Chelsea

Kepa made fine saves from Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo as Chelsea battled to a goalless draw at Brentford on Wednesday night. He told Amazon Prime: "I am playing ...

"We are happy with the point and a clean sheet. He told Amazon Prime: "I am playing with confidence, with the ball and without it. I am playing well and with confidence."

The Blues continued their unbeaten run since new boss Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel, even though they dropped two points - and arguably the most ...

'Really liked that interview with Thomas Frank and Graham Potter,' read a post from a Chelsea fan. 'Then it's about the personnel, how you want to attack, defend - these are the things we consider. 'Now this is good TV': Fans hail 'brilliant' idea from Amazon Prime as Graham Potter and Thomas Frank interview EACH OTHER before Brentford and Chelsea's 0-0 draw... The team needs to look consistent no matter what the formation is. 'First I would praise Graham a lot,' he began. Thomas began by saying: 'It's not too often we have both managers joining us before a big game ahead of kick off.

Paul Elliott CBE MBE returned recently to a Stamford Bridge where his star lit up the Chelsea sky very brightly but all too briefly back in the early 1990s.

It was a kind of continuity on the back of Celtic [where Paul had been Scotland’s Players’ Player of the Year the previous season] and I was at that right age of 27, 28 and it felt great because the supporters’ opinions of you are very important. I co-founded Kick It Out in 1992 with Lord Ouseley and the PFA and I've seen videos of me back then with a curly perm and a moustache and I think look what has happened to me 30 years later! I remember the replay in Sunderland after we conceded a late equaliser here, that was a tough game. When you came to Chelsea in 1991 you were a sought-after player and you started well with a goal in each of your first two home games. So I’ve gone through my whole life with that in mind and I just wanted to prove people wrong, break down barriers and lead by the quality of my football and my leadership and my character. We're on a journey now with equality, diversity and inclusion and that's been my work on the field as a player and in doing what I've done in the 30 years since. Scotland was a very challenging environment, the same issues I got down south, and I had it in Italy as well, players just being abused for the colour of their skin. What we've got today are 21st Century challenges and the great thing is we've got a generation of players who are exceedingly powerful, and are now using their power to great effect. I started at Charlton and I remember playing as a 16-year-old kid at Stamford Bridge, and it wasn't for the faint-hearted. Chelsea was a huge move for me but I was at Celtic before, in Italy before then, Aston Villa before then in the First Division, Luton Town in the First Division. I feel sorry for them not having the tools and the support mechanisms to cope with that, because it does affect so many people in different ways. I’ve been having conversations about celebrating the Windrush anniversary, which is in June, and I think this kind of area should be all round because this is the journey to where we are now but that said, Black History Month does give a focal point which is always important.

The Bees have kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time in 14 months - doing so against Chelsea was a particularly impressive feat.

Graham Potter’s side had 66.3 per cent possession and 14 shots in total. [Ivan Toney](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/ivan-toney-VfYkRN3FErfXXTZN/) and [Bryan Mbeumo](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/bryan-mbeumo-w2rlkedMt5ybGSxe/), yet by the end they were the side clinging on for a point. [Brentford](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/team/brentford/) played [Chelsea](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) in the league at their Gtech Community Stadium last season, [Ben Chilwell](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/ben-chilwell-aT2UBrL6NFLEM9vk/) described the final 20 minutes as “hell on earth”.

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga said his confidence has been boosted by getting a run of starts for Chelsea after he kept a fifth straight clean sheet in ...

"Every time Chelsea come here, their goalkeeper is man of the match." "If you are playing in a row of games, it's important for your confidence and I'm playing well, I think. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Chelsea host Manchester United in a heavyweight clash between Premier League top four hopefuls at Stamford Bridge.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to start for Manchester United against Chelsea on Saturday and he is still dominating the buildup.

He was reluctant to let the player leave in the summer – fearing his squad would be left short of a prolific goal-scorer. Ten Hag’s choice of words was notable. It was a magnificent performance from all the 11 players.” The outcome is unsatisfactory for all concerned – and his walk off on Wednesday is unhelpful for Ten Hag at a time when he is still establishing himself at United. I want to keep the focus on this team. We needed good pressing players.

Summary · Mick Beale turns down Wolves job · Arsenal optimistic about new Bukayo Saka contract · Chelsea to start extension talks with Kovacic · Arteta puts to bed ...

Carney Chukwuemeka boasts “exciting” potential, says Graham Potter, with Chelsea happy to be giving a 19-year-old prospect Premier League minutes.

That was just the thinking. They affected the game. Living up to that hefty price tag will not be easy, having taken in just 15 senior appearances for Villa, but the talented teenage midfielder is seeing game time for Chelsea and working under a manager that sees him becoming a superstar of the future.

United manager Erik ten Hag said after Wednesday's walkout at Old Trafford that he would “deal with” Ronaldo a day later. “Cristiano will not be part of the ...

It was a magnificent performance from all the 11 players.” “Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s game against Chelsea,” United said in a statement Thursday. I want to keep the focus on this team.

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In the past he has not been shy of confronting somebody. "Ten Hag came off the bench and made very clear that was not accepted by him, shouted to him on the touchline in front of every television camera so everybody could hear it and the public behind the dugout. "He missed pre-season and Ten Hag made it very clear that was vital. There's only one way and it's the Erik ten Hag way. A club statement read: "Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday's game against Chelsea. "It is the first time in his career that he's dealing with the calibre of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United midfielder Fred wants to build on the impressive win over Tottenham by beating Chelsea in their next Premier League clash.

"Antony is a very good player, very young," Fred said. "He's a big player for the Brazilian team, we've already played a long time together in that team. "We did a good pressing and we built a result with all the hard work that we've done. He's already shown he can score for this team." "A big game," goalscorer Fred said. And I'm happy with my own action, so we need to carry on.

