2 h. ago 'Terrific job': Mikel Arteta delivers verdict on Enzo Maresca after shock Chelsea exit

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final has been impacted by a massive managerial change

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2 h. ago Mikel Arteta shows true colours with Enzo Maresca Chelsea exit verdict

Enzo Maresca parted ways with Chelsea earlier this week, as the Blues scramble to appoint a successor - and Mikel Arteta has now shared his feelings on the Italian head coach

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2 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta makes Ethan Nwaneri transfer decision as youngster is linked with Janaury loan move

Talented teenager did not make the matchday squad for Arsenal’s win over Aston Villa

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2 h. ago Liam Rosenior: Strasbourg boss' Chelsea links, working with Wayne Rooney and shock Hull sack

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has emerged as the leading contender to replace Enzo Maresca as Chelsea manager after the Italian's exit was confirmed by the Blues

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3 h. ago Raheem Sterling makes Chelsea exit decision as club close in on £42m double transfer

Raheem Sterling is hoping to secure a move to Fulham, which would end his Chelsea exile, after turning down the prospect of a move to West Ham as he eyes a permanent exit from Stamford Bridge

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3 h. ago Who is Liam Rosenior and why he could be the next Chelsea manager?

As Liam Rosenior looks to be frontrunner to take over Chelsea, Mirror Football explains everything you need to know about the Strasbourg boss off the back of Enzo Maresca's exit at Stamford Bridge

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3 h. ago Mikel Arteta gives Declan Rice injury update with two Arsenal stars OUT of Bournemouth clash

Declan Rice missed Arsenal's win over Aston Villa a matter of days ago with a knee injury and has been battling to get back for their clash against Bournemouth on Saturday

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3 h. ago Chelsea make next manager decision as three reasons for Enzo Maresca split come to light

Enzo Maresca's time as manager of Chelsea has come to an abrupt end, but it appears there was tension brewing behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge

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4 h. ago Chelsea manager latest, transfer updates and more: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email TahaSo Enzo Maresca has left the building. It was a very decent stint on paper, one with two trophies, including a Club World Cup victory which may grow in significance if the tournament becomes a properly serious thing in the future. But it was pretty turbulent, too; Jacob Steinberg has the inside story on what went wrong.Hello, hello, hello and welcome to the first Friday blog of 2026. We’ve already had some drama at Stamford Bridge with the departure of Enzo Maresca, and there’s plenty of Premier League action to review/preview. But let’s just ease up before going full throttle and take in this excellent interview with Jess Carter, the Guardian Footballer of the Year.A lot of people don’t like the way I play football and that’s absolutely fine, but then attacking someone because of what they look like? I can’t do anything about that one, and I wouldn’t want to. I could never ...

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5 h. ago Arsenal get multiple boosts to title hopes after damaging night for Man City

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been handed a major boost after Manchester City's goalless draw with Sunderland, as they look to clinch their first Premier League title in more than two decades

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5 h. ago Unexpected Man United consequence Enzo Maresca's Chelsea exit could have on Ruben Amorim

Enzo Maresca and Chelsea parted ways on New Year's Day but the decision could have wider ramifications on Manchester United

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5 h. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool eye Belgian defender, Maresca in shock Chelsea exit, Man City close on Semenyo

Manchester City are closing in on a big-money move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, while Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez has been linked with the champions

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9 h. ago Arsenal news: Real Madrid star admired as Gunners could be in line for transfer windfall

Arsenal could make moves in the January transfer window as Mikel Arteta bids to strengthen his grip on the Premier League title

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13 h. ago Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City players to get ‘heads up’ for visit of Chelsea

Manager calm after ‘really good game’ at SunderlandChelsea visit Etihad on Sunday after sacking MarescaAn outwardly sanguine Pep Guardiola suggested he was reasonably content with a hard-fought point at Sunderland after watching his Manchester City side lose ground on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.The 0-0 draw at the Stadium of Light leaves City second, four points behind Mikel Arteta’s leaders but Guardiola was not too downhearted. “I’ll take the point against this team at this stadium,” said a good-humoured Guardiola who seemed unaffected by reports that Enzo Maresca, once his assistant at the Etihad Stadium, had discussed the possibility of relocating to Manchester later this year with figures associated to City. “It was a really good game.” Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea exit came after multiple discussions with Manchester City

The Italian left his job on Thursday after 18 months.

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16 h. ago Former Man City coach set to take charge of Chelsea as plan emerges after Enzo Maresca departure

Chelsea parted company with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day with their plan for the Premier League clash with Manchester City now emerging

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17 h. ago Declan Rice footage sparks worrying Arsenal injury concern after Mikel Arteta update given

Declan Rice missed Arsenal's 4-1 win over Aston Villa due to a knee injury picked up against Brighton and he could be a doubt for the weekend's game against AFC Bournemouth

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17 h. ago Robert Sanchez 'confirms' more Chelsea exits with Instagram message to Enzo Maresca

It is all change at Stamford Bridge following Enzo Maresca’s exit

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17 h. ago Five players on Arsenal's transfer wishlist including Kenan Yildiz as duo could leave

There could be a number of new arrivals and departures at Arsenal this month as Mikel Arteta attempts to shore up his squad for a crucial few months

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17 h. ago Chelsea: Liam Rosenior emerges as early frontrunner to replace Enzo Maresca ahead of Man City clash

Blues’ Under-21s boss tipped to stand in at the Etihad

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