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Match Preview: Chelsea aim to upset odds against a resurgent Manchester City side

Manchester City will look to bounce back from a disappointing 4-2 defeat to PSG in the UEFA Champions League midweek when they host Chelsea in a crucial Premier League clash. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead, Pep Guardiola’s side crumbled, underlining their recent struggles to maintain control in high-stakes matches. However, a 6-0 demolition of […]

Romeo Lavia out until mid March – Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Romeo Lavia will hope to be back for the final 10 games of the season. By calculations, that means that the midfielder will not be back until around mid-March. Lavia has suffered yet another injury setback after returning recently for two matches where he played 45 minutes. Despite this, Enzo […]

Chelsea agree fee for teenage wonderkid set to join in 2026

Chelsea have agreed a fee of around £4m with FC Kairat to sign Kazakstan wonderkid Dastan Satpaev. Satpaev is only 16 right now so will be eligible to join when he turns 18 in 2026. Chelsea continue to scour the globe for the hottest young talents. Satpaev is an exciting young player who plays as […]

Renato Veiga completes move to Juventus on an initial loan deal

Renato Veiga has completed a loan move to Juventus for the rest of the season after an agreement was reached with Chelsea. The transfer will not include a buy option but Chelsea have done well as they have recieved a fee of around £4m for the loan. Veiga wanted to leave to get more game […]

Alejandro Garnacho’s agent spotted at Stamford Bridge as clubs hold talks

Alejandro Garnacho’s agent was at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Wolves. Garnacho has been linked with Chelsea and Napoli as the Blues search for a Mykhialo Mudryk replacement. Manchester United could be reluctant sellers of academy prospect Garnacho due to PSR reasons. It’s thought a deal around £60m could be possible with either […]

Match Preview: Chelsea must beat Wolves or face a serious top four crisis battle

Chelsea’s promising pre-Christmas form has evaporated in the new year, with the Blues enduring a five-match winless run in the Premier League (D3, L2). Once seen as Liverpool’s closest title challengers, Enzo Maresca’s side has tumbled out of the top four and faces an uphill battle to revive their season. A clash with relegation-threatened Wolves […]

Is it time to upgrade on Nicolas Jackson?

Signed from Villarreal amidst little to no prominence after just his first full season in top-flight football, Nicolas Jackson appears to be progressing, albeit at a slower rate than expected.  The 23-year old Senegalese has somewhat managed to divide opinions of fans who both recognise how good he might turn out to be but know […]

Match Preview: Chelsea aim to stay in top four race against high flying Bournemouth

After a dominant 5-0 win over League Two Morecambe in the FA Cup, Chelsea will hope to carry that momentum into the Premier League when they host an in-form Bournemouth. However, the Blues are well aware that domestic cup dominance doesn’t necessarily translate to league success, as their recent run of four league games without […]

Renato Veiga seeks move away from Chelsea

In an unexpected turn of events, Renato Veiga has asked to leave Chelsea. Reports from Germany and Fabrizio Romano have revealed that he has agreed to move to Borussia Dortmund. Veiga wants to move because he does not want to play left back and instead wants to play centre back. Chelsea are seeking £25m to […]