Carney Chukwuemeka scored a brace as Chelsea beat Brighton in a behind-closed-doors friendly win on Saturday. Graham Potter faced his former team in an unofficial game at the Amex Stadium as Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool on Sunday was postponed, while Brighton’s derby with Crystal Palace was also called […]
Mikel Arteta says he has been given no indication as to why Gabriel Jesus was not selected by Brazil and believes the striker – as well as Gabriel Magalhaes and Martinelli – will use the snub as added motivation. The Arsenal trio have all started the campaign in good form, […]
Paul Scholes believes Jadon Sancho is at his best for Manchester United when he plays centrally and links up with Christian Eriksen and Fernandes. Sancho scored United’s opening goal in their 2-0 win over FC Sheriff on Thursday, while Cristiano Ronaldo also struck from the penalty spot to secure a […]
Erik ten Hag chose to keep Aaron Wan-Bissaka after an intervention from the Manchester United board last summer, who persuaded the Dutchman that the player still had a future at Old Trafford. Diogo Dalot has been first choice under Ten Hag this campaign and that much was clear during pre-season, […]
Lionel Messi has responded to Barcelona’s interest as the club eye a return for the Argentine superstar. Barcelona head coach Xavi has made no secret of his desire to bring him back to Camp Nou, feeling his ‘time at the club is not over’. The Catalan club’s president, Joan Laporta, […]
Graham Potter has ruled two Chelsea players out of his first game in charge as they prepare to face Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea are set to face Austrian champions RB Salzburg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in Potter’s first game as the club manager. Former […]
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly says Thomas Tuchel was sacked because they did not ‘share a vision’ for the London club’s future. Tuchel was sacked after 20 months in charge at Stamford Bridge having helped the club win the Champions League, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup during […]
Diego Costa has explained the reason for his return to the Premier League after joining Wolves on a free transfer. The 33-year-old, who scored 59 goals in 120 games for Chelsea, has been without a club since leaving Atletico Mineiro in January. During his spell at Stamford Bridge, Costa won […]
N’Golo Kante has turned down Chelsea’s new contract proposal, with the player unhappy at the length of the deal on offer. The France international is out of contract in less than a year’s time, having failed to agree new terms with the London club. Thomas Tuchel spoke openly about the […]
Todd Boehly hinted at Thomas Tuchel’s sacking in a private conversation with former Chelsea’s Billy Gilmour on transfer deadline day. Chelsea’s new owners marked their 100th day in charge by sacking former Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain head coach Tuchel. Tuchel guided Chelsea to three trophies in his 20-month spell at […]