Chelsea have named their starting XI for this afternoon’s Premier League clash with Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Xabi Alonso has restored several senior players after making major changes for Wednesday night’s extraordinary 6-3 Carabao Cup win over Leeds United. Levi Colwill returns to the Premier League starting line-up, while Romeo Lavia is back in […]
Chelsea have received a boost over Marco Palestra after Xabi Alonso revealed when the defender could finally make his competitive debut. Palestra has not featured since joining the Blues from Atalanta this summer after suffering an injury shortly before the Premier League opener. The 21-year-old will again miss Saturday’s meeting with Hull City, but his […]
Chelsea return to Premier League action against Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon looking to respond to last weekend’s defeat at Arsenal. Xabi Alonso’s side have since produced a remarkable 6-3 Carabao Cup comeback against Leeds United, taking their tally to 16 goals across their opening five competitive matches. Hull present a very […]
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Romeo Lavia is ready to feature for Chelsea against Hull City on Saturday. The Belgium international was left out of the squad for Wednesday’s 6-3 Carabao Cup victory over Leeds United. However, his absence was not caused by a new injury. Alonso’s latest Chelsea team-news update confirms Lavia was rested as […]
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Moises Caicedo will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Hull City on Saturday. The midfielder had returned to training earlier this week, raising hopes that he could feature at Stamford Bridge. However, Alonso has again decided not to take a risk with one of Chelsea’s most important players. Alonso told reporters […]
Pedro Neto has signed a new long-term Chelsea contract after rejecting interest from Manchester City during the summer. The Portugal international has been rewarded for his growing importance under Xabi Alonso and is now tied to the Blues until 2032. The Guardian reports that Chelsea handed Neto the new deal after he decided to remain […]
Farai Hallam will referee Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues return to league action following Wednesday’s remarkable 6-3 Carabao Cup victory over Leeds United. Hallam will take charge of the 3pm BST kick-off, while experienced official Michael Oliver has been appointed as VAR. The Premier League’s official […]
Joao Pedro has been named the EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month for August 2026 after an outstanding start to Chelsea’s season. It is the Brazilian’s first Premier League Player of the Month award and makes him the first Chelsea player to win the prize since Cole Palmer in September 2024. Joao Pedro […]
Todd Boehly is expected to sell his Chelsea stake as Clearlake Capital closes in on a significant change to the club’s ownership structure. Chelsea’s majority shareholder is nearing an agreement to buy out co-owners Boehly and Mark Walter, with the proposed transaction valuing the club at around £5billion, according to fresh reporting from The Guardian. […]
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has joked that his side may have to “kick” Chelsea to stop Xabi Alonso’s attack on Saturday. The promoted Tigers travel to Stamford Bridge having made an excellent start to life back in the Premier League. However, Jakirovic is well aware of the attacking threat awaiting his unbeaten side. When […]
Hull City have received a double injury boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea. Sergej Jakirovic’s side arrive at Stamford Bridge unbeaten in the league and are now set to have both Paddy McNair and Brooke Norton-Cuffy available. McNair missed Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat to Sunderland with a foot problem, but scans have […]
Chelsea face the Premier League’s only remaining perfect defence when Hull City visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Xabi Alonso’s side have already shown they can score freely. Chelsea have struck 16 times across their opening five competitive matches, including six during Wednesday’s remarkable Carabao Cup comeback against Leeds United. ReadChelsea’s Chelsea 6-3 Leeds match report detailed how […]
