5 h. ago Enzo Maresca delivers Liam Delap update as Chelsea dealt new injury blow

Chelsea’s summer signing is set for another spell out of the side after being taken off in the first half against Bournemouth

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6 h. ago Three things we learned from Chelsea draw as Cole Palmer takes positive step and Blues get VAR reprieve

Summer signing provides optimism for Chelsea on what was a frustrating afternoon at the Vitality Stadium

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6 h. ago Chelsea frustrated by Bournemouth to lose further ground on title rivals

Any momentum Chelsea had picked up in the final week of November, through outclassing Barcelona and matching Arsenal with 10 men, appears to have been stunted in December. After Wednesday’s defeat at Leeds, a point against Bournemouth is no disaster but, with Arsenal’s earlier loss to Aston Villa, it is a chance missed. Eight points separate Enzo Maresca’s side and the top of the Premier League.Bournemouth took a leaf out of Leeds’ book and hounded Chelsea from the start. The visitors, behind within six minutes at Elland Road, were let off the hook twice early on. Antoine Semenyo thought he had given Bournemouth the lead when he pounced on a loose ball inside the area, only for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to intervene because Evanilson was marginally offside from Alex Scott’s incisive pass into the box. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Chelsea's £38m star nears transfer after shock Enzo Maresca turnaround

Chelsea were very busy in the summer transfer window but Enzo Maresca's side could have more work to do in terms of ins and outs when the winter window opens in January

Economics

16 h. ago Enzo Maresca faces difficult Chelsea conundrum ahead of Bournemouth trip after significant revelations

Chelsea head coach has dished out a few home truths following the disappointing loss against Leeds

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25 h. ago Enzo Maresca lands blow to Chelsea squad players with reality check over rotation policy

Chelsea head coach’s decision to rotate his squad against Leeds backfired as Blues slumped to a 3-1 loss at Elland Road

Sport

36 h. ago Chelsea: Romeo Lavia set for extended absence as Enzo Maresca issues concerning update

Midfielder has been injured for much of his time at the club

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36 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals selection 'regret' after defeat at Leeds

Italian admits he did not name his best squad

Politics

36 h. ago Every word Enzo Maresca said on Chelsea injuries, his 'regret' and calling out players

Every word Enzo Maresca said on Chelsea injuries, his 'regret' and calling out players  Football London

Sport

56 h. ago Gary Neville rules team out of the title race after latest results

Chelsea have been billed as possible Premier League title challengers by some this season but Gary Neville is adamant that Enzo Maresca's man are nowhere near good enough to do so

Politics

60 h. ago John Terry tears into Chelsea stars and claims one thing will cost them in title race

Chelsea legend John Terry has criticised the Blues' 3-1 defeat to Leeds United with a message to manager Enzo Maresca

Sport

2 d. ago Daniel Farke: beating Chelsea a great night for everyone involved with Leeds

Leeds ended a four-match losing run to move out of the relegation zone.

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2 d. ago ‘You expect better’: Maresca says Chelsea must reset after Leeds defeat

Chelsea beaten 3-1 by Leeds after meek first-half displayMaresca: ‘I think they were better than us in all aspects’Enzo Maresca conceded that Chelsea were second best “in all aspects” and the head coach offered no excuses after a disappointing defeat at Leeds as his side’s hopes of a Premier League title challenge took a significant hit.Maresca’s side are now down to fourth place and nine points adrift of the leaders, Arsenal, after stumbling in West Yorkshire, with Leeds worthy 3-1 winners on a night when Daniel Farke’s side moved out of the relegation zone. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Estevao escapes red card for ‘severe head loss’ in Chelsea’s 3

ESTEVAO escaped a red card for his “severe head loss” as Chelsea crashed to defeat at Leeds. The Blues were thumped 3-1 just days after holding out for a draw against Arsenal with 10 men. Moises Caicedo was missed in midfield as his suspension was felt throughout the game. And Enzo Maresca will have to...

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca explains early Estevao substitution as shock Blues defeat by Leeds dissected

Brazilian starlet endured frustrating outing in Leeds

Events

3 d. ago Every word Enzo Maresca said on Chelsea loss to Leeds, missing Caicedo and why he subbed Estevao

Every word Enzo Maresca said on Chelsea loss to Leeds, missing Caicedo and why he subbed Estevao  Football London

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3 d. ago Three things we learned from Chelsea loss as dreadful defence exposed by reinvigorated Leeds

Enzo Maresca has learned of another key weakness in his squad

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3 d. ago Leeds 3 Chelsea 1: Blues desperately miss Moises Caicedo as they are humiliated at Elland Road

FORGET 'Cole Palmer FC', maybe Chelsea have evolved into 'Moises Caicedo FC'. Because even with the return of ice-cold Palmer, Enzo Maresca's side look as though they will be frozen out of the title race in December again, starting with defeat at Elland Road. Caicedo, missing through suspension after a red card against Arsenal at...

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3 d. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca's demand to players to prove they are Premier League contenders

Chelsea sit third in the Premier League table after 13 matches and have a busy December up ahead as they look to show they can compete for the title this season

Sport

4 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals Dario Essugo return timeline after midfielder suffers setback

Blues facing midfield selection headache amid injuries and suspensions

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