7 h. ago Sam Kerr marks first Chelsea start in two years with Champions League double

Kerr scored twice on her first Chelsea start in 692 as the Blues won 6-0 against St Polten

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17 h. ago Sam Kerr stars in first Chelsea start for almost two years as Blues thrash St Polten

St Polton Women 0-6 Chelsea Women: Kerr, back from an ACL injury, scored twice as Chelsea climbed to second in the Women’s Champions League table

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18 h. ago Sam Kerr marks first Chelsea start in nearly two years with double in rout of St Pölten

Chelsea breezed past Austrian outfit St Pölten to seal their second Women’s Champions League victory of the campaign. Two goals from Catarina Macario, a finish from Wieke Kaptein, a double for Sam Kerr on her return to the starting lineup and an unfortunate Lisa Ebert own goal moved them up to second at the halfway stage of the league phase.There was no doubt that Bompastor’s side were coming into this as heavy favourites with evident disparities between the two. While both have dominated their domestic leagues in recent years – St Pölten have lifted the ÖFB-Frauenliga 10 times in the last decade; Chelsea have won eight WSL titles in the same time – the difference in resource, investment and experience in Europe is stark. While the English champions have reached the semi-finals of the competition for the last three seasons, the Austrians have to go back to November 2022 for their last win in Europe. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago How could Zohran Mamdani pay for his bold agenda for New York? We broke it down

A look at the realities the mayor-elect will face to pay for his progressive policies – and whose support he needsWho is Zohran Mamdani, New York’s democratic socialist new mayor?Bold promises to make the city more affordable propelled the New York City mayor-elect and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to his unlikely win on Tuesday. Among them: free buses, universal childcare and a massive expansion in low-cost housing.But making the city more affordable for residents is an expensive government task, and many economists and politicians to Mamdani’s right say he faces too many obstacles to meaningfully deliver on his signature ideas. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Alessia Russo earns draw with Chelsea but Arsenal rue controversial calls

The boos rang out at the Emirates Stadium as the officials exited the pitch at the final whistle, the result of two disallowed Arsenal goals – one for handball and one for offside – the second of which would surely have turned a 1-1 draw into a 2-1 home win if it had stood. Alessia Russo’s late equaliser did at least keep alive the Gunners’ slim hopes of remaining in the title race, the gap between them and Chelsea, the league leaders, remaining at five points.Renée Slegers had warned that her team would “have to be ready from the get go” against defending Women’s Super League champions, but the message had not stuck. It was Chelsea that stepped on to the pitch with an almost unplayable intensity coursing through them and the Gunners couldn’t cope. The Chelsea press was exceptional, with the players alert to every move, heads up, ready to stifle the home side from stringing passes together over and over again. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Alessia Russo earns draw with Chelsea but Arsenal rue controversial decisions

The boos rang out at the Emirates Stadium as the officials exited the pitch at the final whistle, the result of two disallowed Arsenal goals the second of which would surely have turned a 1-1 draw into a 2-1 home win if it had stood. Alessia Russo’s late equaliser did at least keep alive the Gunners’ slim hopes of remaining in the title race, the gap between them and Chelsea, the league leaders, remaining at five points, but the question has to be asked: why aren’t we providing the referees with the technological support to ensure they can get big decisions right through video assistant referees (VAR)?Renée Slegers had warned that her team would “have to be ready from the get go” against the defending Women’s Super League champions, but the message had not stuck. It was Chelsea that stepped on to the pitch with an almost unplayable intensity coursing through them and the Gunners could not cope. The Chelsea press was exceptional in the first 20 minutes, with the players alert to ever...

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6 d. ago Could all six English clubs qualify for Champions League knockouts after fast start?

With all six Premier league clubs sitting either in or close to the top eight at the halfway stage of the league phase, could every English side qualify for the knockout rounds automatically?

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6 d. ago Reece James' brutally honest message speaks volumes after Chelsea Champions League blow

Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday night, with Reece James bemoaning his side's defending after the game

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6 d. ago Enzo Maresca points finger of blame after Chelsea's disappointing Qarabag draw

Chelsea could only earn a point against Qarabag in the Champions League and were forced to come from behind in Azerbaijan after some defensive errors that proved frustrating for Enzo Maresca

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6 d. ago 'Something we need to cut out': Reece James makes Chelsea demand after Champions League draw with Qarabag

Blues captain left unimpressed after disappointing draw in Baku

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6 d. ago Disjointed Chelsea held to draw by Qarabag in shock Champions League result

Qarabag 2-2 Chelsea: Estevao’s early goal gave Chelsea the lead but they were reined in by the impressive Azerbaijani side

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6 d. ago Garnacho spares Chelsea shock Champions League loss at Qarabag

This was not a night for Enzo Maresca’s trademark control. Chelsea invited pressure by starting with a weakened team against dangerous opposition and were anything but measured as they battled in vain to douse Qarabag’s spirit and skill at a raucous Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.Those lucky enough to be there were treated to a wonderfully absorbing contest. It finished 2-2, Alejandro Garnacho coming off the bench to spare Chelsea’s blushes with a fine equaliser, but it could have been anything. Both sides had chances, both defences were ropey and it had seemed that something special was brewing when Qarabag responded to an early goal from the outstanding Estêvão Willian by going 2-1 up before half-time. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Qarabag vs Chelsea live: Garnacho comes off the bench and scores equaliser to earn point in Baku

Qarabag 2-2 Chelsea: The Blues earn a point after testing contest in Azerbaijan

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6 d. ago Qarabag vs Chelsea LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and reaction after points shared in Baku

Blues out to extend winning run in Europe

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6 d. ago Qarabag vs Chelsea live: Garnacho comes off the bench and scores equaliser

Chelsea continue their Champions League campaign after a long journey to Baku

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6 d. ago Chelsea given immediate Jorrel Hato VAR penalty verdict after Qarabag controversy

Chelsea are in action against Qarabag in the Champions League and trailing 2-1 at half-time

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6 d. ago Qarabag vs Chelsea live: Jankovic converts penalty as hosts come from behind to lead

Chelsea continue their Champions League campaign after a long journey to Baku

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6 d. ago Chelsea dealt new injury worry as Romeo Lavia is forced off in Champions League clash

Blues midfielder suffers early setback in Champions League clash

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6 d. ago ‘Worst injury record in football’ – Chelsea suffer major blow as £58m star limps out of Qarabag clash after four minutes

ROMEO LAVIA suffered yet another injury setback for Chelsea on Wednesday night as he limped out of their trip to Qarabag after just four minutes. Chelsea signed the midfielder from Southampton for around £58million in 2023 but the Belgium star has been ravaged with fitness issues. He missed most of the 2023-24 campaign after struggling...

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6 d. ago Chelsea stars targeted by racist abuse and 'monkey noises' in Champions League clash

Chelsea's UEFA Youth League clash against Qarabag was suspended after a member of the Blues' Under-19 squad was allegedly racially abused by a supporter in the crowd

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