City 2–4 PSG, and why you should care
Manchester City 2–4 PSG in the Champions League league phase (9). PSG blew the Etihad open in a devastating first half.
Why it matters to you: it echoes your Club World Cup final win over Luis Enrique's side, when Enzo Maresca got the better of him (9). This time Luis Enrique answered back, and he did it against City, one of your rivals.
PSG made a statement. Your team is not the only one who can do that.
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Reece James' injury nightmare rolls on
Your captain was expected back against Bournemouth. Another injury has pushed his time missed past 800 days (2).
Every time James looks set to return, something else goes wrong. That is a huge blow, both on the pitch and in the dressing room.
Kendry Páez gets his first start
Kendry Páez made his first start for Chelsea sub-21 in a 2–0 win over Reading in the EFL Trophy (8).
The Ecuadorian midfielder started at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. One for the future, and he is already getting minutes in England (8).
Nicolas Jackson is pitching Chelsea to Lamine Camara
Nicolas Jackson is quietly urging Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara to join Chelsea (3).
Camara's €55m move to Stamford Bridge collapsed in the summer. Chelsea could revive it in 2027 (3).
January battle with Liverpool for Alex Scott
Chelsea are set for a January fight with Liverpool over Alex Scott (1).
The 23-year-old looks poised to leave Bournemouth in January, with one European giant already out of the race (1).
Rivals circling Josh Acheampong
Arsenal have joined Liverpool and Newcastle United in the chase for Josh Acheampong (4).
The 20-year-old defender is drawing interest from clubs across Europe. Chelsea will want to keep hold of him (4).
Watching Malik Jakupovic, 17
Chelsea are monitoring Philadelphia Union striker Malik Jakupovic (6).
He is 17, and Borussia Dortmund, RB Salzburg, VfB Stuttgart and Monaco are also watching. Chelsea have not opened talks yet (7).
A Liverpool legend backs Xabi Alonso
A Liverpool legend says Chelsea are in good hands with Xabi Alonso, backing him to win the Premier League (5).
Alonso has the qualities to take the title, according to the former Red. Chelsea sit 6th on 10 points after six games, with two wins, two draws and two defeats (5).
Fan reactions
Fans are reminiscing, with one thread marking twenty years since John Terry ended up in goal at Reading after Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini were both stretchered off (link). Others are talking about Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer linking up for goals and assists (link), and Wijnaldum training with the squad (link).
