Chelsea news

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is reportedly in talks to join Serie B side Cesena in his first senior managerial role after previously serving as England's assistant coach. Cole has also spent time working alongside Frank Lampard at Everton and Wayne Rooney with Birmingham City. The 45-year-old is now ready to step out on his own.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior expressed deep frustration after a 1-0 home loss to Newcastle, identifying a critical tactical breakdown in his pressing system. Despite dominating, the Blues boss rued a lack of "mental freshness" in attack, while hitting out at the focus on his side's pre-match huddle over a "clear" penalty on Cole Palmer that was not awarded.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was left fuming after a sequence of events saw referee Paul Tierney situated inside the Blues' team huddle just moments before the Premier League clash against Newcastle United began. The head coach believes the focus from the officiating team was in the wrong place, contributing to a sense of frustration on a night where Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat.

Fans at Stamford Bridge witnessed a comical scene on Saturday as Chelsea’s XI "recruited" referee Paul Tierney for their pre-match huddle. Trapped in the circle, the official stood stoically with the ball while players held their tactical talk around him. The bizarre moment created a unique Premier League visual that quickly went viral.

Chelsea lost crucial ground in the race for the Champions League as Anthony Gordon's goal earnt Newcastle United a 1-0 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge. The Blues huffed and puffed but looked far from their best as Joao Pedro offered little threat in attack while substitute Liam Delap missed a huge chance to equalise. For the Magpies' first-half winner, a severe lapse in judgement by both Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana allowed Joe Willock in behind, while Gordon tapped in unchallenged.

Premier League fans face an unusual Saturday schedule as both Arsenal vs Everton and Chelsea vs Newcastle occupy the 17:30 GMT slot. The two matches were held in the afternoon due to European competition commitments.

Chelsea legend Ashley Cole is clearly a huge fan of Burnley defender Kyle Walker, crowning him as one of the best full-backs of the Premier League era. Asked by GOAL to choose among some of the star players to have played in the English top flight in that position, the former England international picked Walker as his No.1.

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Paris Saint-Germain are seriously considering a summer move for Julian Alvarez, joining a heated race alongside Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea. The news comes after Alvarez sent shockwaves through the Metropolitano by admitting he is unsure if he will still be an Atletico Madrid player next season.

Chelsea have been handed a massive boost by Lauren James extending her stay until 2030, hours after her brother and men's team captain Reece signed a new long-term deal until 2032. This historic double commitment ensures the James siblings remain central to the club’s ambitions, marking a monumental day for the Blues' present and future success.

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has questioned Liam Rosenior’s policy of rotating goalkeepers Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez. Cole argues that constant changes in such a "lonely position" could undermine confidence, suggesting that a settled number one is essential for the Blues to bridge the gap to the Premier League’s elite contenders, but they may need to upgrade their current options.

Liam Rosenior was "impressed" by Pedro Neto’s decision to issue a heartfelt apology after pushing a ball boy during the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. While UEFA has opened an investigation for "unsporting behaviour", Rosenior praised the winger's accountability, noting that his desire to apologise showed a genuine commitment to learn from the mistake.

Chelsea have been handed a massive boost by captain Reece James signing a new deal until 2032. Manager Liam Rosenior hailed his captain following the announcement, labelling the academy graduate as "the best in the world" in his position.