been straight out of a film script. The lad who arrived from Atlético Madrid in 2020 has made his mark in just a few years.

Manchester City News / To The Lane And Back / August 24

'Great coup'- Joe Cole hails Tottenham’s ‘signing of the season’ following Manchester City win

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank could not have asked for a better start to his tenure at N17. Five goals scored and zero goals conceded in the first two Premier League games of the season seems like the ideal start for the Danish tactician.

'Joy to watch' – Joe Cole likens Estevao to football icon after West Ham performance

Joe Cole singled out Estevao Willian for praise following Chelsea’s win against West Ham, and compared the teenager to a global icon. Estevao was initially named on the bench, but following Cole Palmer’s withdrawal in the warm-up the teenager was handed his full Premier League debut.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 21

Joe Cole reckons Arsenal should have signed a different player to Gyokeres

Joe Cole has expressed the view that Arsenal should have pursued Victor Osimhen rather than signing Viktor Gyökeres during the summer transfer window. The Gunners had identified the need for a new striker to elevate their squad, and both forwards featured prominently on their shortlist.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 11

Joe Cole says his England team would have Chelsea player used as a ‘dual 10’

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has been speaking about the England national side this week and of course, that involves Blues players. The season hasn’t even restarted yet but already we are thinking ahead to some upcoming international matches.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 10

'Probably don’t realise' – Joe Cole claims Chelsea are unaware how good summer signing really is

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole believes the Blues don’t realise just how good summer signing Joao Pedro actually is. Chelsea have been busy this summer and Pedro is one of four signings made so far along with Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Jorrel Hato.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 15

‘Gangs of London’ Producer Explains Season 3 Deaths, Hypes Season 4

Warning: The below contains major spoilers for Gangs of London Season 3. If there’s anything fans should take away from Gangs of London’s third season

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 29

Joe Cole will be shocked if Chelsea do not sign 'young Alan Shearer' this summer

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole will be shocked if Chelsea do not sign ‘young Alan Shearer’ in the summer transfer window. This news comes after Chelsea beat Real Betis to win the Conference League on Wednesday night after being a goal down at half time and turning it around.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / May 28

'Happy for him'- Joe Cole praises Tottenham star; calls him a ‘fantastic’ character

Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison has endured a stellar second half of the campaign at N17. The England international started the season slow and he was in and out of the team for various reasons.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / May 21

Joe Cole batting for ‘his pals’ as he predicts Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United

Tottenham and Manchester United have been two sides of the same coin this season, both enduring one of their worst domestic campaigns in decades. With United sitting 16th and Spurs just behind in 17th, their league form has been dismal.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 2

'Huge, huge game' coming up for Chelsea says Joe Cole in Djurgarden analysis on TNT

Joe Cole says Chelsea have a huge, huge game coming up whilst speaking in his analysis report on TNT Sports last night. The news comes after The Blues thrashed Swedish side Djurgarden 4-1 away from home in the first leg of the Conference League semi-final last night in what was a very convincing performance for Enzo Maresca’s side.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27

Joe Cole names Chelsea’s best defender and slams transfer business of the club

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole has once again slammed the transfer business that the club has done since the new owners arrived. The news comes off the back of Chelsea getting an essential three points on Saturday afternoon by beating Everton 1-0 at home after a fantastic first half goal from striker Nicolas Jackson ending his 2025 goal draught.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 18

'The ball was not moving quick enough!' – Joe Cole reacts to terrible Chelsea performance

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole has reacted to another terrible Chelsea performance under head coach Enzo Maresca this season. The Blues managed to get

Aston Villa News / PSG on SI / April 17

Former England Player Believes PSG Has A Major Advantage Over Arsenal In The UCL Semi-Final

PSG beat Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, setting up a semi-final match against Arsenal. It will be the third consecutive Premier League side they have played in the competition's knockout stages.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 17

Joe Cole praises recruitment team at UCL club and urges Chelsea to sign their striker

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole has been praising the recruitment of a Champions League club and says Chelsea should sign their striker. The news comes off the back of Chelsea only managing to draw 2-2 at home with Ipswich Town on Sunday, a team who are destined to be in the Championship again next season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 9

'It’s tough' – Joe Cole explains the reasons he is 'worried about Chelsea' right now

Former Chelsea player Joe Cole has explained the ‘tough’ reason that he is worried about his former club right now in fresh quotes. The news comes after Chelsea played out a boring 0-0 draw against Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon in what was another underwhelming performance.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 13

'It’s not a success' – Joe Cole gives verdict on Chelsea and Conference League

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole has given his verdict on Chelsea at the moment as well as the Conference League trophy. The news comes off the back of Chelsea beating Leicester City 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon in what was a vital three points in the race for Champions League spots.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 27

'Assured' – Joe Cole recommends 'one of the best goalkeepers in the league' to Chelsea

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has waded in on the goalkeeper debate and recommended a new one for them to sign in the summer. Cole, like most of us fans, has been unhappy with Chelsea’s recruitment model, especially in the goalkeeper department with so many on the books and none of them being good enough.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 27

Joe Cole: There is 'something systemically wrong' with Chelsea’s recruitment model

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole has been explaining this week why he sees something systematically wrong with Chelsea’s current project. It is a project that has come under major scrutiny this week, with fans protesting against the owners ahead of the Southampton win on Tuesday night.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 23

Joe Cole hails ‘unique’ quality that Liverpool have amid suggestion of quadruple trophy charge

Joe Cole has claimed that Liverpool have one particular quality which makes them ‘unique’ among the top clubs in Europe at the moment. The Reds guaranteed

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 12

Joe Cole tips Arsenal transfer target to join another Premier League club instead

Former West Ham star Joe Cole has discussed the transfer saga surrounding Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, who has been linked with a number of clubs in recent times.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 13

Joe Cole says Manchester United star would shine at Arsenal

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has offered an intriguing suggestion to Arsenal as the club considers its options to strengthen their attack. The Gunners are expected to pursue reinforcements either in January or the summer, with their focus not just on the centre-forward position but also on bolstering their left-wing options.