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Southampton’s 2007 ‘Spygate’ scandal resurfaces after a German fan questions why the punishment fits the crime. The incident, once a footnote in English football, now highlights a stark contrast in enforcement between leagues.
Ted Drake, Arsenal great and Chelsea’s first title-winning manager, was turned down for a national blue plaque despite 139 goals and seven-goal record. His great-grandson Liam Harding vows to keep fighting for recognition.
Tottenham face an all-or-nothing clash with Everton on Sunday after a costly VAR decision denied them a penalty in their 2-1 loss at Chelsea. Robert De Zerbi’s side now clings to a two-point cushion above the drop zone with just one match remaining.
Manchester City secured their first Women's Super League title in emphatic fashion with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Saturday. The triumph cements their status as the league's new powerhouse following a dominant 2025-26 campaign.
Chelsea are prioritising Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers as a summer target, while Barcelona hesitates over Rashford’s loan deal. Rodri’s future at Manchester City remains uncertain despite his contract extension talks.
Chelsea have stunned the Premier League by appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract starting this summer. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who left Real Madrid in January, arrives with a reputation for tactical brilliance after masterminding Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga and cup double.
Manchester City secured their first Women’s Super League title in a decade Saturday, clinching the crown with a dominant 3-0 victory over Brighton at the Academy Stadium. Striker Lauren Hemp scored twice as City claimed the trophy ahead of Arsenal on goal difference.
Antoine Semenyo described his FA Cup-winning goal against Chelsea as something he had practiced repeatedly, calling it the ultimate validation of his preparation. The 24-year-old Ghanaian striker’s strike secured Manchester City’s first major domestic trophy in five years.
Chelsea is nearing a deal to appoint former Real Sociedad manager Xabi Alonso as the club’s next head coach, ending weeks of speculation. The Blues have already lined up a compensation package with Real Sociedad, clearing the final hurdle.
Antoine Semenyo’s improvised backheel in the 45th minute delivered Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Pep Guardiola’s side completed a domestic double with a moment of individual brilliance.
Antoine Semenyo’s audacious 25th-minute volley silenced Wembley’s 80,000 crowd and handed Manchester City a priceless FA Cup final advantage over Chelsea. The Ghanaian’s strike—hailed by pundits as a contender for Goal of the Tournament—came in a game already bristling with tension.
Chelsea secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, with Eden Hazard’s late penalty sealing a fitting finale to his Stamford Bridge career. Hazard, playing his final game for the club, scored from the spot after VAR intervention overturned an initial decision.
The Women’s Super League season concludes this weekend with decisive fixtures at 13:00 BST. Manchester City and Chelsea battle for the title as Arsenal and Manchester United fight for European spots. Test your memory of the campaign’s defining matches and milestones.
Chelsea and Manchester City clash at Wembley Saturday in the FA Cup Final, with Pep Guardiola’s side unbeaten in their last 13 meetings against the Blues. BBC pundit Chris Sutton predicts a tactical battle, while indie band Blossoms and rapper Songer join AI in forecasting Premier League outcomes.
Southampton’s fairy tale continues as they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semis this weekend, while Chelsea and Leeds clash Sunday. All eyes on the BBC for live broadcasts and radio coverage.
Tottenham Hotspur’s interim boss Archie Gray has delivered a 5-1 thrashing of Chelsea in a Premier League clash that has torn up the club’s crisis narrative. The result, secured just two days after his debut, marks the club’s biggest top-flight win over Chelsea in 53 years.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Aston Villa have one final chance to secure England’s fifth Champions League berth. The upcoming Manchester United vs Aston Villa clash could decide who claims the coveted spot.
Chelsea have avoided a points deduction despite breaching Premier League rules in relation to Eden Hazard's transfer in 2019. The club was fined £10.5m, a figure Christian Purslow labeled 'a drop in the ocean' compared to potential sanctions.
Arsenal secured the only English quarterfinal spot with a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, while Chelsea and Manchester City suffered dramatic eliminations despite late comebacks. Pep Guardiola's side fell 4-1 on aggregate, and Chelsea lost 5-4 after extra time at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur each secured dramatic Champions League comebacks on Tuesday night, setting up winner-take-all second legs against Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan. All three Premier League sides trailed by two goals going into the final 20 minutes before overturning deficits to level aggregate scores.
Chelsea's Reece James, a cornerstone of their defense, is set to miss several weeks due to an injury sustained during a recent match. The club is now evaluating options to bolster their backline in his absence.
Chelsea Football Club faces a massive financial penalty for serious breaches of Premier League regulations. The club's actions have sent shockwaves through the football community.