3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (526+ words) Xabi Alonso conceded he made it “too difficult” for his Chelsea players after a starting XI showing nine changes went two goals down against Leeds before storming back to win 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round. A topsy-turvy game at…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (205+ words) The WSL has launched an investigation after Crystal Palace “breached competition rules” in their opening-day win over Everton at the VBS Community Stadium. Lexi Lloyd-Smith’s first-half strike ensured Palace made a winning return to the top flight, but they could…...

1+ week, 26+ min ago   (156+ words) Chelsea’s run of games without a Premier League clean sheet extended to 19 in their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Not since a 2-0 win at home to Brentford on January 17, the first league game in charge for former boss Liam…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (624+ words) Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record by signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125million at the end of a dramatic deadline day in the Premier League. From title contenders to relegation candidates, teams across the division spent big to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (183+ words) Enzo Fernandez was booed mercilessly by Fulham supporters when he came on in the second half of Chelsea’s 3-2 win at Craven Cottage. The Argentinian clearly had not been forgiven for his role in eliminating England from the World Cup in…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (400+ words) Enzo Maresca acknowledges Manchester City need to find a “new Rodri” following the departure of their midfield linchpin. The World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner this week joined Barcelona after seven highly influential seasons at the Etihad Stadium, during which…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (383+ words) An entertaining friendly at Stamford Bridge against Spanish cup holders Real Sociedad proved a lively curtain-raiser for Chelsea’s new season, ushering in the Xabi Alonso era and giving fans a glimpse of the new manager’s style. In a word, it’s…...