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.
Enzo Maresca's debut as Chelsea's head coach ended in a loss, but the team bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Servette in their Conference League play-off round first leg. Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke were the stars of the match, with the latter scoring his first goal for the club from Enzo Fernandez's pass. Despite a near scare with key player Cole Palmer's injury, Maresca is pleased with his team's performance and the possibility of a group-stage place.
The first ever UEFA Conference League match at Chelsea's home ground of Stamford Bridge saw them secure their first win in the European competition. Under the leadership of Enzo Maresca, a heavily rotated Chelsea lineup dominated against Servette, with goals from Moisés Caicedo and Christopher Nkunku securing the historic victory. Let's see what other records Chelsea can break in this new tournament.
18-year-old Marc Guiu's first start for Chelsea in the UEFA Europa Conference League ended in disappointment as he missed a golden opportunity to score. Despite this, Chelsea still managed to secure a victory with goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke, granting manager Enzo Maresca his first win. Guiu's performance was a mix of promise and blunders, leaving fans to wonder if he can live up to his potential at his new club.
Chelsea moves up to sixth in the Premier League table after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion. With a final game against Bournemouth, Chelsea only needs to secure a victory to secure a spot in European football for the next season. Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku each scored a goal for Chelsea, while Brighton's Danny Welbeck netted a goal for his team. Despite a late scare from Brighton, Chelsea managed to hold on to their lead and secure an important win.
With just one match left in the Premier League season, Chelsea clinched a crucial 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer's goals on either side of halftime secured the win for the London club and pushed them up to sixth place in the standings. This win puts them in a strong position ahead of the final day of the season.
Chelsea managed to secure a crucial 2-1 win over Brighton, with goals from Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku putting them ahead before a late goal from Welbeck made it a nail-biting ending. However, the match was overshadowed by Reece James' red card for kicking out at Joao Pedro, which will see him miss the first three games of next season. Despite the controversial ending, Chelsea's Cole Palmer spoke positively about their chances of finishing sixth and their support for the manager.
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku scored his first Premier League goal against Brighton, and celebrated in a unique way. After scoring, Nkunku pulled out a blue balloon from his sock and inflated it with his mouth while his arms were outstretched. Fans were puzzled by the unusual celebration, prompting questions about why Nkunku chose this specific ritual.