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Cole Palmer Ends Goal Drought As Chelsea Beat Everton 2-0 To Return To Winning Ways

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Cole Palmer marked his return to the scoresheet for the first time since September as Chelsea snapped a four-match winless streak with a 2-0 home win over an in-form Everton side at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old attacker, who has been managing a groin problem that sidelined him for over two months, struck after 21 minutes with England boss Thomas Tuchel watching from the stands. The move was sparked by Malo Gusto, who later found the net himself shortly before the interval. Everton started brightly and controlled much of the opening spell. Iliman Ndiaye tested the Chelsea defence with two efforts, while James Garner also went close as the visitors pressed early. Chelsea, however, settled through Palmer after a difficult start to December that featured losses to Leeds and Atalanta, along with a draw at Bournemouth. Slipped in behind the defence by Gusto, Palmer steadied himself before wrong-footing Jordan Pickford with a neat finish at the near post. The goal shifted the balance of the game. Alejandro Garnacho wasted a number of opportunities, the most glaring coming when he fired wide with the goal gaping after latching onto a poor back pass from substitute Carlos Alcaraz. The chance came shortly after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, facing his former club, was forced off injured. Both sides threatened again before the break, with Enzo Fernandez and Jack Grealish unable to convert their chances. Chelsea then doubled their advantage just before half-time as Gusto reacted quickest to bundle in Pedro Neto’s delivery. After the restart, Garnacho lifted a close-range effort over the bar before making way for Jamie Gittens. Grealish had a header saved and later volleyed wide when well placed, while Ndiaye struck the post late on and Trevoh Chalobah produced a crucial block to deny Alcaraz inside the area. Chelsea’s sharper finishing proved the difference as they tightened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League. Everton, meanwhile, stay eighth, having played more matches than several teams around them.

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Atalanta Rally To Beat Chelsea 2–1 After Second-Half Fightback

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Atalanta came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2–1, overturning a first-half deficit in a match played at a high tempo and backed by a vibrant home atmosphere. The hosts started strongly, driven by constant noise from the stands, and nearly scored within the opening minutes as Ademola Looman caused early problems. Chelsea absorbed that pressure — helped by key defensive work from Acheampong — and soon settled into the game. Their first meaningful attack produced the opener midway through the half. Reece James, kept onside by a tight call, found João Pedro in the box, and the forward finished with a low toepoke between the goalkeeper’s legs. Chelsea grew more comfortable as the half progressed, and Neto almost added another before the interval, but the visitors held their 1–0 lead at the break. Both teams exchanged chances early in the second half. James missed from a promising position, while Lookman had an effort correctly ruled out for offside. Atalanta equalised moments later when Scamacca, left unmarked, headed in from close range. The hosts pushed for a second and eventually found it in the 83rd minute. De Ketelaere advanced into the area and struck a shot that took a deflection, leaving Sánchez unable to react. Chelsea’s late response lacked urgency. João Pedro had a final opportunity deep into stoppage time, but his shot from close range went straight at the goalkeeper, confirming Atalanta’s win.

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Leeds Beat Chelsea 3-1 To Climb Out Of Relegation Zone

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Leeds delivered a crucial and emotionally charged victory at Elland Road, defeating Chelsea to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone at a time when it mattered most. With reports swirling this week that Daniel Farke’s job was under threat, the German manager watched his side respond in style with a fearless and disciplined performance that overwhelmed a heavily rotated Chelsea team, who slipped to fifth on the table as a result. Leeds set the tone early when defender Jaka Bijol rose highest from a corner to power home a superb header and give the hosts a dream start. The pressure continued, and Ao Tanaka doubled the lead with a stunning strike from the edge of the box, rifling the ball into the net for his first Premier League goal. The effort also made history as the first goal scored by an Asian player for Leeds in the competition. Chelsea attempted a response after the break, with Enzo Maresca making a double substitution at half-time. One of those changes paid off when Pedro Neto pulled a goal back, finishing at the far post after a dangerous delivery from Jamie Gittens. Cole Palmer returned to action for the first time since September and nearly drew Chelsea level, but after a powerful run down the left by Alejandro Garnacho, he pulled his shot wide of the target. Leeds made Chelsea pay for that missed opportunity late on. Sloppy defending from Tosin inside the box allowed Noah Okafor to steal possession in the six-yard area, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin was left with a simple tap-in to seal a famous 3–1 victory. The result lifts Leeds out of the relegation zone and eases the immediate pressure on Farke, while Chelsea are left to reflect on a damaging defeat.

