Chelsea's search for perfection ends with Champions League humiliation Chelsea faced a harsh reality check as they crashed out of the Champions League

Some reflections from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea’s Sisyphean wait for a Women’s Champions League title was once again extended yesterday www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

Blues extend WSL lead after gritty derby win: Five things we learned from Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal Chelsea have again renewed their WSL title credentials with a hard-fought win over second-placed Arsenal after Reiten's second half penalty.

Chelsea extend their WSL advantage to nine points after Guro Reiten's late penalty helped them to a narrow derby win over Arsenal!

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Unconvincing Blues step into League Cup semis: Five things we learned from Chelsea 5-0 Durham Chelsea ran out unconvincing victors over Durham despite dominating the scoreline to progress to the next round of the League Cup.

My take on an odd evening at Kingsmeadow Stadium 👇 hayters.com/unconvincing...

Chelsea continue to set the agenda in the womens game. Will Girma be the final piece of the puzzle needed to bring the UWCL back to SW6?

Arteta questions 'different' Carabao Cup ball: Six of the weirdest reasons for defeat Among the toughest responsibilities of a top-flight football manager is having to face the media and explain yourself after a tough loss. Here are six of the best excuses they have come up with over the years.

⚽️ Mikel Arteta questioned the 'different' @Carabao_Cup ball after @arsenalfc.bsky.social 's 2-0 loss to Newcastle

🐸 Here are six of the weirdest reasons for defeat that managers have come up with over the years: zurl.co/bjM78

🚨 WEST HAM SACK JULEN LOPETEGUI 🚨

The Hammers have finally relieved the Spaniard of his duties with the team sat 14th in the Premier League, but where did it all go wrong for Lopetegui?

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🎤 EFL hit back after Arteta blamed Arsenal's loss to Newcastle on the match ball!

📢 “All Clubs play with the same ball, and we have received no further comments of this nature following any of the previous 88 fixtures.”

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Pleasure to meet you mate!

Forgot to update the bluesky, but I’m in Kazakhstan for Chelsea vs FC Astana! 🇰🇿

Explored the city a bit yesterday and can confirm it is bloody freezing, currently -7°C. Big day on the cards - will be at the match this evening and hope to meet some fans but first, badly need to buy some gloves!

Feel so pessimistic saying this after a win like that, but…

I’m dreading this Chelsea bubble bursting. I won’t truly believe in this (whisper it quietly) title charge until we’ve lost a match and responded with a win next time out. That’s when you’ll know we’re serious #CFC

FT: ARSENAL 4-0 VILLA

4 goals and 3 points with a clean sheet to boot for Arsenal in front of a lively crowd despite grim North London wind and rain. A disappointing performance from De Pauw's Villa, who struggled to create against the in-form Gunners #WSL

Huge Rainbow Laces display revealed before kickoff here

Team sheets from the Emirates. No Kim Little for the Gunners

Out at a rain-soaked emirates today for Arsenal and Aston Villa in some #WSL action

Arsenal looking to extend a run of 3 wins and 3 clean sheets today, as Villa look to leapfrog Liverpool and Tottenham with a win on the road @hayterstv.bsky.social

As good a result as that was, I can’t help thinking about that late season run of losses Maresca went through with Leicester. Seemed as though he struggled for solutions when things weren’t going his way - how will he react if/when that happens at Chelsea? #CFC

A foul throw and an indirect free kick in one half of football. Am I watching Sunday league?

It was lovely to talk to Arthur for this, it’s just a shame it wasn’t about a happier topic.

Why are Crystal Palace struggling after such a positive end to last season? Few clubs were flying higher than Crystal Palace after last season, but the good vibes did not carry over into the new year.

✍️ Crystal Palace's performances this Premier League season have regressed somewhat since Oliver Glasner's dream start in SE25

I took a look at the stats and storylines with the help of @hltco.bsky.social

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Atmosphere at the Voith-Arena in Heidenheim looks incredible - that’s what European football is all about 🫶

Ranieri: "When I retired I did not expect to come back to the bench. Only Roma or Cagliari could have changed my mind. But Leicester, I'm sure they will pick themselves up because they have great fans and a great board."

Ranieri: "Tottenham are a well oiled machine. They push all the way on the gas pedal. We need to move the ball as fast as possible."

Ranieri: Tomorrow will be a tough game against a very strong opponent. It is more important because of our rank in the tournament. They just scored four goals against Man City so they are obviously going through a very good spell. They play the type of football I love." #UCL

Hummels on Son: "I have suffered a lot playing against him" #UCL

Hummels says he came close to joining Premier League sides "at least 4 times" in his career, but it never quite happened #UCL

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Claudio Ranieri and Mats Hummels' prematch press conference ahead of tomorrow's match

Hummels calls Micky van de Ven "one of my favourite young defenders in the world right now." #UCL #THFC

NYCFC part ways with manager Nick Cushing, who was heavily linked with the vacant Arsenal Women job after Jonas Eidevall’s departure.

One to watch as the WSL heads to international break…

Reiten the difference maker as Chelsea extend WSL lead - Hayters TV Chelsea went five points clear at the top of the WSL after narrowly beating Manchester United at Kingsmeadow Stadium. Guro Reiten’s first-half penalty made the difference in a closely contested match ...

FT: CHE 1-0 MUN

A hard fought win for Chelsea at Kingsmeadow! Could arguably have scored 3 or 4 on another day, but Guro Reiten’s penalty ultimately made the difference.

Catch up on the action @hayterstv.bsky.social 👇

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Reiten the difference maker as Chelsea extend WSL lead - Hayters TV Chelsea went five points clear at the top of the WSL after narrowly beating Manchester United at Kingsmeadow Stadium. Guro Reiten’s first-half penalty made the difference in a closely contested match ...

FT: CHE 1-0 MUN

A hard fought win for Chelsea at Kingsmeadow! Could arguably have scored 3 or 4 on another day, but Guro Reiten’s penalty ultimately made the difference.

Catch up on the action @hayterstv.bsky.social 👇

hayters.com/reiten-the-d...

Chelsea support serenade the United contingent: "Just like London, your city is blue" 🎵

Macario and Beever-Jones on for Hamano and Reiten #CFCW