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Palmer abroad on injury rehab with Chelsea’s permission
Cole Palmer is completing an injury-specific rehabilitation programme abroad with Chelsea’s approval, while England manager Thomas Tuchel has noted he has missed too many camps.
Cole Palmer set to withdraw from England squad; Rashford likely out
Cole Palmer is poised to pull out of the England squad to manage his workload, with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford expected to withdraw after a hip assessment and Kobbie Mainoo also likely to miss out.
Clearlake reported to take full control as Boehly, Walter sell stakes
Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes, reportedly handing Clearlake Capital full control, with no new chairman planned and no change to the club’s football strategy.
Hull’s Chelsea draw has reshaped the early hierarchy
Arsenal set the pace, but Hull produced the round’s most consequential result by giving their high position credible foundations.
Early results are exposing the value of long-term design
Early control looks less like a burst of form when it sits beside club decisions built for permanence.
Chelsea’s lofty standing hides the table’s real divide
The leaders’ balance makes their cushion meaningful, while Chelsea’s defensive burden leaves their lofty standing exposed.
Chelsea’s Mudryk set to miss until after break with ankle injury
The Chelsea winger sustained an ankle problem in training and is expected to be out until after the international break, with the earliest return projected around mid-October.
The table understates the leaders and overvalues Chelsea
Manchester City and Arsenal have the strongest underlying case, while Chelsea’s place disguises a weak balance between attack and defence.
Control is already separating the Premier League leaders
The opening table suggests restraint, rather than attacking volume alone, is becoming the season’s most reliable separator.
Konsa to make full Arsenal debut vs Chelsea, report says
Ezri Konsa is set to start for Arsenal against Chelsea, with Bruno Guimaraes on the bench, Jurrien Timber missing and Levi Colwill also among the Chelsea substitutes, according to the report.
Chelsea Women announce Erin Cuthbert as captain
Chelsea Women have named Erin Cuthbert captain ahead of the new WSL season, with the club confirming the midfielder will lead the side for the upcoming campaign.
Tottenham confirm signing of Tosin from Chelsea in £12m deal
Tottenham have announced the signing of Tosin from Chelsea, with the move described as worth up to £12m including add-ons after confirmation on Tuesday night.