www.nytimes.com/athletic/690... Chelsea are calm about Enzo Maresca’s situation amid Manchester City interest – they must move on from the drama 👇

Enzo Maresca has promised Chelsea fans he will be at the club next season and says there is still a lot he wants to achieve at Stamford Bridge. ✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/689... Why Chelsea’s hopes of a stadium at Earls Court may not yet be over 👇

The Athletic FC Podcast assembled for the news that #CFC's Enzo Maresca is high on #MCFC’s wishlist if Pep were to leave next summer. @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social alongside @adamleventhal.bsky.social👇 pod.fo/e/36950d

Story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social that Enzo Maresca is high on #MCFC’s wishlist if Guardiola leaves at the end of the season. He has a long-term deal at #CFC but as I explain in the analysis, structure is in place regardless of who is head coach. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

#CFC will play Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup semi-final. First leg w/c Jan 12. They will be at home first.

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea outburst: What we know (and what we still don’t know) www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! 🚨 A whopper of an SOC with @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @reallycerys.bsky.social, @lukebosher.bsky.social & a whole lot of @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social voice notes. Everton, Cardiff & Newcastle all covered - plus of course *those* post-match comments... #CFC pod.fo/e/3688d7

It’s been a strange few days at #CFC. Two wins overshadowed by what’s going on with head coach Enzo Maresca. Judging by his mood post match, it’s not over yet. Piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

Enzo Maresca says he’s not spoken to senior #CFC officials since outburst at the weekend. Demeanour in written media pc was so sombre, one journo asked if he was genuinely happy they’d beaten Cardiff. Did thank fans for support at game though 👇#CARCHE www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

May come as a surprise, but only #AFC (10 goals conceded) have a better defensive record than #CFC (level with Crystal Palace on 15 GA) in the Premier League now.

A subplot to Cardiff v #CFC. Omari Kellyman, who is on loan at the League One club, had hoped to play against his parent club but Chelsea refused the request. Unlike PL & FA Cup there are no rules in Carabao Cup blocking the possibility completely.

Wrote this column before Maresca’s press conference today. He was clearly uncomfortable being asked to explain his comments made post Everton & that is my point below. #CFC is a hard enough job without making it harder for yourself. My piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

Shouldn’t be forgotten that there was a major positive at #CFC on Saturday afternoon - the sight of Cole Palmer dictating the attack like an orchestra conductor again at Stamford Bridge. He’s not even 100 per cent fit yet. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

Remarkable post match press conference from #CFC head coach Enzo Maresca here as he labels last 48 hours as his worst at the club and hits out at lack of support. More here: #CHEEVE www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

On the whistle piece from #CFC's win over #EFC. Topics include how Chelsea love it when Everton come to visit, Palmer's enjoyable return to Stamford Bridge and Gusto proving his worth in advanced role. #CHEEVE www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

#CHEEVE team sheet.

Josh Acheampong is highly rated at #CFC but has not played in the Premier League since October 25. An explainer on his situation below. #CHEEVE www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

Cole Palmer has still been feeling pain in his groin since returning for #CFC last week and is not ready to play every game. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

A piece on Josh Acheampong, one of the only #CFC players to be a positive in defeat to Atalanta. He has made just one PL start/appearance in the last 8 weeks & that was on Oct 25 so what does the future hold? Story here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

The theory behind #CFC’s/Maresca’s rotation policy makes sense but perhaps the extent of it needs toning down a little. The amount of changes between and during games has to be a factor in the inconsistency. My column here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔! 🏆 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social on the ground in Bergamo with his assessment of the 2-1 defeat by Atalanta... 👉 Why so poor in the second half? 👉 Where's the team that beat Barca gone? 👉 How big is Everton on Saturday now? #CFC pod.fo/e/3634d8

On the whistle briefing from #ATACHE. I focused on.. Result major setback for #CFC's top 8 hopes, Maresca's half-time sub backfires and Joao Pedro gets a much needed goal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Josh Acheampong starts his first game for #CFC since Wolves on Oct 29. Will he be rb with Chalobah next to Badiashile at cb? James starts/Fofana on bench. Neto and Gittens on the wing, Estevao is sub. Joao Pedro surely leading the line with Enzo behind. Caicedo returns. #ATACHE

