England manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on March 14, 2025
Thomas Tuchel facing three key decisions for first England game in Albania World Cup 2026 qualifier
Ahead of England's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Albania on Friday, Sports Mole looks at three key issues Thomas Tuchel is facing for his first game.
Mar 19, 20:28
England's Harry Kane applauds the fans after the match on November 14, 2024
Preview:England vs. Albania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash between England and Albania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 19, 14:17
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Phil Foden's England stints "have always been poor" but Thomas Tuchel selection could give Man City man much-needed "boost"
Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts to Sports Mole on Phil Foden's "poor" international stints with England and hopes the attacker can play himself back into form under new Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel this month.
Mar 18, 21:40
Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Reece James pictured on October 27, 2024
Chelsea release Cole Palmer injury statement as England withdrawal decision confirmed
Chelsea confirm that Cole Palmer has returned from the England squad to undergo further assessment on the injury he sustained before Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
Mar 18, 17:45
Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite image
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Mikel Arteta sent firm Premier League title message as Liverpool struggles, Big Six record assessed
Arsenal have no hope of clawing back their 12-point Premier League deficit to Liverpool despite the Reds' recent problems, Gunners expert Charles Watts believes.
Mar 18, 13:57
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on April 2, 2024
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Champions League contenders to battle hard to keep Liverpool-linked attacker?
Nottingham Forest are reportedly prepared to battle hard to retain the services of one of their star players in the summer amid interest from a Premier League giant.
Mar 18, 11:37
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on April 2, 2024
England boss Thomas Tuchel calls-up Morgan Gibbs-White to replace Chelsea star
England boss Thomas Tuchel adds a Nottingham Forest star to his squad ahead of the anticipated withdrawal of Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer.
Mar 17, 09:19
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson in action on January 25, 2025
Chelsea's summer transfer window 'priority' for Enzo Maresca revealed as club look to sell numerous stars
Chelsea will be active in the summer but will also reportedly be looking to sell numerous players ahead of what is likely to be a busy window.
Mar 17, 00:40
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in August 2024.
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca comments on ineffective attacking display, Cole Palmer injury blow
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledges that his side need to find an extra gear against teams competing at the top of the Premier League.
Mar 16, 16:22
Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring on March 16, 2025
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Merino ends Gunners' set-piece drought
Mikel Merino's header is the difference as Arsenal strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League table with a 1-0 victory over London rivals Chelsea.
Mar 16, 15:30
Chelsea's Cole Palmer looks dejected on December 26, 2024
Arsenal-Chelsea starting lineups confirmed as huge Cole Palmer shock revealed
Arsenal and Chelsea confirm their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League London derby at the Emirates.
Mar 16, 12:18
Charles Watts/Enzo Maresca composite image
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Mikel Arteta sent Premier League top-four warning as "moment of brilliance" prediction made
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is fearful for the Gunners' place in the Premier League's top four if they suffer defeat to Chelsea in Sunday's London derby.
Mar 15, 10:45
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy pictured on August 19, 2024
Leicester City predicted XI vs. Manchester United: Possible starting lineup for Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Leicester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.
Mar 14, 19:36
Chelsea's Malo Gusto pictured on February 25, 2025
Chelsea lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby amid Malo Gusto concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby with Arsenal.
Mar 14, 10:30
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Benoit Badiashile celebrate for Chelsea on March 13, 2025
Chelsea (3) 1-0 (1) Copenhagen: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Dewsbury-Hall strike extends Blues winning streak
Chelsea maintain their flawless Conference League record with a 1-0 win against Copenhagen, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory as they move into the quarter-finals.
Mar 13, 22:00
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in February 2025.
Chelsea vs. Copenhagen starting lineups: Enzo Maresca makes surprise decisions for Conference League fixture
Chelsea and Copenhagen confirm their starting lineups for the second leg of their Conference League last-16 tie on Thursday night.
Mar 13, 18:45
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto in action in September 2024.
Team News: Chelsea vs. Copenhagen injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Conference League clash between Chelsea and Copenhagen.
Mar 12, 20:00
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer in November 2024.
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca reveals three players expected to be fit for Copenhagen Conference League game
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals three players who had been doubts are expected to be fit for Thursday's Conference League last-16 fixture with Copenhagen.
Mar 12, 15:32
Chelsea's Shumaira Mheuka on February 25, 2025
Chelsea lineup vs. Copenhagen: Predicted XI for Conference League last-16 second-leg clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Conference League last-16 second-leg clash with Copenhagen.
Mar 11, 19:17
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured on December 22, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Copenhagen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Chelsea and Copenhagen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 11, 19:12
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham pictured on June 1, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Jobe Bellingham to be targeted by Premier League giants?
