Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Women's World Cup 2023: Chelsea's Ann-Katrin Berger and Melanie Leupolz named in Germany squad

Chelsea duo Ann-Katrin Berger and Melanie Leupolz are named in Germany's provisional 28-player squad for this summer's Women's World Cup.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Ukraine: Oleksandr Zinchenko & Andriy Shevchenko to captain teams in charity game at Chelsea

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko and legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko will captain teams in a 'Game4Ukraine' charity match that will be held at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge on August 5.

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Monday, May 29, 2023

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea appointment could be defining moment of new era

Mauricio Pochettino's appointment could be the defining moment of Chelsea's new era - but the owners cannot afford for it to fail.

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Sunday, May 28, 2023

Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle: We played like a Chelsea team should - Frank Lampard

Caretaker manager Frank Lampard says his side "played like a Chelsea team should" following a 1-1 draw with Newcastle on the final day of the season.

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Women's Super League 2022-23: How did each club do this season?

Chelsea wrap up a fourth successive WSL title while Reading's eight-year stay in the league comes to an end - but how did each club do this season?

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

WSL highlights: Chelsea beat Reading to win Women's Super League title

Chelsea win the Women's Super League for a fourth successive season with a 3-0 final-day victory at Reading, who are relegated.

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Emma Hayes: Relief season over as 'hardest yet' ends in Chelsea winning WSL title

Emma Hayes has got used to that winning feeling, but Chelsea's latest Women's Super League title - their fourth in a row - brought a new sense of relief.

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WSL: Man Utd boss Marc Skinner says 'we are closing the gap to Chelsea every single day'

Despite finishing runners-up in the Women's Super League title race, Manchester United manager Marc Skinner says his side are closing the gap 'every single day'.

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Chelsea win WSL: Secrets of Emma Hayes' title successes as Blues claim fourth in row

After Chelsea secure their fourth Women's Super League title in a row, we take a closer look at the secrets of their success.

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Liverpool 0-1 Manchester United: Marc Skinner's side finish second behind Chelsea in WSL

Manchester United finish two points behind Chelsea and miss out on the Women's Super League title despite victory over Liverpool.

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Friday, May 26, 2023

WSL title race: Chelsea in the box seat as battle goes to final day of the season

Going into the final game of the Women's Super League season, it looks likely a very familiar name will be on the trophy - although a completely new one still remains possible.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager says Women's Super League leaders are in perfect position before final day title decider

Chelsea are "exactly where we want to be" before the Women's Super League finale, says manager Emma Hayes.

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Chelsea: Frank Lampard on Stamford Bridge exit

Frank Lampard says "he will never feel like he is saying goodbye" to Chelsea as he prepares for the final game of his second spell in charge.

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Manchester United 4-1 Chelsea: We belong in Champions League, says Erik ten Hag

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag believes his side 'belong in the Champions League' after they secured a top finish with a 4-1 win over Chelsea.

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Friday's gossip: Kane, Rice, Mount, Rabiot, Lavia, Maddison

Harry Kane among England trio targeted by Manchester United, Tottenham consider Celtic's Ange Postecoglou as new boss, Chelsea and Liverpool keen on Southampton's Romeo Lavia, plus more.

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Manchester United 4-1 Chelsea: Hosts secure Champions League place with thumping win

Manchester United secure Champions League football for next season with a 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

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Conor Gallagher on Chelsea's disappointing season: 'We've learned a lot mentally'

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher chats to MOTDx reporter Abbie McCarthy about the club's disappointing season and what the players have learned from the experience.

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Marc Skinner: Man Utd need 'two great swings' to win first WSL title

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner will be keeping tabs on leaders Chelsea as the Women's Super League title race goes down to the final day.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Manchester United takeover: Erik ten Hag says Chelsea's struggles are a warning sign

Chelsea's post-takeover struggles should be a warning sign for Manchester United says boss Erik ten Hag.

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Chelsea: TikToker admits stalking footballers Mason Mount and Billy Gilmour

TikToker Orla Melissa Sloan bombarded Mason Mount and Billy Gilmour with messages.

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Fran Kirby: Chelsea take option to extend England midfielder contract by one year to 2024

Chelsea will exercise the option to to extend England Euro 2022-winning midfielder Fran Kirby's contract by a year to 2024.

