Football Focus: Robert Sanchez on loan spells and leaving Brighton for Chelsea

Chelsea's Robert Sanchez tells Glenn Murray how loan spells in the lower leagues helped mould him as a player, and reflects on his "dizzy" move from Brighton to Stamford Bridge.

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Wednesday's gossip column: Broja, Varane, Ramsdale, Werner, Malen, Sudakov, Provedel

Chelsea set to reject Fulham's Armando Broja interest, Arsenal make Aaron Ramsdale decision, Manchester United eye Serie A goalkeeper, plus more.

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Monday Night Club: Mauricio Pochettino 'must feel let down' by Chelsea players

The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss why Mauricio Pochettino could feel "let down" by his Chelsea team.

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Sam Kerr: Injured striker pulls out of Australia squad for friendlies against Canada

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr pulls out of Australia's upcoming friendly fixtures against Canada with a foot injury.

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Monday's gossip column: Osimhen, Partey, Phillips, Hojbjerg, Barco, De Gea, Nunez, Bazunu

Victor Osimhen open to Chelsea move, Juventus target Premier League midfielders, Man City want Valentin Barco, Al-Ettifaq lead David de Gea chase, plus more.

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Chelsea 5-2 Leicester City: Lauren James stars for Emma Hayes' leaders

Lauren James stars as Chelsea continue their unbeaten start in the Women's Super League with an entertaining victory over Leicester City.

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Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea: Magpies' manager Eddie Howe 'delighted' with win

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is "delighted" with his side after their "fully deserved" 4-1 win over Chelsea at St. James' Park, despite missing numerous players through injury.

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Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea: Magpies close gap on top four with victory over 10-man Chelsea

Second-half goals from Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon prove the difference as Newcastle emphatically return to winning ways against Chelsea.

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Chelsea 4-1 Paris FC: 'Sam Kerr stars as she closes in on full fitness'

For a player who is supposedly not fully fit, Chelsea striker Sam Kerr still managed to be the difference-maker against Paris FC in the Women's Champions League.

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Kim Little: Arsenal captain says they must be 'almost perfect' to catch Chelsea in WSL

Arsenal must be "almost perfect" to surpass Chelsea at the top of the Women's Super League table, says Kim Little.

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Record-breaking Wales captain Sophie Ingle 'a special player' - Grainger

Wales boss Gemma Grainger says humility is the secret to Sophie Ingle's record-breaking run with Chelsea.

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea 'can't take Paris FC lightly', says Sam Kerr

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr says they "can't take Paris FC lightly" when the two teams play each other at Stamford Bridge in the Women's Champions League group stages on Thursday.

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Wednesday's gossip column: Neves, Silva, Vlahovic, Lukaku, Griezmann, Palhinha, De Gea

Ruben Neves is likely to stay at Al-Hilal, Juventus hope to extend Dusan Vlahovic's deal, Chelsea look to offload Romelu Lukaku, plus more.

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WSL: Record numbers watch Chelsea's win over Liverpool on BBC

A record average television audience watch defending champions Chelsea's Women's Super League victory over Liverpool on the BBC.

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Tuesday's gossip column: Toney, Kvaratskhelia, Neves, Mbappe, Raphinha, Varane

Chelsea are considering a big-money move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, several Premier League clubs are watching Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, plus more.

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WSL highlights: Chelsea 5-1 - Lauren James dominates as Chelsea ease past Liverpool

England forward Lauren James scores a hat-trick and creates one goal as Chelsea beat Liverpool at Stamford Bridge to move six points clear at the top of the Women's Super League.

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WSL Chelsea v Liverpool: 'Clinical' Lauren James involved in opening two Chelsea goals against Liverpool

Lauren James scores one and assists another goal as Chelsea lead Liverpool 2-1 at half-time in the WSL match at Stamford Bridge.

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Sophie Ingle: Chelsea and Wales midfielder sets new Women's Super League appearances record

Chelsea and Wales midfielder Sophie Ingle sets a new record for the most Women's Super League appearances.

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Women's Super League: Emma Hayes says her 'family are devastated' about her leaving Chelsea

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says her "family are devastated" that she is leaving the Women's Super League champions at the end of the season to become manager of the United States.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea women's boss ditches Mauricio Pochettino to take Sir Alex Ferguson call

Emma Hayes tells Mauricio Pochettino to wait as she takes a phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson after it was announced she will leave Chelsea.

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Real Madrid 2-2 Chelsea: Blues held in Women's Champions League Group D opener

Chelsea are left frustrated in their Women's Champions League opener as a controversial penalty call helps Real Madrid draw with the Blues in Group D.

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Chelsea could face scrutiny over alleged payments connected to former owner Roman Abramovich

Chelsea could face further scrutiny from football's authorities over reports of payments connected to the club's former owner Roman Abramovich.

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Emma Hayes: Why Chelsea boss is perfect fit for the US national women's team

Managing the United States national team is widely regarded as the biggest job in women's football - so is Emma Hayes ready for the challenge ahead?

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Cole Palmer: Chelsea forward says move from Man City is 'paying off' as he eyes England debut

Cole Palmer says his £42.5m summer transfer to Chelsea from Manchester City is "paying off" as he eyes his senior England debut.

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Wednesday's gossip: Casemiro, Osimhen, Todibo, Raphinha, Forsberg, Palhinha, Sancho, Jorginho

Manchester United are open to offers for Casemiro, Chelsea are unlikely to bid for Victor Osimhen but the Napoli striker is open to a Stamford Bridge move, plus more.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss to take charge of USA women when WSL season ends

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes is named the new manager of the United States women's national team and will take charge when the Women's Super League season ends in May.

