Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias both face spells on the sidelines as Manchester City's injury crisis deepens. The defensive duo were both forced off in the second half as City drew 1-1 with Chelsea to miss the chance to cut the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Live and extensive coverage from the Etihad Stadium as Chelsea kick off 2026 and life without Enzo Maresca with a tough challenge against Manchester City this evening

Chelsea take a step into the great unknown this afternoon as they face Man City in their first Premier League match since Enzo Maresca’s departure. The Italian mutually parted ways with the club on New Year’s Day after a disappointing run of results exacerbated his already tenuous relationship with his superiors,

The injury picked up by Liam Delap on Saturday is a big blow to Chelsea because it takes away Enzo Maresca’s preferred option up front. But let’s face it, Delap wasn’t in great form or pulling up any trees. Even if he hadn’t got injured, there ...

The Blues contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at Stamford Bridge, surrendering a one-goal advantage to lose to Ollie Watkins’s second half brace. The defeat was all the more disappointing as it means Chelsea have picked up just six points from the last 18 available in the Premier League.

Maresca, who The Athletic revealed this week is high up on Manchester City’s list to replace Pep Guardiola if he leaves this summer, could barely believe what he was watching. Yet in the second period, the Italian’s side were transformed and stormed back to claim a point thanks to goals from Reece James and Joao Pedro.

Chelsea Women players celebrate their side's first goal of the game during the Barclays Women's Super League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 8, 2025. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) Champions for the ...

Chelsea star Joao Pedro sent a supportive message to on-loan attacking midfielder Kendry Paez for his debut goal in Ligue 1. It was hardly a surprise when, back in July, Chelsea announced that Paez would join RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan. Paez, who ...