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Mikel Arteta looking frustrated on the sideline

Arteta frustrated after Betis loss, silent on Guimaraes

Aug 6, 2026

Arteta refused to discuss Bruno Guimaraes links after Arsenal's pre-season defeat to Real Betis in Dublin, citing squad depth issues and an injury concern over Louie Copley.

Arsenal fall 3-1 to Real Betis in Dublin pre-season

Aug 6, 2026

Arsenal lost 1-3 to Real Betis in Dublin's Aviva Stadium, with goals from Riquelme, Deossa and Fornals; Hincapie replied for Arteta's side in pre-season.

Young Chelsea midfielder in action during pre-season match against Juventus

Alonso hails 16-year-old Nicoll-Jazuli after Juventus test

Aug 6, 2026

Xabi Alonso praised 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli after the Chelsea Academy midfielder started against Juventus in Hong Kong, facing Locatelli and Douglas Luiz.

Moises Caicedo during Chelsea pre-season in Hong Kong

Caicedo vows to become a Chelsea legend

Aug 5, 2026

Moises Caicedo says he renewed his Chelsea contract because he wants to become a legend at the club, speaking during pre-season in Hong Kong.

Joao Pedro in Chelsea kit during Club World Cup match

Joao Pedro credits team chemistry for Player of Season award

Aug 4, 2026

Joao Pedro credited instant chemistry with Chelsea team-mates, including Cole Palmer, for his Player of Season award in a debut campaign that included Club World Cup glory.

Rangers versus Tottenham presenting James Maddison

Spurs reach 1,400 participants in Sydney development tour

Aug 4, 2026

Tottenham's Football Development team completed 12 sessions in Sydney, pushing total participation on their New Zealand and Australia tour past 1,400 over two weeks.

Maresca: Man City have transfer work to do this window

Aug 4, 2026

Enzo Maresca says Manchester City must add to their squad this summer after losing Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

Foden ready to step up as leader in Maresca era

Aug 4, 2026

Phil Foden says he expects to be one of Manchester City's captains in 2026-27, his 10th season with the senior squad, as the club begins a new era under Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea players training at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong

Chelsea train openly in Hong Kong ahead of Juventus clash

Aug 4, 2026

Chelsea trained openly at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong before 15,000 fans, with Mudryk and Welbeck confirmed available ahead of Wednesday's clash with Juventus.

Moises Caicedo in Chelsea colors during a training session in Hong Kong

Caicedo delighted as Welbeck joins Chelsea in Hong Kong

Aug 4, 2026

Moises Caicedo says he immediately embraced Danny Welbeck upon Chelsea's Hong Kong reunion, calling the Brighton signing vital for the squad alongside Jordan Henderson.

Arsenal and Chelsea players during a Premier League match

Alonso: Mudryk and Welbeck available for Chelsea tour

Aug 4, 2026

Xabi Alonso confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk and Danny Welbeck are available for Chelsea's Hong Kong tour; Henderson awaits fitness assessment after World Cup arm injury.

Xabi Alonso at Chelsea pre-season training

Alonso confident Chelsea will be ready for Premier League opener

Aug 4, 2026

Xabi Alonso says Chelsea have 'confidence, motivation and a good feeling' ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham, with a Juventus friendly next in Hong Kong.

Max Alleyne in Manchester City kit at the Etihad Stadium

Alleyne recalls chaotic Man City debut against Brighton

Aug 4, 2026

Max Alleyne described a chaotic 24 hours that took him from a postponed Watford match to starting for Manchester City against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.

Ellie Carpenter in Chelsea Women kit during pre-season tour in Australia

Carpenter to play for Chelsea in Australia on pre-season tour

Aug 4, 2026

Ellie Carpenter will play for Chelsea Women in Australia during their pre-season tour, facing Auckland in New Zealand before meeting the A-League Women All-Stars in Sydney.

Chelsea youth players training during pre-season preparation

Nyoni targets regular Liverpool role after US pre-season

Aug 4, 2026

Trey Nyoni played in all three of Liverpool's US pre-season games under Andoni Iraola and says he is determined to push for regular 2026-27 first-team minutes.

Chelsea goalkeeper in action during a match

Hato eyes trophies at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso

Aug 4, 2026

Jorrel Hato says Chelsea can challenge for trophies under Xabi Alonso and has no regrets about his move from Ajax in summer 2025, despite a slow start.

Jordan Henderson in England kit during penalty shootout

Chelsea sign Henderson: 10 facts on the new arrival

Aug 4, 2026

Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea from Brentford, bringing 91 England caps and Champions League and Premier League winners' medals to Xabi Alonso's squad.

Nico: We learn Maresca's methods more every day

Aug 3, 2026

Manchester City's Nico says the squad is adapting to Enzo Maresca's methods on pre-season tour, with the Community Shield less than two weeks away.

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Chelsea loan Antwi to Strasbourg for 2025/26 season

Aug 3, 2026

Chelsea's Genesis Antwi, 19, joins Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a season-long loan after making two Conference League appearances for the Blues in 2024/25.

Chelsea begin Hong Kong tour with six new arrivals

Aug 3, 2026

Chelsea kicked off day one in Hong Kong with six players joining the squad, including Pedro Neto and Danny Welbeck, as Xabi Alonso resumed pre-season training.