#CFC striker Liam Delap won’t need surgery after suffering injury to AC joint in his shoulder - an injury common with rugby. Could be back in 4 weeks. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Garnacho has made it clear he has no regrets leaving #MUFC for #CFC in the summer. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Interview with #CFC loanee Leo Castledine on: • toughened up by back garden games v dad & ex PL player Stewart • inspired by tv host mum & Eastenders actress sister • Pochettino, facing Silva, emulating George/Acheampong • scoring worldies for #htafc www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

Enzo Maresca regrets not starting Josh Acheampong vs. Leeds, loss ‘not about experience’ 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/686... Chelsea’s display at Leeds shows why they are not Premier League title contenders yet 👇

www.nytimes.com/athletic/686... Chelsea’s display at Leeds shows why they are not Premier League title contenders yet 👇

Leeds 3 Chelsea 1: A potentially season-saving system change, and a defensive shambles 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Why do Leeds and Chelsea hate each other? www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Re. Any talk of Borussia Dortmund wanting to sign #CFC defender Aaron Anselmino permanently after his loan ends this season..it’s far too early for such a decision to be made and #CFC will continue to assess him as an option for the squad next season in any case.

#CFC midfielder Dario Essugo is going to miss at least 3 more PL games after suffering an injury setback in training yesterday. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

A piece explaining #CFC’s transfer thinking for 2026. It’s focused on finding the next Palmer/Estevao rather than those already at that level. It’s why interest in Morgan Rogers has cooled. No first team keeper will be bought in January. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

There was a lot of disappointment among #CFC fans when the club didn’t sign Mike Maignan in the summer. But is there any need for Maignan now with Rob Sanchez turning things around this year to be one of the most reliable keepers in the PL? My column here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

𝑷𝑶𝑺𝑻 𝑨𝑹𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝑶𝑫! 🚨 Plenty for @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @liamtwomey.bsky.social to be positive about after #CFC's 1-1 draw with Arsenal... 👑 Reece James, midfield maestro 🟥 Managing after Caicedo sees red 😳 A quiet one ahead at #LUFC pod.fo/e/35d942

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca believes Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie was fortunate not to receive a red card for a first-half challenge on Trevoh Chalobah during Sunday’s Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge. More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

On the whistle piece from #CHEARS…among the topics covered for both teams, I focused on how Maresca handled #CFC having to play with 10 men…again! Certainly went better than earlier in the season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

Enzo Maresca has admitted everyone at Chelsea is excited at the prospect of Cole Palmer’s return after confirming he is ready to start against Arsenal on Sunday. More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

#CFC are obviously a better team with Cole Palmer, but over the last two months the players have shown that they are not ‘Cole Palmer FC’. Estevao’s magic helps but the numbers show several players have stepped up. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔! 🏆 Get @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social's post-match musings hot off the press after Chelsea's sensational 3-0 win over Barcelona 💫 Estêvão! Cucurella! Delap! The entire team! A special night - now can they replicate it against Arsenal? 🤞 #CFC pod.fo/e/359f83

Lots obviously covered in the live briefing from #CHEBAR. I focused on how Barcelona brings out the best (and the loudest) in #CFC fans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨 @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @reallycerys.bsky.social & Sam Parkin here with your Monday dose of SOC... ✅ Burnley dispatched ⭐️ Santos stars 🤕 Cole's door 🗣️ Enzo & Cucu answer to @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social 🇪🇸 Barca (H) preview w/ @polballus.bsky.social #CFC pod.fo/e/358ede

#CFC are now the closest challengers to #AFC in the Premier League. Man City’s defeat to Newcastle means Maresca’s side will end the weekend second in the table. The two London rivals play each a week tomorrow at Stamford Bridge. (Man City can move back to 2nd a day earlier v Leeds).

Chelsea have suffered a major blow with the news that Cole Palmer has sustained another injury setback by fracturing his toe. Palmer damaged the little toe on his left foot colliding with a door at home. More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

Full story on Cole Palmer’s freak injury. Anyone that has stubbed their little toe on a door, chair leg, table etc can sympathise (most of the population surely). #CFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/681... Enzo Fernandez is crucial for Chelsea – the numbers and Maresca’s selections prove it 👇

A piece on Enzo Fernandez. He has the most goal involvements at #CFC in 2025 and played the most games since he joined. So why does he still divide opinion? 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

A tribute to Malo Gusto’s first #CFC (& pro) goal. It was like he knew I was planning to do an ode to his goal-scoring issues for his 100th app & wanted to spoil the party 😄. With an element of tongue in cheek, here’s the column his moment deserves: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...