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Arsenal Held To 1–1 Draw By Ten-Man Chelsea As Merino Cancels Chalobah’s Header

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Arsenal left Stamford Bridge with a single point after Mikel Merino wiped out Trevoh Chalobah’s opener in a contest that felt equal parts chess match and street fight, even after Chelsea were reduced to 10 men. The evening opened with promise on both ends: Bukayo Saka drifted into a pocket of daylight but couldn’t turn it into gold, while Estêvão flashed a reminder of his threat without delivering the final spark. The rhythm never quite settled. Every duel carried a charge, and Moisés Caicedo cranked up the voltage when he flew into Merino with a studs-up challenge that caught the Spaniard above the foot. Merino hobbled but survived, refusing to surrender his place in the storm. Chelsea, a man down, refused to retreat into a shell. Early in the second half, Reece James curled in a teasing corner from the left, and Chalobah rose through the crowd to thump home his third league goal of the campaign, the roar from the stands swelling like blue thunder. Mikel Arteta had both Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Jesus waiting on the bench, but Arsenal found their breakthrough through a midfielder who’s been moonlighting as a poacher. Saka clipped in a searching cross, and Merino ghosted into the box to guide it home just before the hour mark, a finish with all the calm of a man flicking a switch. Arsenal pushed. Chelsea bent but refused to break. Robert Sánchez delivered two heroic moments late on, first smothering Merino’s low strike, then springing up to hurl himself into the path of Gyökeres’ rebound, absorbing the impact and the applause in one breath. For Arsenal, the draw tasted like a meal missing seasoning. They never truly exploited their advantage, and the chance to widen their grip slipped away. They still end the weekend five points clear after Manchester City’s win over Leeds. Chelsea, meanwhile, battled with grit sharpened by adversity, matching their visitors stride for stride and climbing back into third place ahead of Aston Villa.

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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League Showdown Set to Shape Title Race

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The Premier League’s most anticipated clash of the season takes place on Sunday as leaders Arsenal travel to second-placed Chelsea in a match that could transform the title race — or push the Gunners closer to ending their two-decade wait for a league crown. Arsenal hold a six-point advantage at the top heading into the weekend. With Liverpool collapsing in form and Manchester City struggling to keep pace, the title appears increasingly within Arsenal’s grasp. Chelsea, however, remain their closest challengers. Fresh off winning the FIFA Club World Cup and boasting a squad assembled at a cost exceeding $1bn, Enzo Maresca’s youthful side is pushing well ahead of expectations. The Blues head into the derby on a three-match winning run and have won nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions, losing only once. Arteta’s side is unbeaten in 16 matches across all competitions, winning 14 of them. Widely regarded as one of the strongest squads in Europe, Arsenal have shown consistency that has escaped their main rivals. Arteta: Chelsea “fully deserve” their spot Despite Chelsea being labelled outsiders for the title, Mikel Arteta is not buying into that narrative. “They are there because they fully deserve to be,” Arteta said on Friday. “The squad they have assembled, the quality they have, the numbers they’re producing — it makes sense. They’re very tough.” Arteta called Chelsea one of the teams he most enjoys watching due to their fluidity, individual brilliance and tactical clarity. “It’s a big London derby. They’re in really good form. We know the challenge — and the opportunity — on Sunday. We are fully ready.” Are Chelsea Arsenal’s biggest threat? This match represents the most difficult test yet for Chelsea’s title aspirations. Eighteen-year-old Brazilian sensation Estevao, with nine goals in his last 13 appearances for club and country, has been a revelation. His arrival from Palmeiras has added dynamism and unpredictability to Chelsea’s attack. With Liverpool in crisis — having lost nine of their last 12 matches — and Manchester City’s inconsistency continuing, Chelsea appear the only team capable of sustaining a push against Arsenal. City, however, could climb temporarily into second place if they defeat Leeds United on Saturday. Recent history After finishing runners-up for three consecutive seasons, optimism is building that Arsenal may finally reclaim the trophy. Chelsea’s last match Chelsea delivered one of their best performances of the season on Tuesday, beating Barcelona 3–0 in the Champions League. Maresca, in his second Premier League campaign, continues to blend youthful talent with an evolving tactical identity. Sunday’s encounter at Stamford Bridge now stands as a pivotal moment in the Premier League narrative — one that could define the season’s closing months.

