New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Chelsea F.C. have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach, with the former Spanish international set to begin a four-year spell at Stamford Bridge from July 1, 2026.The move signals Chelsea’s latest attempt to bring stability to a chaotic managerial period that has seen multiple changes in the dugout during the current campaign. Alonso arrives after leaving Real Madrid by mutual agreement earlier this year, ending a brief and challenging…
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London, April 19 (IANS) Manchester United took a big step towards UEFA Champions League qualification as they won 1-0 courtesy of a Matheus Cunha goal to earn their first win at Stamford Bridge in six years.Only once before in the 21st century had Chelsea lost four top-flight games on the spin prior to Saturday’s contest, but Liam Rosenior’s team have now matched that unwanted record.Chelsea hit the woodwork twice in the second half, with Liam Delap and Wesley Fofana frustrated, and a deplet…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Shea Charles’ late winner sent Southampton into the FA Cup semi-finals at Arsenal’s expense as the Championship side stunned the Premier League leaders and 14-time champions.Ross Stewart struck the opener 10 minutes before half time at the end of another slick counter after Leo Scienza had been guilty of taking too long to shoot from another promising breakaway.Scienza hit the crossbar with a curling effort in the second period before Arsenal substitute Viktor Gyoke…
London, March 13 (IANS) Captain Reece James has pledged to dedicate his ‘peak years’ to Chelsea Football Club after signing a new six-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2032.James’ previous deal with the London club was due to expire in 2028, but Chelsea moved early to secure the future of their skipper by extending his contract before it entered its final stages.A product of Chelsea’s academy, James first joined the club as a six-year-old and has since risen through the rank…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior believes forward Joao Pedro has the potential to become one of the best strikers in world football — provided he sustains his current level of performance.The Brazilian has been in electric form since Rosenior’s arrival at Chelsea F.C. last month, scoring six goals and registering four assists in his last eight appearances. His recent run has been pivotal to Chelsea’s momentum across competitions, with Pedro rediscovering rhythm and…
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi helped Arsenal take a one-goal advantage into the second leg after a breathless 3-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.White headed home Declan Rice’s corner after seven minutes before Gyokeres tapped home White’s low cross in the second half. Alejandro Garnacho halved the deficit before Zubimendi rounded off a flowing move to make it 3-1.Garnacho then found his second of the game seven …
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new manager on a six-year deal. The former Hull City and Strasbourg coach will replace Enzo Maresca, who departed on New Year’s Day.Rosenior will be with the team at Craven Cottage when Chelsea face Fulham in a Premier League match on Wednesday. The new manager will take his first training session with the squad on Thursday.Rosenior arrives at Stamford Bridge after coaching overseas with RC Strasbourg, where he led the French clu…
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Former champion Chelsea have officially parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca following a disappointing run in the Premier League 2025-26, with the West London club managing just one win from their last seven matches.The six-time Premier League winners recently let another victory slip through their fingers at Stamford Bridge, drawing 2-2 with the Cherries. They are now placed fifth in the Premier League with 30 points and will face Manchester City on Sunday. Chelsea is also…
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as the club’s poor run in the Premier League 2025-26 has raised serious concerns over his position. The West London-based club has won only one of their last seven Premier League games and has slipped to fifth position in the points table. The six-time Premier League winners let another victory slip through their fingers at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, drawing 2-2 with the Cherries. After the matc…
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth played out an enthralling 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, with all four goals being scored inside the opening 27 minutes.A draw meant Chelsea missed the chance to leapfrog Liverpool into fourth place, while Bournemouth remain 15th after their winless league run was extended to 10 matches, despite putting in an impressive performance. This was the Cherries’ fourth draw in their last five matches.The action all came in the first 45 minutes during a fi…