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Chelsea's defence should be wary of Bournemouth striker's different threatChelsea will be well aware of the threats Bournemouth pose ahead of today's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Bournemouth will be without Alex Scott, lea

How to watch Chelsea vs Bournemouth in the UK, USA and around the world todayChelsea take on AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday 10 October, so find out how to watch from anywhere on earth.

Five players who played for both Chelsea and Bournemouth.Since Bournemouth's return to the Premier League in 2022, the two sides have played each other eight times, with Chelsea unbeaten against the Cherries in that p

Chelsea's fastest player this season isn't who you'd expectIf you were asked to guess Chelsea's fastest player this season, Pedro Neto might not be the first name that springs to mind. However, according to Premier Lea

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Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Predicted starting 11 as Xabi Alonso needs a winChelsea welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge tomorrow for a crucial Premier League clash as they look to get back to winning ways. Xabi Alonso has delivered p

Xabi Alonso calms Chelsea fans' nerves after revealing key players' injury newsAhead of Chelsea's game against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, manager Xabi Alonso has given an update on key players such as Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro, an

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Palmer, Pedro Train 🙏Alonso gives injury update on Chelsea stars

The five previous meetings between Chelsea and Bournemouth. Many football fans will rejoice at the sight of the Premier League returning this weekend, after three weeks without top-flight action, although this break hasn

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsCity siege mentality at Anfield? Old Trafford crisis? Rice rested? 📲 (Guardian)

3 Chelsea players who come out of the international break on thin iceChelsea are currently without a win in 3 Premier League matches, ahead of Saturday's clash with Bournemouth, so which player need to improve?

Will Chelsea fans get the news they want from Xabi Alonso's pre-match press conference? Xabi Alonso has been rather coy in recent pre-match press conferences when discussing the fitness and availability of his Chelsea players. His answers on João P

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Aston Villa vs Brentford: 3 tactical decisions Unai Emery must get rightUnai Emery should pick a specific back four to help Aston Villa beat Brentford as he faces some tough tactical decisions against Keith Andrews' side.

Why benching Reece James against Bournemouth is the right moveReece James should start on the bench against Bournemouth, and the reason is plain and simple, as it comes down to what Marco Rose’s side will do to Chelsea’s m

Chelsea fans will be surprised to learn this current star played for BournemouthChelsea will entertain Bournemouth in their return from the international break with Xabi Alonso looking to return to winning ways. There is plenty at stake at

This international break has come at a good time for Levi Colwill Missing out on an international team call-up will hurt for many, especially when you've previously tasted international experience. As for Levi Colwill, his las

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Every EPL Team's Top Flaw 😬Which single issue is letting your team down so far in 26-27? 📲

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Aston Villa vs Brentford: Unai Emery's impressive record after international breaksAston Villa's record after international breaks under Unai Emery is extremely strong, inspiring confidence ahead of the clash with Brentford.

The four realistic Man City players Chelsea should pursue in potential fire saleManchester City's ongoing Premier League case could have huge consequences for Chelsea, particularly if the club were hit with a severe sporting punishment. Cit

Chelsea's 3 biggest winners and 2 sorest losers from the blockbuster international breakChelsea have not been in action for three weeks, but Stamford Bridge is finally ready to light up again, with the promise of good football and plenty of talking

Why Maxence Lacroix might have been Chelsea's biggest winner of the international break. For several years now, since the departure of Thiago Silva in 2024, and even before that, when players like Antonio Rudiger left the club, and John Terry retire

Xabi Alonso handed pre-Bournemouth boost as injured Chelsea star pictured trainingXabi Alonso has been handed some much-needed good injury needs ahead of Chelsea's Premier League game against Bournemouth on the weekend. The Blues have been st

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Aston Villa internationals: Every player's minutes revealed ahead of BrentfordSome of Aston Villa's key players racked up a lot of minutes on international duty, meaning they may have to be managed in the upcoming Premier League games.

