Chelsea
Aston VillaDay 18
Watkins 84'
Chelsea: 1. Sanchez Ro. - 5. Badiashile B., 23. Chalobah, 24. James R. - 3. Cucurella (Gusto, 69) - 8. Fernandez E., 10. Palmer Co. (Estêvão, 72), 25. Caicedo M. - 49. Garnacho (Bynoe-Gittens, 69) - 7. Pedro Neto, 20. João Pedro (Delap, 69)
Substitution: Gusto (from 69); Bynoe-Gittens (from 69); Delap (from 69); Estêvão (from 72)
Bench: 12. Jörgensen F. - 4. Adarabioyo, 29. Fofana W., 34. Acheampong J. K. - 17. Andrey Santos
Yellow Cards: James R. 57; Chalobah 68; Caicedo M. 71; Delap 71; Fernandez E. 94
Aston Villa: 23. Martinez E. - 3. Lindelöf, 4. Konsa, 22. Maatsen I. (Digne, 83) - 44. Kamara B. (Bogarde L., 83) - 2. Cash, 7. McGinn J. (Onana A., 58), 8. Tielemans - 10. Buendia (Watkins, 59) - 17. Malen (Sancho, 59), 27. Rogers M.
Substitution: Onana A. (from 58); Watkins (from 59); Sancho (from 59); Digne (from 83); Bogarde L. (from 83)
Bench: 40. Bizot - 20. Jimoh, 53. Hemmings - 16. Andrés García
Yellow Cards: Cash 30; Rogers M. 57; Kamara B. 78
Aston Villa produced a stunning second-half turnaround
Villa continued their remarkable surge with a 2–1 victory
The Premier League weekend burst into life with an entertaining showdown
Chelsea continued their domestic cup run with a controlled 3-1 victory
Everton’s trip to west London ended in frustration
Blues squandered a promising start and slipped to a 2–1 defeat
Aston Villa got a statement win over title-chasing Arsenal
Leeds United snapped their four-match losing streak with a statement win
Chelsea showed remarkable resilience at Stamford Bridge
Villa delivered another confident European performance
Chelsea delivered a commanding performance to dismantle Barcelona
Barcelona forward Raphinha has confirmed he is not physically prepared to play a full match in tonight’s Champions League fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
With the 2–1 victory, Aston Villa jump from ninth to fourth place — firmly into the Champions League positions
Chelsea survived an early surge from Burnley at Turf Moor and walked away with three crucial points
The midfielder reportedly broke a toe
The player’s long-term future will depend on how quickly Mudryk regains form and rhythm in the first months after his return
The situation has raised eyebrows across the football community, as the investigation will mark its one-year anniversary in December
The closing stages were chaotic and full of drama
The night belonged to Mohamed Salah, who netted his 250th goal for the club
The Brazilian midfielder’s finish proved enough to secure all three points
Eden Hazard has been officially inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, becoming the 26th player to receive the league’s highest individual honour
Guardiola’s side remain fourth in the Premier League table
Sunderland are writing one of the most remarkable stories of the Premier League season so far
Chelsea delivered a ruthless performance at Stamford Bridge
Villa continued their fine run of form
Chelsea delivered a commanding performance in the opening fixture of Matchweek 8
Palmer sustained a groin injury in September
His current market value is estimated at €15 million
With the three points, Unai Emery’s side climb to 13th in the Premier League standings
18-year-old Estevão opened his account in English football — and what a way to do it
There was no warm welcome or fairytale script for José Mourinho on his return to Stamford Bridge
The 3-1 win lifts Villa to 16th place
Chelsea were reduced to ten men for the second consecutive Premier League match
Eight fixtures lit up the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night
A match filled with tension, goals, and two red cards
Bayern extended their remarkable record in the UEFA Champions League group stages
Fabio Carvalho was the last-minute hero for Brentford
With the summer transfer window already closed, the move has been confirmed in advance
The club has been working closely with the authorities during the ongoing investigation — a factor that could mitigate potential punishment
FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed the signing of Nicolas Jackson
Villa have bolstered their squad with two high-profile additions
Palace secured their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season
Chelsea FC has officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea made the decision to recall Jackson immediately
Chelsea FC is looking to make a big move in the final days of the summer transfer window
The match was overshadowed by a series of controversial refereeing decisions
FC Bayern Munich have struck a significant deal with Chelsea FC
