Chelsea news

Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez drew howls of derision after hopelessly flapping at Lucas Paqueta's long-distance strike which gave West Ham the lead.

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has been ruled out of the Blues' starting XI against West Ham despite having been named in the squad earlier. The Englishman reportedly suffered an injury during the pre-match warm-up and Enzo Maresca soon confirmed the change to his lineup with Estevao Willian handed a start instead.

Premier League goalkeeper have been left in fear of the new ball for the 2025/26 season after two high-profile errors on the opening weekend.

Aston Villa’s pursuit of striker Nicolas Jackson looks set to end in disappointment as competition grows fierce with another "big club" joining the race, as per a new report. The 22-year-old forward, who has shown plenty of promise at Chelsea, is now the subject of intense transfer speculation as clubs scramble to secure his signature before the window shuts on September 1.

Enzo Maresca fired a warning to Estevao Willian as Chelsea fans clamour to see the £29 million ($39m) wonderkid start matches. The 18-year-old Brazilian made his competitive debut for the club in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace and earned praise for his impressive cameo from the right-wing. However, Maresca, while acknowledging the teenager’s promise, is resisting the temptation to rush him.

Manchester United and Chelsea both made €80 million (£69m/$93m) bids for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez this summer, per a new report.

West Ham United invite Chelsea to the London Stadium on Friday night to kickoff their home campaign in the 25/26 season

Chelsea fans have called out John Obi Mikel's "hypocrisy" for changing his tune on Blues striker Nicolas Jackson.

How to watch the Premier League match between West Ham and Chelsea, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Enzo Maresca has squashed talk suggesting Wesley Fofana wants to leave Chelsea, despite the defender removing the Blues from his socials.

Nicolas Jackson has edged closer to a Chelsea exit after boss Enzo Maresca confirmed he will not be included in the squad to face West Ham on Friday.

Borussia Dortmund are pursuing the services of two Chelsea stars, with the clubs now in advanced talks over a permanent switch for Carney Chukwuemeka.

Fabian Hurzeler shared a major update on Julio Enciso's potential Brighton exit. Chelsea's ownership group, BlueCo, have launched another raid on Brighton to snap up Enciso, the 21-year-old Paraguayan forward once tipped as one of the Premier League’s brightest young stars.