‘I’ve got no plans to move’: Cole Palmer on being happy at Chelsea and his World Cup ambitions The Blues’ star talks candidly to Jacob Steinberg about treatment-room frustrations, transfer talk and how he’s learned to love living down south

Exclusive interview with Cole Palmer

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Will Wembley wobbles actually matter when England head to World Cup training camp? Thomas Tuchel played down the significance of latest friendlies and history suggests team lineups can have little bearing on actual tournament

Does it actually matter if England are bad in March? Yes! But also no! Who knows? A look through previous warmups, featuring the outrageous decision to play Kyle Walker over Alfie Mawson.

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‘It’s a complete mess’

Tottenham have sacked Igor Tudor after a disappointing 44-day spell at the helm. 

Who will come in next, and can they keep Spurs in the Premier League?

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Thomas Tuchel is in no hurry to return to club management. It’s easy to see why | Jacob Steinberg Extending his England men’s team contract until 2028 means increased stability and a less relentless form of pressure

It’s not a surprise that Thomas Tuchel has become an international football enthusiast.

Chelsea, United, Spurs and Real Madrid show that club management is more draining and stressful than ever.

Piece on Tuchel’s new England deal

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‘There’s a lot of managers becoming available after the World Cup, Pochettino being the obvious one’

Spurs sack Thomas Frank, who will they turn to next?

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It’s so toxic at Spurs even West Ham were shocked: Frank’s race looks run | Jacob Steinberg Saturday’s visiting fans know a thing or two about being a dysfunctional club but the level of hate inside Spurs’ gleaming home surprised even them

'It comes to something when the level of discontent at Tottenham had people who have spent all season watching West Ham wondering if it was all a bit much.'

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West Ham losing faith in Nuno and unhappy he embraced Forest players on pitch West Ham are losing faith in Nuno Espírito Santo’s ability to save them from relegation and unhappy with his on-pitch demeanour after Monday’s defeat

West Ham are losing faith in Nuno Espírito Santo’s ability to save them from relegation and unhappy with their manager embracing Forest players on the pitch after losing to them.

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The final was a proper game

They are

Enzo Maresca forgot Chelsea’s golden rule: the manager does not call the shots | Jacob Steinberg Enzo Maresca stopped toeing the line at Stamford Bridge with one eye on the Manchester City job, frustrating his Chelsea employers

Enzo Maresca and the Chelsea dagger.

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Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Enzo Maresca’s position, with it likely he is sacked or perhaps walks away

Enzo Maresca on brink of leaving Chelsea after breakdown in relations with the club. Movement expected today with Maresca increasingly unlikely to be in charge against Man City. Happy new year!

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Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Enzo Maresca’s position, with it likely he is sacked or perhaps walks away

Enzo Maresca on brink of leaving Chelsea after breakdown in relations with the club. Movement expected today with Maresca increasingly unlikely to be in charge against Man City. Happy new year!

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I didn’t preview the Villa game. In fact I would have previewed one game involving Villa all season, so not sure you have the right person?

By not explaining 'worst 48 hours' Enzo Maresca has put himself at even greater risk | Jacob Steinberg Enzo Maresca’s ‘worst 48 hours’ remark on Saturday has left Chelsea baffled and the manager in danger

Enzo Maresca missed the chance to kill speculation about his relationship with Chelsea’s hierarchy. If he stays on this path he won’t be their manager next season

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💪 Arsenal comfortably beat Brentford.

😱 Aston Villa move into third after a chaotic comeback win at Brighton.

👏 Leeds showed grit and determination in their win over Chelsea.

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Cool Blues: Chelsea determined to stay grounded despite Barcelona demolition Enzo Maresca’s young side face league leaders Arsenal on Sunday on a high but have moved on from the emotional swings of old

If you’re building a long-term project it makes no sense to get too low when you lose and too high when you win. Piece on why Chelsea are being realistic about a title challenge #cfc

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Cole Palmer close to fitness and could give Chelsea boost for Arsenal clash Cole Palmer, who has been out since September with a groin injury, has been training with the first-team squad despite a recent toe fracture

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Estêvão ready to rival Lamine Yamal in battle of the teenage prodigies When Chelsea host Barcelona, fans can assess two 18-year-olds who are equally tipped as future Ballon d’Or winners

Estevao v Yamal

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Chelsea’s youth drive will continue with the signing of Ecuadorean defender Deinner Ordonez from Independente del Valle, Moises Caicedo’s old club. 16yo defender agrees long term deal and joins in 2028 #cfc

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🇮🇪 Troy Parrott keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive.

🫡 England end Serbia's World Cup dream.

👀 Can Scotland qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998?

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Premier League’s search for young talent has left the market overheated and failing Brexit and PSR are contributing to a spike in the fees and wages offered by big clubs for teenagers, but is this stockpiling really raising standards?

The market for homegrown academy players in the Premier League has gone wild. Huge fees, clubs struggling to keep players. Why? Brexit and PSR are major factors

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Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, an age band known as first-year scholars

Next Generation: back for 2025 with 20 of the best Premier League talents

West Ham are exploring a loan deal for Braga defender Bright Arrey-Mbi. Possibility of an option to buy for Germany Under-21 international #whufc

They want two strikers remember. Wilson went

Nicolas Jackson is a possibility for Newcastle as a replacement for Isak. Striker’s move to Bayern is off but a permanent exit from Chelsea still not out of the question before the deadline #cfc #nufc

Chelsea’s Jadon Sancho loan was not disastrous but they need an upgrade | Jacob Steinberg Winger flickered during his time at Stamford Bridge but failed to provide the consistency and Maresca is thinking bigger

Chelsea were right to loan Jadon Sancho and right to send him back to United. A solid but unspectacular season - decent enough value for £5m, but Chelsea need someone more suited to the intensity of the Premier League.

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Liam Delap’s £30m move to Chelsea has been finalised and should be announced soon. Top signing.

Chelsea set to sign Liam Delap after activating striker’s £30m release clause The Ipswich striker Liam Delap favours a move to Chelsea, who are plotting further additions to Enzo Maresca’s young squad

Chelsea activate Liam Delap’s £30m release clause. Also interest in Nico Williams, uncertainty over whether Jadon Sancho joins on permanent deal. Chelsea keen to keep building under Enzo Maresca

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Pellegrini and Betis familiar pawns in Maresca’s search for winning move Chelsea can become the first English team to win all four European trophies – and much of their manager’s strategy is rooted in chess

Maresca, Pellegrini and chess

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