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Manchester United's LGBTQ+ Supporters Club say offensive chanting isn't 'banter'

Manchester United's LGBTQ+ Supporters Club urge fans not to sing offensive chants during Thursday's Premier League game against Chelsea.

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Mancheser United's Hayley Ladd and Chelsea's Guro Reiten in WSL best goals

Watch the best goals from this weekend's Women's Super League fixtures including a "brilliant" finish from Chelsea's Guro Reiten and Manchester United's Hayley Ladd scores from long range.

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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says 'life is just as important as football'

As Chelsea close in on another WSL title manager Emma Hayes says a fourth successive crown would be her favourite because of her personal journey this season.

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Monday's gossip: Vlahovic, Potter, Tielemans, Neves, Martial, Lerma, Henderson

Chelsea make £70m bid for Dusan Vlahovic, Leicester plan Graham Potter move, Roma want to sign Youri Tielemans, plus more.

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Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea: Pep Guardiola says his side's third successive title 'extraordinary'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side's third successive Premier League title win is "extraordinary" after their 1-0 victory over Chelsea.

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Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea: Blues celebrate third straight title with home win

Julian Alvarez's goal helps Manchester City celebrate a third successive Premier League title triumph with victory over Chelsea.

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Women's Super League: Fairytale farewell for Chelsea's 'pivotal' captain Magdalena Eriksson

Whether Magdalena Eriksson will lift another Women's Super League title is still yet to be seen but the Chelsea captain has already completed the "fairytale" ending.

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WSL: Chelsea close in on title after 2-0 win over Arsenal - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea defeat Arsenal 2-0 leaving them five points clear at the top of the table and on the brink of another WSL title.

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Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal: Blues take huge step towards WSL title

Chelsea beat Arsenal to move within touching distance of their fourth successive Women's Super League title.

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WSL: Guro Reiten fires Chelsea into the lead against Arsenal

Chelsea's Guro Reiten scores a brilliant goal to put her side 1-0 up against Arsenal in the Women's Super League.

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Chelsea v Arsenal & Man Utd v Man City: The decisive day in the WSL title race?

There are two rounds of fixtures left before the Women's Super League season is over - but could the penultimate weekend decide where the title goes?

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How VAR worked at Women's FA Cup final between Man Utd and Chelsea

Football Focus takes a look behind the scenes at how VAR worked at the Women's FA Cup final.

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Saturday's gossip: Mendy, Maguire, Haaland, Slot, Saliba, Loftus-Cheek, Zaha

Tottenham could make a surprise move for Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, Manchester United's Harry Maguire may join either Spurs or West Ham, plus more.

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Millie Bright: Chelsea boss Emma Hayes expects England defender to be fit for World Cup

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says she expects Millie Bright to be back in time for England's World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand this summer.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Friday's transfer gossip: Mane, Mac Allister, Mount, Loftus-Cheek, Toney, Ancelotti, Bellingham

Manchester United and Newcastle United are both interested in Sadio Mane, Liverpool eyeing Chelsea's Mason Mount, Brentford to open contract talks with Ivan Toney, plus more.

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Magdalena Eriksson: Chelsea captain to leave club after nearly six years

Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson will leave the club this summer after winning 11 trophies in nearly six years.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

WSL Highlights: Chelsea thrash West Ham to return top of WSL

Watch highlights as Chelsea score four goals against West Ham to return to the top of the Women's Super League.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Gabon president prompts Chelsea star's international return

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says "father-like" Gabon president prompted his decision to end international retirement.

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WSL title race: Who will come out on top in four-team battle?

Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City could all win the Women's Super League title - and they are all in action against each other this weekend

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes not focused on WSL title permutations

Emma Hayes says she did not realise Chelsea would top the Women's Super League table on Wednesday with a win over West Ham.

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Sjoeke Nusken: Chelsea sign Eintracht Frankfurt and Germany midfielder

Chelsea complete the signing of German midfielder Sjoeke Nusken from Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

Manchester United striving to be where Chelsea are after Women's FA Cup final defeat, says Marc Skinner

Manchester United want to be where Chelsea are, says manager Marc Skinner after his side suffer defeat in their first major women's final.

