Chelsea news: Blow for Blues as Lauren James ruled out ahead of Barcelona UWCL showdown
In a significant setback for Chelsea Women, forward Lauren James has sustained a hamstring injury, sidelining her during a critical phase of the season.
The 23-year-old was substituted at halftime during England's 5-0 victory over Belgium and has since returned to Chelsea to begin her rehabilitation with the club's medical team.
This injury comes at a pivotal moment, with Chelsea preparing for the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona and continuing their pursuit of a historic quadruple.
Chelsea women keep quadruple dream alive with late FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool
It wasn’t perfect, but it was classic Chelsea - gritty, relentless, and ruthless when it mattered most.
Their 2-1 comeback win over Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, April 12, proves the fight for the quadruple is well and truly alive.
Chelsea take control in Warsaw: Tyrique George breaks through, Noni Madueke delivers
Chelsea have one foot in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals after a convincing 3-0 win away to Legia Warsaw.
The match's opening goal came from 17-year-old Tyrique George, a Cobham graduate.
Capitalising on a rebound from Reece James's powerful strike that the Legia goalkeeper failed to secure, George displayed remarkable composure to net his first senior goal for the club.
Women’s FA Cup semi-finals: Key battles to watch as Liverpool take on Chelsea, and Man City host the Manchester Derby
The international break is over, and Sports News Blitz’s Claudi Jones previews an exciting FA Cup weekend with exciting semi-final fixtures.
On Saturday, April 12, top of the Women’s Super League table, Chelsea host Liverpool at Kingsmeadow.
The following day, Manchester City host local rivals Manchester United at the Sky Blues' home ground, Joie Stadium.
All four teams will be eager to secure a place in the final and advance one step closer to claiming silverware.
Premier League analysis: Chelsea vs Tottenham - Five key battles and score prediction
Chelsea welcome London rivals Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3, in the latest meeting of this fierce rivalry.
Enzo Maresca’s side will be looking to pick up three valuable points in their hunt for Champions League qualification.
Tottenham, however, who currently sit in 14th, will be playing for London bragging rights with any chance of European qualification looking very unlikely.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which could prove decisive in the match.
Chelsea’s relentless pursuit: Closing in on a sixth consecutive WSL title with the quadruple still in sight
Chelsea’s relentless dominance in the Women’s Super League has them on track to clinch a sixth consecutive title.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones breaks down Chelsea’s latest victory and how Erin Cuthbert’s injury-time heroics against Manchester City kept the Blues firmly in control of the title race.
Chelsea’s first trophy under Sonia Bompastor keeps quadruple hopes alive
Sonia Bompastor's tenure at Chelsea has begun in triumphant fashion, as the Blues secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final at Pride Park.
This hard-fought win not only marks Bompastor's first silverware with the club but also keeps Chelsea's aspirations for a historic quadruple well on track.
Premier League and Carabao Cup betting tips: A London Derby stalemate and Newcastle doing it for Ant & Dec
Despite having a tough week at Cheltenham, The Bookie Basher returns to Sports News Blitz with a weekend football guide that’s sure to split opinions, wallets, and the last remaining patience of punters everywhere.
Premier League news: Rashford and Asensio reignite Aston Villa’s season in comeback victory over Chelsea
Loan signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio came to Aston Villa’s rescue on Saturday as Unai Emery’s side claimed a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses the triumph at Villa Park and considers how it might impact the rest of the season.
Premier League betting tips: Enzo Fernandez to score, and Darwin Nunez to do something…probably
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer The Bookie Basher takes a hilarious yet insightful look at this weekend’s Premier League betting, backing Enzo Fernandez to score and Darwin Nunez to - well, hopefully - find the target.
Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca’s five selection headaches that expose the Blues’ chaos
In the space of just under a week, Chelsea have been knocked out of the FA Cup and overtaken in the race for Champions League qualification, dropping to sixth in the Premier League table.
As a result of back-to-back defeats to Brighton - the latter a humiliating 3-0 demolition - pressure has begun to mount on head coach Enzo Maresca, whose young side has won just two of their last nine league games.
Chelsea news: Chelsea’s striker gamble backfires as Nicolas Jackson’s injury exposes attacking crisis
Chelsea's attacking woes have deepened with the news that Nicolas Jackson, their primary striker, is sidelined until April due to a hamstring injury.
The timing couldn’t be worse, with Enzo Maresca already navigating an inconsistent season.
Premier League betting tips: Kai Havertz’s injury and Man Utd on the glass mountain in moccasin slippers
The Premier League has a knack for throwing up curveballs, and this week’s twist is the injury news surrounding Kai Havertz, leaving Arsenal in a bit of a bind.
Meanwhile, Manchester United continue their slippery climb up the metaphorical "glass mountain," wearing those all-too-comfortable moccasin slippers.
Here, Sports News Blitz’ Bookie Basher takes a look at what’s on the cards this week, and whether Havertz’s absence and United’s struggles can help us cash in.
Brighton vs Chelsea: Five key battles and score prediction for Premier League clash
While Chelsea hope to cling on to that crucial fourth spot in their bid for Champions League qualification, Brighton will be looking to do the double over the Blues and re-enter the tight race for European football next season.
Sports News Blitz’s resident Chelsea expert Henry Eccles analyses five key battles and gives his score prediction for the Premier League match.
Chelsea news: Chelsea Women set for four consecutive clashes against Man City in March
Six months into the 2024/25 season, Chelsea remain unbeaten across all competitions.
March will be a defining month for the reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions, as they compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) quarter-finals and the League Cup final.
FA Cup analysis: Brighton vs Chelsea - Five key battles and score prediction
Brighton host Chelsea in an FA Cup fourth-round clash on Saturday, February 8, that promises to entertain.
The two sides met at the start of the season in a chaotic 4-2 win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge, which saw superstar Cole Palmer score a first-half hat-trick.
Chelsea news: High-stakes games for Chelsea managers Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor this weekend
It’s a big weekend for Chelsea Football Club, with the Men’s team set to face Manchester City at the Etihad, and the Women’s team hosting Arsenal for the London Derby.
The Premier League clash will be on Saturday, 25 January, at 17:30 GMT, followed by the Women’s Super League thriller on Sunday, 26 January, at 12:30 GMT.
Both matches carry significant weight and could have a major impact on the final standings in their respective league tables.
The Men’s side currently sit third in the league, while Chelsea Women lead the pack, seven points ahead of third-placed Arsenal.
Chelsea News: Enzo Maresca explains Joao Felix's limited role due to Cole Palmer
During the pre-match press conference for this Saturday’s highly anticipated Manchester City vs Chelsea clash, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca shed some light on recent speculations.
When asked about Joao Felix’s place in the Chelsea squad, the Italian offered a candid response.
Premier League betting tips: Manchester City to draw, Mohamed Salah and Harry Maguire to score first
The last round of Premier League action proved an exciting affair as Liverpool and Arsenal picked up big wins while Manchester City continued a rotten run of form and Manchester United plumbed new depths at home.
Sports News Blitz and the Bookie Basher return with the latest and best betting odds ahead of the Boxing Day festivities.
Premier League betting tips: Arsenal and Aston Villa to win, Nicolas Jackson to score
The Bookie Basher and Sports News Blitz team up to bring you the best betting tips and tricks ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action.
Victories are predicted for Arsenal and Aston Villa, but Man Utd are backed to continue their slide into the abyss.