It feels as though eons have elapsed since those opening weeks of the 2025–26 Premier League season. Tottenham Hotspur were scoring goals for fun, Bournemouth were sniffing around the division’s summit and Chelsea were revelling in life as world champions under Enzo Maresca.

Trailing Arsenal, Chelsea face their neighbors this Sunday in a thrilling derby as part of Matchday 13 of the Premier League. The Gunners lead the table with 29 points (9 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), while the Blues sit second with 23 points (7 wins, 2 draws, 3 ...

Manchester City and Chelsea will go head-to-head in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.

Liam Rosenior has done little to dampen suggestions that he is on course to become Chelsea’s new manager, sticking by past comments about his desire to work in the Premier League while failing to rule out the possibility that Strasbourg’s Ligue 1 draw with OGC Nice was his “last match” in charge of the French club.

Amorim sacked by Man Utd, Garcia responds to fans' rat threat with superb display and Rosenior arrives in London

Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live and this page Chelsea playing first match since departure of Enzo Maresca Get Involved: Comment on this page or via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Emma Smith FT: Man City 1-1 Chelsea Calum McFarlane speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "For me personally it was amazing,

Maresca’s shock departure came on New Year’s Day after his relationship with Chelsea senior officials broke down beyond repair. Interim manager Calum McFarlane stepped up to lead the Blues to a 1–1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday evening, but the Under-21 boss is not expected to keep his place on the first-team’s touchline for long.