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Women's Champions League: Emma Hayes says leading Chelsea to glory would be 'fairytale'

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says winning the Women's Champions League in her final season at the club would be a "fairytale".

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Monday Night Club: Why doesn't Cole Palmer have a buy-back clause?

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Adam Crafton and Andros Townsend discuss Cole Palmer's performance for Chelsea against Manchester City and why his former club didn't include a buy-back clause in his sale.

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Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City: Mauricio Pochettino apologises for his behaviour after match

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino apologises for his behaviour towards referee Anthony Taylor and for not shaking Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's hand.

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Cole Palmer, Ezri Konsa and Rico Lewis are called up to England squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa and Manchester City defender Rico Lewis have been called up to the England squad for the first time.

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Alan Shearer column: 'Cole Palmer not the only Chelsea player to prove a point against Man City'

Chelsea were fearless against Manchester City on Sunday but Cole Palmer's penalty to earn them a point was especially brave, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

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Manchester City 4-4 Chelsea: Premier League at its best? A game too good to have a winner?

Defences were not on top as Manchester City and Chelsea played out an epic eight-goal thriller where, finally, football was the main talking point.

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Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City: Mauricio Pochettino praises his 'brave' side after 'amazing' game

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino praises his "brave" side after their "amazing" 4-4 draw against Premier League leaders Manchester City.

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Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City: Cole Palmer hits late penalty to deny former club victory

Cole Palmer scores injury-time penalty against former club Manchester City as Chelsea snatch a thrilling Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss says 'the time is right' for departure

Boss Emma Hayes says leaving Chelsea is a day she "never really wanted to see come" but that the "time is right" for her to move on at the end of the season.

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Raheem Sterling: Football Association to take no further action over alleged object throw

The Football Association will take no further action against Raheem Sterling after reviewing footage of the first Chelsea goal celebration in the match against Tottenham on Monday.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss says 'time is right' to move on from club after 12 years

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says leaving the club is a day she "never really wanted to see come" but that the "time is right" for her to move on after a 12-year tenure.

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Gareth Southgate: England boss was 'bored' by stoppages in chaotic Chelsea win at Tottenham

England manager Gareth Southgate says he was "bored" by the number of stoppages in Chelsea's chaotic 4-1 win against Tottenham on Monday.

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Raheem Sterling: Gareth Southgate has not closed England door on Chelsea forward

England manager Gareth Southgate insists the door is "100% open" for Raheem Sterling, despite leaving the Chelsea forward out of his latest squad.

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Anthony Taylor appointed referee for Chelsea v Man City in Premier League after Championship demotion

Anthony Taylor will referee Chelsea's game against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday after being demoted to the Championship.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson scores hat-trick for Blues against nine-man Spurs

Chelsea beat nine-man Tottenham in a frantic, chaotic Premier League match full of drama and controversy.

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Joe Edwards: Millwall name former Chelsea and Everton assistant as head coach

Championship side Millwall appoint former Chelsea and Everton assistant coach Joe Edwards as their head coach.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager's most significant WSL games

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has had a number of memorable moments during her 11-year career at the club, but which games have been her biggest? BBC Sport selects a top five.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager an 'icon of English football' - Nedum Onuoha

Women's Football Show pundits Nedum Onuoha and Anita Asante discuss the impact Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has had over her 12 year tenure at the club.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager hailed as a 'trailblazer' as new job awaits

A "trailblazer" and "the end of an era" - former players and pundits react to news that Chelsea boss Emma Hayes will leave at the end of the season.

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WSL highlights: Chelsea extend unbeaten start with 6-0 win

Watch highlights as Chelsea extend unbeaten start with 6-0 win against Aston Villa in the Women's Super League.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager and ruthless winner who changed WSL forever

Emma Hayes will go down as one of Chelsea's greatest managers when she leaves the club at the end of the season - and her role in helping grow the Women's Super League must not be forgotten.

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Aston Villa 0-6 Chelsea: Emma Hayes plans exit as Blues stretch WSL unbeaten start

Chelsea extend their unbeaten start in the Women's Super League with a dominant victory over Aston Villa at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss 'proud' of Fran Kirby for speaking out on body image

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says she is "proud" of midfielder Fran Kirby for speaking out on body image issues in women's football.

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Mauricio Pochettino's funny response after being asked about return to 'ex' Spurs

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says it is "difficult to answer" whether returning to former club Spurs will feel like seeing an 'ex' again - as he has been with his wife for nearly 32 years.

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Maurico Pochettino: Return to Tottenham will be 'really special', says Chelsea manager

Mauricio Pochettino says it will be "really special" to return to a club he created "amazing memories" with when his Chelsea side visit Tottenham on Monday.

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Friday's gossip: Reece James, Lloyd Kelly, Victor Osimhen, Ivan Toney, Dele Alli

Real Madrid want Chelsea captain Reece James, two Italian giants interested in Lloyd Kelly, Manchester United look at several strikers, plus more.

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Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Willie J Healey

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Willie J Healey in this weekend's Premier League predictions.

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Tottenham Hotspur: Ange Postecoglou praises ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino before Chelsea match

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou praises the "unbelievable impact" former boss Mauricio Pochettino had at the club and says he should receive "respect" when he returns with Chelsea on Monday.

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EFL Cup quarter-finals draw: Chelsea v Newcastle, Liverpool v West Ham, Everton v Fulham, Port Vale v Middlesbrough

Last season's runners-up Newcastle play at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool face West Ham.

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Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn: Raheem Sterling on target as Blues reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Chelsea reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals as goals from Benoit Badiashile and Raheem Sterling are enough to beat Championship side Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge.

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