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BlueCo continue to sweep up some of the globe’s top young stars.
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HEADLINES

One team booked their place in the knockout rounds after just five league phase fixtures.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Blues faltered in the second-half and fell to a 2–1 defeat in Bergamo.
James Cormack|
Chelsea fell to a disappointing defeat at the hands of Serie A side Atalanta in the Champions League despite Joao Pedro's opening goal in Italy.
Nick Emms|
Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night. 
Matt Debono|
Moisés Caicedo has been exceptional for Chelsea this season.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Alejandro Garnacho has shared the defensive responsibility required of him by head coach Enzo Maresca in order to get minutes at Chelsea.
Gerry Crisandy|
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A win would give Enzo Maresca’s visitors some breathing room in the Champions League league phase table.
Tom Gott|
The Argentine’s feelings about leaving Old Trafford are plain for all to see.
Tom Gott|
Alejandro Garnacho insisted that he has no regrets in leaving Manchester United, as he shared Enzo Fernandez's role in convincing him to join Chelsea in the summer.
Gerry Crisandy|
PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

The final Champions League gameweek of 2025 kicks off on Tuesday evening.
James Cormack|
There’s been suggestions Chelsea could bump up the arrival of a new striker.
Tom Gott|
Enzo Maresca has hinted at likely Chelsea team rotations for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta, with Cole Palmer left out of the travelling squad.
Gerry Crisandy|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

The away side need a significant result after two underwhelming outings.
Tom Gott|
Kobbie Mainoo, Rodrygo, Kenan Yıldız and Adam Wharton all feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Chelsea have discovered who they will face in the FA Cup third round next month.
Matt Debono|
PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

The FA Cup third round drawn has pitted eight Premier League teams against one another, but there was no blockbuster tie on offer when the 64 balls were drawn.
Toby Cudworth|
The eagerly-anticipated ties will take place in the second week of 2026.
Toby Cudworth|
Chelsea's travelling squad for their Champions League fixture against Atalanta has been confirmed.
Matt Debono|
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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS

In search of regular playing time, Kobbie Mainoo could leave Manchester United in January.
Jamie Spencer|
Haaland also had some choice words about Real Madrid’s centre back pairing.
Grey Whitebloom|
Xabi Alonso also had plenty of praise for a figure never far from the gossip column.
Grey Whitebloom|
Clubs are already starting to position themselves for a potential bidding war.
Jamie Spencer|
Arteta singled out one Arsenal player for special praise during the current injury crisis.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Egyptian’s been linked with two major destinations after his Liverpool fallout.
Amanda Langell|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich boasted some of Europe’s top performers, but it was an unheralded figure who headlined this week’s action.
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Roberto Casillas|
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