Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders is currently on loan at Strasbourg. The Athletic analyses his readiness for the Premier League

Chelsea are faltering at a key moment in the season and, most concerning of all, there are numerous problems for Liam Rosenior to solve. From issues in goal, indiscipline and conceding from set-pieces - but it was an open‑play goal and lax marking that allowed Newcastle to take the lead.

The withdrawal of João Pedro and Palmer just before the hour mark felt like Chelsea were waving the white flag. There would be further humiliation moments later though when Mayul

Anthony Gordon's first-half goal gave Newcastle United a rare win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

It is the Chelsea plan to totally rely on younger players, but is that the one thing that is actually holding them back?

Goals from Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones helped Chelsea retain the Women's League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Ashton Gate. The first bit of silverware of the season was up for grabs,

WELCOME TO CAMP NOU!!! The Greatest Stadium on Earth hosts its first European knockout match in three years as Barcelona welcome Newcastle for the second leg of their Round of 16 tie, with Barça looking for a win to advance to the quarter-finals after a hard-fought draw in England last week.

Chelsea twice came from behind to scupper 10-man Wrexham's hopes of a giant-killing in a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round tie in Wales. The eight‑time winners were set on their way to the quarter-finals thanks to Alejandro Garnacho's extra-time volley that put them ahead for the first time,