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PL: Talbi strikes late as Sunderland stun Chelsea, climb to second 

PL: Talbi strikes late as Sunderland stun Chelsea, climb to second 

Moroccan winger Chemsdine Talbi scored a dramatic 93rd-minute winner as Sunderland claimed a 2–1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Afrosport reports. Chelsea opened the scoring in the fourth minute through Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentine nutmegged the goalkeeper to register his first goal for the Blues. The visitors, however, equalised 18 minutes later when Wilson Isidor tapped in from close range following a goal-mouth melee after...

Chelsea boss Maresca hit with touchline ban after late Liverpool drama

Chelsea boss Maresca hit with touchline ban after late Liverpool drama

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has received a one-match touchline ban and an £8,000 fine after being sent off during the dramatic win over Liverpool in the Premier League, Afrosport reports. The Italian was shown a red card by referee Anthony Taylor after receiving a second yellow for leaving his technical area to celebrate Estevao Willian’s 95th-minute winner against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4 October. According...

Blow for Chelsea as Colwill undergoes surgery for ACL Injury

Blow for Chelsea as Colwill undergoes surgery for ACL Injury

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to repair a serious knee injury, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during his first training session following the summer break. Chelsea confirmed on Thursday that the England international had a scan before undergoing surgery to repair the damage. A statement from the club read:...

Done Deal: Chelsea complete Mamadou Sarr signing from Strasbourg

Done Deal: Chelsea complete Mamadou Sarr signing from Strasbourg

Chelsea have announced the £12 million signing of French defender Mamadou Sarr from ‘sister club’ Strasbourg, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old, who is the son of former Senegal international Pape Sarr, has signed an eight-year deal until 2033 with the Blues. Sarr can represent Chelsea at this summer’s Club World Cup set to take place in the United States from 14 June to 13 July. Welcome to...

Cole palmer gets new jersey number at Chelsea

Cole palmer gets new jersey number at Chelsea

Cole Palmer will wear the number 10 shirt at Chelsea ahead of the 2025-26 season, Afrosport reports. Palmer, who joined the Blues from Manchester City in September 2023, has worn the No. 20 shirt in his two seasons at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old gets the No. 10 shirt from Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk and follows in the footsteps of past Chelsea stars like Joe Cole, Eden...