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Leipzig chief makes Simons admission as Chelsea move stalls

RB Leipzig's sporting director has hinted that Xavi Simons wants to join Chelsea but insists there is "no agreement" yet.

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📽️ | Potter seethes at reporter after Chelsea rout West Ham

Graham Potter appeared to lose his cool at a journalist following West Ham's 5-1 drubbing by Chelsea.

Maresca fires Estevao warning despite MOTM display vs West Ham

Enzo Maresca has fired a warning to Estevao despite his man-of-the-match display for Chelsea against West Ham.

Maresca admits Palmer has been carrying injury after late dropout

Enzo Maresca has admitted that Cole Palmer has been carrying the injury that forced him out of Chelsea's thumping victory over West Ham for some time. In a dramatic pre-match twist, the England international was removed from the Blues' starting line-up just moments before kick-off. After the game, the head coach revealed that Palmer was dealing with a groin issue that had been bothering him in the lead up to the Premier League fixture.

Who needs Palmer? Estevao & Pedro bring Brazilian magic

The FIFA Club World Cup champions chalked up their first Premier League win of the season in style on Friday night.

'Horrific' - Sanchez SAVAGED after being beaten by Paqueta strike

Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez drew howls of derision after hopelessly flapping at Lucas Paqueta's long-distance strike which gave West Ham the lead.

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Palmer out against West Ham - limps out of pre-match warm-up

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has been ruled out of the Blues' starting XI against West Ham despite having been named in the squad earlier. The Englishman reportedly suffered an injury during the pre-match warm-up and Enzo Maresca soon confirmed the change to his lineup with Estevao Willian handed a start instead.

PL goalkeepers left in fear of new 2025/26 match ball

Premier League goalkeeper have been left in fear of the new ball for the 2025/26 season after two high-profile errors on the opening weekend.

Villa to miss out on Jackson as a 'big club' enters the race

Aston Villa’s pursuit of striker Nicolas Jackson looks set to end in disappointment as competition grows fierce with another "big club" joining the race, as per a new report. The 22-year-old forward, who has shown plenty of promise at Chelsea, is now the subject of intense transfer speculation as clubs scramble to secure his signature before the window shuts on September 1.

Maresca fires Estevao warning before West Ham clash

Enzo Maresca fired a warning to Estevao Willian as Chelsea fans clamour to see the £29 million ($39m) wonderkid start matches. The 18-year-old Brazilian made his competitive debut for the club in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace and earned praise for his impressive cameo from the right-wing. However, Maresca, while acknowledging the teenager’s promise, is resisting the temptation to rush him.

Fermin in demand! Man Utd & Chelsea bid €80m for Barca ace

Manchester United and Chelsea both made €80 million (£69m/$93m) bids for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez this summer, per a new report.

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West Ham United vs Chelsea Premier League 2025/26 tickets: Prices, hospitality and where to buy

West Ham United invite Chelsea to the London Stadium on Friday night to kickoff their home campaign in the 25/26 season

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Chelsea fans call out 'hypocrite' Mikel over Jackson U-turn

Chelsea fans have called out John Obi Mikel's "hypocrisy" for changing his tune on Blues striker Nicolas Jackson.

West Ham vs Chelsea: Stream, TV & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between West Ham and Chelsea, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Maresca gives Fofana update after deleted Instagram drama

Enzo Maresca has squashed talk suggesting Wesley Fofana wants to leave Chelsea, despite the defender removing the Blues from his socials.

Maresca drops Jackson from Chelsea squad for West Ham clash

Nicolas Jackson has edged closer to a Chelsea exit after boss Enzo Maresca confirmed he will not be included in the squad to face West Ham on Friday.

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BVB close in on permanent switch for Chelsea's Chukwuemeka

Borussia Dortmund are pursuing the services of two Chelsea stars, with the clubs now in advanced talks over a permanent switch for Carney Chukwuemeka.

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Hurzeler gives major update on Enciso's potential Chelsea move

Fabian Hurzeler shared a major update on Julio Enciso's potential Brighton exit. Chelsea's ownership group, BlueCo, have launched another raid on Brighton to snap up Enciso, the 21-year-old Paraguayan forward once tipped as one of the Premier League’s brightest young stars.

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Elliott agrees personal terms with RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig have agreed personal terms with Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, as they look to replace Xavi Simons ahead of his expected move to Chelsea.

Chelsea 2025-26 kits: Home, away and third jersey launched🔥🔵

Everything you need to know about the new Chelsea kit, including leaks, where to buy and more.

Enciso signs for BlueCo — will he play for Chelsea?

The ownership group of Chelsea and Strasbourg, BlueCo, has agreed a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso for an undisclosed fee.

Palmer locked in legal row with French vineyard

Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer has been locked in a legal battle with a French vineyard, Chateau Palmer, over trademarking his name. Palmer reportedly wanted to trademark his famous "ice cold" goal celebration with the name "Cold Palmer", but the England international's application is now facing a legal challenge from a winery based out of Bordeaux in France.

Villarreal agree club-record deal to sign Veiga from Chelsea

Renato Veiga is all set to end his nightmare at Chelsea, as Villarreal have agreed on a club record deal with the Blues to sign the Portuguese defender. Veiga, who moved to Stamford Bridge in 2024 from Basel, never really settled in West London and struggled for game time. In January 2025, he was loaned to Serie A giants Juventus on a short-term deal.

'Two amazing players' - Sanchez pinpoints vital Chelsea duo

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez claimed that Cole Palmer and Ezno Fernandez are the two most important figures in the Blues dressing room. Enzo Maresca endured a satisfying maiden season at Stamford Bridge, where the club won the Europa Conference League title and then topped it with the triumph at the Club World Cup, where they dominated Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

Chelsea set to send ANOTHER youngster to Strasbourg

Chelsea may allow young defender Genesis Antwi to join Strasbourg before the end of the summer transfer window after he made his debut last season.

Isak & 10 star players who refused to play for their clubs

Refusing to play or train can often help a wantaway footballer force through a transfer - but it doesn't always work out that way...

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: Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.
: American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.
: Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.
: Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.
: Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.
: Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.
: Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.
: Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.
: Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!
: Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.
: Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.

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