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A number of factors have eroded manager authority in the eyes of Gareth Southgate.

Enzo Fernández, Carlos Baleba, Jürgen Klopp and Federico Chiesa all feature in today’s gossip.

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea would only sign the "right" player in the January transfer window, but he would like to give his current players chances to impress first.

Liam Rosenior admitted that he is not sure if Tyrique George would stay at Chelsea beyond January amid reported interest from other clubs.

Fan protests are planned before Chelsea’s weekend battle with Brentford.

Cole Palmer and Reece James were both spotted in training on Thursday as the pair could make their returns for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford.

Chelsea have been without two of their leading performers in recent games.

Liam Rosenior admitted that he cannot wait for the opportunity to work with Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, who is still training individually amid injury recovery.

Liam Rosenior confirmed that both Reece James and Cole Palmer are expected return to training on Thursday, but another duo remain out with illness ahead of Saturday's clash with Brentford.

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Blues fans did not need extra ammunition to criticise Chelsea’s recent transfer business.

Chelsea have agreed to terminate the season-long loan agreement with Brighton for midfielder Facundo Buonanotte, who is close to joining Leeds United, according to reports.

Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez appeared to be culpable for the Gunners’ first two goals.

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Liam Rosenior explained a few surprise personnel absences in Chelsea's 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.

Cole Palmer, Bradley Barcola, Kenan Yıldız, Gabriel Martinelli, Julián Alvarez and many more feature in the gossip.

Chelsea suffered a 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Arsenal, but remain in the tie thanks to a super-sub performance by Alejandro Garnacho.

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New Blues boss Liam Rosenior took charge of his first game at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea fell to defeat at home to Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie despite a heroic effort from Alejandro Garnacho off the Blues' bench.

There have been more VAR errors this season than during the first half of 2024–25.

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A new dawn at Old Trafford kicks off in the most exciting way imaginable.

The Cityzens have a long list of potential absentees for their trip to Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick has inherited a healthy Man Utd squad ahead of Derby Day.

A 3–0 win in the reverse fixture will be in the back of the players’ minds.

Keane dragged up a run-in with Lisa Carrick from more than a decade ago in a recent series of typically outspoken comments.

The promoted teams have surprisingly proven a thorn in the side of the champions.

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