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FC Barcelona are eyeing Chelsea forward Joao Pedro as a backup option to Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez. A move, though, looks set to be complicated.

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.

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

In this article, GOAL brings to you all the latest information on Chelsea's upcoming football matches and broadcast details.

Fabregas vs Alonso: Gallas warns Chelsea over managerial choice

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has warned the club against appointing Xabi Alonso, urging them to hire Cesc Fabregas instead. As the Blues face a complex battle for European qualification, relying heavily on the upcoming FA Cup final, their former midfielder has just secured historic European football for Como, proving his immense managerial potential in Italy.

Next Chelsea manager odds: From Alonso to Fabregas

Five managers in four years, and a historic goal drought. The next managerial appointment could change everything for Chelsea.

Chelsea star Pedro wants to reach Kane's level

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has opened up about his transition into a traditional striker role, revealing that he closely studies Harry Kane to elevate his performances. The Brazilian attacker also played down premature comparisons to club legend Didier Drogba, insisting he wants to forge his own legacy at Stamford Bridge while redefining the modern number nine position.

Liverpool will regret ignoring Alonso to stick with Slot

For Liverpool's bitterly frustrated fans, watching Chelsea end a six-game losing streak by claiming a thoroughly deserved point at Anfield on Saturday was bad enough. However, Monday's news that the Blues are now exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as their next permanent boss has come as an even bigger blow to a set of supporters struggling to see any light at the end of the tunnel right now.

Frequently asked questions

: A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.
: American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).
: The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.
: The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.
: Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.
: Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.
: London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.
: Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).
: Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.
: Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.
: Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.

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