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Saha urges Man Utd to replace Fernandes with Palmer

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has delivered a stark warning to Bruno Fernandes, urging the captain to consider his future at Old Trafford amid ongoing uncertainty under the INEOS regime. While acknowledging Fernandes' dedication, Saha believes Chelsea star Cole Palmer would be the "perfect replacement" should the Portuguese playmaker depart, tipping the England international for a sensational and controversial return to Manchester to fill the creative void.

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'Holy crap' - Reynolds and Jackman react to Wrexham vs Chelsea tie

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were left stunned by the FA Cup fifth round draw on Monday night, as Wrexham were paired with Premier League giants Chelsea. The Welsh club have reached the fifth round for the first time since 1997 and are now preparing to take on one of the biggest clubs in England for a place in the quarter-finals of the competition.

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Chelsea drawn to face Wrexham in FA Cup fifth round

The draw for the fifth round of the 2025-26 FA Cup took place on Monday and produced some intriguing ties ahead of the next round of games in the competition. Chelsea have been drawn to face Wrexham, while Manchester City face a tricky test against Eddie Howe's Newcastle United and Premier League leaders Arsenal are away to League One side Mansfield Town.

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Klopp's agent reveals approaches from Chelsea & Man Utd

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp turned down approaches from Manchester United and Chelsea after leaving Anfield, according to his agent and trusted advisor Marc Kosicke. The German coach opted to take a break from football following his departure from the Reds but has already been lured back into work as the Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull.

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Chelsea players labelled 'spoilt wallies' for snubbing Hull mascots

Chelsea's players have come in for heavy criticism after being filmed walking straight past a group of excited young Hull City mascots before the FA Cup fourth-round tie between the two clubs. Blues stars including club captain Reece James, Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro can be seen passing by the children without acknowledging them, with the incident sparking widespread outrage on social media.

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Hazard opens up on 'really bad' clashes with Mourinho

Eden Hazard has opened up on some of the 'really bad' clashes with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Chelsea. The Belgian winger moved to Stamford Bridge in 2012 and established himself as a fan favourite during his seven years at Stamford Bridge before he went on to sign for La Liga giants Real Madrid in 2019 having won the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League with the Blues.

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Fabregas tells Morata to 'change careers' after red card

Cesc Fabregas launched a stunning rant towards Como striker Alvaro Morata on Saturday after the Spaniard picked up two yellow cards in two minutes to see his marching orders in his side's 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina. Morata had been introduced as a second-half substitute but lost his cool to pick up two rapid bookings as his side searched for an equaliser, leading to harsh criticism from Fabregas, who suggested the striker should "change careers".

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Palmer's V-Day getaway! Chelsea star jets off to Dubai

Cole Palmer spent Valentine's Day in Dubai with girlfriend Olivia Holder while Chelsea cruised past Hull City in the FA Cup, running out 4-0 winners. The England attacker was rested and did not travel with the squad, instead taking a short mid-season break before returning to training ahead of the Premier League run-in under new head coach Liam Rosenior.

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Chelsea failed with shock attempt to sign Spurs star in January

Chelsea had a quiet January transfer window but did enquire about the possibility of landing a key star from Premier League rivals Tottenham. Spurs are in the midst of another difficult campaign and have just replaced manager Thomas Frank with Igor Tudor until the end of the 2025-26 season. Tudor takes over with Tottenham currently just five points above the relegation zone.

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'Thought it was in!' - Chelsea star Delap explains horror miss

Chelsea striker Liam Delap has opened up on his horror miss for the Blues against Hull City in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday night. The striker thought he had opened the scoring after blocking an attempted clearance from goalkeeper Dillon Phillips. Delap even started to celebrate before watching on as the ball struck the underside of the crossbar and then bounced away from goal.

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Ex-Madrid forward's son earning interest from Europe's elite

Robinho Jr only turned 18 in December, but he has already broken into the senior team at Santos, where he is now rubbing shoulders with Brazil's all-time record goal-scorer, Neymar. The teenager is already attracting transfer interest from a host of top European clubs, partly because of his ability, but also due to the footballing legacy of his father.

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Palmer can be England cheat code - even if he isn't fully fit

By his own admission, Cole Palmer still isn't fully fit as he grapples with a niggling groin issue that has plagued him all season long. The scary thing is, we're starting to see the Chelsea talisman at something close to his best despite his ongoing injury troubles, and the timing of his recent uptick in form could be perfect as he eyes a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

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Revealed: Why Sterling snubbed Spurs

Raheem Sterling opted to move to Feyenoord despite holding talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a shock move to north London, according to a new report. The ex-England international is seeking a fresh start in the Netherlands, but he had the opportunity to remain in the Premier League.

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Alvarez a wanted man despite two-month goal drought

The Metropolitano pitch has become a major talking point ahead of Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Barcelona. "Honestly, it's not in good condition," Koke admitted after Sunday's home defeat to Real Betis. "We slip, the turf comes up. Clearly, we have to play better, so it's not an excuse, but we're expected to perform at a high level and we need a pitch of that same quality to be able to do so."

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Chelsea blow it! Palmer magic undone by defensive disasterclass

Chelsea failed to win a Premier League match under Liam Rosenior for the first time as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Leeds United on Tuesday. The Blues were comfortably the better team for much of the contest and even led by two goals in the second half, but a series of defensive errors saw them throw away a victory which would have massively boosted their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

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Rosenior gives verdict on his first month in charge of Chelsea

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has been reflecting on his first month in charge of the Blues, insisting that there's been "pleasing signs" before praising the players for their attitude towards the multitude of team meetings he's held. The former Strasbourg head coach has also been encouraged by Cole Palmer's upturn in form and hopes to see more of the same going forward.

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Chelsea boss Rosenior laughs off first-touch fail against Arsenal

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has hit back at his online trolls after his woeful attempt to control the ball on the touchline against Arsenal went viral. The 41-year-old, who has led the Blues to seven wins in his first nine games, admitted that the "LinkedIn Liam" jibes are starting to affect his family. However, the former Strasbourg manager remains defiant as he prepares his side for a crucial clash against Leeds.

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.