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Chelsea — Premier League football club whose recent issues include defensive struggles, player injuries, and contract extensions.
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… ects the club’s intention to begin a new phase for the running of the sporting structure and football operations,” a club statement said. “The club will announce the new structure for its football operations and the makeup of the upcoming sporting project shortly.” Former Chelsea …
Valencia sack Corberan and chief executiveJoy Online
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is similar in style to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema – and at a comparable level to Manchester City‘s Erling Haaland. …
Like Benzema & as good as Haaland – Alonso on Joao PedroJoy Online
… It’s really pleasing with how we’ve started the season, especially with the new gaffer [Matthias Jaissle] and coaching staff coming in, and I think we can go on to achieve really big things.” Hall, 22, has made 106 appearances for Newcastle since joining the club from Chelsea in …
Lewis Hall signs new contract with Newcastle until 2031Joy Online
… Maresca was previously assistant to the Spaniard at Etihad Stadium, before spells at Leicester City and Chelsea. …
New Man City signings desperate to win – DiasThe Ghanaian Times
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to the side he led to the runners-up spot. …
Pochettino calls for Chelsea to lose 2016-17 PL titleJoy Online
… They finished fourth in Italy last season under former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Fabregas, booking their place in this season’s Champions League. …
Como ease past Leipzig in dream Champions League debutJoy Online
… The French club pushed for an equaliser, bringing on attacking reinforcements including former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, but were unable to breach the Betis defence. …
Parrott scores again as Betis beat 10-man LilleJoy Online
… They did so by finishing fourth in the Italian top flight last season under former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas. …
Como chiefs giving up seats to older fans for Champions League debutThe Ghanaian Times
… Morgan Rogers became Chelsea’s marquee signing after arriving from Aston Villa for around £117 million (€138 million). …
When New Signings Start Delivering Betting ValueJoy Online
… It follows defeat at Sunderland and at home to Chelsea, which also finished 3-2. …
Fulham booed off after third defeat in a rowManchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is "fully committed" to the club and will continue as captain after benching the Portuguese midfielder for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The pair held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday following Fernandes's questioning of tactics in a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes is "fully committed" to the club and will continue as captain after benching the Portuguese midfielder for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The pair held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday following Fernandes's questioning of tactics in a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes held private talks at the club's training ground on Tuesday to air issues. Fernandes, 32, was an unused substitute during United's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday after criticising Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como.
18 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their weekend trip to Chelsea, despite a poor start to the season and speculation about potential replacements. Carrick's side are looking to end a run of eight matches without a win in all competitions.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United head coach for Saturday's match against Chelsea despite the team's struggles, after the club's director of football and chief executive met to discuss his future on Monday. United are without a win in eight matches and sit just one point above the relegation zone.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fleetwood Town upset Premier League champions Arsenal in a Carabao Cup penalty shootout to advance to the quarter-finals. Arsenal went down to ten men late in the match and could not convert their chances, with Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch making crucial saves to secure the victory.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife singer King Promise says he aims to take Ghanaian music to the global stage while maintaining local sound and identity rather than imitating international counterparts. He explained that he previously experimented with music driven by foreign influences but chose not to release those songs, believing Ghanaian musicians have distinctive qualities that appeal internationally without compromising their unique strengths.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham defeated 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, only their second league win there in 36 years, after goalkeeper Mike Penders punched the ball into his own net and Cole Palmer was sent off for two bookings. Mathys Tel added a second goal in the 87th minute as Spurs moved to 12th place.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Aston Villa recorded their third consecutive Champions League win with a 3–1 victory over Norwegian side Viking at Villa Park, with goals from Ross Barkley, Emiliano Buendia (penalty), and an own goal from Henrik Heggheim, before Peter Christiansen's late consolation goal was confirmed by VAR.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Aston Villa maintained their perfect Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Norwegian side Viking at Villa Park, making it three wins from three. Goals from Ross Barkley, Emiliano Buendia (penalty), and an own goal by Henrik Heggheim secured the win.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 34, sustained a broken jaw after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League victory on Saturday and underwent successful surgery. He expects to return to action in a few weeks, with 21-year-old Mike Penders replacing him in goal.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spanish side Getafe have made a formal offer to sign former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who is currently without a club after his contract expired in the summer. The 26-year-old is considering several options as he searches for his next destination.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea have conceded 12 goals in five Premier League games and are waiting for their first clean sheet of the season. The article examines whether Xabi Alonso's system, key player absences, or individual errors are responsible for the defensive crisis.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A BBC Panorama investigation found that Deloitte helped falsify documents to hide Roman Abramovich's assets worth $672m and evade tax, though Abramovich's lawyers deny he knew about or authorised the falsification and say it was legitimate to rely on professional advice.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi praised midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur after his red card for headbutting Luke Shaw in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, saying the incident showed the character and spark the club needed, despite the 10-man disadvantage allowing Spurs to salvage a point.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson scored his first two Chelsea goals to help the club to a dominant victory over Bournemouth, with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers also scoring. Bournemouth remain winless in the Premier League under new manager Marco Rose.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract on improved terms until 2034, extending his existing agreement by one year. The 24-year-old England international is now among the Premier League's longest-contracted players, alongside Erling Haaland and Chelsea teammates Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.
