Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one issue that could haunt them
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.
Manchester City agree £34m deal for Allan Elias as Nico González nears Newcastle move
Palmeiras winger’s arrival paves way for Savinho exitCity monitoring Liverpool forward Cody GakpoManchester City have agreed a €37.5m plus €2.5m (£34m) deal for the Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, with the club also in advanced negotiations to sell Nico González to Newcastle.The 22-year-old Elias – known as Allan – made his senior debut for …
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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 4: Brighton
Dario Vidosic has added nous and potential in a bid to build on a season that saw the club get to a first FA Cup finalGuardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 7th Continue reading...
Revealed: Ollie Watkins returned to Aston Villa to apologise to team-mates for missing Brighton defeat as Saudi move draws closer - and Villans begin talks with AC Milan over Rafael Leao
Villa boss Emery hinted that Watkins - had been reluctant to play in their Premier League opener on Sunday.
Sky Sports pundits make their MNF predictions for the season: Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher are torn on Man United and Liverpool and name the 'best signing by a mile'
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's competitive sides came out once more on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football as they made their annual Premier League predictions at the start of the season.
Palmer's back, an electric attack - but Chelsea's goalkeeper problem remains
Cole Palmer looked like Cole Palmer again but Chelsea's progress this season will be hampered by sticking with Robert Sanchez in goal, argued Jamie Carragher.
Papers: Arsenal ready to make £130m Alvarez push
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'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achieve "special things" this season.
Punishment that sends shiver down whole England team needed - Vaughan
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.
Alvaro Arbeloa hails Fulham starlet Josh King after impressing against Chelsea: 'What a player'
Cottagers’ 19-year-old phenom upstaged some of Blues’ top players
Cole Palmer lifts lid on mentality for new Chelsea season after injury hell: 'I'm ready, I'm hungry'
Blues forward looked back to his best against Fulham
Xabi Alonso explains why Chelsea will not be built around Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers
Manager does not want to overemphasise his front three despite impressing against Fulham
‘Enough is enough’: players pile pressure on under-fire Gianni Infantino to resign
President accused by ‘Fifa Legends’ of being power hungrySamuel Eto’o claims chief has not ‘done anything wrong’A group of influential current and former footballers have added to the pressure on Gianni Infantino by calling for change at the top of Fifa, saying “enough is enough” in a statement shared widely across social media.The intervention …
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Glaring weakness in goal remains but early signs Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun | Jonathan Wilson
The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed inAfter a weekend on which pretty much every potential challenger to Arsenal had demonstrated their flaws, there was a sense, perhaps even a need, for Chelsea to emerge as a serious contender – if only to prevent …
Xabi Alonso urges Robert Sanchez to 'relax and carry on' after Chelsea goalkeeper endured a nightmare Premier League opener at Fulham
Towards the end of this first victory for Alonso, Sanchez was fortunate that Antonee Robinson lacked the accuracy to lob him for an equaliser after he had charged out.
Nottingham Forest in talks with Chelsea over move for Liam Delap - after forward was left out of Blues squad for win over Fulham
The former Ipswich man was not part of the squad for Chelsea's 3-2 Premier League win at Craven Cottage and Daily Mail Sport reported last week that the club are willing to listen to offers for him.
Federer returns to play in US Open exhibition match, live on Sky Sports
Roger Federer is set to make a long-anticipated return to play at Flushing Meadows as the five-time consecutive US Open men's singles champion will play in an exhibition match, live on Sky Sports.
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Five-goal thriller! Palmer & Rogers star as Alonso era begins with win
Highlights from Fulham’s match against Chelsea in the Premier League.
Chelsea's electric front three edge out Fulham in pulsating MNF opener
Cole Palmer was back to his best to get Xabi Alonso's Chelsea career off to a winning start in a chaotic 3-2 victory at Fulham on Monday Night Football.
Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win
Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.