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

Chelsea are seeking to halt Aston Villa’s momentum this weekend.
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Cole Palmer could play 90 minutes for just the third time this season.
Tom Gott|
Chelsea and Aston Villa headline Saturday’s Premier League action.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Mohamed Salah, Raheem Sterling, Andreas Christensen and Kenan Yıldız all feature in the gossip.
Tom Gott|
Chelsea are tasked with snapping Aston Villa’s lengthy winning streak.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
For these teams, the task of defending their crown was one challenge too many.
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Man Utd host Newcastle and Aston Villa visit Chelsea in Gameweek 18’s standout fixtures.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
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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Mohamed Salah, Savinho, Antoine Semenyo, Jadon Sancho, Nico Williams and more feature in the gossip.
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PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

Major sagas are already developing in time for the January transfer window.
James Cormack|
Liverpool’s recent resurgence has seen them rise up the standings.
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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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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.
Grey Whitebloom|
Attacking midfielders offer something truly unique.
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The Blues are no strangers to spending in January, though they have been focusing exclusively on younger players.
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PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

A hectic beginning to 2026 awaits Enzo Maresca and Chelsea after their January schedule was fully confirmed.
Matt Debono|
Leading the table at Christmas doesn’t guarantee the title, but it’s usually a strong sign of where things are headed.
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Arsenal were confirmed as Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final opponents after victory over Crystal Palace on penalties.
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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS

The timeline surrounding Semenyo’s release clause and preference could cause conflict with Bournemouth.
Grey Whitebloom|
Arne Slot agreed with his captain’s damning verdict.
Grey Whitebloom|
Ruben Amorim has been full of praise for his recent performances.
Grey Whitebloom|
Mikel Arteta was just as fulsome in his praise of the difference-maker.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Red Devils’ manager is never afraid to say what he’s thinking.
Toby Cudworth|
The 22-year-old France international is thriving in his first season in England.
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LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Portugal’s captain has both eyes laser focused on scoring 1,000 goals in all competitions.
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