Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the press conference on March 5, 2024
Chelsea vs. Man City: Best stats ahead of Premier League blockbuster
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
Aug 17, 12:20
Tottenham Hotspur's Ben Davies and Sergio Reguilon pictured in November 2021
Tottenham transfer news: £10.8m defender 'makes decision' on summer exit
Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies plans to see out the final year of his contract in North London, according to a report.
Aug 16, 22:58
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the Community Shield on August 10, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 16, 18:34
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured in July 2024
Pep Guardiola gives Chelsea 'advice' on Enzo Maresca ahead of Premier League opener
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola encourages Chelsea to give their new head coach Enzo Maresca enough time to make his mark at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 16, 15:35
Enzo Maresca, manager of Chelsea FC, watches the pre match warm up as he takes charge of his first home game for Chelsea on August 11, 2024
Chelsea boss Maresca talks up 'flexibility' of his philosophy ahead of Man City game
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca dismisses suggestions that his Blues side will lack flexibility against different styles of play this season.
Aug 16, 13:30
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for Emmanuel Petit interview
Chelsea transfer strategy slammed by former midfielder in "what the hell" claim
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit launches a scathing attack on the Blues' transfer strategy under current owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
Aug 16, 10:26
Ex-Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on May 11, 2024
Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino 'agrees' to take surprise international job
Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino reportedly agrees to take up the role as the next coach of the USA men's national soccer team.
Aug 15, 16:26
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured in July 2024
Chelsea transfer news: England international, Blues prepared to part ways?
An England international may reportedly miss out on being selected in Chelsea's squad for this season's Premier League.
Aug 15, 15:58
Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah on May 2, 2024
Chelsea 'name asking price' for Trevoh Chalobah amid Aston Villa interest
Chelsea reportedly set their asking price to part ways with out-of-favour defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is on the radar of Aston Villa this summer.
Aug 14, 19:43
Conor Gallagher of Chelsea gestures towards the crowd on April 15, 2024
Chelsea's treatment of Conor Gallagher blasted after £34m transfer farce
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit labels the Conor Gallagher transfer situation "a pity" after his £34m move to Atletico Madrid stalled.
Aug 14, 16:25
Manchester City's Erling Haaland holds the Premier League trophy on May 26, 2024
Premier League preview 2024-25: Can Arsenal dethrone history-chasing Man City?
Ahead of Manchester City's latest title defence, Sports Mole looks forward to the 2024-25 Premier League season and considers what the new campaign has in store.
Aug 14, 10:43
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly in February 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'negotiating' unlikely return of former forward
Chelsea are reportedly making progress in negotiations to secure a reunion with a former forward, a key move in facilitating the sale of another player.
Aug 12, 08:59
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca directs his players during the preseason friendly against Manchester City on August 3, 2024 [on August 9, 2024]
Preview:Chelsea vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Chelsea and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 9, 21:18
Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke celebrates scoring their first goal on September 2, 2023
Solanke aiming to end Tottenham record-signing curse ahead of £65m transfer
Ahead of Dominic Solanke's club-record £65m switch from Bournemouth to Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole looks at how Spurs' previous club-record signings have fared.
Aug 9, 19:52
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka in action with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on March 31, 2024
Premier League 2024-25 season: When does it start? When does it finish? Who are the favourites?
Sports Mole takes a look at the key dates ahead of the eagerly-anticipated 2024-25 Premier League season as well as the favourites for the title.
Aug 9, 19:30
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly in February 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'to consider' selling academy graduate amid Real talk
Chelsea may reportedly consider selling an academy graduate who allegedly has admirers in Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 9, 15:03
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Denmark on June 20, 2024
England confirm new interim manager as recruitment process continues
England name Under-21s manager Lee Carsley as their interim head coach ahead of the start of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League campaign.
Aug 9, 13:17
Chelsea's Alfie Gilchrist pictured in January 2024
Transfer news and rumours: Gilchrist to Sheffield United, Galeno to Juventus
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Chelsea's Alfie Gilchrist to Sheffield United and Galeno to Juventus.
Aug 6, 10:08
Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest on May 11, 2024.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals preferred position for Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals where he plans to deploy Nicolas Jackson in the final third for the upcoming season.
Aug 6, 08:42
Conor Gallagher of Chelsea gestures towards the crowd on April 15, 2024
Conor Gallagher 'finalising' £34m Chelsea transfer after contract 'agreement'
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is reportedly set to fly to Spain to finalise a £34m move to Atletico Madrid after agreeing a five-year deal with Diego Simeone's side.
Aug 5, 07:55
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in February 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Kieran Trippier 'urges Gallagher' to join Atletico Madrid
Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier has reportedly been attempting to convince Conor Gallagher to join his former club Atletico Madrid this summer.