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Women's FA Cup final: How substitute Pernille Harder changed game for Chelsea against Manchester United

Women's FA Cup final pundits Alex Scott and Fara Williams say the introduction of substitute Pernille Harder was pivotal to Chelsea beating Manchester United at Wembley.

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Chelsea 1-0 Man United: Marc Skinner reacts to Women's FA Cup final defeat

Man United head coach Marc Skinner vows they will enjoy success in the future following their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup final.

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Women's FA Cup final: Sam Kerry fires Chelsea ahead against Man Utd and celebrates with backflip

Sam Kerr fires Chelsea into the lead against Manchester United and celebrates with a backflip in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley.

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Can you name all Chelsea's Premier League managers?

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the 21st person to manage Chelsea in the Premier League, but can you name the others?

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Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea agree deal to appoint ex-Tottenham boss as new manager

Chelsea have agreed terms with former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to become their new manager.

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Mauricio Pochettino: Why the Argentine believes Chelsea is the perfect club for him

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explains why former PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino has chosen Chelsea as his next destination.

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Women's FA Cup final: Meet Man Utd superfan ready for first final

Meet 16-year-old Manchester United superfan Isabel Gavin as she looks forward to their first Women's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley.

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Saturday, May 13, 2023

Women's FA Cup final on TV: Watch Chelsea v Manchester United on BBC One

Four-time winners Chelsea face Women's Super League rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Sunday, 14 May.

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Sunday's transfer gossip: Pochettino, Mount, Mac Allister, Walker, Onana, Neves, Bellingham

Mauricio Pochettino agrees terms to become Chelsea manager, Liverpool are favourites to sign Alexis Mac Allister, Kyle Walker wants to stay at Manchester City, plus more.

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Chelsea 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Frank Lampard says side were too slow

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side were too slow in the first half against Nottingham Forest but showed improvement to come back to draw 2-2.

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Chelsea 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Steve Cooper says side defied expectations

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper says his side defied expectations to secure a point at Chelsea - but remain in a battle against Premier League relegation.

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Chelsea 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Steve Cooper's side edge towards Premier League safety

Taiwo Awoniyi scores twice as Nottingham Forest claim a valuable point against Chelsea in their fight against Premier League relegation.

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Women's FA Cup final: Double dreamers Chelsea and Manchester United meet at sold-out Wembley

As they go toe-to-toe in the Women's Super League title race, Chelsea and Manchester United will also face off in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

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Friday, May 12, 2023

'A pasta sandwich?!' - Sam Kerr's secret to success

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr reveals the secret superstitions which help her succeed on a matchday, including a strange-sounding pre-match meal.

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Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr win Football Writers' Association awards

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Chelsea's Sam Kerr have been named men's and women's footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association (FWA).

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Guro Reiten: Meet Chelsea's 'baby-faced assassin' leading their trophy hunt

Meet Guro Reiten, Chelsea's unassuming but brilliant winger described as the "baby-faced assassin".

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Women's FA Cup final on TV: Watch Chelsea v Manchester United on BBC One

Four-time winners Chelsea face Women's Super League rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Sunday, 14 May.

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Friday's transfer gossip: Kane, Messi, Osimhen, Lukaku, Mount, Ugarte, Pickford, De Gea, Martinez

Man Utd fear they will fail to sign Kane from Spurs this summer, Chelsea to put Osimhen move on hold, Aston Villa in Ugarte talks, plus more.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea 6-0 Leicester City - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea move to within a point of Manchester United at the top of the Women's Super League with a 6-0 victory over Leicester City.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Chelsea 6-0 Leicester City: Blues move a point behind WSL leaders Man Utd

Pernille Harder scores twice as Chelsea thrash Leicester City to move a point behind Women's Super League leaders Manchester United with three games left to play.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Wednesday's gossip: Ramos, Kante, Felix, Rice, Gyokeres, Saka

Man Utd have held talks with Benfica over a £100m deal for Goncalo Ramos, Chelsea hope Mauricio Pochettino's appointment could persuade N'Golo Kante to sign a new deal, plus more.

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Tuesday's gossip: Mourinho, Messi, Pulisic, Raphinha, Rice, Muani, Olise, Guendouzi, Melo

PSG speak to Jose Mourinho's agent about manager's job, Lionel Messi has not agreed Al Hilal deal, Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic as makeweight in move for Victor Osimhen, plus more.

