Football gossip: Isco, Pepe, Holgate, Hudson-Odoi, Solanke, Bakayoko

Isco says he is staying at Real Madrid, Man City tracking Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo, Chelsea's Bakayoko open to staying at AC Milan, plus more.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea: Palace did not deserve anything from game - Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits they did not do enough to merit anything from their match against Chelsea as they went down to a 1-0 defeat.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea: Sarri wants 'continuity' from Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says his team need to find "continuity" in their results after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

Chelsea close the gap on Manchester City and Tottenham as N'Golo Kante's second-half strike earns them victory at Crystal Palace.

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Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri says it is time to decide Eden Hazard's future

Chelsea "have to solve" the problem over forward Eden Hazard's contract, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Premier League and Football League: 12 months, 12 unusual football facts

Chelsea's millennium baby boom, Man City race from nought to 100 and the veteran almost as old as his club - the statistics of 2018.

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Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Hazard delight at 100 goals for 'great club'

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard talks about his achievement in scoring 100 goals for a "great club" like Chelsea after their 2-1 Premier League win over Watford at Vicarage Road.

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Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Eden Hazard double takes the Blues back up to fourth

Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea gain a hard-fought win at Watford to reclaim fourth place in the Premier League table.

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Jermain Defoe gets League Cup winners' medal - 10 years after Tottenham beat Chelsea

Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is finally given a League Cup winners' medal - 10 years after helping Spurs reach the final.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says Chelsea & Arsenal still in title race

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says "no-one should feel out of the race" for the Premier League title race, including Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: Antonio Rudiger slams 'lack of mentality' in 'stupid' defeat

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger blames a "lack of mentality" for his side's "stupid" 1-0 Premier League defeat to Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: Foxes' win is a 'fantastic feeling' - Claude Puel

Leicester City manager Claude Puel describes the Foxes' 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as a "fantastic feeling" but says that it "doesn't change anything."

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea will not catch Liverpool or Man City

Maurizio Sarri admits that his Chelsea side are now just trying to stay as close as possible to the top four after their surprise 1-0 defeat to Leicester at Stamford Bridge.

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Premier League: Man City lose to Crystal Palace, Chelsea also beaten

Premier League champions Manchester City suffer a shock loss at home to Crystal Palace and Chelsea are beaten by Leicester City.

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: Chelsea stunned by Leicester and Jamie Vardy winner

Leicester stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Jamie Vardy's second-half strike inflicts a first home defeat on the Blues this season.

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Danny Drinkwater: Chelsea midfielder's future up to him and club - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says there is no place for Danny Drinkwater in his team with his tactics.

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Carabao Cup semi-finals: Manchester City face Burton, Tottenham draw Chelsea

Defending champions Manchester City will face League One side Burton in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

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Chelsea: Pat Nevin says fans engaging in 'offensive singing and behaviour' should 'stay away'

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin tells fans engaging in "offensive singing and behaviour" to "stay away" from the club.

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Callum Wilson: Gianfranco Zola confirms Chelsea interest in Bournemouth striker

Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola says Bournemouth and England striker Callum Wilson is "of interest" before the sides meet on Wednesday.

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Chelsea v Bournemouth

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Bournemouth.

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Bruce Buck: Chelsea chairman writes open letter to fans condemning 'unacceptable' actions

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has written an open letter to fans condemning the actions of "a few mindless individuals".

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Chelsea: Uefa to investigate alleged racist incidents during Vidi game

Uefa is to investigate the "alleged racist incidents" during Chelsea's Europa League game at MOL Vidi.

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Chelsea alleged abuse: Police investigate historic 'assault'

Police are investigating allegations of an assault of a former Chelsea player, which follows claims of racial abuse of young players in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

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FA Youth Cup: Chelsea's five-year hold of title ended by Man Utd

Chelsea's five-year dominance of the FA Youth Cup is over after a 4-3 third-round loss at Manchester United.

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Europa League draw: Celtic v Valencia, Bate Borisov v Arsenal, Malmo v Chelsea

Celtic are drawn to face Valencia in the last 32 of the Europa League, while Arsenal will take on Bate Borisov and Chelsea meet Malmo.