Aug 3, 17:08
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match on April 20, 2024
Guardiola next Three Lions boss? Spaniard responds to England manager speculation
Pep Guardiola breaks his silence over speculation that he may be considering the role of England's new manager following Gareth Southgate's departure.
Aug 3, 14:34
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured in July 2024
Chelsea 'banish' 24-year-old from first-team training amid contract standoff
Chelsea allegedly ostracise Conor Gallagher from first-team training as they fight tooth and nail to sell the Englishman to Atletico Madrid.
Aug 2, 17:18
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts in June 2024 [IMAGO]
Chelsea reach 'total agreement' over Romelu Lukaku sale with surprise team
Aston Villa reportedly reach a total agreement to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, but the Belgian is still holding out for a move to Napoli.
Aug 2, 08:10
Chelsea celebrate scoring against Club America on July 31, 2024.
Nkunku scores again as Chelsea impress versus Club America on US tour
Chelsea record their first victory under the leadership of head coach Enzo Maresca by posting a 3-0 victory over Club America on their United States tour.
Aug 1, 09:08
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou reacts on October 7, 2023
Tottenham 'still pursuing' £33m transfer hijack despite 'agreement' claims
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly still plan to hijack Atletico Madrid's proposed move for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher amid claims of a £33m agreement.
Aug 1, 08:12
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on May 13, 2024
Jurgen Klopp breaks silence on England rumours as he gives update on future plans
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp rules himself out of the England job and provides an update on his future plans.
Jul 31, 17:44
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku pictured before the match on November 27, 2022
Chelsea transfer news: Wantaway forward 'agrees pay cut' to join Serie A giants
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku reportedly agree to take a significant pay cut in order to try to make a move to Napoli happen this summer.
Jul 31, 14:07
Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their third goal with Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer on February 28, 2024
Chelsea 'close' to £34m midfielder transfer after relenting on valuation
Atletico Madrid are reportedly growing increasingly optimistic about their chances of landing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in a £34m deal.
Jul 31, 11:07
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts in June 2024 [IMAGO]
Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku set to return to Cobham amid Napoli links?
Chelsea attacker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly set to return to Cobham Training Centre to commence his preparations for the new season amid ongoing interest from Napoli.
Jul 29, 18:58
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca planning shock positional change for Cole Palmer?
Chelsea star Cole Palmer is reportedly poised for an unexpected change of position for the Blues under Enzo Maresca in the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Jul 26, 21:15
 Chelsea's Malang Sarr during the warm up before the match on January 12, 2022
Chelsea transfer news: French club announce signing of Malang Sarr
Malang Sarr's four-year stint with Chelsea officially reaches a conclusion with a permanent transfer to a Ligue 1 club.
Jul 26, 09:57
Chelsea youngster Tyrique George in action against Wrexham on July 25, 2024.
Chelsea starlet Tyrique George speaks on Wrexham game, Enzo Maresca trust
Chelsea prospect Tyrique George feels he made a positive impact on his first-ever senior appearance in a friendly against Wrexham on Wednesday night.
Jul 26, 09:31
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds fans after the match on October 8, 2023
Chelsea transfer news: Attacker 'agrees terms' with Newcastle
Newcastle United are allegedly closing in on the signing of a Chelsea attacker as they bid to strengthen their options in the final third.
Jul 26, 08:54
Chelsea's Reece James applauds fans after the match on August 13, 2023
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals level of research into Reece James attributes
Enzo Maresca gave an indication into the level of research he has conducted as Chelsea head coach during his first press conference.
Jul 24, 10:18
Enzo Maresca pictured on March 9, 2024
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca makes admission on Chalobah future
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledges that Trevoh Chalobah does not feature in his plans at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 24, 09:31
Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin pictured in April 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'considering' former Kepa rival as new goalkeeper
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to make an official approach for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
Jul 24, 08:40
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah in May 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Chalobah 'won't be forced out' despite US tour exclusion
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah reportedly has no intention of being forced out of Stamford Bridge by co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
Jul 23, 15:06
Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca celebrates after the match on February 13, 2024
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca suffers transfer blow as Pep Guardiola confirms Man City plan for 21-year-old
Chelsea appear to have suffered a blow in their pursuit of a 21-year-old admired by new head coach Enzo Maresca.
Jul 23, 13:40
Chelsea's Alfie Gilchrist pictured in January 2024
Chelsea youngster Gilchrist 'receives' loan offers from two Championship clubs
Chelsea youngster Alfie Gilchrist will reportedly choose to join one of two Championship clubs that are keen to sign him on loan.
Jul 23, 12:55
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