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Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw

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Chelsea have a UEFA Champions League schedule, in the League Phase that's a pretty tough slate, for pretty much anybody. There is no such thing as the "group of death" in this new UCL format, or even a true "group" for that matter. However, this kind of schedule evokes the same kind of vibes as "the group of death." Chelsea's confirmed fixture list for the UCL includes FC … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Get Barcelona, Bayern Munich in Champions League Draw

Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Fulham

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Chelsea FC are currently in the midst of a stretch of London derbies. They opened the season with a goalless draw at home with Crystal Palace on Aug 17. Last Friday, they destroyed West Ham United 5-1, and this Saturday brings a visit from close neighbors Fulham FC. After the international break, they'll head to Brentford FC. And then finally, on September 20, they'll visit … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Fulham

Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

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We're already at the point of previewing the final weekend of league play before the September international break. Yes, the new season is still very young, but at the same time, it's just flying by. Chelsea host Fulham in the local derby on Saturday, and they'll do so with four injury concerns: Cole Palmer, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill. Let's break 'em … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

West Ham United Starting Lineup vs Chelsea FC

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West Ham United got the new season started on the absolute wrong foot. They fell 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland, in a result that truly was as bad as that sounds. Hammers boss Graham Potter didn't have the summer transfer window that he wanted, nor the kind of preseason that he might have hoped for. Now opening day didn't go the way that he would have liked either. Welcoming … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting Lineup vs Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction at West Ham United

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From one London derby to another for Chelsea FC, as they'll visit West Ham United in Premier League week two. The opening week underwhelmed as Chelsea stalemated Crystal Palace, a side with a payroll that is about a third the size of their wage bill is. They should fare better against West Ham, a side that had a much worse opening week than the Blues. Losing to a newly … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction at West Ham United

Chelsea Team News at West Ham: Tosin Adarabioyo, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

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Chelsea FC managed only a single point from their season opening London derby, a nil-nil draw with Crystal Palace. They also came out of the match with a new injury concern- Tosin Adarabioyo. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was very vague about it, saying only: "Tosin had a physical problem. We don’t know for how long (he'll be out)." That actually makes it sound more serious … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at West Ham: Tosin Adarabioyo, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

Chelsea Team News vs Crystal Palace: Colwill, Fofana, Chalobah, Lavia

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Unfortunately for Chelsea FC, they have a very long list of injuries as the new Premier League season dawns on Sunday. Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Nicolas Jackson, Wesley Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile and Omari Kellyman could all miss out on the season opener London derby against Crystal Palace. So let's get you edified on the latest information … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Crystal Palace: Colwill, Fofana, Chalobah, Lavia

Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Bayer Leverkusen

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What a summer it has already been for Chelsea FC. A few weeks ago, the Blues experienced a triumphant win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, and this moment included the most awkward trophy lift ever. Turns out it was a replica trophy too. But soon afterward, the Blues went on a well-deserved holiday. They'll return to action this weekend, as German … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea Team News vs Bayer Leverkusen: Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato, Estevao

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Chelsea FC are about to commence their preseason slate. Having played, and more importantly won, the FIFA Club World Cup, they have not staged a preseason friendly yet. That will change this weekend, when Bayer Leverkusen comes to west London. This match could mean Blues debuts for summer signings Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato and Estevao. Blues supporters everywhere will be … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Bayer Leverkusen: Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato, Estevao