CHELSEA

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Enzo Maresca: Cole Palmer comeback "the only good news" for Chelsea after Leeds defeat

Enzo Maresca admitted that Cole Palmer's long-awaited return was "the only good news" on a punishing Wednesday night for Chelsea, who were beaten 3-1 by a sharp Leeds United side at Elland Road.

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Chelsea's Premier League title bid dealt big blow after defeat at Leeds

Leeds United hauled themselves out of the relegation zone with an energised 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday, a result that relieved growing pressure on manager Daniel Farke.

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Aaron Anselmino's hot form has Borussia Dortmund considering a permanent move

Twenty-year-old Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino is rapidly establishing himself as a vital part of Borussia Dortmund's rearguard, and the club now look poised to dial up Chelsea to try to keep him beyond his loan spell.

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reckons Chelsea were the better team against Arsenal

Enzo Maresca urged calm after Chelsea recorded another 1-1 draw with Arsenal, the second successive season in which the derby has ended with that scoreline at Stamford Bridge.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta happy with "hugely positive week" despite Chelsea draw

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had produced "a hugely positive week" after his Premier League leaders fought back to draw 1-1 with 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Ten-man Chelsea hold Arsenal while Liverpool and Man Utd both win

Chelsea went toe-to-toe with Arsenal earning a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge despite playing most of the match with just 10 players on the pitch.