Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea: the skid is over
Six straight Premier League defeats. Then Anfield. Chelsea stopped the rot with a 1–1 draw that, honestly, could have been more (3).
Enzo Fernandez cancelled out Ryan Gravenberch's opener (7). Chelsea were the better side for large parts and have now scored in three consecutive games (9). A draw away at Liverpool is not a disaster. It is actually a platform.
The focus now shifts to the Women's FA Cup final against Manchester City (4) (5). On the men's side, the question is whether Garnacho and Neto can return for that run-in (9). Both have been missed.
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea: still alive, nothing confirmed
Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update: the Xabi Alonso rumour has not gone away (12). BlueCo are reportedly willing to rework their structure to accommodate him. Nothing is done. But this one keeps moving.
Transfer radar: Núñez and a Bologna winger
Chelsea are being linked with Darwin Núñez alongside Newcastle (11). They are also reportedly preparing a €38m bid for an English winger at Bologna (10). The logic is clear: Garnacho and Jamie Gittens have not fully convinced, and the club wants more options on the wing (10).
Ignore the Mirror's simulation piece about Xavi and a £150m clearout (2). That is not news.