There are almost five goals on average in every game they play. Xabi Alonso's side are difficult to work out right now

James, 26, was omitted from the matchday squad after feeling discomfort in his knee in training at Cobham on Friday.

Chelsea returned from the international break with an emphatic win, with their new-look midfield particularly impressive

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Chelsea's post-Abramovich ownership adopted a proactive and deft approach to dealing with the financial irregularities they inherited

Jimbo is joined by Liam Twomey, Michael Cox and Adrian Clarke to celebrate Cesc Fabregas.Born and raised in Catalonia, he came through the famous La Masia, but at just 16 decided to head to Arsene ...

Brentford thrashed their local rivals to record a first home league win over Chelsea since 1938 and leave Xabi Alonso with plenty to ponder

The billionaire became a consortium frontman, then interim sporting director, then minority partner, and finally an investor looking to sell

The new Chelsea manager has a wealth of attacking options. At the other end of the pitch is a very different story

Chelsea need a goalkeeper who can rise to the big occasion and radiate confidence in hostile environments. Martinez will do just that

The Argentina midfielder scored 10 Premier League goals last season but the team looks defensively vulnerable when he plays in the pivot

The 23-year-old striker, who only moved to Stamford Bridge a year ago, is expected to sign a five-year contract at the City Ground.

A brilliant display from Palmer at Fulham, plus his combinations with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers, augurs well for Chelsea this season

The major talking points dissected from Chelsea's opening week win at their local rivals

What are the Chelsea questions that you, our beautiful subscribers, would like to see answered?

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Sources say Barca have held talks with the player’s camp over the conditions of a potential deal.

The Argentina international broke through for Boca Juniors as a 16-year-old and developed a reputation for audacity on the ball

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The record signing brings attacking versatility, physicality and durability, but the bar for this deal to be a success is dizzyingly high

Morgan Rogers is going to Chelsea instead of Arsenal and the Straight Outta Cobham team are here to lap it all up.Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey as the Blues set a new...

Joao Pedro will remain at Stamford Bridge, but there are decisions to make over Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, Emmanuel Emegha and Marc Guiu

Does selling some helpful, if not quite essential, players while keeping others who are less productive edge Chelsea closer to contention?

Xabi Alonso has made his first official signing as Chelsea manager and Real Madrid have got the Straight Outta Cobham team scratching their heads again.Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey an...

Aside from the quality the Switzerland midfielder would bring, Chelsea would benefit from his nous and emotional stability off the pitch

In the second part of our interview with the former Chelsea goalkeeper coach, he reflects on Petr Cech's successors and one bright prospect

The former Chelsea coach discusses his working relationship with Cech, and the preparation that went into the 'keeper's heroics in Munich

The centre-half is a solid performer in a variety of defensive roles, a fierce competitor and will be a positive dressing-room influence

The serious injury sustained by the Brazilian winger against Manchester United in mid-April means he will miss the World Cup

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In the third of our 10 excerpts from The Soccer 100, we look back at the career of a player who excelled for Brazil for 11 years

The 24-year-old spent the majority of the 2025-26 season as understudy to Robert Sanchez.