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Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse?
Joao Pedro took just 31 seconds to score his opening goal of the season - will the new number nine reach the 20 he scored last season while wearing the number 20 shirt?
August 26, 2026Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.
August 24, 2026'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achieve "special things" this season.
August 24, 2026Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win
Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
August 24, 2026Where next for Chelsea's Delap and can he bounce back?
Chelsea striker Liam Delap has been made available for sale just a year into his Stamford Bridge career. Where will he go and can he bounce back?
August 21, 2026Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.
August 15, 2026Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?
With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?
August 14, 2026Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez
Chelsea set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m for clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
August 12, 2026Who will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
August 7, 2026'Ready to write Chelsea story' - Lacroix makes £52m move
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
July 30, 2026Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his move to Chelsea moves closer.
July 29, 2026Chelsea in talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
July 27, 2026Rogers and Palmer can play together - Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.
July 27, 2026Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso's Chelsea
Why Morgan Rogers' skillset means he and fellow attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will prosper in Xabi Alonso's Chelsea.
July 24, 2026Why Chelsea have signed so many Man City academy graduates
Morgan Rogers is the latest ex-Man City academy player to join Chelsea and will be reunited with more former City team-mates.
July 22, 2026Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
July 18, 2026Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea
Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.
July 14, 2026Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".
July 13, 2026Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
July 13, 2026Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signing
Chelsea announce the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m.
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Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse?
Joao Pedro missed out on a place in Brazil's World Cup squad in the summer Joao Pedro took just 31 seconds to make a statement about how he is handling the so-called curse of the number nine shirt at
Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win
There was an error Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. MATCH REPORT: Fulham
'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer
There was an error Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cot
Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not
Palmer shines as Chelsea edge Fulham in Alonso debut win If football is won in both boxes, it seems as though Chelsea have one far better covered than the other. Xabi Alonso began his Stamford Bridg
Where next for Chelsea's Delap and can he bounce back?
Liam Delap made his senior breakthrough at Manchester City Chelsea striker Liam Delap is being allowed to leave the club just 14 months after moving to Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old was making hi
Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
Enzo Fernandez's Chelsea future has been uncertain since March Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of the Chelsea support as Morgan Rogers scored on his first appearance for Chelsea in a 3-1 win aga
Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?
Can Xabi Alonso get more out of Cole Palmer and co this season? Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League 10 years ago but incredibly were champions of England just a year later under new manager A
Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez was in full training under new manager Xabi Alonso for the first time on Wednesday afternoon Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more from clubs interested in mid
Who will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap cost Chelsea a combined £62m Chelsea are in the familiar position of having a large number of players on their books, with 41 senior players and only 25 days remaining
'Ready to write Chelsea story' - Lacroix makes £52m move
Lacroix won three trophies in two seasons with Crystal Palace Chelsea have signed France's World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by Fra
Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical
Danny Welbeck made his senior debut for Manchester United in 2008 Chelsea are finalising a move for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck after he was given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck
Welbeck has previously played for Manchester United, Sunderland, Arsenal and Watford in the Premier League Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old is keen on mov
Rogers and Palmer can play together - Alonso
Morgan Rogers scored 10 goals and registered seven assists in 37 Premier League matches last season for Aston Villa Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing
Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso's Chelsea
Good friends Palmer (left) and Rogers are now team-mates Morgan Rogers was quick to mention one of his closest friends, Cole Palmer, when he signed for Chelsea from Aston Villa. "We've been speaking
Why Chelsea have signed so many Man City academy graduates
Morgan Rogers joined Manchester City from West Brom in 2019 and stayed until 2023 before joining Middlesbrough for £1m Chelsea not only lost to Manchester City in the 2020 FA Youth Cup final, they al
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers
Morgan Rogers has been a key part of Aston Villa's squad for two and a half seasons Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The 23-yea
Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso agreed a four-year deal to join Chelsea in May Xabi Alonso's start to pre-season has been likened to more of a Mauricio Pochettino blueprint than an Enzo Maresca one. The 44-year-old has
Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez is on international duty with Argentina at the World Cup New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Monday and said he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso
'It's about timings' - why Xabi Alonso chose to join Chelsea Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his decision to join the club was "about timings". The Blues boss, 44, was unveiled to the world's media
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signing
Quenda has already made 86 appearances in Sporting's first team since his debut, aged 16 Chelsea have announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m. The 19-year-old ha