Emma Garside
Chelsea FC Beat
Emma Garside covers Chelsea FC for Chelsea FC Beat: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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ReviewChelsea FC face Arsenal in key Premier League clash
Chelsea FC travel to face Arsenal this weekend as the Premier League returns, with the Blues sitting 4th in the table after winning their opening two matches.
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TacticsXabi Alonso's Chelsea Style Questioned After Low-Possession Wins
Chelsea FC have won their opening two Premier League games under Xabi Alonso despite having just 25% possession against Brighton, a club record low.
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TacticsChelsea FC's Offense Meets Premier League's Best Defense at Arsenal
Chelsea FC's prolific start faces its toughest test yet against an Arsenal defense that has yet to concede a goal, with the Blues looking to end a five-year winless run against their London rivals.
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ClubChelsea FC's Xabi Alonso tightens security to stop team leaks
Chelsea FC manager Xabi Alonso has implemented a major crackdown on leaks at Cobham, with the club also addressing transfer dealings involving Enzo Fernandez and Lamine Camara.
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ClubChelsea FC's Enzo Fernandez Misses Brighton Clash
Chelsea FC manager Xabi Alonso has left Enzo Fernández out of the squad again, with the team sitting 4th in the Premier League ahead of a trip to Arsenal.
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ReviewChelsea FC ends Brighton losing streak with 4-3 win
Chelsea FC secured a 4-3 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, ending a four-match losing streak against them and moving to 4th in the table with six points.
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TransferWhy Chelsea FC missed out on Manu Koné transfer
A Yahoo Sports report details how Chelsea FC's €70m move for Manu Koné fell through due to AS Roma's inability to find a replacement player.
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TransferChelsea FC consider Georginio Wijnaldum free transfer
Chelsea FC have contacted free agent Georginio Wijnaldum about a Premier League return, according to a report in the Daily Mirror.
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OpinionNicky Butt questions Chelsea's Premier League title bid
Nicky Butt says Chelsea's backline will stop them winning the title, even with a front three rated among the league's best.
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TransferChelsea FC contact Wijnaldum on free transfer
Chelsea FC have made contact with 35-year-old former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum about a free transfer, as reported by BBC Sport.
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ReviewChelsea FC confirm lineup for Brighton clash
Chelsea FC manager Xabi Alonso makes seven changes and hands a debut to new signing Emi Martinez for the Premier League match against Brighton.
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TransferEnzo Fernandez Chelsea exit sparks fan anger
Enzo Fernandez's £125m move to Manchester City has upset Chelsea fans after he described City as a 'big club' and failed to name Chelsea in his departure comments.