Chelsea manager Frank Lampard leapt to the defence of Ruben Loftus-Cheek on Friday after the midfielder was criticised for his poor performance in their season-opening win earlier this week.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has stressed that Thiago Alcantara's highly-anticipated arrival at Anfield does not mean the club will be forced to sell a player in the current transfer window.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has stressed that Thiago Alcantara's highly-anticipated arrival at Anfield does not mean the club will be forced to sell a player in the current transfer window.

Chelsea's new recruit Kai Havertz has said he will not put pressure on himself to justify his price tag following his big-money move from German side Bayer Leverkusen earlier this month.

All the reaction to Monday's Premier League talking points, plus the latest football news

A display with plenty of promise shows why Chelsea have been so active this summer but they will need to spend more to have a shot at the title, says Phil McNulty.

Chelsea defender Reece James scores a stunning long-range effort and gets an assist as they begin their Premier League season with victory at Brighton.

Since joining Chelsea, superstar striker Sam Kerr just cannot seem to find the net and she had a day to forget at Wembley on Saturday.

Antonio Conte has requested N’Golo Kante from Chelsea, as Inter hope to do a loan deal with obligation to buy for €50m.

England defender Millie Bright scores a stunning goal as Chelsea beat Manchester City in the first Women's Community Shield at Wembley.

Milan continue to revamp their midfield, as after beating Inter to Sandro Tonali, they are down to details with Chelsea for Tiemoue Bakayoko.

All the Premier League reaction and news: Arsenal & Leicester draw; Chelsea into third; Latest from Man Utd; Bournemouth; Villa; Spurs; Everton

Willian may not be a Chelsea player next season but if Frank Lampard's side do secure a top-four finish and qualify for the Champions League the Brazilian will have played his part.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes Christian Pulisic has taken his game to another level after the forward scored in Tuesday's 3-2 Premier League victory at Crystal Palace.

Chelsea kept up their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Tuesday thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham.

Jorginho has reportedly informed Chelsea that he is unhappy at the club, with Maurizio Sarri still ‘keen’ to bring the midfielder to Juventus.

Jorginho has reportedly informed Chelsea that he is unhappy at the club, with Maurizio Sarri still ‘keen’ to bring the midfielder to Juventus.

Willian may not be a Chelsea player next season but if Frank Lampard's side do secure a top-four finish and qualify for the Champions League the Brazilian will have played his part.

Frank Lampard hailed the growing influence of Christian Pulisic after he scored again in Chelsea's 3-2 win at Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Chelsea kept up their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Tuesday thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham.

Chelsea further strengthen their position in the Premier League's top four with victory over Crystal Palace in an entertaining encounter at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea will be short of midfield options for Tuesday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace with N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic both injured, manager Frank Lampard said on Monday.

Chelsea will be short of midfield options for Tuesday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace with N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic both injured, manager Frank Lampard said on Monday.

West Ham United have to plug their leaky defence if they want to win games, manager David Moyes said after they twice surrendered the advantage in Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw at Newcastle United.

Chelsea to sell six to fund Havertz deal, Arsenal and Napoli lead Saint-Maximin chase, Messi to wait for City, plus more.

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RT @CFCPys: Average age of Chelsea’s team tonight is 19.09. (@NizaarKinsella) #CFC

RT @AbsoluteChelsea: Breaking: Andrey Santos now has a UK work permit allowing him to play for #Chelsea next season. [via @JacobsBen]

RT @JacobsBen: Can confirm Andrey Santos now has a UK work permit allowing him to play for Chelsea next season. Santos previously missed ou…

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RT @Ruf_ayi: Dem create a mass group dey report Trey ein account. I figa we all dey catch cruise for here oo. Because his trolls hits hard…

Chelsea fans tell me among this 4 starboys,who is the best lest night? https://t.co/bOJlkE6PJN

RT @ConnCFC: City selling players to Saudi, Liverpool selling players to Saudi, Newcastle selling players to Saudi. Are these clubs cheat…

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RT @JacobsBen: Can confirm Andrey Santos now has a UK work permit allowing him to play for Chelsea next season. Santos previously missed ou…

RT @JacobsBen: Can confirm Andrey Santos now has a UK work permit allowing him to play for Chelsea next season. Santos previously missed ou…

RT @FaruqBashar: He outscored all the players chelsea signed for €500m combined last season, he’s that guy.

RT @AbsoluteChelsea: Breaking: Andrey Santos now has a UK work permit allowing him to play for #Chelsea next season. [via @JacobsBen]

RT @Derah91: This would be a crime at Chelsea. Over 10yrs gone and Foden has been the only one given a proper chance by City and their fa…

RT @MauricioPanini: I’m giving Sterling and Chilwell 3 PL games before I start an agenda btw. No way should experienced players on high wag…

RT @AbsoluteChelsea: Breaking: Andrey Santos now has a UK work permit allowing him to play for #Chelsea next season. [via @JacobsBen]

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RT @ConnCFC: Chelsea sold Havertz for £65m and replaced him with Nkunku for £54m. Amazing business from Chelsea

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RT @Carrannee: THIS IS THE MAN!HIS ODDS ARE CHEAP& LEGIT.I HAVE WON WITH ALL TICKETS SINCE I JOINED HIM 2MONTHS AGO.GET HIM VIA 0796429736…

RT @NizaarKinsella: Not sure what we learned from that but there's some silky young players at Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino to build in a 4…

RT @ChrisGagg: I once again find myself asking what FIFA & or an independent review panel led by @GNev2 are going to do about Chelsea’s con…

RT @Friend84315844: @CFC_Janty Better than any Chelsea striker for sure

RT @Sensemilia_: Nah look what Chelsea used to be. They butchered Romans franchise

RT @AbsoluteChelsea: Mauricio Pochettino is not happy with the referee after he blew for half-time when #Chelsea were on the attack.

RT @Blue_Footy: "It's just Wrexham" yes, but I doubt that Chelsea squad in last summer's pre-season will beat this Wrexham 5-0. We struggle…

Sijui kama kwa hizi friendlies kuna team imefikisha 5 goals kama Chelsea. You all ain't ready for this team.

So Chelsea fit score 5 goals in one match https://t.co/ATCF9RmfpQ

RT @Blue_Footy: "It's just Wrexham" yes, but I doubt that Chelsea squad in last summer's pre-season will beat this Wrexham 5-0. We struggle…

RT @CFC_Zanny: Angelo Gabriel should stay at Chelsea for this season. He could honestly start over Madueke… https://t.co/QcRcV415w5

RT @FrankKhalidUK: Great finish from Ben Chilwell to make it 5-0 to Chelsea!!! https://t.co/zAxF2kvrHv

RT @bummiearo: @ibekemed They lost 5 matches and man-U lost 9. 9>>5 Man-U will retrieve their mandate via FA Supreme Court All eyes on FA T…

Bro I’m telling you they’ve put Chelsea to shame both 100m while we’re still struggling https://t.co/Y1MaZ90kyL

What a news , the best here we go after Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea last year https://t.co/t1vCr1Q7G1

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RT @siphillipssport: Chelsea are planning to bid for Montpellier striker Elye Wahi and intend to initially loan him to Strasbourg if they a…

RT @FutbolCheIsea: Ridiculously good signing. Chelsea need to get a move on with Caicedo and find an agreement because I have a feeling t…

RT @LyesBouzidi10: People change their views on players like the weather. Raphinha was chased by Barca Arsenal and Chelsea 12 months ago fo…

RT @WelBeast: Kai Havertz is still suffering from the shackles of mediocrity and poor decision makings that engulfed him at Chelsea. Spendi…