Chelsea have fuelled speculation regarding a potential reintegration for Mykhailo Mudryk after publicly celebrating the winger’s 25th birthday on social media. The public acknowledgement stands in stark contrast to the club’s treatment of Raheem Sterling just weeks earlier, suggesting that the Ukrainian may still have a future at Stamford Bridge under the incoming management.
Thiago Silva has completed a sensational return to European football, signing a short-term deal with Porto at the age of 41. The Brazilian icon, who recently departed Fluminense following a mutual termination of his contract, touched down in the Invicta city on Sunday to finalise a move that sees him reunite with the club where his career almost ended tragically two decades ago.
The managerial merry-go-round at Stamford Bridge is spinning again, with Liam Rosenior set to arrive in London to finalise his appointment as Chelsea’s new head coach following Enzo Maresca’s exit. However, BlueCo have wasted no time lining up a replacement for the Strasbourg dugout, with former Wolves boss Gary O'Neil emerging as the shock contender to swap the Premier League for Ligue 1.
It has not been a happy New Year for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side ended 2025 on Arsenal's coat tails at the top of the Premier League, but 2026 got off to a frustrating start as they drew at Sunderland to slip four points behind the Gunners. And after a brilliant performance against Chelsea ended with another frustrating draw on Sunday, City are now six points off the pace and two centre-backs down.
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has been brutally informed that he will “never be Eden Hazard”, with Gary Neville claiming that the Portugal international can be a “bloody frustrating” player to watch. Neto remains a regular for the Premier League heavyweights at Stamford Bridge, with a battling point being taken from their latest fixture away at title-chasing Manchester City.
Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time equaliser helped manager-less Chelsea smuggle a point back to London in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Manchester City. Tijjani Reijnders looked to have secured victory for the Premier League title chasers, but Fernandez's late goal ensured the Blues bounced back from the sacking of Enzo Maresca.
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior looks set to be named Chelsea's new head coach after reportedly flying to London for final contract negotiations. Days after Enzo Maresca was sacked by the Blues, the Premier League giants appear to be moving quickly to find a successor, with the former Brighton defender their top target. Indeed, it seems the 41-year-old could be in the dugout for Chelsea's next domestic outing against Fulham in midweek.
Manchester City star Rayan Cherki has explained how Pep Guardiola's style of football played a key role in his move to the Etihad Stadium. The France international credits Guardiola for helping him realise that football can be "simpler" and "cleaner".
Joe Cole has revealed that his "dream" managerial appointment for Chelsea is Jurgen Klopp after Enzo Maresca's Stamford Bridge exit. The Italian and the Blues parted company last week and the west London giants are now seeking a replacement, with the former Liverpool boss touted as an ideal candidate.
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior has been forced to deflect intense questioning over his future, amid intense links with Chelsea. The Blues have parted ways with Enzo Maresca and are now searching for a replacement, with Rosenior, the manager of their BlueCo sister club, viewed as a current frontrunner.
Raheem Sterling is reportedly not limiting his options to clubs in London as the winger seeks an exit from Chelsea during the January transfer window. Sterling was omitted from the Blues' Premier League and Champions League squads for this season, while he has been training away from the first team and with the 'bomb squad' instead.
Enzo Maresca chose against demanding a £14 million ($19m) pay-off from Chelsea when he walked out of Stamford Bridge. The Italian and the Blues have parted company after a dismal run saw the Blues fall away from league leaders Arsenal, sitting 15 points behind the Gunners at the time of his exit.
We reached the midway point of the Premier League season on Thursday night, with Arsenal holding a very promising four-point advantage at the top of the table as the Gunners look to end an agonising, 22-year title drought, and their chances of doing so have only increased after Saturday's hard-fought win at Bournemouth. Of course, Manchester City are very dangerous chasers - as Arsenal know to their considerable cost - and Aston Villa will obviously be hoping to stay in touch even after their chastening 4-1 defeat at the Emirates on Tuesday.
Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has again been asked about his future amid speculation he is wanted at Chelsea to take over from Enzo Maresca. The 41-year-old spoke to the media after guiding his team to a 1-1 draw against Nice in Ligue 1 and insisted he still does not know what will happen but that he feels loved at the French club and remains focused on the job in hand.
Enzo Maresca may be out of a job, but has been tipped to bounce back at another high level club following his surprise early departure from Chelsea. Maresca exited Stamford Bridge after a run of just one win in seven, but Premier League all-time top goalscorer Alan Shearer believes the Italian could walk into another top job in England or elsewhere as his reputation remains high, despite the troubled end to his time in west London.
Premier League clubs face unusual kick-off times this weekend, as the New Year's schedule continues apace. Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea are all in action on Sunday, with 3pm kick-offs being aired live on television. GOAL can explain why the kick-off times are out of the ordinary as the year of 2026 gets underway.
Chelsea are reportedly 'intensifying' their efforts to recruit Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior following the sacking of Enzo Maresca. The Italian head coach was dismissed after 18 months in charge following a fraying of relations with the club's owners, BlueCo. Now, the Premier League outfit have set their sights on the 41-year-old Englishman, who may have opened the door to a mid-season switch.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reportedly left the club 'without saying a word to his players' amid his determination to quit. In the wake of the Blues' 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the end of December, assistant coach Willy Caballero spoke to the media on the Italian's behalf. And as the west London outfit looks for his successor in early 2026, more details over his exit have come to light.
Pedro Neto says he felt "sad" and "surprised" at the news of Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca's sudden sacking. It appeared that tensions between the Italian and the board were heightened when the former Leicester City manager admitted he had endured his "worst 48 hours" at the club in December. Weeks on from those remarks, he has been given the boot - something Neto is disappointed by.
Mykhailo Mudryk has urged Chelsea fans not to "give up" on him as he hints at a return from his doping suspension. The 24-year-old was provisionally suspended in December 2024 following a positive test for banned substance meldonium, before being charged the following summer. As he appeals the decision, the Ukrainian has posted an update in a New Year's message.
Liam Rosenior has spoken out after being touted to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. The Italian was dismissed from his post on New Year's Day and the Blues are in the process of selecting a new head coach, with Rosenior thought to be the leading candidate at this stage. The 41-year-old has been in charge of the Ligue 1 side for over a year and helped them qualify for the Conference League in his first season.
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has revealed his excitement at taking charge of the team after Enzo Maresca's dramatic exit on New Year's Day. The 40-year-old, who takes charge of the club's Under-21s side, will be in the dugout opposite Pep Guardiola when the Blues visit Manchester City on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League.
Chelsea's plans for the 2026 January transfer window have been revealed following the dismissal of manager Enzo Maresca. The Italian boss was given the boot on the first day of the year after falling out with the Blues hierarchy, while he also oversaw a run of three games without a win during the festive period. The west London club had a busy summer window but may not be quite as occupied when it comes to incoming arrivals this month.
Pep Guardiola has given his reaction to Enzo Maresca's shock departure at Chelsea. The Italian manager was dismissed by the Blues on Thursday after a tense period which saw him call out the club's hierarchy, while he had also overseen a run of three games without a victory. Maresca has also been reportedly lined up as a potential replacement for Guardiola at Manchester City, where he previously worked with Guardiola as an assistant manager.
Chelsea's season was already bordering on crisis when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Expectations are high at Stamford Bridge and a dreadful December brought about questions over just how ready this team is to compete. There was turbulence, sure, but the surprise sacking of Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day could torpedo their 2025-26 campaign altogether.
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