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Carrick explains why Ronaldo was on the benchThe Red Devils’ interim boss left the Portuguese superstar out of his starting XI for a heavyweight encounter at Stamford BridgeC. RonaldoManchester United
Tuchel backs Lukaku as Chelsea continues to roll without injured starThe Blues boss insists his side is stronger with the former Manchester United man in the teamManchester UnitedPremier League
When is the Club World Cup 2021 draw?Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea are among the teams in the mix for the crown of the world's top clubFIFA Club World CupMonterrey
Pulisic on 'smart' return to Chelsea XI & false nine roleThe United States international turned in a strong performance against Juventus on his first start since recovering from an ankle problemC. PulisicJuventus
Kante and Chilwell raise injury concern for ChelseaBoth players left the Champions League match on Tuesday with knee problems
The world's best right-back? James emerging as a superstarThe England man is the Blues' top scorer this season, with Mo Salah the only other Premier League player with five goals and five assists in 2021-22R. JamesChampions League
Who is Michael Beale? The 'expert' Steven Gerrard adores The new Aston Villa boss is delighted to have Beale in his backroom team as he admits that it would take him years to reach his assistant's levelAston VillaPremier League
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'You don’t f*cking do that!' - Ibra explains Azpilicueta slamThe Swedish forward made no apologies for his incident with his Spanish opponent last weekZ. IbrahimovicC. Azpilicueta
Messi, Ronaldo and Lewandowski headline The Best nomineesFIFA has revealed the contenders for each of the awards for the best players, goalkeepers and coaches in each of the men's and women's gamesL. MessiC. Ronaldo
Tuchel hopes Rudiger will stay at ChelseaThe Germany international defender continues to run his contract down, but fresh terms could still be signedA. RuedigerTransfers
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Rudiger, Christensen & Chelsea's fight to keep their defensive wallThe Blues have four senior centre-back options who are out contract this summer, with some more open than others to agreeing fresh termsTransfersA. Christensen
Tuchel hits out at Ziyech transfer rumoursThe Blues boss says there are no plans to let the midfielder leave Stamford BridgeTransfersPremier League
Jorginho's journey from €20-a-week to Ballon d'Or contentionThe Italy international was taken advantage off as a youngster at Hellas Verona, but could now find himself on the podium for 2021's best footballerBallon d'OrJorginho
Chelsea without Lukaku but Pulisic ‘feels fine’The Blues boss will be unable to call upon the Belgian striker for the Premier League game on Saturday, but the USMNT star is back in contentionC. PulisicPremier League
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi: Palace's teen goal machine who Chelsea let goThe 19-year-old has been starring in English youth football over the past year, with top-flight clubs from around Europe now keen to take him on loanNXGNCrystal Palace
Fofana lists dream clubs amid Chelsea transfer linksThe highly-rated centre-half is one of those said to be registering on the recruitment radar at Stamford BridgeTransfersPremier League
USMNT star Pulisic tipped to fend off Chelsea exit talkThe former United States international goalkeeper believes his fellow countryman will prove his worth at Stamford Bridge if he can stay fitC. PulisicExclusive
Ballon d'Or snub won't stop Mendy inspiring black goalkeepersThe Blues No.1 is excelling every week on the field for his club but his impact off the field is even more significantBallon d'OrSenegal
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Azpilicueta responds to Ibrahimovic shoulder bargeThe Chelsea defender has shrugged off the shove from the AC Milan striker during Spain’s clash with SwedenZ. IbrahimovicSpain