Thomas Tuchel 'wasn't happy' with what Morgan Rogers did against Czech RepublicMorgan Rogers continued to impress for England with another good performance against the Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday evening. The 24-ye

Jorrel Hato's lack of minutes for Netherlands justifies Pep Chavarria's Chelsea selection ahead of him Jorrel Hato started Chelsea’s first four games of the season at left wing-back, with Xabi Alonso seemingly placing his trust in the young Dutch defender. Howeve

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Aston Villa receive Matty Cash injury boost but will he play against Brentford?Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash avoided a serious injury on international duty, but could Aaron Wan-Bissaka still start ahead of him against Brentford?

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Chelsea: Xabi Alonso must solve long-standing defensive issues and needs Moises Caicedo fit for key run of gamesChelseas Xabi Alonso era stalled with just one point from their final three Premier League games before the international break; On a special podcast ahead of their return against Bournemouth on Saturday, we examine the long-standing issues Alonso must solve and why Moises Caicedo is key

Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth early injury news as 6 ruled out and 5 doubtsChelsea are finally back in action on Saturday when they face AFC Bournemouth in their first game back after this long international break. Xabi Alonso's men we

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Aston Villa vs Brentford early injury news as 4 ruled out and 7 doubtsAston Villa are finally back in action on Saturday, facing Brentford after the three-week international break. The break came at an awkward time for Unai Emery

Morgan Rogers has gotten better and better as the international break has gone onWhen Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in the summer for £117 million, that made him the most expensive Englishman of all time, and with that came a

Zinedine Zidane has just sent Chelsea worrying Malo Gusto messageMalo Gusto is facing a crossroads at international level after the full-back wasn't included in Zindine Zidane's first France squad. The 23-year-old has been in

Morgan Rogers starts for England against Czech Republic Morgan Rogers is one of the changes for England as they face the Czech Republic in their final Nations League fixture of the international break. The Chelsea at

Chelsea told JJ Gabriel's transfer decision as wonderkid prepares for Man Utd exitDespite having not yet made a senior appearance, JJ Gabriel has made headlines after announcing his decision to quit Manchester United. The talented teenager ha

Alex Scott's recent injury could both hinder and help Chelsea.Whilst on international duty, Bournemouth midfielder and Chelsea target Alex Scott has picked up a quadriceps issue during England's 7-0 win in Croatia on Satur

Maxence Lacroix workload will need to managed after busy international breakMaxence Lacroix is now a regular for France, with the Chelsea defender becoming a consistent presence during the country’s Nations League campaign and this inte

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10 Aston Villa players who could miss out on Unai Emery's match day squadRegular Aston Villa starters could be left out of the match day squad as injured players return to fitness, giving Unai Emery tough decisions to make.

Fabrizio Romano tells Chelsea fans what to expect next in Alex Scott sagaChelsea are leading the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott with the latest reports suggesting the Blues are readying a January bid. Scott has enjoye

Emi Martinez must now show international form at club level Emi Martinez is a lover of an international break as it is a chance to go home and play in his true colours, light blue and white. He has reminded fans just ho

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink claims Chelsea youngster should be in Alonso's starting 11. Former Chelsea player Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has said that he feels Brazilian youngster Estevao needs to be given more game time by Xabi Alonso and is "puzzled

Aston Villa's October fixtures crucial to sparking their Premier League seasonAston Villa must take advantage of five home games in October and make Villa Park a fortress as they look to continue their positive momentum.

Chelsea's poor start from set pieces might not be as bad as first thought. Even before the international break had started, fans, whether they are of Chelsea or other clubs, have been questioning the appointment of the new set piece co

Every Chelsea Summer Signing Ranked 📊Looking at Xabi Alonso's additions to the squad and how they are doing so far

Estevao's Valuable Journey with Brazil 😎Lots to be unpacked about Blues attacker during int'l break

Is the WSL title race now a two-horse race between Chelsea and Manchester City?Chelsea’s win at West Ham did exactly what a title-chasing team needs to do: take care of business and keep pace at the top. However, the real story of the week

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Golden Boy Nominees ✨Cubarsí, Estêvão highlight list of finalists for 2026 award

Sergio Aguero absolutely loves Chelsea star, says he's the Blues 'best player'Former Manchester City and Argentina forward Sergio Aguero has heaped the praise on a player he believes is 'Chelsea's best player'. Aguero knows a thing or tw

Chelsea fans should not panic on Emi Martinez's substitution for Argentina Emi Martínez being withdrawn during Argentina’s friendly win over Burkina Faso was always going to raise eyebrows, particularly with Chelsea already short of fi

West Ham 0-3 Chelsea | WSL highlightsHighlights of the Womens Super League match between West Ham United and Chelsea.

