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Graham Potter admits he is under pressure after West Ham are thrashed by Chelsea

Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca delighted with Estêvão’s display

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho stalled by Bayern’s Nkunku delay

London club want forward to leave on permanent basis, freeing up move for Manchester United player

English Premier League team-by-team guide: The title challengers, key signings and players to watch this season

After a summer of big-money signings, champions Liverpool could be unassailable, vulnerable only to Arsenal and City

Liverpool’s new era promises excitement – but have they changed too much?

Integrating almost half a team usually takes time, which may cost Arne Slot’s side important points in a tight title race

Newcastle’s struggle to attract players is one of the stories of this summer

Champions Liverpool spend big to consolidate position as Arsenal and Manchester United attempt to take giant leap

Chelsea stun PSG to win Club World Cup after Cole Palmer’s cool double

João Neves was given a straight red card after 86 minutes for pulling Cucurella’s hair

Chelsea v PSG: This goes beyond money – this is a chance for Chelsea to score a priceless win

Beating the best team on the planet in the Club World Cup final in New Jersey would go a long way to vindicating Chelsea’s youth-driven project

Joao Pedro double fires Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Lucrative payday ahead for Premier League side as PSG or Real Madrid await

Fifa cuts ticket price for Chelsea’s Club World Cup semi-final as sparse crowds plague tournament

Chelsea to face Brazilian side Fluminense in last four, PSG to play Real Madrid

Chelsea edge Palmeiras as late deflection books Club World Cup semi-final spot

Enzo Maresca excited by glimpse of Chelsea’s future with ‘huge talent’ Estêvão

Why did Duff walk out on Shels and what does it mean for the League of Ireland?

In the News podcast: Irish Times sports writer Malachy Clerkin on the fallout from Duff’s shock resignation

What comes next for Damien Duff could be as enigmatic as the man himself

Shelbourne manager’s departure was in keeping with his arrival in late 2021 – unforeseen

Liam Delap relishes old school physicality for Chelsea in quest to solve striker shortage

New signing is ready to seize the initiative for club and country with the No 9 a throwback to the raw power game

‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10

“I try and think it’s just a game of football, it’s not life or death”

Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk could face four-year ban after FA charge over failed drugs test

It is believed the banned performance-enhancing substance meldonium was found in Ukrainian’s system

Fifa Club World Cup: Everything you need to know – participants, fixtures, where to watch

Tournament gets under way in the US on Saturday

Chelsea close in on Liam Delap and keen to support Maresca with further signings

The 22-year-old striker favours move to west London over Manchester United

Chelsea storm back at Real Betis to win Conference League

Premier League side come from behind to blow Spanish side away in second half

Ken Early: Emi Martínez commits one of the most expensive mistakes in Villa’s history

Aston Villa rue what might have been, Manchester United notch up unenviable record and Alexander-Arnold signs off at Anfield

Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle seal Champions League places on final day

Aston Villa miss out on place in controversial circumstances

Crystal Palace beating Manchester City in the FA Cup let us see the real purpose of football

The way football has gone has made moments of true joy and celebration so rare

Manchester United continue abysmal Premier League form with West Ham defeat

Newcastle beat 10-man Chelsea to edge towards Champions League spot

Manchester United and Tottenham to meet in Europa League final

Chelsea through to Conference League final after they beat Djurgarden

Are Chelsea close to having all the players they need?

Enzo Maresca has hinted at wanting more experience in the dressing room

Cole Palmer’s bid to trademark ‘Cold Palmer’ celebration gets cool reception

Francesco Totti on why he has more regrets than Messi; what ChatGPT thinks of every football club

Journalist plays kick a ‘keeper when he’s down with poor Kasper Schmeichel

Harry Redknapp tests Anglo-German relations; Charlie Austin declines ‘Shamrock Rovers’ call

Mikel Merino strike proves the difference as strikerless Arsenal sink Chelsea

Arsenal vs Chelsea report. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez endured another afternoon to forget

Europa League round-up: Bruno Fernandes hat-trick sends Manchester United through

Wilson Odobert double helps Tottenham Hotspur see off AZ Alkmaar

How modern football’s exploitation model brewed fan resentment

Supporters have recently marched at a number of Premier League grounds in protest

Tottenham fight back from two goals down to salvage point against Bournemouth

Round-up: Marc Cucurella thunderbolt proves enough as Chelsea defeat lowly Leicester

Premier League wrap: Chelsea return to top four by brushing aside sorry Southampton

Chelsea leapfrog Bournemouth, who lost 2-1 at Brighton as Palace and Fulham record wins

Brighton secure emphatic victory over Chelsea

Kaoru Mitoma scores goal with breathtaking piece of control

Chelsea climb back into top four after comeback win over West Ham

Stamford Bridge the scene of yet another frustrating evening for Graham Potter

Chelsea join the race to sign Ireland striker Evan Ferguson from Brighton

Ferguson seen as option to compete with Nicolas Jackson, with Arsenal and Spurs also keen on 20-year-old

Premier League round-up: Cody Gapko double keeps Liverpool well clear of the pack

Calafiori earns win for 10-man Arsenal; Manchester City fight back to beat Chelsea; Ouattara hat-trick the cherry on top for Bournemouth; Isak double keeps Newcastle on front foot; Everton win in Brighton

How Chelsea adapted Manchester City blueprint to rebuild their fortunes

Champions’ influence has guided Blues’ approach since 2022 takeover while City’s recent splurge on signings suggests a longer-term rebuild

Shamrock Rovers and Chelsea fined over chants during Conference League match at Stamford Bridge

Both clubs fined €10,000 by Uefa

Chelsea break €1m barrier to sign Naomi Girma in world-record deal

United States defender will arrive from San Diego Wave

Matt Doherty scores but Chelsea are too strong for Wolves

Cucurella and Madueke get Chelsea back to winning ways

Premier League wrap: Brentford hit back from two down to take point against Manchester City

Reece James scores stoppage-time free-kick to rescue Chelsea a point; Potter gets first win at West Ham

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