Paul Canoville thanks well-wishers as he recovers from ‘closest call yet’
Chelsea’s first black player Paul Canoville has thanked well-wishers as he recovers from complications following emergency surgery last month.
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Premier League talking points ahead of midweek action
Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City are seeking to extend their remarkable winning run, while reigning champions Liverpool take on Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish.
Thomas Tuchel urges Tammy Abraham to fight for Chelsea place
Thomas Tuchel has told Tammy Abraham to fight for his Chelsea place after leaving the England striker out of Sunday’s squad to face Manchester United.
The sporting weekend in pictures
Controversial refereeing decisions blighted Wales’ Six Nations win over England at the Millennium Stadium, and Sunday’s Premier League draw between Chelsea and Manchester United.
VAR chaos, City slickers and doubting Thomas – lessons from the Premier League
VAR caused more chaos, Manchester City won again, and Chelsea’s strikeforce raised more questions than answers.
Liverpool return to winning ways while Gareth Bale bags a brace for Tottenham
Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims ‘managers try to influence referees’ over penalties
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes rival managers are trying to influence referees not to award penalties to Manchester United.
Chelsea frustrated in push for top four return as Manchester United force draw
Chelsea missed the chance to climb back into the Premier League’s top four after grinding out a goalless draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to sign Bruno Fernandes at Paris St Germain
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has labelled Bruno Fernandes one of the best midfielders in the world and confirmed he wanted former club Paris St Germain to rival Manchester United for his signature.
Thomas Tuchel backs Kai Havertz to play a big part in Chelsea’s future
Thomas Tuchel is unsure where best to use Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz yet but is positive the £71million signing will have a big role to play at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel remembers dark place Man United loss left him at PSG
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reflected on the dark place a defeat to Manchester United put him in during his time in charge of Paris St Germain.
Thiago Silva to miss Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United
Chelsea remain without Thiago Silva for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.
The implications are huge – Thomas Tuchel knows importance of clash with Man Utd
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has talked up the importance of Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United in the battle for a top four finish in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer preparing for ‘massive’ week in Manchester United’s season
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows Manchester United are approaching a “massive” week that could shape their Premier League season.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say The race for Erling Haaland continues to heat up, with reports Borussia Dortmund are willing to release the wunderkind forward early. The 20-year-old Norway international has a £70m release clause in his contract that is set be activated in June 2022. However the Daily Star says the club would be willing to make Haaland available as early as the next transfer window – albeit with a mammoth asking price of up to £150m.
England Under-21 star Jamal Musiala pledges international future to Germany
Champions League sensation Jamal Musiala has chosen Germany over England after making an agonising decision on his international future.
‘I love overhead kicks’ – Olivier Giroud savours important Champions League goal
Olivier Giroud was delighted to help Chelsea take a step closer to reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2014.
Chelsea match-winner Olivier Giroud ‘like a 20-year-old’, says Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel hailed the longevity of Olivier Giroud after the striker struck a fine winner against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday.
Chelsea take upper hand against Atletico Madrid after Olivier Giroud stunner
Olivier Giroud produced another Champions League special to hand Chelsea the advantage in their last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid after a 1-0 first-leg win in Bucharest.
Diego Simeone praises Thomas Tuchel ahead of Atletico’s clash against Chelsea
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg.
Cesar Azpilicueta’s desire to be a Champions League winner still burns strongly
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta says winning the Champions League remains a burning desire for him.
Thomas Tuchel praises Callum Hudson-Odoi for positive reaction to substitution
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Cesar Azpilicueta have praised the reaction of Callum Hudson-Odoi after his 31-minute substitute appearance during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Southampton.
Bayern wobbling and Luis Suarez faces Chelsea – Champions League talking points
Champions League holders Bayern Munich return to European action on Tuesday for the start of the knock-out stage.
Thomas Tuchel not interested in price tags in bid for winning Chelsea formula
Thomas Tuchel has vowed to ignore price tags at Chelsea as he searches for match-winning quality in the final third.
I was not happy with his attitude – Thomas Tuchel criticises Callum Hudson-Odoi
Thomas Tuchel criticised Callum Hudson-Odoi’s “attitude” after hauling off the England forward in Chelsea’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Southampton.
Chelsea frustrated at St Mary’s as Southampton end losing streak
Mason Mount’s penalty rescued off-colour Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Southampton as the Saints frustrated Thomas Tuchel’s Blues and put a halt to their six-game losing run.
Kyle Walker-Peters unavailable for Southampton ahead of Chelsea clash
Southampton will be without defender Kyle Walker-Peters for their Premier League match against Chelsea because of a hamstring problem.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel shoulders blame for Hakim Ziyech’s stalled progress
Thomas Tuchel has shouldered the blame for Hakim Ziyech’s stalled progress at Chelsea.
Chelsea want to help Christian Pulisic reach full potential – Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Chelsea want to keep hold of Christian Pulisic and help the United States international reach his full potential at Stamford Bridge.
Ralph Hasenhuttl reminds Southampton players of what took them to the top
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl wants his squad to remember what took them to the top of the Premier League earlier in the season as they aim to halt their slide down the table.