It is already time to start previewing the next round of Premier League action, believe it or not. Or at least we can do for the teams who do not have UEFA competition in midweek. Chelsea and Everton are two such examples, although they both currently sit in positions that would qualify them for next year's European tournaments. Chelsea versus Everton is a sneaky good game, as … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Everton: Xabi Alonso Likely to be without Reece James Again
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Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Until we know what is going on with Reece James and Joao Pedro, we'll just assume that they are okay, and available for selection this weekend at Brentford. Now they did miss training on Tuesday, so who knows, they might indeed be injured, but until we get confirmation on that, let's just assume that they are totally fine. We predict the pair will start in the London derby on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Chelsea Predicted XI vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
Sandwiched in between league fixtures for Chelsea FC is a third round Carabao Cup clash at home to Leeds United. Chelsea suffered a London derby defeat to Arsenal yesterday, and they'll take on Hull City at home on Saturday. Manager Xabi Alonso is almost certain to freshen up his side, in a few different positions. And with that we predict a first ever start for summer signing … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
Chelsea Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby
Chelsea winger/midfielder Pedro Neto continues to be linked with a move away, despite the fact that the summer transfer window is now closed. That's because the Saudi Arabia window remains open until October 12. That said, we still think Neto will stay put at Chelsea, and we selected him for our starting XI prediction at Arsenal on Sunday. Neto reportedly drew a lot of interest … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby
Chelsea Predicted XI at Fulham: Role of Enzo Fernandez Remains in Doubt
The Chelsea Football Club self-imposed deadline for selling Enzo Fernandez, at the firm price of £120 million, came and went a week ago yesterday. Chelsea had no takers for the Argentinian midfielder, and now both his role and his future with the club remains in doubt. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are understood to still be interested, and there … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Fulham: Role of Enzo Fernandez Remains in Doubt
Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Chelsea FC have played behind closed doors this summer already, twice, but now it's time to put on a show in front of a crowd. It will happen down under, as the Blues get their 2026-27 preseason underway at Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. It's the Chelsea debut, from an exhibition standpoint (i.e. performing in front of fans), for new manager Xabi Alonso and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
You can say that the 2026 Chelsea FC summer transfer window was a bit of a "late bloomer." Stamford Bridge started slow in the transfer market, certainly so by their standards, but they are absolutely cooking now. Crystal Palace central defender Maxence Lacroix has now completed his medical, which will soon make him a new Chelsea player. All we're waiting on now is the signing … [Read more...] about Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Borna Sosa
Crystal Palace and United States Men's National Team central defender Chris Richards has suffered two ligament tears in his ankle, we learned on Thursday. They haven't specified which ligaments they are, or what grade the tears are, but given his prospective return timeline, the situation is not too bad. … [Read more...] about Crystal Palace Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Borna Sosa
Arsenal at Crystal Palace Team News: Jurrien Timber, David Raya, Maxence Lacroix, Chadi Riad
Championship Sunday brings a London derby that is essentially dead rubber for both sides. Arsenal travels to Crystal Palace in a matchup of two sides preparing for European Cup Finals next week. Palace will play Rayo Vallecano for the UEFA Europa Conference League title a week from tonight while Arsenal will battle Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, for the big prize, Champions … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Crystal Palace Team News: Jurrien Timber, David Raya, Maxence Lacroix, Chadi Riad
West Ham at Crystal Palace Team News: Maxence Lacroix, Adam Wharton, Lukasz Fabianski
The next round of Premier League action concludes with a Monday night London derby- West Ham United at Crystal Palace. Lukasz Fabianski is the only injury concern for the Hammers, as he remains sidelined with a lower back problem. Fabianski has been out for a long period already, so the Irons are basically a fully fit squad at this point, while Palace actually have a decently … [Read more...] about West Ham at Crystal Palace Team News: Maxence Lacroix, Adam Wharton, Lukasz Fabianski