Chelsea dominated Leicester City in their Premier League clash, with Nicolas Jackson scoring the only goal of the match in the 15th minute. The grudge match saw Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca returning to his old club for the first time since leaving in the summer. Despite having a goal disallowed for offside, the Blues were in complete control with around 70% possession. Young talent Noni Madueke also impressed, but had his goal ruled out for an offside call that was later revealed to be incorrect after the Spaniard was the one who cut the ball back for Madueke.
Chelsea secured a 2-1 win against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez. The victory was extra special for Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, who returned to his former club and led his team to victory. Fernandez was the standout performer for Chelsea, scoring a goal and providing an assist in an impressive display.
In this week's edition of The Radar, Sky Sports columnist Nick Wright breaks down the impact of Enzo Maresca on Moises Caicedo, who is impressing at Chelsea after an unsuccessful season at Liverpool. Wright also discusses the inconsistency seen in Gabriel Martinelli's game at Arsenal and the importance of keeping an eye on the player as he develops. Catch all the action live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4pm on Sunday.
In a thrilling London derby, Chelsea and Arsenal battled it out on the pitch in a game that ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite Arsenal taking the lead with Gabriel Martinelli's goal, Chelsea's Pedro Neto struck back with a stunning equaliser to secure a point for his team. The result leaves Arsenal without a win in their last four league games and raises questions about their form and title chances. Meanwhile, Chelsea's impressive performance under Enzo Maresca continues, putting them in a strong position at third place in the standings.
Chelsea and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday, thanks to a first Premier League goal from Pedro Neto for the Blues. The result leaves Chelsea in third place in the table and nine points behind league leaders Liverpool. The Blues will return to action after the international break with a tough away game against Leicester City, managed by former Chelsea player Enzo Maresca. Here's a look at how Chelsea's upcoming fixtures stack up against their top four rivals in the Premier League.
Ahead of a highly-anticipated Premier League London derby against Arsenal on Sunday, Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca is hopeful that star playmaker Cole Palmer will be fit to play after sustaining a knee injury in their draw against Manchester United last week. The young midfielder has been a key player for Chelsea this season with seven goals and five assists in 10 Premier League games, contributing to the team's climb to fourth place in the standings.
In this edition of "The Radar," Nick Wright delves into the impact of Enzo Maresca on Moises Caicedo's development and the struggles of Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal. Caicedo, who was targeted by both Liverpool and Chelsea, will have a chance to show his qualities when Arsenal faces Chelsea this Super Sunday. With Maresca's guidance, the 23-year-old has bounced back from a difficult first season and is proving his worth as a midfield titan. Meanwhile, Martinelli's inconsistency continues to plague him at Arsenal.
In a dramatic finish at Stamford Bridge, Reece James came up big for Chelsea in the dying moments of the game against Newcastle United. With the score tied at 0-0, James headed out a dangerous cross from Joe Willock, preserving the Blues' point and securing his first full 90-minute performance since 2019. The Chelsea captain's crucial intervention shows not only his defensive prowess, but also his impressive footballing intelligence.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has demoted record signing Enzo Fernandez to the second string for Premier League games and said that no player is irreplaceable in his team. The £107 million midfielder joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 but has not started in the past two top-flight games. Maresca has preferred the less experienced Romeo Lavia as the midfield partner for Moises Caicedo, citing a lack of physicality as the reason for Fernandez's absence. Reports suggest that Real Madrid could make a move for the Argentine in a cash-plus-player deal.
As Chelsea's young midfielder Cole Palmer's stock continues to soar, head coach Enzo Maresca recognizes the need for Palmer to adapt to being man-marked by opposing teams. Despite the increased attention on him, Palmer has maintained his consistency and is still proving to be a crucial player for the Blues, with 6 goals and 5 assists in just eight games this season. But with a strong supporting cast around him, including the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, and Jadon Sancho, opportunities are also being created for his teammates to shine.