The Xabi Alonso era at Chelsea began with a 3-2 win over Fulham, who were also starting a new chapter under Álvaro Arbeloa—the man who replaced Alonso at Real Madrid in early 2026.
Chelsea kicked off the Alonso era with a chaotic but ultimately successful 3-2 win against neighbours Fulham, yet the post-match discourse has been dominated by the shaky performance of Sanchez.
Fulham and Chelsea clash at Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24, is the first match of these two sides this season. The West London derby is one of the most interesting fixtures on Matchday 1 as Chelsea kick off their Xabi Alonso era and Fulham enter a new chapter under Alvaro Arbeloa.
Regular readers of this site will know that Si, myself and others have been concerned about the lack of proven players, and some experience in the squad, for several years.
Morning all, The Premier League returned this weekend, and Spurs got smashed, and Yanited were beaten by Hull! Nice start, and now Chelsea must continue that tonight!
Chelsea could be facing one of the biggest decisions of the final week of the summer transfer window, with Manchester City reportedly prepared to meet the Blues’ huge £120 million valuation of Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly a target for Barcelona as well as Manchester City, according to Simon Phillips on Substack. The Blues could seemingly be set to lose Fernandez before the end of the transfer window, though it seems the Argentina international is not interested in joining Barca.
Pedro has signed a massive new contract extension with Chelsea, keeping the Brazil international at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The agreement includes a deserved pay rise for the versatile 24-year-old forward.
Chelsea secured the signing of Palestra from Atalanta this summer after the defender earned Serie A's Defender of the Year award during an impressive loan stint with Cagliari.
Arbeloa is ready to park his close bond with Alonso as Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage on Monday night. The new Cottagers boss steps into the dugout following Marco Silva's departure for Benfica, handed a baptism of fire in his Premier League managerial debut against his former team-mate.
Chelsea have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season, and the headline change is João Pedro taking the Chelsea Number 9 shirt from Liam Delap, whose one season in the number produced just three goals in 47 appearances before he was shifted to No.
Former Chelsea and England winger Cole believes Fernandez is the ideal transfer target to replace Rodri, who moved to Barcelona, at Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens are currently searching the market for midfield reinforcements ahead of the new campaign.
Coventry City have emerged as frontrunners to sign Mykhailo Mudryk on loan, with Chelsea believing regular Premier League football could be the best next step in the winger’s comeback.
Ownership battle threatens Chelsea's stability Chelsea face the prospect of a major shake-up in their ownership. Reports claim Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are weighing up the sale of their stakes to Clearlake Capital, a move that would hand the firm full control of the club.
Alonso banks on his trump card Spaniard Xabi Alonso, the new manager of Chelsea, has revealed the outlines of his plan to restore star man Cole Palmer to his best this season, insisting the player's brilliance is fundamental to the whole team's success.
Chelsea's ownership faces an uncertain future with speculation growing that Mark Walter and Todd Boehly are willing to sell their stakes in the club to Clearlake Capital, sources have told ESPN.
Another teenager through the door at Cobham – and this one has already been doing it at senior level in League One. BBC Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella has reported that Chelsea have signed 18-year-old midfielder Harrison Bettoni from Wigan Athletic.