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to join the race to sign Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham during the summer transfer window.
Mar 10, 09:46
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella celebrates scoring against Leicester City on March 9, 2025
Chelsea 1-0 Leicester City: Enzo Maresca praises Blues adaptability, speaks on Cole Palmer fitness
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praises the adaptability of his squad and mentality of Cole Palmer after the Blues edged past Leicester City on Sunday afternoon.
Mar 9, 19:58
Chelsea's Cole Palmer on February 25, 2025
Cole Palmer creates history as Chelsea edge past Leicester City in Premier League amidst battle for Champions League
Cole Palmer's penalty miss for Chelsea against Leicester City set a new record in the Premier League, while some fans worry that the Blues will miss out on Champions League.
Mar 9, 18:28
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella celebrates scoring against Leicester City on March 9, 2025
Chelsea 1-0 Leicester: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Marc Cucurella spares Cole Palmer's blushes
Marc Cucurella scores the only goal of the match as Chelsea record a 1-0 victory over Leicester City in Sunday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 9, 16:03
Mychelle press shot
Premier League GW28 predictions: Man United to lose again at Old Trafford, Liverpool to continue title charge
Sports Mole takes on singer-songwriter Mychelle for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 28 of the 2024-25 season.
Mar 7, 18:51
Leicester City's Patson Daka and Chelsea's Axel Disasi pictured on March 17, 2024
Chelsea vs. Leicester: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Leicester City and Chelsea.
Mar 7, 16:30
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gives instructions to Reece James on October 20, 2024
Chelsea lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for Sunday's Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League clash with Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Mar 7, 16:22
Chelsea's Levi Colwill celebrates with Tosin Adarabioyo on February 25, 2025
Preview:Chelsea vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 16:12
Real Betis' Jesus Rodriguez pictured on February 20, 2025
Chelsea 'accelerate £42m transfer pursuit' of La Liga teenager who haunted Real Madrid
Chelsea are supposedly running the rule over teenage Real Betis winger Jesus Rodriguez, who is starting to make a name for himself under Manuel Pellegrini.
Mar 6, 23:50
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer in November 2024.
Copenhagen vs. Chelsea team news: Does Cole Palmer start? Shock debut for teenager
Copenhagen and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie on Thursday night.
Mar 6, 16:34
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on September 21, 2024.
Chelsea transfer news latest: Midfield signing rumoured as Enzo Maresca's team 'ask' for details
Chelsea will reportedly make a move for a Serie A midfielder this summer transfer window under specific circumstances, but they may have other priorities.
Mar 6, 01:25
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson in action in October 2024.
Chelsea predicted XI vs. Copenhagen: Possible starting lineup as Enzo Maresca faces Nicolas Jackson problem in Conference League
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Conference League clash against Copenhagen at Parken Stadium.
Mar 5, 02:51
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly on August 18, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Todd Boehly breaks silence on failure to sign a striker
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly breaks his silence over the club's failure to sign an experienced striker during the last two transfer windows.
Feb 28, 11:24
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates on February 25, 2025
Chelsea 4-0 Southampton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Maresca's men return to the Premier League top four
Chelsea return to the top four of the Premier League thanks to a routine 4-0 win over bottom-of-the-table Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 25, 22:09
Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ray Parlour composite
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly told England call-ups "will happen" as Thomas Tuchel faces crucial decision
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour explains to Sports Mole why Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly may not benefit from an England call-up next month.
Feb 25, 08:05
Chelsea's Cole Palmer looks dejected on December 26, 2024
Chelsea star Cole Palmer defended by Enzo Maresca amid poor 2025 form
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reiterates that he has no concerns regarding the form of Cole Palmer despite his unproductive performances during 2025.
Feb 24, 12:08
Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah warming up on January 20, 2025
Chelsea lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Enzo Maresca makes goalkeeper decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 23, 09:14
 Aston Villa's Marco Asensio celebrates goal with teammates on February 22, 2025
Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Asensio double beats the Blues
Aston Villa deal a major blow to Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League, with the Villans beating the Blues 2-1 at Villa Park.
Feb 22, 19:42
AC Milan duo Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao in September 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues handed £79m boost in pursuit of Serie A star?
AC Milan are reportedly willing to sell winger Rafael Leao for as little as £66m this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Barcelona.
Feb 21, 13:55
Chelsea winger Tyrique George in February 2025.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca suggests Tyrique George faith amid injuries to Blues attackers
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca suggests that he is ready to hand more opportunities to academy graduate Tyrique George over the next month.
Feb 21, 11:51
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