EPL: Chelsea Not Title Contenders, City Will Bounce Back – Maresca

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will recover and re-enter the Premier League title race. Maresca dismissed Chelsea as genuine title contenders, calling it ‘just reality.’ Despite a rough run, Maresca is confident City’s experience will see them back at the top. Enzo Maresca remains confident that Manchester City will recover and re-enter the Premier League … Read more

Conference League: Marc Guiu Nets Hat-Trick As Chelsea Crush Shamrock Rovers

Teenage sensation Marc Guiu scored a first-half hat-trick as Chelsea powered past Shamrock Rovers 5-1 to secure the top spot in the Conference League group stage, while denying the visitors automatic progression to the knockout rounds. Already guaranteed a place in the last 16, Enzo Maresca’s youthful Blues maintained their perfect record in the competition … Read more

EPL: Enzo Maresca Claims Chelsea Can Dominate Football

Enzo Maresca believes Chelsea have the potential to dominate English football over the next decade but emphasized that they are not yet ready to challenge for the Premier League title, despite their strong start to the season. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are level on 25 points with Arsenal, although they trail leaders Liverpool by … Read more

EPL: Chelsea Not In Title Race – Maresca Insists

Enzo Maresca has downplayed any talk of Chelsea being in the Premier League title race, despite a strong start to his first season at Stamford Bridge. A win over Aston Villa on Sunday would give Chelsea their seventh victory in 13 league matches under the Italian, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino as manager in June. EDITOR’S … Read more

Leicester Players Reprimanded For ‘Unacceptable’ Christmas Party Behaviour

Leicester City’s players have been reprimanded for their “unacceptable” behaviour during a Christmas party in Copenhagen but have put the incident behind them, according to caretaker manager Ben Dawson. The squad travelled to Denmark on Saturday, shortly after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, with manager Steve Cooper being dismissed just 24 hours later. Footage, yet … Read more

Chelsea’s James Suffers Fresh Hamstring Injury Blow

Chelsea captain Reece James has been dealt another blow after sustaining a hamstring injury during training, manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The 24-year-old had spent a significant portion of last season sidelined following hamstring surgery intended to address a string of injuries, but made his comeback last month. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more

EPL: ‘Tough Game’ – Maresca Says Ahead Of Chelsea Vs Arsenal Clash

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca anticipates a challenging matchup against Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge. The clash will be a significant test for both clubs as they aim to establish their credentials for a top-four finish and potential title contention this season. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout … Read more

‘No Player is Irreplaceable’ – Maresca Warns After Dropping Fernandez

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca emphasized that no player is irreplaceable after benching club-record signing Enzo Fernandez from the Premier League starting XI. The Argentine World Cup winner has recently been relegated to Chelsea’s second-string team for cup matches, missing out on starts in the last two Premier League games. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more

Reece James To Play One Match Per Week – Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Reece James will be limited to playing just one match per week. The England international, who has recently recovered from another hamstring injury, is available for Chelsea’s upcoming trip to Liverpool. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more

EPL: Enzo Maresca Appoints Caicedo As Chelsea Captain

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has appointed Moises Caicedo as the team’s new captain. In a statement shared on Fabrizio Romano’s X account on Sunday, the midfielder expressed his gratitude to Maresca for the honour. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its … Read more

EPL: Why Chelsea Can’t Compete With Man City, Arsenal For Title Race – Maresca

Enzo Maresca has downplayed Chelsea’s chances of competing with Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title, despite their strong start to the season. Currently sitting fourth in the table, the Blues have been prolific, scoring 15 goals and winning four of their six league matches under the Italian coach. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more

Arteta, Maresca, Others Nominated For Premier League Manager Of The Award

The Premier League unveiled its nominees for the Manager of the Month award for September on Thursday, featuring some of the league’s top tacticians. Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta is a leading contender after steering his team through an impressive unbeaten run. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more

Enzo Maresca Hails Madueke’s Performance In England’s Win Over Finland

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised Noni Madueke’s performance during his England debut against Finland. Madueke made a notable entrance in the 2-0 victory over Finland, earning his first cap and assisting one of Harry Kane’s two goals. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more

EPL: Chelsea Manager, Maresca Confirms Deal For Striker

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed that Nicolas Jackson is ready to sign a new contract with the Premier League club. The Senegal striker has commenced the current season on a decent note. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour … Read more

Transfer: Sancho Reveals Who Convinced Him To Join Chelsea

Manchester United winger, Jadon Sancho has revealed who convinced him to join Chelsea on loan in the just conclude transfer window.  The England international made a deadline day loan move to Chelsea with the option of a permanent deal. He said that Blues boss, manager Enzo Maresca was the reason for his move to Stamford … Read more

Why I Left Chelsea For Arsenal – Raheem Sterling

Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has shed light on his surprising move to Arsenal, explaining his decision to join the Gunners on loan for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Sterling, who completed the transfer in the final hours of the European transfer window, revealed that his primary motivation for moving to Arsenal was the strong … Read more

Enzo Maresca Issues Ultimatum To Raheem Sterling Amid Transfer Speculation

On Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca issued a stern warning to Raheem Sterling, stating that if he leaves Chelsea before the transfer window closes this Friday, he will not play a single minute under his management. In a bold message directed not only at the 29-year-old England international but also at others training separately from the … Read more

Injury Woes For Chelsea: Four Players To Miss Servette Showdown

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided injury updates ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off second leg against Servette. At least four senior players are anticipated to miss the match in Switzerland. Our head coach will not have a full squad at his disposal as we attempt to finish the job in Geneva following our … Read more

Sterling Left Out Of Chelsea Squad Again Ahead Of Europa Play-Off

Sterling Chelsea Squad Europa Play-Off

Chelsea’s new coach, Enzo Maresca, has once again omitted Raheem Sterling from the squad ahead of their Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Servette. This marks the second consecutive time Sterling has been left out despite being fully fit. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics … Read more

Chelsea’s Ugochukwu Joins Southampton On Season-Long Loan

Chelsea Ugochukwu Southampton

Lesley Ugochukwu, the Nigerian-born French midfielder, has secured a season-long loan move from Chelsea to fellow Premier League club Southampton. Chelsea confirmed the loan in an official statement released ahead of their Premier League opener against Manchester City, emphasizing their commitment to monitoring and supporting Ugochukwu’s development during his time with Southampton. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more