Chelsea

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.

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

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Chelsea have gone seven matches unbeaten under Graham Potter, though it hasn't all been plain-sailing for the Blues as they have learned how to battle.

It was not a flawless outing, the Chelsea star would have hoped to challenge the Brentford forward more forthrightly early in the game when he rose for a free header. However, he was there to disturb Toney throughout the match and if not win every challenge, ensure there was always pressure on the opposition. From that moment, Chalobah has completed every minute and has not seen a goal hit the Blues net, albeit with some help from Kepa Arrizabalaga. The 23-year-old had his breakout season under Thomas Tuchel in 2021/22 but has looked more mature this term and more authoritative. The Champions League draw was an okay start for Potter and nothing more. It was 90 minutes that showed some promise even if the Blues did not leave Stamford Bridge with three points as Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Mason Mount, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Raheem Sterling, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz all started.

The Blues are currently seven points off table-toppers Arsenal, but Zola says Chelsea can't be ruled out of the title race.

"It's still possible," said Zola when asked if the Blues can win the title. The Italian says Chelsea have a squad that can compete on multiple fronts this year. "Chelsea is a very good team and has a big squad, and they can be competitive in the Champions League and even in the Premier League. [Many believe that City will end up proving too strong](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gary-neville-thinks-theres-nothing-25162019) in the title race, although [some fancy Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arteta-disagrees-wenger-arsenal-title-25044760) to put up a fight. [Michael Owen makes Premier League top four prediction with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham claims](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/premier-league-arsenal-chelsea-tottenham-25312371) [A draw at Brentford](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/premier-league-arsenal-chelsea-tottenham-25312371) may not leap off the page compared to other results Chelsea have had this season, but Blues legend Gianfranco Zola believes it was a point gained for his former club.

The Spaniard, who became the world's most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea for €80 million (US$78.05 million) in 2018, had been second-choice behind ...

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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.

Chelsea had Kepa Arrizabalaga to thank as they left Brentford with a 0-0 draw after producing a poor attacking display on Wednesday.

Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday.

The 37-year-old now has the weekend off as frustrations continue to come to a boil between himself and his employers. The rest of the squad is fully focused on preparing for that fixture." The club have since confirmed that he has been dropped from the squad.