Chelsea sent a powerful message to their London rivals
The fee, including bonuses, is reported to be €29.5 million
The move marks a major statement by Villarreal, with Veiga’s transfer fee setting a new club record
The 24-year-old is a product of Aston Villa’s academy
Enzo Maresca's side dominated possession (71%) but failed to convert control into goals
Teams played out a tense 0-0 draw in their opening fixture
The Blues came out firing, scoring twice in the opening eight minutes
The match kicked off in explosive fashion, with both sides finding the net inside the opening eight minutes
Chelsea fans got a glimpse of the club’s promising future
The Ivory Coast international has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League side
Each of the nominated clubs secured at least one major trophy in 2025
A surprising move considering the Ukrainian winger has been sidelined since December
The 19-year-old has penned a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge
Two Ukrainian clubs were in action — with mixed fortunes
Schira reports that negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage
The deal is worth €30 million upfront
Blues are plotting a major double transfer
Italian keeper could be on the move this summer
The talented winger has struggled to find a consistent role in West London
Villa have rejected a second transfer approach from Manchester United
The 23-year-old now faces a potential ban of up to four years, pending the outcome of the investigation
Such a move would signal Chelsea's intent to recover part of the substantial investment made in Mudryk
Cole Palmer, Robert Sanchez, Vitinha, Moises Caicedo, Desire Doue and Gonzalo Garcia all picked up honours at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Chelsea have etched their name into history as the first-ever champions of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, thrashing Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final held in the United States
The deal was finalized on Thursday, with the transfer fee reported to be in the region of £52 million
Chelsea booked their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final
Noni Madueke could be set for a shock switch across London
The 20-year-old English winger has signed a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup
He made 76 appearances in the German top flight, scoring 12 goals
The Brazilian forward has put pen to paper on a seven-year contract
The London side have emerged with the highest projected probability of lifting the trophy
Kepa had been out on loan over the past two seasons
Aston Villa and the player have mutually agreed not to pursue a permanent move
Chelsea capitalised ruthlessly, scoring three unanswered goals in the second period of extra time
Chelsea have secured their place in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup
Mudryk, who hasn’t played since December 2024, is facing a possible four-year ban
The transfer window has been open for just three weeks, but early frontrunners are already emerging in the race for summer spending supremacy
Flamengo delivered one of the most memorable performances of the 2025 Club World Cup so far, overwhelming Chelsea with a second-half masterclass to claim a 3–1 victory in Group D
Ukraine international now has until early July to either accept the violation or dispute the findings
Mudryk had already been provisionally suspended from competitive fixtures pending further investigation
After a season of stabilization and success under Enzo Maresca Chelsea enter the 2025/26 campaign with quiet optimism and one burning question: can they mount a serious title challenge
Chelsea Cruise Past LAFC, Set Up Showdown with Flamengo
This summer, Chelsea find themselves unexpectedly short of options out wide
The Blues deemed the price excessive for a player whose contract expires in 2026
His move to Stamford Bridge signals Chelsea’s continued investment in youth
The 29-year-old French international has already agreed personal terms with the Blues
The move marks a significant step up for the young English forward, who now has the chance to prove himself on a bigger stage
The Catalan giants were already fined €500,000 last year for inaccurately declaring profits
Chelsea chose to break the agreement — at a financial cost
The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club competition, was launched in the 1992–93 season, replacing the old European Cup
He succeeds last season’s winner, Ayoub El Kaabi, who claimed the same honour in 2023/24
Chelsea have etched their name into European football history by becoming the first club to win all three major active UEFA competitions