Chelsea front of the queue to sign Alex Scott as Xabi Alonso learns timelineDespite missing out on him in the summer, Chelsea remain firmly in the race to sign Alex Scott from Bournemouth. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a huge rise in rece

Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip: Live updates and latest on deals, signings, loans and contractsChelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip: Live updates and latest on deals, signings, loans and contracts

Chelsea reignite interest in Barcelona star who came close to joining in 2022Chelsea fans will remember how close the club came to signing Jules Kounde in 2022. The Frenchman was within touching distance of leaving Sevilla and moving to

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Chelsea receive good news as Bundesliga striker 'open to offers'Despite being Europe's biggest spenders this summer, Chelsea remain interested in finding the next gem. The Blues spent well over £400 million earlier this year

What Marco Palestra's return means for Chelsea and Xabi AlonsoMarco Palestra is back in Chelsea first team training and could very well make his debut at Stamford Bridge against Bournemouth upon the Premier League’s return

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace: WSL preview, predictions, team news and TV infoAston Villa welcome Crystal Palace to Villa Park in the Women's Super League on Sunday 4 October, so check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.

West Ham vs Chelsea: WSL preview, predictions, team news and TV infoChelsea travel to the Chigwell Construction Stadium to face West Ham United in the WSL, so check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.

5 takeaways from Aston Villa's 3-1 vs Sevilla: Garnacho makes a statementAlejandro Garnacho impressed as Aston Villa beat Sevilla 3-1 in a friendly on Friday night, showing real progress after more training time with Unai Emery.

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Emery: More Clubs Inflate BudgetsAston Villa coach reportedly says other teams work around FFP (Diario de Sevilla)

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What would've happened at Chelsea each year if Man City didn't break the rulesHow different could Chelsea's history have been if Man City didn't break the rules?

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England fans debate if players should be punished for leaving camp early 🎥

PFA chief executive claims Cole Palmer is a "victim" of a "sick" system.Maheta Molango from the Professional Footballers Association claims that due to the current demanding football calendar, Cole Palmer is getting burnt out from i

Ed Brand interview: Former Chelsea coach on his 17 years at Stamford Bridge and what he learned from the experienceIn this exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Ed Brand discusses his journey with Chelsea from player to coach and what he has learned from his time in the academy, as a loan mentor, and with Swindon Towns first team. Now he is ready to be a head coach…

Four Manchester City players who could have played for Chelsea. Now that the news everyone was waiting for has been announced, Manchester City have been found guilty on "almost all charges" of breaking Premier League financi

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Chelsea 26-27 Kit Elements Are Out of ProportionChelsea's 26-27 home and away kits were well received by supporters, featuring a standalone rampant lion crest.

Tough run of fixtures, Xabi under pressure and much more: Everything that could happen at Chelsea this monthChelsea head into October looking for a fresh start, both in the Premier League table and on the pitch, after a disappointing end to September. There are plenty

Former Chelsea player announces majority Northampton Town takeover.Alexandre Pato, who played for Chelsea in the 2015/16 season, announced that a consortium which includes the ex Chelsea man have taken a 70 per cent sharehold i

Why Aston Villa will not vote to kick Manchester City out of the Premier League Aston Villa could back Manchester City in a vote to kick them out of the Premier League for financial breaches, as owner Nassef Sawiris has ties to the UAE.

João Pedro Injury Update 🩼Striker may miss more time that initially reported after backing out of Brazil camp

Cole Palmer misses Moises Caicedo more than anyone elseThere has been one major absence from Chelsea’s teamsheet this season, and the defensive numbers highlight just how much Moises Caicedo has been missed. Caicedo

Lyon 0-0 Chelsea: Lauren James sees penalty overturned by VAR as Blues draw with eight-time Women's Champions League winnersLauren James saw a late penalty decision overturned by VAR as Chelsea played out a goalless draw away to last season's Women's Champions League finalists and eight-time winners Lyon.

