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Chelsea Prepare €70m January Bid for PSG Midfield Maestro Fabián Ruiz
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Chelsea Prepare €70m January Bid for PSG Midfield Maestro Fabián Ruiz

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a massive €70 million offer for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz as manager Xabi Alonso looks to strengthen his squad in the January window. The Blues have identified the Spanish international as a primary target, setting the stage for a high-stakes transfer battle.

17 Sept 2026
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Liverpool to Host Chelsea at Anfield as Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw Revealed
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Liverpool to Host Chelsea at Anfield as Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw Revealed

Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield in the Carabao Cup fourth round, while Arsenal travel to League Two side Fleetwood Town. The eight last-16 ties will be played during the week commencing October

16 Sept 2026
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Gabriel Escapes Red Card as Arsenal Overcome Early Setback to Beat Chelsea
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Gabriel Escapes Red Card as Arsenal Overcome Early Setback to Beat Chelsea

Arsenal defender Gabriel avoided a red card after an early collision in the goal mouth, guiding his side to victory against Chelsea despite conceding within two minutes. Cole Palmer walked a disciplinary tightrope as Xabi Alonso’s side fell short in a heated London derby.

16 Sept 2026
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Mikel Arteta Opens Up on Premier League Title Triumph as Arsenal Set Sights on European Glory
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Mikel Arteta Opens Up on Premier League Title Triumph as Arsenal Set Sights on European Glory

Mikel Arteta has reflected on the emotional whirlwind of Arsenal being crowned Premier League champions. The Gunners manager revealed his private reaction to the decisive title-clinching result, his exacting standards for Martin Odegaard, and how domestic glory eases pressure ahead of the Champions League final.

16 Sept 2026
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JDT and Buriram United Set for AFC Champions League Elite Showdown – How to Watch Live
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JDT and Buriram United Set for AFC Champions League Elite Showdown – How to Watch Live

Johor Darul Ta’zim host Buriram United at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in a pivotal AFC Champions League Elite clash. Fans across Asia and the Americas can catch every moment via premium streaming services.

15 Sept 2026
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Mikel slams Chelsea over £125m Enzo Fernandez transfer flop
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Mikel slams Chelsea over £125m Enzo Fernandez transfer flop

Former Chelsea stalwart John Obi Mikel has openly criticised the Blues for failing to secure a midfield replacement after Enzo Fernandez’s record‑equalling £125 million exit to Manchester City. The criticism lands as Xabi Alonso’s first window closes empty‑handed.

15 Sept 2026
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Barcelona Transfer Strategy: Rodri Arrival Triggers Bernal Dilemma as Flick Eyes Sorloth
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Barcelona Transfer Strategy: Rodri Arrival Triggers Bernal Dilemma as Flick Eyes Sorloth

Barcelona face crucial squad decisions ahead of the January transfer window as Rodri’s arrival reshapes the midfield hierarchy. Premier League clubs are circling La Masia graduate Bernal, while Hansi Flick initiates contact for Alexander Sorloth.

15 Sept 2026
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Chelsea Eye Roma Midfielder Manu Kone as January Target Amid Midfield Overhaul
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Chelsea Eye Roma Midfielder Manu Kone as January Target Amid Midfield Overhaul

Chelsea are expected to revisit a move for Roma midfielder Manu Koné when the January transfer window opens, but a deal is far from certain and Liverpool are also monitoring the France international.

14 Sept 2026
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John Obi Mikel Blasts Chelsea Transfer Mistake After Frustrating Hull City Draw
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John Obi Mikel Blasts Chelsea Transfer Mistake After Frustrating Hull City Draw

Former midfielder John Obi Mikel has warned that Chelsea’s failure to complete a key summer transfer is severely costing manager Xabi Alonso. Despite a high-spending transfer window, defensive inconsistencies continue to plague the Blues following a frustrating draw against Hull City at Stamford Bridge.

14 Sept 2026
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Arsenal ‘dodged a bullet’ by missing out on Vinicius Jr, says Emmanuel Petit
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Arsenal ‘dodged a bullet’ by missing out on Vinicius Jr, says Emmanuel Petit

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes the club may have avoided a difficult dressing-room situation by failing to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.

12 Sept 2026
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Alonso Demands Defensive Steel to Match Chelsea’s Free-Scoring Attack
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Alonso Demands Defensive Steel to Match Chelsea’s Free-Scoring Attack

Xabi Alonso has warned Chelsea that their exhilarating start must be matched by far greater defensive control if they are to become genuine contenders. The Blues have scored freely under their new man

12 Sept 2026
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Morgan Rogers: The Unicorn Forward Completing Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea Attack
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Morgan Rogers: The Unicorn Forward Completing Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea Attack

Morgan Rogers has made an immediate case for being the creative connector in Xabi Alonso’s new Chelsea attack. The £117 million signing has registered two goals and four assists in his first five a

12 Sept 2026
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Alonso Confirms Palestra and Caicedo Miss Upcoming Fixtures, Hints at Late‑Season Return
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Alonso Confirms Palestra and Caicedo Miss Upcoming Fixtures, Hints at Late‑Season Return

Chelsea will be without Moisés Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha for their Premier League match against Hull City, with Xabi Alonso refusing to rush any of the injured pla

12 Sept 2026
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Chelsea Seek Redemption as Unbeaten Hull City Arrive at Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea Seek Redemption as Unbeaten Hull City Arrive at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea were held to a 2–2 draw by newly promoted Hull City at Stamford Bridge, as Mohamed Belloumi’s first-half double cancelled out goals from Morgan Rogers and João Pedro. The result extended

12 Sept 2026
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Ajayi Anchors Hull City’s Defensive Masterclass in Thrilling 2-2 Draw at Stamford Bridge
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Ajayi Anchors Hull City’s Defensive Masterclass in Thrilling 2-2 Draw at Stamford Bridge

Semi Ajayi played an important role as Hull City earned a 2–2 draw at Chelsea, but the original account contains a major match-detail error: he did not score Hull’s goals or directly create Chelse

12 Sept 2026
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