Chelsea’s Alonso identity still to form in a midfield that remains a problem Roméo Lavia’s resurgence is not enough as injuries to other key players such as Moisés Caicedo are proving disruptive The Guardian - UK · Nov 7
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Sunderland: Estevao Forces Alonso’s Hand The Blues are aiming to pile more misery on their beleaguered hosts this weekend. Sports Illustrated · Nov 6
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action Marco Rose’s tactics are lifting Bournemouth, Roméo Lavia makes progress with Chelsea and Roberto De Zerbi gives youth a chance at Spurs The Guardian - UK · Nov 2
Chelsea vs. Man Utd Player Ratings: Blues Punish Miserable Red Devils Xabi Alonso’s side turned the heat on after time as their opponents collapsed. Sports Illustrated · Oct 31
Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Liverpool: Familiar Villain Ends Blues’ Carabao Cup Dreams Penalty shootouts against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup have become an absolute nightmare for Chelsea. Sports Illustrated · Oct 28
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool: Suspended Palmer Adds to Alonso’s Headache The Blues need a win after their miserable defeat to Tottenham last time out. Sports Illustrated · Oct 27
Chelsea Dealt Fresh Injury Scare at Their Most Vulnerable Position Injuries are starting to pile up for Xabi Alonso’s side. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Brentford: Welbeck Enters Fearsome Forward Line The Blues are aiming to bounce back from two Premier League matches without victory. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
Chelsea vs. Hull: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Blues host a Hull side that has yet to concede a goal upon its Premier League return. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Hull: Palmer, Joao Pedro and Rogers Go Again Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso may have to wait a little longer to recall his first-choice midfielder. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Chelsea vs. Leeds—Carabao Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Blues will be eager to bounce back after suffering the first defeat of the Xabi Alonso era. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Leeds: Rotations Expected in Must-Win Game for Alonso Chelsea’s Carabao Cup campaign resumes midweek. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Chelsea’s midfield a headache for Alonso after Arsenal press advantage There was a gulf between the teams in the middle of the park, with Moisés Caicedo’s absence hurting the visitors The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Xabi Alonso Knows He Made a Mistake—and It Cost Chelsea Against Arsenal The new Blues boss tasted defeat for the first time this season on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
Sports Illustrated · Sep 6 Four Takeaways From First Chelsea Defeat of Xabi Alonso Era There were at least encouraging signs in the Blues’ 2–1 loss to Arsenal at the home of the champions.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 6 Arsenal’s Transfer Mistake Covered by Bigger Chelsea Blunder Both teams were left disappointed by the summer window, yet Chelsea’s error was exposed by Arsenal in Sunday’s London derby.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 Xabi Alonso’s Composure With Enzo Fernandez Gone Says One Thing The Blues were busy as usual during the now closed summer transfer window.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal: Joao Pedro, Palmer Threaten Champions The Blues have won just one of their last 16 matches against Mikel Arteta’s side.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 2 Why Chelsea Sanctioned Enzo Fernandez’s Record Sale Without Buying a Replacement Will the Blues come to regret this symbolic decision?
Sports Illustrated · Aug 30 Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Brighton: Clock Wound Back 10 Years in Seven-Goal Thriller After Chelsea raced into a three-goal lead, this match was closer than it needed to be.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 30 Why Enzo Fernandez Isn’t Playing for Chelsea vs. Brighton—Premier League Manchester City have reportedly made some progress in their pursuit of the World Cup winner.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 27 The Most Expensive Teenagers in Premier League History The previous transfer record was blown out of the water during the 2026–27 summer window.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 Chelsea’s front three dazzle as they edge out Fulham in derby thriller Chelsea’s front three of João Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer were all on target as they began the Xabi Alonso era with a 3-2 win at Fulham
Sports Illustrated · Aug 7 Most Expensive Teenage Transfers of All Time—Where Yan Diomande Ranks Real Madrid are taking a massive gamble on Diomande’s potential by making him one of the most expensive teenagers ever.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Set Vinicius Jr Limit; Barcelona’s Rodri Plan Lewis Hall, Marcus Rashford, Roméo Lavia and Victor Osimhen all feature in the gossip.