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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

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

Arsenal hold a narrow lead over Manchester City at the heart of the festive period.

There are plenty of big names likely who could be on the move over the winter period.

Bradley Barcola, Karim Adeyemi, Raheem Sterling, Joshua Zirkzee, Yan Diomande and more feature in the gossip.

Enzo Maresca believes England manager Thomas Tuchel should consider attending the Chelsea and Aston Villa match on Saturday, which will feature a clash between Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers.

Some of the game’s greats have flown under the radar by living in the shadow of others.

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

Some players are so gifted that they can do it all in the heart of the park.

Christmas dinner will be tasting a little sweeter for manager Enzo Maresca.

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Enzo Maresca is expected to make a few minor tweaks in the team for Saturday's Premier League home match against Aston Villa.

Chelsea host in-form Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Enzo Maresca said the players will only have another day off on Christmas before continuing their preparation for Saturday's Premier League home match against Aston Villa.

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Chelsea’s search for attacking reinforcements is not thought to have ended.

Enzo Maresca played down Chelsea's reported interest in Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, as he insisted that he is "in love" with his current squad.

Enzo Maresca confirmed that Chelsea duo Liam Delap and Estevao Willian are both available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

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Antoine Semenyo, Vinicius Junior, Joshua Zirkzee and Dayot Upamecano all feature in the gossip.

Chelsea are open to selling young midfielder Leo Castledine, who has generated interest from several Championship clubs amid his impressive loan season at Huddersfield, according to reports.

AS Roma are interested in out-of-favour Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi, who is among the few players the London club could offload in January, according to reports.

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The Swede’s start to life at Anfield has been troubled.

Manchester United have lost five of their last six meetings with Newcastle.

Manchester United are seeking a late Christmas gift on Boxing Day.

The eight-time Premier League winners look set to be Arsenal’s biggest title rivals—and that could mean spending.

The Gunners’ summer work leaves them with little to do this winter.

The Reds’ record-breaking summer spend may have led to more questions than answers.

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