Chelsea news: Cristiano Ronaldo storming off during an objectively positive night for Erik ten Haag proves why Todd Boehly should steer well clear.

It is not the first disciplinary issue with the 37-year-old this season, and it is unlikely to be the last given his new status as a substitute. "I can say that it is a combination of football and human values." Ronaldo's antics prove the circus that follows the superstar around. Ten Hag was forced to confront the issue in his post-match press conference. Ronaldo's selfish tendencies have been mostly justified by his match-winning displays on the biggest of occasions throughout an astonishing career. United have now beaten Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs at home, all teams for whom they will be competing for a Champions League qualification spot.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped by Manchester United ahead of the game against Chelsea.

Manchester United have been brilliant with [ Marcus Rashford ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marcus-rashford/profil/spieler/258923)down the middle this season, and have taken some big scalps along the way. [Erik Ten Hag](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erik-ten-hag/profil/trainer/3816) has put down a marker, and Ronaldo will not play against Chelsea on Saturday, nor will he train for the days coming up to the clash with the rest of his team-mates. Manchester United announced earlier today that Ronaldo would not be part of the squad, and news broke that he had refused to come on a substitute. [Match Report: Chelsea Breeze To A 3-0 Victory Over Wolves](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/#:%7e:text=Match%20Report%3A%20Chelsea%20Breeze%20To%20A%203%2D0%20Victory%20Over%20Wolves) [Report: Chelsea Monitoring Alessandro Bastoni As Josko Gvardiol Alternative](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-monitoring-alessandro-bastoni-as-josko-gvardiol-alternative) [Report: Tammy Abraham Speaks On Possibility Of Chelsea Return](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-tammy-abraham-speaks-on-possibility-of-chelsea-return) [Chelsea Release Manchester United Premier League Fixture Update](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/chelsea-release-manchester-united-premier-league-fixture-update) [Report: Gabriel Slonina Will Train With Chelsea This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-gabriel-slonina-will-train-with-chelsea-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Negotiating With Mason Mount For New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-gabriel-slonina-will-train-with-chelsea-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Interested In Lorenzo Pellegrini And Yeremy Pino](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-interested-in-lorenzo-pellegrini-and-yeremy-pino) [Report: Marco Van Basten Urges Hakim Ziyech To Leave Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-marco-van-basten-urges-hakim-ziyech-to-leave-chelsea) [Report: Chelsea Target Cristiano Ronaldo Not Happy At Manchester United](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-cristiano-ronaldo-not-happy-at-manchester-united) [ Cristiano Ronaldo ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cristiano-ronaldo/leistungsdaten/spieler/8198)in the Manchester United team on Saturday, as he has been dropped by the club for a breach in disciplinary. The Portuguese forward refused to come on as a sub against Tottenham last night, and has now been punished by the club.

Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be not be part of the first team squad to face Chelsea after he refused to come on as a s.

“Therefore, later on, I’ve always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters that grew in all the teams that I’ve represented. “Giving in to the pressure is not an option. A statement from United said: “Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s game against Chelsea. This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. Multiple reports say that he in fact refused to come on as a substitute. That hasn’t changed.

One of the reasons Chelsea's new owners appointed Graham Potter was to develop young players and he is showing a willingness to do just that.

When he did pad onto the pitch just in time to help Chelsea defend a corner kick, it was in place of homegrown talisman [Mason Mount](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/mason-mount-nxh7ubMYybqCSabx/). [Raheem Sterling](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/raheem-sterling-k4BPKfn0pvnrTLX4/) and [Christian Pulisic](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/christian-pulisic-K1gjqIXqbIBgFVgK/), Graham Potter had his staff call 18-year-old summer signing [Carney Chukwuemeka](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/carney-chukwuemeka-yZpMJzT5OAPGusuQ/) back to the visiting dugout to prime him to enter into the fray. [Chelsea](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/), arranged in a 3-4-2-1 system, despite some of the pieces not entirely fitting in the holes, sparked by the press but often extinguished by the pass, struggling to make the most of possession without [Reece James](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/reece-james-GKa1YfGdueMrjfBr/) against smart, physically intense opponents well capable of creating their own danger.

Earlier, a report claimed that the Portugal international had refused to come on as a substitute in United's midweek fixture against Tottenham and it is now ...

“Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea. It was during the summer transfer window that the 37-year-old was also linked to moving out of Manchester, only after having returned last year. United manager Erik Ten Hag had stated after the match that he will deal with the Ronaldo situation on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo says "the heat of the moment" got to him in the incident that has led to Manchester United dropping him for Saturday's game at Chelsea.

In a hard-fought west London derby, the hosts had three good chances, but Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga twice kept out headers from Ivan Toney and another ...

Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before the final whistle as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN.

[Ten Hag labelled their actions "unacceptable"](/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4712208/ten-hag-clashes-with-ronaldo-over-man-united-friendly-exit-it-is-unacceptable) and said players should always stay to watch the end of matches. I have to correct myself, not just 11 players, but the substitutes who came on -- it was a squad performance. He was seen leaving in the 90th minute, before four minutes of stoppage time had been played. "We deal with that [Ronaldo] tomorrow. [said he would "deal with" Ronaldo](/soccer/story/4776136/cristiano-ronaldo-man-united-striker-will-be-dealt-with-after-walking-down-tunnel-early-erik-ten-hag) on Thursday, saying that he preferred to talk about the performance of his team in the immediate aftermath of the game. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) left Old Trafford before the final whistle as [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) beat [Tottenham Hotspur](/soccer/team?id=367) 2-0 on Wednesday, and he was not present when manager Erik ten Hag and the players returned to the dressing room, sources have told ESPN.