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Alonso reaches full agreement with Chelsea

Chelsea have secured their top managerial target, reaching a full agreement with former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who famously led Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title, has signed a four-year contract to become manager at Stamford Bridge – a title shift suggesting a broader remit than his predecessors.

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Semenyo revels in 'improvised' FA Cup final winner

Antoine Semenyo was the hero at Wembley as Manchester City secured a domestic cup double with a narrow victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final. The January signing from Bournemouth provided the decisive moment of quality in a cagey affair to hand Pep Guardiola his 20th trophy in English football.

Guardiola makes history as Man City secure double

Manchester City have once again asserted their dominance over the English game, securing the domestic cup double with a hard-fought victory at Wembley. Pep Guardiola's men edged past Chelsea 1-0 to ensure another trophy heads to the Etihad cabinet this season, with the coach writing his name in the history books once again.

Fernandez fails to show as dogged Chelsea come up short

Chelsea's quest for FA Cup glory fell just short as they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City in Saturday's final despite a battling display at Wembley. Antoine Semenyo's sublime flick proved to be the winner in the 72nd minute, as the Blues' stubborn resistance was finally ended by a moment of sheer individual quality.

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Barca chief eyes Chelsea's Joao Pedro

Barcelona sporting director Deco is reportedly set to attend the FA Cup final at Wembley to personally scout Chelsea forward Joao Pedro. The former Blues midfielder has been in London this week for top-level meetings as the Catalan giants prepare for a significant squad overhaul this summer.

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Chelsea vs Man City Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips: Chelsea left feeling blue

Our expert offers his best Chelsea vs Man City Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their FA Cup final clash this afternoon (16/05/2026)

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'Manchester lad' - Giggs endorses Man Utd transfer move for Cole Palmer

Ryan Giggs has endorsed a potential summer transfer swoop for Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, identifying the playmaker as a decent addition for Manchester United. The 24-year-old has reportedly emerged as a target for the Red Devils as they look to bolster their final third options and ease the heavy creative burden currently resting on Bruno Fernandes.

'He will score' - Guardiola backs Haaland to end Wembley curse

Pep Guardiola has boldly predicted that Erling Haaland will end his surprising goalscoring drought at Wembley Stadium during Saturday's FA Cup final showpiece. The Manchester City manager strongly dismissed concerns over the prolific striker's record at the national stadium, backing him to find the net against a struggling Chelsea side.

'F*cking fun!' - Guardiola jokes he deserves Wembley tribute

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has humourously suggested he deserves a stand named after him at Wembley ahead of his side's FA Cup final clash with Chelsea. As intense speculation builds regarding a potential close-season exit, the Spaniard reflected on a "f*cking fun" decade in Manchester whilst targeting his 20th major honour.

Chelsea 'closing in' on appointing Xabi Alonso as new manager

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on an agreement to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new permanent manager. The Blues are scheduled to resume advanced negotiations following their appearance in Saturday's FA Cup final. The 44-year-old tactician has emerged as the frontrunner ahead of several other high-profile candidates.

Enzo can salvage tainted Chelsea legacy with FA Cup parting gift

Enzo Fernandez faces a date with destiny in Saturday's FA Cup final. His future at Chelsea is far from certain in the wake of some all-too-public flirting with a transfer to Real Madrid, but the midfielder can give the Blues the ideal parting gift as he prepares to line up against another of his potential suitors in Manchester City. If the stand-in captain can lead the manager-less side to victory, that would go some way to salvaging his tainted legacy.

Premier League Predictions Gameweek 37: Arsenal close in on title

Our expert offers his best Premier League Predictions for Gameweek 37 this weekend, with Arsenal backed to beat Burnley and stay clear of Man City.

PL stepping stone for Fabregas? ‘Crystal Palace could be that’

Cesc Fabregas has seen a return to Chelsea speculated on, after impressing as head coach at Como, but the World Cup winner may require a Premier League stepping stone before heading to Stamford Bridge and Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that “Crystal Palace could be that”. The Eagles, like the Blues, will find themselves in the market for a new manager this summer.

‘Hype after one good season’ - Palmer's 'best' billing queried

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has questioned the hype surrounding Cole Palmer after his breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge in 2023-24. The Frenchman believes expectations have risen too quickly and insists the Blues still have major issues, particularly in defence.

Chelsea FC: Where can you watch the Blues live on TV or via livestream?

We provide all the information you need on where to watch Chelsea's matches in the Premier League, the Champions League and the domestic cup competitions.

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Why City, Barca & more want Palmeiras' next teenage star

At Palmeiras, Endrick, Estevao, Luis Gulherme, Vitor Reis and Luighi became known as 'The Billion Generation' - a reference to the colossal amount of money four prodigiously gifted players were expected to generate for the Brazil club. However, it now feels as if another name should be added to that illustrious list of outstanding academy products, that of Eduardo Conceicao.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: How the battle between the two flawed teams ended in stalemate

A 1-1 stalemate at Anfield exposed the deep issues plaguing both sides this season. Chelsea’s slick build-up and Cucurella’s clever runs canceled out Liverpool’s early strike as Slot’s pressing problems reared their head again.

Chelsea vs Manchester City: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the FA Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester City, as well as kick-off time and team news

From London to Krakow: Inside Roc Nation's push to change soccer

From partnerships with clubs big and small to their role representing some of the game's top stars, Roc Nation is aiming to build brands in new ways all over the world.

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Ex-Chelsea star in race to replace Hjulmand at Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are preparing to move in a new direction as Kasper Hjulmand’s tenure at the BayArena nears its end. The former Denmark national team coach stands on the verge of being sacked following a disappointing run that has left the club's Champions League ambitions in tatters. Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed him.

Alonso demands Chelsea guarantees before taking job

Chelsea are making significant progress in their pursuit of Xabi Alonso, though the Spaniard is reportedly demanding firm guarantees before committing to the hot seat at Stamford Bridge. The former Liverpool midfielder has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Liam Rosenior, but he remains cautious following a difficult stint in the Spanish capital.

Barca in talks for Chelsea striker Pedro

Barcelona have stepped up their search for a new talisman to lead the line next season, identifying Chelsea's Joao Pedro as a priority target to replace Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan giants are preparing for life without their veteran Polish striker, who is reportedly closing in on a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

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Chelsea and Roc Nation Sports partner with focus on U.S. market

Chelsea and Roc Nation Sports International have entered a new strategic partnership in an effort to boost the Premier League club's growth, specifically in the United States. The partnership comes just weeks after Roc Nation announced that the organization had partnered with another club, Polish side KS Cracovia.

Bayern candidate suddenly mentions two other top clubs

Contrary to rumours linking him with Bayern Munich or Liverpool, Yan Diomande has suddenly begun discussing two other leading European clubs.

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Where to watch Chelsea today? Live football streams and TV channels for upcoming games

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Frequently asked questions

: Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.
: Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.
: Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.
: Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).
: Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.
: Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.
: With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.
: Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.
: Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.
: Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.
: Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.

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