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck greets fans after allegations of racist chanting

Bruce Buck greets fans at the turnstiles before the Premier League win at Brighton, following allegations of racism against the club's fans.

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Premier League stats: Is Eden Hazard having a deceptively good season for Chelsea?

He failed to find the net in nine successive games, but is Eden Hazard having his best ever season in a Chelsea shirt?

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Brighton 1-2 Chelsea: Chris Hughton praises players' efforts

Brighton manager Chris Hughton his players' response to Chelsea's early goals, despite their 2-0 defeat by Maurizio Sarri's team.

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Brighton 1-2 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea were a 'danger to ourselves'

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea were a "danger to ourselves" during the second half of their 2-1 victory at Brighton.

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Brighton 1-2 Chelsea: Eden Hazard stars as Blues hold on for win

Eden Hazard scores one and assists another as Chelsea hold on to beat Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

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Football gossip: Pogba, Christensen, Suarez, Pereira, Pavon, Under, Navas

Manchester United want to sell Pogba in January, Barcelona make an offer for a Chelsea centre-back, Arsenal want a Boca Juniors winger, plus more.

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Ruud Gullit says it is 'almost impossible' for black players to speak out about racism

Black footballers find it "almost impossible" to speak out over racism because they are cast in a "victim role" when they discuss it, says former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit.

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Football gossip: Loftus-Cheek, Wilson, Suarez, Cahill, Vertonghen

Bournemouth and West Ham want Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but Chelsea will move for Cherries' striker Callum Wilson and Arsenal are offered Denis Suarez, plus more.

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N'Golo Kante insists life has not changed since signing a new contract at Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante tells Football Focus life has not changed for him since signing a new contract and he still drives a Mini.

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Chelsea anti-Semitic chants: Football fans 'using political atmosphere to cover racism' - Fare

Some football fans are using the "political atmosphere as a cover for their own racism and prejudice", says anti-discrimination group Fare.

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Chelsea condemn anti-Semitic chants in MOL Vidi game

Chelsea say fans who sang an anti-Semitic chant in the Europa League game with MOL Vidi have "shamed the club".

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MOL Vidi v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between MOL Vidi and Chelsea.

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri condemns discrimination

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri condemns "discrimination in any form" following the alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.

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Pep Guardiola: Racism is everywhere, not just in football, says Man City boss

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says "racism is everywhere, it's not just in football," after the alleged racial abuse of his forward Raheem Sterling in a game at Chelsea.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager's journey from banker to Premier League

From old-school defender to Serie A and Chelsea via the world of banking, BBC Sport charts Maurizio Sarri's football journey.

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Sterling: Is football racism rising?

Raheem Sterling was allegedly racially abused by Chelsea fans.

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Football gossip: Hazard, Fabregas, Man, Slimani, Neves, Almiron

Chelsea playmaker hints at move, Milan target Chelsea midfielder, Spurs eye Romania forward, plus more.

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea fans banned for alleged abuse of Manchester City forward

Chelsea suspend four people from attending matches while an investigation into the alleged abuse of Raheem Sterling takes place.

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Women's Super League round-up: Fara Williams & Erin Cuthbert star

Watch the best action from the weekend's Women's Super League as Reading's Fara Williams scores another beauty and Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert produces a dazzling piece of skill.

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Raheem Sterling allegedly racially abused: 'How does this still happen?' - Patrice Evra

Ex-Manchester United defender Patrice Evra expresses dismay at the alleged racial abuse suffered by Manchester City's Raheem Sterling at Chelsea.

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Football gossip: Richarlison, Luiz, Moses, Holgate, Foden, Monreal, Moreno

Barcelona eye Everton forward Richarlison, Chelsea could lose David Luiz and Victor Moses, plus more.

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Alex Scott says 'enough is enough' following Raheem Sterling's alleged racist abuse from Chelsea fans

Alex Scott says "enough is enough" after Raheem Sterling faced alleged racist abuse from Chelsea fans during Man City's 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

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WSL: Brighton 0-4 Chelsea highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea beat Brighton to maintain the pressure on WSL leaders Arsenal and Manchester City.

