Chelsea news

Mikel Arteta has apologised to Liam Rosenior after the Chelsea boss complained that Arsenal's coaches were entering his side's half during their pre-match warm-ups. The two sides faced each other in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates and the Blues boss was left fuming with the Gunners' behaviour.

Eden Hazard has hailed a surprise Chelsea ace as the best player in the Premier League and also revealed his favourite memory from an incredible career that saw him play for the likes of the Blues, Real Madrid and Ligue 1 side Lille, in an exclusive interview with GOAL.

The jury has been out on Alejandro Garnacho among Chelsea fans and pundits alike since the divisive 21-year-old swapped Old Trafford for Stamford Bridge in the summer, but recent performances have cranked up scrutiny levels. A calamitous 45 minutes against West Ham last weekend prompted Gary Neville to point out that the winger looked like his confidence was "shot to pieces" - and it's difficult to argue with that observation.

Pat Nevin has warned Alejandro Garnacho that his Chelsea career risks turning "very ugly" following a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge. The former Blues star revealed that supporters are already questioning the decision to swap Noni Madueke for the Argentine, who joined from Manchester United in the summer. Nevin urged the winger to "shut up and take" the criticism while focusing on his on-field output.

Liverpool must pay £2.8 million for Rio Ngumoha, which could rise by a further £4m, a tribunal has decided, after the 17-year-old moved to the club from Chelsea's academy in 2024. The price was decided by a Professional Football Compensation Committee tribunal, with the settlement being non-negotiable for both sides.

Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of lacking respect after his X-rated outburst ahead of Chelsea's EFL Cup semi-final defeat to the Gunners. The new Blues boss was filmed screaming expletives at the Gunners' players as they encroached into the Blues' half during their respective warm-ups.

Eden Hazard has tipped former Chelsea teammate Cesc Fabregas to one day become manager at Stamford Bridge, and one of the best managers "in history" as he continues his journey in the dugout. The Spanish World Cup winner is currently in charge at Serie A club Como.

Eden Hazard has lifted the lid on his refusal to adopt the ultra-professional lifestyle of Cristiano Ronaldo, despite the pleas of a former manager. The former Chelsea star prioritised personal happiness and a "glass of wine" over the relentless discipline that defined the Portuguese star, insisting he has no regrets about his path.

Arsenal’s pursuit of silverware has come at a significant cost, with Mikel Arteta’s side facing a brutal fixture pile-up this February. Following their successful progression to the Carabao Cup final, a rescheduled trip to Wolves has been shoehorned into an already congested calendar. The Gunners now face a daunting journey to Molineux just days before a pivotal north London derby.

The Football Association (FA) has formally charged both Chelsea and West Ham following a chaotic conclusion to Saturday’s London derby at Stamford Bridge. The Blues’ nail-biting 3-2 victory descended into mayhem during stoppage time, resulting in a red card for Jean-Clair Todibo after he was caught grabbing an opponent by the throat. Both clubs now face significant fines for failing to control their players during the ugly scenes that marred a thrilling contest.

Former Chelsea star Ruud Gullit feels that Liam Delap was not at all happy after starting Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal as a winger at the Emirates. Liam Rosenior deployed the striker in an unusual right-wing role but saw his Blues team struggle to trouble the Gunners defensively despite going into the game 3-2 down after the first leg.

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly looking to reunite with Raheem Sterling at Napoli. The duo won numerous trophies together at Manchester City, where they formed a close friendship and remain in touch to this day. Now, it is being claimed that Sterling could join De Bruyne at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after leaving Chelsea.

The nature of Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final exit at the hands of London rivals Arsenal on Tuesday has been polarising, to say the least. It was a contest that largely reflected the dour weather at the Emirates Stadium, as a turgid first half passed by almost entirely without incident and the second period followed a similar pattern before Kai Havertz - a former Chelsea player, of course - bagged a late winner on the break.