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Chelsea Cruise Past 10-Man Barcelona With Convincing 3-0 Win

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Chelsea put on a commanding display to beat 10-man Barcelona 3-0 in their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The Blues dominated from the start. Two early goals were disallowed, but Chelsea finally went ahead in the 27th minute when Jules Kounde turned a backheel from Pedro Neto into his own net. Barcelona’s night worsened before halftime as Ronald Araujo was shown a second yellow, leaving the visitors with ten men. Chelsea’s control continued in the second half. Estevao, making his third Champions League start, scored a brilliant goal after weaving past two defenders before finishing into the near post. Substitute Liam Delap added another, converting a pass from Enzo Fernandez to seal a comfortable victory. Chelsea’s dominance was evident throughout. Marcus Rashford came on at halftime, while Andrey Santos nearly scored immediately, only to be denied by an offside call. Cucurella impressed again, controlling Chelsea’s right side and nullifying Barcelona’s threat from Lamine Yamal. The win boosts Enzo Maresca’s side’s confidence ahead of a London derby against Arsenal this weekend and moves Chelsea up to fourth in their Champions League group.

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Chelsea Beat Burnley 2-0 At Turf Moor With Goals From Pedro Neto And Enzo Fernandez

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Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez secured Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Turf Moor. Neto opened the scoring with a diving header eight minutes before half-time, meeting Jamie Gittens’ precise cross from the left. It was one of the few moments of high-quality play in a match that offered limited clear-cut opportunities, though both teams worked hard throughout. Chelsea pressed for a second goal after the break, with Neto nearly doubling his tally when his shot rattled the post. Fernandez eventually sealed the victory, finishing off a move set up by Marc Guiu, who delivered the ball from the right. Neto had been instrumental in the build-up, carrying the ball wide, evading a challenge, and threading a clever pass to Guiu. The win marked Chelsea’s fourth consecutive away league victory and lifted them to second in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Arsenal, who face Tottenham on Sunday.

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Chelsea Silence Critics As Gusto Scores First Career Goal In 3-0 Win Over Wolves

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Chelsea eased pressure on manager Enzo Maresca with a convincing 3-0 victory over Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, featuring the first professional goal of French defender Malo Gusto. Maresca’s team selection had come under fire after former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney criticised his heavy rotation policy, suggesting senior players should “question” the manager’s decisions following a midweek 2-2 Champions League draw with Qarabag. Unfazed by the criticism, Maresca once again made sweeping changes—eight in total—for the Premier League clash, marking the sixth straight match in which he had altered seven or more players. This time, the move paid off handsomely. After a sluggish first half, Chelsea dominated the second period. Gusto broke the deadlock with his maiden career goal since joining from Lyon in 2023. Joao Pedro soon extended the lead, and Pedro Neto sealed the win to give the Blues their fourth victory in five league matches, lifting them into second place and within six points of leaders Arsenal. Although Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool on Sunday could push Chelsea back to third, the result offers Maresca a timely response to his critics heading into the international break. For Wolves, the defeat compounded a miserable run of form. Under interim coaches James Collins and Richard Walker, the bottom-placed side have now lost nine of their last 11 games and remain eight points adrift of safety. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have reportedly granted manager Rob Edwards permission to speak with Wolves over the vacant managerial role after agreeing on a compensation package. Chelsea, who only returned from their midweek trip to Baku early Thursday morning, showed fatigue in the opening half but regained control after the break to secure a much-needed and morale-boosting win.

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