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'That was Messi-esque' - Cuthbert pulls off outrageous trick for Chelsea

Scotland striker Erin Cuthbert produces a Messi-esque piece of skill in Chelsea's 4-0 win at Brighton.

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Brighton 0-4 Chelsea: Late surge ends Brighton fight in WSL

Chelsea keep themselves on the heels of the WSL top-two, with a 4-0 win against a stubborn Brighton.

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Football gossip: Kane, Hazard, Suarez, Fabregas, Welbeck, Carroll

Barcelona target Tottenham striker Harry Kane, Paris St-Germain want Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard, plus more.

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea and police investigate allegation he was racially abused

Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling was racially abused.

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Chelsea 2-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola has 'no regrets' after defeat at Stamford Bridge

Man City boss Pep Guardiola says his side were "fantastic" during their 2-0 defeat by Chelsea and has "no regrets" over the way they played.

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Chelsea 2-0 Man City: Blues 'mentality' makes Maurizio Sarri 'very happy'

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is "very happy" with the way his side played and feels they fully deserved their 2-0 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-0 Manchester City: Champions lose in league for first time this season

Chelsea inflict a first Premier League defeat of the season on champions Manchester City to breathe life into their own title challenge.

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Chelsea v Manchester City - rate the players

Rate the players in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager's journey from Tuscan banker to iconic coach

Football Focus discovers the story of Maurizio Sarri, learning of his journey from banker to coach.

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Maurizio Sarri: The Tuscan cafe devoted to Chelsea manager

Football Focus visits the Tuscan cafe in Maurizio Sarri's hometown of Figline Valdarno, which acts as a shrine to the Chelsea manager and his former club Napoli.

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Why Chelsea are still adapting to Sarri as Man City approach footballing nirvana

In Sarriball and tiki-taka, Chelsea and Manchester City have managers with defined playing styles. But are Maurizio Sarri's squad adapting as quickly as Pep Guardiola's did?

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Football gossip: Hazard, Fekir, Cavani, De Jong, Nakajima, Heaton, Mutch

Real Madrid agree terms with Chelsea Eden Hazard, Aston Villa favourites to sign Burnley's Tom Heaton, plus more.

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Sarri 'struggling to understand' defeat

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is baffled how his side managed to allow Wolves to come from behind to beat his side 2-1.

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Premier League: Liverpool close gap, Wolves stun Chelsea, Man Utd hold Arsenal

Liverpool come from behind to beat Burnley, Wolves stun Chelsea, and Manchester United and Arsenal play out a frenetic draw in the Premier League.

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Raul Jimenez & Diogo Jota inspire hosts to victory

Wolves fight back to stun Chelsea and gain their first victory in seven Premier League matches.

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Newcastle United: Ex-Man Utd & Chelsea chief Peter Kenyon heads takeover consortium

Former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon is heading a group that is in talks to buy Newcastle United.

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David Luiz and Cesc Fabregas: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants duo to stay

Manager Maurizio Sarri wants Chelsea to rethink their policy on players aged over 30 so he can keep David Luiz and Cesc Fabregas.

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Cesar Azpilicueta: Chelsea defender signs new contract until 2022

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta signs a new contract at Stamford Bridge, extending his stay at the club to 2022.

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Football gossip: Pulisic, Diaz, Ramsey, Loftus-Cheek, Hernandez, Fabregas

Chelsea approach Dortmund over Pulisic, Manchester City teenager set for Real switch, clubs queue for Chelsea midfielder, plus more.

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Football gossip: Ozil, Abraham, Zielinski, Pogba, Fred, Foyth

Arsenal midfielder eyed by Italian giants, Villa seek assurance over Chelsea striker, Liverpool target could stay in Italy, plus more.

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Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Maurizio Sarri praises Loftus-Cheek's performance

Maurizio Sarri says he is "very happy" with Ruben Loftus-Cheek's performance after the England international's goal sealed a 2-0 win against Fulham.

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Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Blues hold off spirited Cottagers to go third

Chelsea hold off spirited Fulham at Stamford Bridge to claim victory and move up to third in the Premier League.

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