As Aston Villa prepares to take on Chelsea this weekend, they will have to wait to see if their key players will be fit enough to play. Christopher Nkunku, who has been a standout player, recently became the first Chelsea player to score in his first four major European appearances. But with injuries to Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto, and Reece James currently sidelined, former Aston Villa academy player Omari Kellyman may have his chance to make his senior debut for Chelsea.
Despite speculation linking them with Nigerian star Victor Osimhen, Chelsea have no plans to buy a forward in the January transfer window. The club is satisfied with their current attacking options, with forwards Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku in good form. However, an "extraordinary" offer for Nkunku could potentially force the club to reconsider their stance. Otherwise, they are focused on potential reinforcements for next season.
Manchester United is reportedly looking to acquire 22-year-old defender Tomas Araujo from Benfica, with a potential £50m bid to rival Chelsea. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is also interested in rejoining Chelsea while Newcastle United is keeping a close eye on the 24-year-old centre-back. In other news, Enzo Maresca has denied rumors that Christopher Nkunku is up for sale despite limited playing time. Stay tuned for more transfer news and rumors, and get the latest updates on the Premier League including Guardiola's news conference before Liverpool trip. Plus, England makes a strong comeback against New Zealand in the Test series and Amorim celebrates his first win as manager of Manchester United.
Despite a red card and a tougher opponent compared to their last match, Chelsea's Europa Conference League momentum continues as they defeat Heidenheim 2-0 with goals from Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk. Keeper Filip Jorgensen's double save and an offside call also contributed to the Blues' victory in this exciting match. Follow all the latest updates on the match with our live coverage.
In this highly anticipated match between Chelsea and Noah in the UEFA Europa Conference League, Chelsea's B team features some surprising and impressive inclusions. Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku step up to play alongside each other in central midfield, making for a highly attacking team. With academy talent Tyrique George and Mykhailo Mudryk on the wings and Marc Guiu leading the line, Chelsea is sure to dominate the ball and put on a show. The bench includes more promising talent, including Max Merrick and Sam Rak-Sakyi. It's a match not to be missed.
Fans were treated to a goal fest at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea continued their impressive run in the Conference League, securing an 8-0 win over FC Noah. Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku were the stars of the show, scoring two goals each to help Enzo Maresca's side break the record for the biggest win in the competition's history. Despite early pressure from FC Noah, Chelsea quickly took control of the game and never looked back.
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.
The Chelsea football club has announced their starting lineup for their upcoming EFL Cup round of 16 match against Newcastle. The team features a mix of both regular first-team players and those who have recently been relegated to the bench or out of the squad entirely due to injuries and suspensions. Captain Enzo Fernandez leads a midfield trio of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga, with Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku, and Joao Felix creating an attack-minded front three. Outcasts Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka make an appearance on the bench. The match will kick off at 7:45 GMT.
After being named in the French squad, Christopher Nkunku scored his seventh goal of the season to help Chelsea to a 4-2 victory against Gent in the Conference League. Renato Veiga and Pedro Neto also found the back of the net, while Andri Gudjohnsen, son of former Chelsea player Eidur, assisted a goal for Gent. However, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's first goal for Chelsea sealed the win for Enzo Maresca's men.
In a decisive victory, Manchester City defeated Watford 2-1 in the League Cup match on Tuesday, with Matheus Nunes scoring his first goal for the club in his 34th appearance. Jeremy Doku opened the scoring for City in the fifth minute, followed by Nunes' clinical finish in the 38th minute. Despite a late goal by Tom Ince for Watford, City was able to maintain their lead and avoid a penalty shootout. In a separate match, Chelsea also advanced to the fourth round with a 5-0 win over Barrow, thanks to a hat-trick by Christopher Nkunku.