Despite 120-plus years of history and a status among the Premier League’s “Big Six,” Chelsea’s rivalries don’t always translate to the same level of global recognition as the ones elsewhere in England. When considering the biggest rivalries in the Premier League, matches such as Manchester United vs. Liverpool or Arsenal vs. Tottenham are often mentioned. […]
It is fair to say that Mykhailo Mudryk isn’t exactly a player who will go down in history as one of the best players ever to pull on the famous Blue of Chelsea, but even his biggest detractors will likely have been saddened to hear about the winger being charged with doping by the English […]
Over the last few decades, Stamford Bridge has undergone several significant changes. Some have been forced upon the club by outside sources, such as the resignation of Roman Abramovich. Others have been the result of extensive squad changes, some of which have seen players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah slip through the cracks. […]
Most Chelsea fans aren’t exactly relishing the prospect of another full season with Robert Sanchez between the sticks at Stamford Bridge. The former Brighton goalkeeper has made numerous errors during his Chelsea career so far, leading the club’s hierarchy to nearly complete a deal for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the summer. In the […]
Despite having two years left on his lucrative five-year, £325,000-per-week contract, Raheem Sterling has been completely exiled by Chelsea. The winger is now part of Chelsea’s so-called ‘bomb squad’ with Axel Disasi, and it appears as though there’s no way back for the former England international. Sterling himself recently took to Instagram, sharing a story […]
It’s taken more than two years for Manchester City’s 115 charges case, with allegations of financial fair play, to get close to anything even resembling a final verdict. But you can almost guarantee that Chelsea’s case – and any subsequent punishments forthcoming from it – will take place a whole heap quicker than that. The […]
After scoring 12 league goals for a struggling Ipswich side last season, Liam Delap attracted interest from several top clubs over the summer. Chelsea ultimately won the race, activating a £30m release clause in his contract, that had been reduced due to Ipswich’s relegation, and was a deal widely seen as a very shrewd piece […]
Chelsea entered the 2025–26 season with momentum from their Club World Cup triumph and a refreshed sense of identity under Enzo Maresca. A major reason for optimism has been the arrival of João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion. The £60 million signing has quickly established himself as a key figure at Stamford Bridge, reshaping […]
For decades, Chelsea Football Club has been known for its strong defensive strategies. From historic title-winning squads to modern tactical innovations, Chelsea’s defence has played a key role in their success on the European stage. This article examines how these defensive tactics have influenced the team’s performance in the Champions League over the years. Chelsea’s […]
Aggression. Dominance. Control. That may sound like a war cry from an invading army of Vikings all those centuries ago, but those three words sum up much of Enzo Maresca’s philosophy on football. In acting upon those instincts, Chelsea found themselves in bother often during the Italian’s first season in charge – in fact, no […]