9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca said the "feeling is fantastic" among his players, who are focused on football and not concerned about noise surrounding the club after it was found guilty of the majority of 115 Premier League charges related to financial irregularities.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats star King Promise says he proposed bringing former Chelsea captain John Terry and other club legends to Ghana for the music video of his Chelsea collaboration song "Can't Tame Us," but the idea could not be executed due to the planning and approval requirements involved in working with a major football club.
7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian producer Ray Michael Djan Jr has co-written and produced Chelsea FC's new anthem, Can't Tame Us, featuring King Promise, bringing Ghanaian and Afrobeats influence to the project. Through his London-based SW6 Studios, Ray also works with Chelsea's Foundation on the Blue Creator Collective, an initiative supporting young creatives.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Tuchel said England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia in a Nations League match proved the team has healed from their World Cup semifinal exit to Argentina in July, when his defensive tactics in the closing stages led to two late goals against them. After receiving criticism for that decision, Tuchel has overseen an encouraging performance with a relentless attacking display.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian musician King Promise has created an official anthem titled 'Can't Tame Us (Chelsea Anthem)' for Chelsea supporters across Africa. Released in September, the song will feature at Chelsea fixtures throughout the 2026/27 season, with a music video filmed in Accra locations including Nungua SDA Park where King Promise grew up.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he would throw his medals in the bin if he were a Manchester City player, following the Premier League's finding that City breached financial rules between 2009 and 2018 by funneling over £830m through sham commercial contracts. Keane argued the club's trophies, including three Premier League titles won during that period, are tainted by cheating.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should not be awarded the 2011-12 Premier League title if Manchester City are stripped of it as punishment for breaching financial rules, as Rooney believes United did not perform well enough to win it that season.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club remains confident of proving its innocence after being found guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches, mostly involving inflated sponsorship revenue from connected companies and off-the-books payments. Al Mubarak said the Premier League process still has a long way to run and City will appeal, though sanctions are yet to be announced.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United borrowed an additional £90m and confirmed spending £191.7m on players this summer, with overall debt now standing at £1.15bn despite cost-cutting measures under minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe since 2024. The club's debt comprises historic debt of £578m, £200m outstanding on its revolving credit facility, and £375m in outstanding transfer fees.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA reports that Premier League clubs spent an estimated €4.6bn this summer—more than the next eight largest European countries combined—creating what it views as a "two-speed system" in the transfer market. English clubs were involved in more than 60% of transfer deals and paid an average of €24m per inbound player, compared with €4m–€5m in other major leagues, raising concerns about rising transfer values and concentration of talent.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Palmer, Rice, Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento have withdrawn from England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches; Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner have been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel to replace them.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City came through an eight-goal match against Sunderland to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo among City's strikes.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool defeated Bournemouth with their defence as a key strength, keeping three consecutive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since September 2024. Manager Iraola credited the improving cohesion of the defensive line, particularly highlighting the emergence of Jacquet alongside Van Dijk, Araujo, and Kerkez.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →