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It’s not just the result against Aston Villa that could go against Enzo Maresca.

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Chelsea are seeking to halt Aston Villa’s momentum this weekend.

Cole Palmer could play 90 minutes for just the third time this season.

Chelsea and Aston Villa headline Saturday’s Premier League action.

Mohamed Salah, Raheem Sterling, Andreas Christensen and Kenan Yıldız all feature in the gossip.

Chelsea are tasked with snapping Aston Villa’s lengthy winning streak.

For these teams, the task of defending their crown was one challenge too many.

Man Utd host Newcastle and Aston Villa visit Chelsea in Gameweek 18’s standout fixtures.

Gameweek 18 marks the penultimate round of fixtures in the first half of the 2025–26 Premier League, and also the division’s traditional ‘Boxing Day’ games. Tha

Mohamed Salah, Savinho, Antoine Semenyo, Jadon Sancho, Nico Williams and more feature in the gossip.

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Major sagas are already developing in time for the January transfer window.

Liverpool’s recent resurgence has seen them rise up the standings.

Former Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta, now at Arsenal, has delivered some brilliant signings—and a few real duds—over the years.

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One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.

Attacking midfielders offer something truly unique.

The Blues are no strangers to spending in January, though they have been focusing exclusively on younger players.

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A hectic beginning to 2026 awaits Enzo Maresca and Chelsea after their January schedule was fully confirmed.

Leading the table at Christmas doesn’t guarantee the title, but it’s usually a strong sign of where things are headed.

Arsenal were confirmed as Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final opponents after victory over Crystal Palace on penalties.

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Mikel Arteta was just as fulsome in his praise of the difference-maker.

The Red Devils’ manager is never afraid to say what he’s thinking.

The 22-year-old France international is thriving in his first season in England.

The Red Devils are thought to have mapped out a timeline for Zirkzee’s exit.

It was a moment manager Arne Slot had seen coming for a number of weeks.

Kai Havertz has missed almost all of the season so far.

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