Aston Villa injury update: Pau Torres, Leon Goretzka and Brian Madjo return to trainingAston Villa have received a huge injury boost as Pau Torres, Leon Goretzka and Brian Madjo have all returned to training.

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Rival clubs feel relegating Manchester City to Championship would not be enoughThe Premier League will face pressure from Manchester City’s rivals to push for a sanction that will result in a prolonged absence from the top flight

Positive signs as Chelsea star set to make debut in Bournemouth game Positive signs are coming back for Chelsea with the international break coming at a perfect time for Xabi Alonso after what could be described as a difficult an

Romeo Lavia's performance against France is what Chelsea fans have been waiting for.Most Chelsea fans can agree that Romeo Lavia is one of the most frustrating players they have at the club, because when he plays, he's one of the most impressiv

Chelsea's pockets may have to dig deeper to sign new England internationalAlex Scott earning his first England cap last night wasn't just a personal milestone, it's a shift in his market value that should be setting off alarm bells at

The 4 Aston Villa players who destroyed their legacies to join Man CityNow that is's proven Manchester City achieved all their success by cheating, how should Villa fans feel about the players who left for the Etihad?

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Celebrating Olivier Giroud on his 40th birthday. 360 career goals, 14 trophies… and still going strong. One of the game’s most underrated strikers 🍷🇫🇷

Where Do Man City Stars Go?📍

Landing spots for the club's biggest names after EPL guilty verdict 🎥

Despite Manchester City's financial rule breach, Chelsea are one of the least affected sides. Since December 2018, when the Premier League first launched their investigation into Manchester City, the question on many people's lips has been: What is the p

3️⃣ Signings Chelsea Needs to MakeClear areas that need strengthening for Xabi's project

Chelsea legend spells out the uncomfortable truth for Chelsea and fans on Estevao Chelsea legends do not often tell one of the club’s brightest young stars that his future should lie elsewhere. Yet that is exactly what has happened this week,

Chelsea Women's youngster earns first England call-up.Despite only making her Chelsea first-team debut less than a year ago, midfielder Lexi Potter has been called up by manager Sarina Wiegman for England's World C

How Aston Villa were potentially hurt by Manchester City’s £900m 'sham'Aston Villa may have lost out on crucial revenue due to Manchester City's period of financial breaches, when they also signed a number of Villa's players.

OL Lyonnes vs Chelsea: Women's Champions League preview, predictions, team news and TV infoChelsea travel to Parc Olympique Lyonnais to face Lyon in the Women's Champions League, so check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.

Morgan Rogers to start as number 10 for England tonight against Czech RepublicChelsea’s Morgan Rogers will get his chance in an England shirt this evening as the Nations League campaign continues. The Three Lions face the Czech Republic a

Zion Suzuki becoming Aston Villa fan favourite, named player of the monthZion Suzuki's impressive start to life at Aston Villa has earned him the player of the month award from a fanbase which has embraced their new goalkeeper.

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City Knew Verdict in Summer 👀Man City informed they were 'guilty of more than 100 breaches' before transfer spending (ESPN)

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio rejected transfer interest from Liverpool and Chelsea this summer - Paper TalkPlus: Man Utd are set to play a behind-closed-doors friendly against a club Sir Jim Ratcliffe also owns; Eddie Howe is not currently considering a return to management; the FA have previously floated the idea of appointing him as England boss

5 things Aston Villa must accomplish before the Premier League returnsAston Villa must use the international break to accomplish some important goals so they can hit the ground running when the Premier League returns.

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EPL Coach Firing Race 📉De Zerbi, Carrick and more feeling the pressure 📲

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Fans: Man City Needs BIG Punishment 😡Supporters on why only EPL expulsion or TEN-YEAR transfer ban will work 📲

Key stat shows Aston Villa's improved Premier League form after slow startAston Villa's underlying numbers show they are heading in the right direction after a slow start to the Premier League season.

