Chelsea rocked by Sánchez errors but Palmer boost ahead of Brentford
Rosenior says Cole Palmer has a minor thigh strain but should face Brentford. Virus rules out Delap and Gittens. Sánchez errors in 3-2 Arsenal defeat; manager takes responsibility. Second leg 3 Feb.
Leeds agree to sign Facundo Buonanotte, with Chelsea set to cut short his Brighton loan at Stamford Bridge. Medical planned as Farke adds attacking depth.
Chelsea host in-form Brentford in a fourth straight London derby, both chasing Europe. Form, derby streak and European push headline the Stamford Bridge clash.
Barcelona’s Hansi Flick is ready to offload Ronald Araujo. Chelsea, seeking a centre-back amid injuries to Colwill and Fofana, are keen. Liverpool also monitoring the Uruguay defender.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior mocked for viral “man-age” quote after 3-2 Carabao Cup loss at Arsenal, but he backs himself: “I’m not arrogant, I’m good at what I do.” Strasbourg success cited.
Arsenal’s Declan Rice clashed with assistant Albert Stuivenberg at half-time of the 3-2 win over Chelsea, with Gabriel separating them. Pair reconciled post-match at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s David Datro Fofana, scoring 7 in 14 on loan in Turkey, tells Celtic he wants trust, minutes and ambition. Blues prefer permanent sale to free an international loan slot.
PSG eye Enzo Fernandez as reports claim he’s unsettled after Maresca exit. Real Madrid links persist, with Chelsea scouting Elliot Anderson. Eight goals this season underline his value.
Post-match melee as Rosenior restrains Enzo Fernández after Chelsea’s 3-2 loss to Arsenal. Blues’ discipline under scrutiny: multiple reds, yellows; Caicedo suspended, second leg still in reach.
Rosenior shields Robert Sánchez after two errors in Chelsea’s 3-2 Carabao Cup semi loss to Arsenal; Garnacho brace keeps tie alive. Illness hit squad; Palmer, James expected back for Brentford.
Rosenior hails being “lucky” after Garnacho’s brace keeps Chelsea in Carabao Cup tie despite 3-2 home loss to Arsenal. Palmer, James expected back; virus sidelined Delap, Gittens. Second leg 3 Feb.
Garnacho nets twice as Chelsea lose 3-2 to Arsenal; Sánchez at fault for two, Zubimendi also scores. Neto assists, Estevão lively. No Palmer, James, Caicedo. Tie alive before Emirates second leg.