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Women's Super League: Frida Maanum's and Guro Reiten feature in best goals

Watch the best goals from the latest round of the Women's Super League, including Frida Maanum's curler for Arsenal and Guro Reiten's powerful strike for Chelsea.

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Sunday, May 7, 2023

WSL highlights: Chelsea 7-0 Everton - Pernille Harder hits double as Blues dominate

Watch Women's Super League highlights as Pernille Harder scores twice as Chelsea thrash Everton 7-0 at Kingsmeadow.

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Chelsea 7-0 Everton: Champions thump visitors to keep title defence in their own hands

Chelsea ruthlessly expose Everton to keep the defence of their Women's Super League title firmly in their own hands.

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Saturday, May 6, 2023

Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard says Blues win a nice step forward

Chelsea caretaker manager Frank Lampard says his side "took a nice step forward" in their 3-1 victory at Bournemouth.

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Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea: Late goals give Blues first win under Frank Lampard

Goals from Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix give Chelsea their first win since the return of Frank Lampard as interim manager.

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Saturday's gossip: Rice, Martinez, Onana, Nagelsmann, Bellingham, Frimpong

West Ham will demand £100m if they are to sell Declan Rice this summer, Chelsea are targeting Lautaro Martinez, plus more.

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Chelsea: Frank Lampard on future at Stamford Bridge

Caretaker manager Frank Lampard says results reflect "the reality" of where the team is and that Chelsea must make "small steps" to turn their poor form around.

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Chelsea: Frank Lampard says poor results reflect club's 'reality'

Frank Lampard says Chelsea's recent poor results reflects "the reality" of where the club is and it will take time to turn things around.

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Friday's gossip: Neymar, Messi, Neves, Fati, Amrabat, Zubimendi, Rashford, Kane

Newcastle target Neymar as 'marquee' signing, Chelsea among Messi suitors, Wolves to offer Neves plus cash for Fati, plus more.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

WSL highlights: Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool - Sam Kerr scores late winner for Emma Hayes' title chasers

Watch Women's Super League highlights as Chelsea striker Sam Kerr scores a late winner to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Kingsmeadow.

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Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool: Women's Super League title hopes boosted by Sam Kerr winner

Chelsea's Women's Super League title hopes remain in their own hands after Sam Kerr's late goal gives them victory over Liverpool.

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Match of the Day Top 10: Cesc Fabregas or David Silva - Who was better?

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards struggle to pick between former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and ex-Manchester City maestro David Silva for pole position in the Top 10 Spanish Premier League players.

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Mykhailo Mudryk: Man, 21, arrested for shining laser at Chelsea winger during Arsenal defeat

Arsenal condemn the "dangerous and totally unacceptable behaviour" of a 21-year-old man arrested for shining a laser in the face of Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Frank Lampard says team were too easy to play against

Chelsea interim head coach Frank Lampard says that his side were "too easy" to play against in their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Chelsea: Frank Lampard says there's no 'overnight' fix after 3-1 loss to Arsenal

Interim Chelsea manager Frank Lampard warns it will take more than an "overnight' fix after the Blues' loss to Arsenal.

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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Martin Odegaard double helps Arsenal back to top of Premier League

Martin Odegaard scores twice as Arsenal beat a sorry Chelsea at Emirates Stadium to return to the top of the Premier League.

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Fran Kirby: Chelsea and England midfielder confirms she will miss World Cup

Chelsea and England midfielder Fran Kirby confirms she will miss the World Cup because of a knee problem which requires surgery.

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Chelsea: How far away are they from being good again? Plus have your say

With the help of BBC Sport fan writer Will Faulks, we investigate the quality of squad available for Chelsea's next manager.

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Tuesday's gossip: Allardyce, Rice, Guehi, Pochettino, Abraham, Fati, Ward-Prowse, Muani

Leeds Utd considering bringing in Allardyce to replace Gracia, Mikel Arteta wants to move quickly for Declan Rice, Chelsea are close to appointing Mauricio Pochettino, plus more.

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta says 'nicest part' of Premier League season to come

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League title race is "not over" before Tuesday's meeting with Chelsea.

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