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‘Face of card shark’ - Palmer transfer talk should worry Chelsea

Chelsea have been told that they should be worried about the transfer talk that continues to rage around Cole Palmer, with the Manchester United-linked playmaker considered to have “lost” his spark and adopted the “face of a card shark”. Ex-Blues defender Paul Parker has told GOAL why exit rumours at Stamford Bridge come as no surprise due to the way Todd Boehly and Co are running the club.

Carrick & 'LinkedIn Liam' are heading in different directions

Chelsea simply had to win Saturday night's Premier League clash with Manchester United. But they didn't. They lost. Again. And without scoring a goal. Again. It's now four blanks in a row in four defeats in a row for the Blues - their worst goal-less run of results since November 1912. As a result, Liam Rosenior's struggling side remain sixth in the Premier League standings, four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

Chelsea v Manchester City - Premier League

Palmer laughs off Man Utd rumours and commits to Chelsea

Cole Palmer has rubbished suggestions that he is looking for a way out of Chelsea, laughing off reports linking him with a sensational summer move to Manchester United. Despite a challenging campaign hampered by injury, the England international insists he is fully committed to the project at Stamford Bridge.

Palmer 'lost' at Chelsea without Jackson, claims Mikel

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has claimed that Cole Palmer "looks lost" in the current Blues frontline without Nicolas Jackson. The former Blues midfielder believes the squad is feeling the void left by Jackson's unique skillset, having seen him join Bayern Munich on loan last summer.

Palmer flounders as Caicedo & Santos errors cost Chelsea

Chelsea are now four points adrift of the Premier League's fifth and final Champions League spot after losing 3-0 at home to Manchester City on Sunday. Liverpool's victory against Fulham on Saturday meant the Blues needed to win to keep pace with their top-five rivals, but Liam Rosenior's side fell apart in the second half at Stamford Bridge and are now only three points inside the top half of the table altogether.

Man Utd get green light for Rogers & issue Palmer warning to Chelsea

Manchester United have received a major boost in their pursuit of Morgan Rogers after Michael Carrick backed the move. The Red Devils are determined to win the race for the Aston Villa star and have warned Chelsea they will intensify their pursuit of Cole Palmer if the Blues end up landing Rogers.

Chelsea need Palmer now more than ever to save their season

Even when Chelsea were sweeping up trophies for fun during the first two decades of the 21st century, there was still an element of jeopardy to their seasons. Back then, however, that usually revolved around whether or not they would end the year with a piece of silverware to make up for the relative inconsistency of their Premier League campaign.

Chelsea v Port Vale - Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final

Captain Palmer admits he can 'finally shoot again'

Cole Palmer has expressed his pride after captaining Chelsea for the first time during their dominant FA Cup victory over League One side Port Vale. The England international stepped into the leadership role at Stamford Bridge and delivered a revealing update on his physical condition following a period of uncertainty.

Rosenior hails captain Palmer amid Fernandez drama

Chelsea found a measure of calm on the pitch with a comprehensive 7-0 victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals. However, one of the biggest talking points before kick-off was the presence of Cole Palmer with the captain’s armband. Head coach Liam Rosenior has lauded Palmer’s burgeoning leadership qualities after appointing the forward as captain for the first time, with the club navigating a disciplinary storm involving Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea pummel Port Vale - but Palmer goal drought goes on

Chelsea put a week filled with controversy to one side to destroy Port Vale in their FA Cup quarter-final tie, prevailing 7-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to avoid a cup upset. The Blues were plunged into crisis after head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed vice-captain Enzo Fernandez had been suspended for two games for comments made about potentially joining Real Madrid, while Marc Cucurella was also reprimanded for similar sentiments about Barcelona and criticising the club hierarchy's blueprint for success.

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Petit suggests 'tired' Chelsea trio thinking about summer transfers

Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has voiced concerns over the state of the club, suggesting that several key pillars of the first team are becoming disillusioned with life at Stamford Bridge. Following a humiliating Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, the Frenchman believes a summer exodus could be on the cards for the Blues' biggest names.

Chelsea: The EPL's biggest losers of the international break

The ownership of Chelsea has been a hot topic of debate ever since they were formed in 1905, with the main purpose of the club being to simply fill the redeveloped Stamford Bridge stadium. When Roman Abramovich took over from Ken Bates in 2003, he pumped in billions to buy the world's best players and improve the infrastructure. It led to the Blues becoming a force in the Premier League and across Europe, but those days are over.

England World Cup squad: Tuchel's most likely 26 players

The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.

Trent & Watkins in, Foden out: GOAL's ideal England squad

The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over for England. The next time the Three Lions convene, they will do so for two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States, against Costa Rica and New Zealand, before kicking-off their tournament against Croatia on June 17. They will do so as one of the favourites to go all the way, with the pressure on Thomas Tuchel and his players to finally end 60 years of hurt.

Jude must start for England - but Kane is the key to WC26 glory

It's never easy with the England men's national team. On paper, they should have enough quality, experience and firepower to blow most sides on this planet to smithereens. Then you sit down, watch them and wonder whether they are actually a team of total strangers assembled purely out of spite to mildly annoy the fans who had hoped so much of them. On the basis of their March friendlies, it would be a fair assumption to make.

Palmer & Foden among England flops in woeful Japan loss

England's last game before the end of the 2025-26 club season saw them lose 1-0 at home to Japan in a friendly on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel made 10 changes to the side that started their 1-1 draw with Uruguay last Friday, slotting in most of his preferred players that are expected to go to the World Cup - minus the unfit Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham - but they produced a disjointed performances that raised further questions over their chances of glory this summer.

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