2024 Schedule
vs Wrexham
vs Bournemouth
@ Brighton
@ Nottm Forest
vs West Ham
vs Tottenham
@ Aston Villa
@ Arsenal
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2024 Schedule
18-9-11, 6th in English Premier League
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How can Maresca get the best from Caicedo, Fernández at Chelsea?
Chelsea spent over £200m to sign two midfielders who don't seem to play well together. Can new boss Enzo Maresca fix this?
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Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager
Chelsea have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a five-year contract, the club announced, with the former Leicester boss replacing Mauricio Pochettino at the west London club.
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Laurens: Enzo Maresca is an exciting coach for Chelsea
Julien Laurens explains why he thinks Enzo Maresca's appointment at Chelsea is an exciting option.
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What are Europe's biggest clubs' preseason priorities and tour schedules?
Saturday's Champions League final marked the end of the 2023-24 European club season, so what better time to dissect teams' 2024-25 preseason plans?
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal lead race to sign Osimhen after Chelsea talks stall
Victor Osimhen has been linked with Chelsea, but Arsenal appear to be the frontrunners to sign him now. Transfer Talk has the latest.
UEFA Champions League
Maatsen unsure of Chelsea future after BVB loan
Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen said he has no idea if he has a future at Stamford Bridge after helping Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League final during his six-month loan spell at the Bundesliga club.
Soccer
Why hiring a new manager can be so hard for Europe's top clubs
With so many high-quality coaches available and the biggest clubs used to getting what they want, why is the managerial market so hard to navigate?
English Premier League
Sources: Chelsea approach Leicester's Maresca
Chelsea have approached Leicester City for permission to speak to manager Enzo Maresca, sources have told ESPN, after identifying the Italian as the preferred candidate to succeed Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.
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Why Enzo Maresca could be a 'good fit' for Chelsea
Gab Marcotti and Don Hutchison debate who could replace Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea.
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Transfer Talk: Chelsea to move for Palace winger Olise
Chelsea will look to complete a £60 million move for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise regardless of who their next manager is. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Sources: Man Utd assessing new manager options
Manchester United have sounded out a number of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag ahead of a decision on the Dutchman's future following the FA Cup final, sources have told ESPN.
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Is Pochettino the right man for Man United?
ESPN FC's Julien Laurens questions whether Mauricio Pochettino is the right manager to replace Erik Ten Hag if he gets sacked.
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Which Premier League clubs got the worst of the VAR gaffes? Which actually benefited from mistakes? We've got all the answers with the official stats.
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Why Pochettino left Chelsea, and what it reveals about the club
Chelsea are now looking for a fourth permanent head coach in two years after Mauricio Pochettino's exit. What led to his departure after one season?
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Who will be Chelsea's next manager?
The "ESPN FC" crew sift through the names who could replace Mauricio Pochettino as manager at Chelsea next season.
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Pochettino out as Chelsea boss after 1 season
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season in charge, the club confirmed in a statement Tuesday.
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Ian Darke's Premier League season grades: How did your team do this season?
Which teams excelled and which failed to make the grade? Ian Darke runs the rule over all 20 Premier League teams' seasons.
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Premier League final day as it happened: Man City beat Arsenal to title
Re-live the final day of the 2023-24 Premier League season as Man City beat Arsenal to the title and won a historic fourth-straight championship.
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Ranking the Premier League seasons with the most hat tricks
We've seen a lot of hat tricks in this Premier League season thanks to stars like Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer, and the all-time record is in sight.
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Chelsea beat Bournemouth to clinch European place
A magnificent lobbed goal by Moises Caicedo and a twisting effort from Raheem Sterling earned Chelsea a 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.
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Sources: Chelsea agree deal for Estêvão Willian
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for 17-year-old winger Estêvão Willian, sources have told ESPN.
Noni Madueke
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Madueke: Chelsea starting to take shape under Mauricio Pochettino
Noni Madueke speaks about Chelsea's recent form under Mauricio Pochettino.
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Chelsea
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Madueke backs Lavia to take Chelsea to next level
Noni Madueke believes Chelsea are starting to "take shape" under Mauricio Pochettino and has backed teammate Romeo Lavia to help take the team to the next level next season.
English Premier League
Ranking the all-time best teams that didn't win the Premier League, from Arsenal to Man United
Unless the Premier League's final matchday is a shock, Arsenal will finish second, becoming one of the best-ever teams not to win the title. Who joins them in a ranking of best non-winners?
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Source: Chelsea get extra £5m from Hazard move
Chelsea are set to land a bonus in the region of £5 million as part of Eden Hazard's transfer to Real Madrid in 2019, a source has told ESPN.
2023-24 Premier League Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 38 | 28 | 7 | 3 | +62 | 91 |
| Arsenal | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | +62 | 89 |
| Liverpool | 38 | 24 | 10 | 4 | +45 | 82 |
| Aston Villa | 38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | +15 | 68 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | +13 | 66 |
| Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | +14 | 63 |
| Newcastle United | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | +23 | 60 |
| Manchester United | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | -1 | 60 |
| West Ham United | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | -14 | 52 |
| Crystal Palace | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -1 | 49 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | -7 | 48 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | -13 | 48 |
| Fulham | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | -6 | 47 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | -15 | 46 |
| Everton | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | -11 | 40 |
| Brentford | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -9 | 39 |
| Nottingham Forest | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | -18 | 32 |
| Luton Town | 38 | 6 | 8 | 24 | -33 | 26 |
| Burnley | 38 | 5 | 9 | 24 | -37 | 24 |
| Sheffield United | 38 | 3 | 7 | 28 | -69 | 16 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
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- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference146th
Goals Scored775th
Assists527th
Goals Conceded6312th