Chelsea
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said.
Chelsea have won their last five Premier League games at Stamford Bridge but manager Enzo Maresca urged caution ahead of Sunday's clash at home to struggling Ipswich Town.
Rashford, who was signed by Villa on loan from United earlier this month, was a halftime substitute in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, assisting on both goals by fellow newcomer Marco Asensio.
Kaoru Mitoma, who got the winner last week when the Seagulls dumped Chelsea out of the FA Cup, scored a superb opening goal and Yankuba Minteh added two more as Brighton cruised to an easy win, with their visitors offering little or no threat in attack.
Jackson, who has scored nine Premier League goals this season, was injured in their 2-1 win over West Ham United earlier this month but attempted to play on before being taken off in the second half.
Fulham coach Marco Silva hailed his substitutes for once again coming off the bench to score in his side’s first win at Stamford Bridge in 45 years on Thursday.
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar will return to his former club Sao Paulo on a three-year contract, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Tuesday.
Chelsea are second in the Premier League standings but manager Enzo Maresca played down talk of title pressure and said on Tuesday that he is only focused on areas where his team could improve.
The temporary coach got off to a winning start with a 5-2 League Cup quarter-final win over visitors Leicester City on Wednesday, and at Thursday's press conference it was suggested he will still be there for the game with Chelsea on Sunday.
Chelsea captain Reece James has recovered from injury and is available to make his season debut at Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, manager Enzo Maresca said.
Dutchman Slot, the first Liverpool manager to win nine of his first 10 games in charge, must now steer the leaders through a tough schedule, with a gruelling run of 10 games in three competitions that could go a long way to shaping their season.
Chelsea are heading in the right direction under Italian manager Enzo Maresca, former club great Gianfranco Zola said on Wednesday, as the team sits fourth in the Premier League standings after seven games.
Although the deal was not completed before Friday's 11 p.m. deadline, a deal sheet was submitted for a two-hour extension which allowed Arsenal to sign Sterling, who made 81 appearances for Chelsea but has not played in the new campaign.
Financial details of the transfer were not revealed by either club but British media reported Napoli paid 30 million pounds ($39.47 million) for the 31-year-old.
Making the right decisions in the final third has been a problem for Mykhailo Mudryk since he joined Chelsea last year but the club are working with the winger to improve his consistency, manager Enzo Maresca said.
Chelsea's players are in a "bubble" and will not be distracted by the constant transfer speculation surrounding the club, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said, as manager Enzo Maresca continues his efforts to trim his bloated squad.
Sterling and Chilwell, who missed Sunday's 2-0 Premier League loss to champions Manchester City, may struggle to get playing time if they choose to remain at Chelsea, Maresca said.
The 24-year-old has yet to agree terms and Maresca did not specify the details of the offer, with British media reporting that several top European clubs are vying for his signature.
Chelsea's decision to part ways with manager Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday surprised many former players who believe it could torpedo the club's endeavour to return to the top of the Premier League.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino did his best to silence the rumours about his future with the West London outfit following their 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, saying he plans to be with the team next season.
