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Chelsea Women’s Resurgence: How an Unbeaten Run Is Restoring Their Dominance
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Chelsea Women’s Resurgence: How an Unbeaten Run Is Restoring Their Dominance

Chelsea’s Women’s Super League and Champions League campaign has transformed from uncertainty to unstoppable form, with a defensive iron wall and attacking firepower combining to rewrite their season. The return of key players and tactical refinements have turned the tide—here’s how they’re doing it.

28 Oct 2026
ChelseaChelsea WomenEmma Bompastor
Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit: Why Estevao Willian’s bench spot sparked pundit fury
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Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit: Why Estevao Willian’s bench spot sparked pundit fury

Xabi Alonso’s decision to leave Estevao Willian unused in Chelsea’s penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool has left pundits baffled, while a chaotic final 90 minutes saw Morgan Rogers’ penalty and a controversial foul on Moisés Caicedo set the tone for a dramatic elimination.

28 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph hinges on Wesley Fofana’s penalty miss as Chelsea fall to penalties
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Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph hinges on Wesley Fofana’s penalty miss as Chelsea fall to penalties

A dramatic penalty shootout decided Liverpool’s Carabao Cup fourth-round clash against Chelsea, with Wesley Fofana’s missed spot kick sealing Andoni Iraola’s side’s quarter-final progress. The match saw two penalties in regulation before a tense shootout delivered the result.

28 Oct 2026
Andoni IraolaCarabao CupChelsea
Liverpool’s penalty mastery seals Carabao Cup quarter-final spot as Chelsea’s defensive crisis deepens
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Liverpool’s penalty mastery seals Carabao Cup quarter-final spot as Chelsea’s defensive crisis deepens

Liverpool’s dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup has sent the Blues into a defensive identity crisis, with Malo Gusto and Wesley Fofana’s struggles now under intense scrutiny. The match’s climax—Cody Gakpo’s decisive spot-kick after Fofana’s handling—exposed Chelsea’s vulnerabilities at a critical juncture.

28 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea: another penalty shootout defeat for Xabi Alonso
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Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea: another penalty shootout defeat for Xabi Alonso

Liverpool secured a dramatic 6-5 Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea in a penalty shootout, marking Xabi Alonso’s third defeat as Chelsea manager at Anfield. The match, notable for two avoidable penalties and a lack of attacking flair, underscored the challenges facing both sides in this season’s cup campaign.

28 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Chelsea’s Cup Clash With Liverpool Forced to Play Without Cole Palmer
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Chelsea’s Cup Clash With Liverpool Forced to Play Without Cole Palmer

A second yellow card in Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs has left Cole Palmer suspended for the Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool, a match that could define Xabi Alonso’s cup ambitions. The Blues now face an uphill task without their creative force, while Liverpool’s resurgence under Andoni Iraola adds another layer of pressure.

28 Oct 2026
Carabao CupChelseaCole Palmer
Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals Unveiled: Liverpool, Chelsea, and Man City Set for Clash in Anfield Showdown
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Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals Unveiled: Liverpool, Chelsea, and Man City Set for Clash in Anfield Showdown

The Carabao Cup’s quarter-final draw delivers a high-stakes night of football, with Liverpool hosting Chelsea in a clash that could define their cup campaigns. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Brighton await their opponents as the path to the semi-finals begins. Here’s how the night unfolds.

28 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Manchester United’s Chelsea Clash: Kobbie Mainoo Returns to Training as Injury Crisis Eases
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Manchester United’s Chelsea Clash: Kobbie Mainoo Returns to Training as Injury Crisis Eases

Kobbie Mainoo has resumed training at Carrington, offering a crucial boost to Manchester United’s squad depth ahead of their Premier League showdown with Chelsea. With key defenders suspended or injured, the midfielder’s return signals a tactical shift under Michael Carrick’s leadership—just as the Red Devils seek to secure Champions League qualification.

28 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueManchester United
The Gipuzkoa School: How One Man’s Philosophy United Arteta, Alonso and Iraola
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The Gipuzkoa School: How One Man’s Philosophy United Arteta, Alonso and Iraola

Three of the Premier League’s most influential managers—Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola—share a common origin: the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. Their paths converged under the guidance of a single mentor, whose tactical principles now shape England’s top clubs. This is the story of how a region’s footballing DNA forged three legends.

28 Oct 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
Latics Women Produce Dominant Display in Rain-Soaked Victory
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Latics Women Produce Dominant Display in Rain-Soaked Victory

Latics Women controlled proceedings from the opening whistle to secure a decisive victory in adverse weather conditions. Head coach Dave Hankey commended the squad’s tactical discipline and high-pressing execution following the impressive team performance.

28 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier League
Manchester United extends Carrick’s tenure as survival battle intensifies at Stamford Bridge
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Manchester United extends Carrick’s tenure as survival battle intensifies at Stamford Bridge

After a 3-0 collapse to Bournemouth, Manchester United have opted to retain Michael Carrick for now—though the Red Devils’ future hangs by a thread as tactical fallout and financial pressures mount. The decision leaves Carrick with a single week to prove his leadership amid growing unrest in the dressing room.

28 Oct 2026
Bruno FernandesChelseaEnglish Premier League
Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid Target Stuttgart’s Finn Jeltsch as German Defender Becomes Premier Transfer Target
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Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid Target Stuttgart’s Finn Jeltsch as German Defender Becomes Premier Transfer Target

Finn Jeltsch, Stuttgart’s 20-year-old centre-back, has emerged as a top target for Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid, while Chelsea remain fixated on Bournemouth’s Alex Scott. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are monitoring Germany’s Nicolo Tresoldi, as the January transfer window intensifies.

27 Oct 2026
Alex ScottArsenalArsenal FC
Tresoldi’s Explosive Form Draws Premier League’s Biggest Clubs: Five Teams Scout Rising Star After Another Triple Haul
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Tresoldi’s Explosive Form Draws Premier League’s Biggest Clubs: Five Teams Scout Rising Star After Another Triple Haul

Nicolò Tresoldi’s 12-goal surge in 13 games has made him the Premier League’s most coveted striker, with Chelsea and Manchester City leading the charge. Club Brugge’s record-breaking fee demands—twice the €40m paid for Christos Tzolis—could redefine the transfer market this summer.

27 Oct 2026
Manchester United’s Carrick Faces Final Test Against Chelsea With Future Still Uncertain
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Manchester United’s Carrick Faces Final Test Against Chelsea With Future Still Uncertain

Michael Carrick will lead Manchester United against Chelsea on Saturday, but his tenure hangs in the balance after a disastrous start to the Premier League season. With the club winless in eight matches and tactical questions looming, the 45-year-old must deliver results—or face the consequences.

27 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Liverpool’s Cup Clash with Chelsea Hinges on Wirtz’s Fitness, While Szoboszlai and Muñoz Remain Uncertain
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Liverpool’s Cup Clash with Chelsea Hinges on Wirtz’s Fitness, While Szoboszlai and Muñoz Remain Uncertain

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Chelsea on Wednesday night hangs in the balance as Florian Wirtz’s recovery looms large, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz remain in doubt. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s squad depth is tested by injuries to João Pedro and Reece James, complicating Xabi Alonso’s tactical choices at Anfield.

27 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
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