Chelsea's season doesn't get any easier after the international breakChelsea’s new era under Xabi Alonso has not quite got off to the start many supporters were expecting. There was hope that a new manager, alongside a number of

Barcelona closely monitoring as Estevao grows impatient over Chelsea role - Paper TalkPlus: Al Nassr forward Joao Felix wants to return to European football and is understood to dream of playing for Barcelona; Roy Keane reveals his stance on returning to management

Chelsea Players on Expiring Contracts 🫥Looking at the Blues options with some key players

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ALYSSA THOMPSON WITH A HUGE FINISH 🔥 The USWNT star fires Chelsea in front with a rocket into the top corner 💥 Watch Chelsea v Arsenal live on @paramountplus 📺

Thompson Scores to End Arsenal Unbeaten RunBlues with only goal in 1-0 victory vs. Gunners

Live Commentary - Chelsea Women vs Arsenal Women | 27.09.2026Barclays Women's Super League match Chelsea Women vs Arsenal Women 27.09.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Aston Villa internationals: Injury scares, goals and a surprise withdrawalAston Villa's internationals look to have avoided injuries so far, while one player got on the scoresheet and there was also a surprise withdrawal.

How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal Women in the UK, USA and around the world todayChelsea face Arsenal in one of the key fixtures of the 2026/27 WSL season, with both sides looking to keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the table. Ci

Chelsea vs Arsenal Predicted XI: Big decisions need to be made on two big playersChelsea Women return to Women’s Super League (WSL) action on Sunday afternoon with a huge clash against London rivals Arsenal. Sonia Bompastor knows a win would

Chelsea fans have no right to be angry if Cole Palmer is left out of England againChelsea fans have every right to be protective of Cole Palmer. He is arguably the club’s most important player and one of the most gifted attacking talents in E

Last night's performance showcased how useful Josh Acheampong could be to Chelsea.Currently at Chelsea, you would classify Josh Acheampong as being their fourth or fifth choice centre back, and fourth choice right back, through no fault of hi

Chelsea vs Arsenal: WSL preview, predictions, team news and TV infoChelsea take on rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the WSL on Sunday 27 September, so check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa: WSL preview, predictions, team news and TV infoAston Villa take on Tottenham at Brisbane Road in the WSL on Sunday 27 September, so check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.Super LeagueVenue

Chelsea and Arsenal both looking for clinical edge ahead of WSL clashChelsea Women and Arsenal Women meet in the Women’s Super League on Sunday with both sides finding themselves in a strange position. Neither set of fans are ent

New signings mean that Chelsea's £52 million man could be leaving the club soon. When Chelsea signed Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in 2025, he was one of the most sought-after young wingers in world football. But throughout his time i

Estevao fails to put Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers on notice following Brazil displayEstevao's first start for the Brazilian national team after his World Cup heartbreak was supposed to be a moment that added fuel to one of Chelsea's more intere

England vs Spain: Morgan Rogers starts in our predicted XI as Nations League beginsEngland face world champions Spain tomorrow in their Nations League opener, with plenty of Chelsea interest surrounding the Wembley clash. The fixture could see

Although Chelsea got off lightly with their financial punishments, the Manchester City case could worry them.On Friday afternoon, the Athletic's David Ornstein reported that Manchester City were found guilty on all but one of their 115 charges in breaking Premier Leagu

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Thomas Tuchel claims Cole Palmer's injury record is costing him at EnglandThomas Tuchel has made it clear that Cole Palmer’s fitness problems, rather than his ability, are the reason he has fallen behind with England. Speaking at his

3 Chelsea players whose margin for error has already vanished heading into the international breakChelsea went into the international break on the back of a mediocre start to life under Xabi Alonso, winning two, losing as many and drawing once in their first

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Man City Breaks Internet 🍿Strip titles? Relegation? World football goes OFF after huge ruling on 115 charges 📲

Chelsea eye swap deal that has become painfully obvious for January Chelsea’s summer business left them well stocked in attack but no closer to fixing the one area that continues to cost them points: central midfield. Yet they

The Chelsea players potentially lining up for their nations this eveningThe international break is in full swing, with Chelsea stars back in action tonight as the Nations League gets underway for several nations. After our preview y