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Chelsea explain reason behind youth team rebrand

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

Chelsea announce bizarre youth team name change ahead of new season

Chelsea have decided to rebrand their youth teams on the eve of the 2026-27 season

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Arsenal Handed Timely Injury Boost to Strengthen Depth in Quadruple Pursuit

Arsenal are hunting an unprecedented feat this season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 28

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Romeo Lavia: Chelsea star impresses for Under-21s on injury return as Cole Palmer watches on

Midfielder came through Premier League 2 tie without issue despite being target of one heavy tackle

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Chelsea confirm first Deadline Day deal to kickstart busy end to window

Blues agree loan for young striker as David Datro Fofana nears Strasbourg switch

Evening Standard · Feb 2

Non-league goalkeeper given England nod

Non-league stopper has been called up for England duty as National League outfit pushes for promotion to the EFL.

FourFourTwo · Nov 18, 2025

Liam Delap reveals why he joined Chelsea as Manchester United handed transfer snub

England Under-21 striker has been given the No9 shirt at Stamford Bridge after £30m transfer from Ipswich

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

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Winning vs Development: Is U-21 football fit for purpose in the modern game?

In the first instalment of a brand new football agency column, Harry Croft from DEFY addresses the elephant in the room when it comes to U-21 football

FourFourTwo · Nov 1, 2024

Which footballer has scored the ultimate hat-trick of tap-ins?

Plus: golden oldies playing age-limited football, young players owning clubs and polka-dot kits

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023

Alfie Devine and the Tottenham youngsters aiming to impress Ange Postecoglou in pre-season

Here we take a look at the Tottenham youngsters who have been spotted in the Ange Postecoglou's pre-season training sessions at Hotspur Way

Football London · Jul 5, 2023

Newcastle's academy revamp to be tested after Premier League vote on new season amid Wrexham draw

Newcastle United's under-21s will compete in a new edition of Premier League 2 next season after the two-tier system was scrapped in favour of one league and a play-off system

Chronicle Live · Jun 23, 2023

Sunderland U21s to compete in revamped Premier League 2 competition next season

The Premier League 2 will have a brand new format next season, which will impact Sunderland U21s

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023

Copying the Champions League and no relegation - what new Premier League youth format means for Manchester United

Premier League clubs voted in favour of a massive shake-up to the U21s tournament that will see relegation scrapped.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 20, 2023

Voting twist means Tottenham Hotspur escape relegation after Premier League decision

A change in the format of Premier League 2 means that Tottenham Hotspur U21s have escaped relegation after a difficult season

Football London · Jun 20, 2023

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Leeds Live · Jun 20, 2023

Leeds United U21s to be impacted by huge Premier League 2 format shake-up

According to reports Premier League 2 is set to take on Swiss-league league structure

Football London · Jun 10, 2023

Alfie Devine and the Tottenham wonderkids ready to wow Ange Postecoglou ahead of 2023/24 season

A number of academy players will be hoping to make the step up to the first team over the coming years now that Ange Postecoglou is in the hotseat

Football London · Jun 9, 2023

Cesare Casadei and the Chelsea wonderkids ready to break out next season with transfer ready

Chelsea are set to be busy in the transfer market this summer but that could create some buzz for some of the Blues' exciting prospects both at Cobham and elsewhere

Leeds Live · Jun 5, 2023

The teenagers Leeds United can look to in the Championship amid expected squad exodus

Leeds United have a host of young players who will be looking to progress into the first-team next season

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Liverpool Echo · Jun 4, 2023

Liverpool fast-tracked £600,000 teenager making 'huge progress' as Man City challenge emerges

Ben Doak impressed but there were other reasons behind Liverpool having their best season in Premier League 2 for five years

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Six Arsenal wonderkids ready to step up and provide Gunners with squad depth next season

Arsenal will have extra responsibilities in the 2023-24 season, with Champions League football on the horizon, and Mikel Arteta will need to make full use of his squad

Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2023

Man City's record-breaking academy season was a decade in the making

Manchester City won the under-18 Premier League national final for the third year in succession, following the under-21s' third Premier League 2 title in a row.

Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2023

Pep Guardiola sends message to Man City academy after third double title win in a row

Manchester City have won the under-18 Premier League and the under-21 Premier League 2 for the third season in succession.

Liverpool Echo · May 6, 2023

Liverpool midfielder makes comeback after five months out from injury as youngsters end season on high

James Balagizi was back in action after four months out as Liverpool U21s earned a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in Premier League 2 on Saturday

Football London · May 2, 2023

West Ham and Tottenham set for Premier League 2 decider as relegation battle goes to the wire

London rivals West Ham United Under-21s and Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s will meet on Sunday afternoon in their final matches of this season's Premier League 2, with both sides at risk of getting relegated

Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2023

Northern Ireland teenager celebrates title glory with Manchester City

The 19-year-old captained Man City to the Premier League 2 title and lifted the trophy on Saturday

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