Chelsea XI vs Fulham: No Caicedo, Welbeck fit, Fernandez on bench
Danny Welbeck is fit for Chelsea's Premier League opener at Fulham, Enzo Fernandez is on the bench, and Moises Caicedo is left out of the squad.
Danny Welbeck is fit for Chelsea's Premier League opener at Fulham, Enzo Fernandez is on the bench, and Moises Caicedo is left out of the squad.
Rio Ferdinand says he can't see anyone challenging Arsenal for the Premier League title, citing stability and Mikel Arteta's experience as key factors.
Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka, 18, is set to sign a new long-term contract after agreeing terms, with a possible loan move in the offing.
Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24, at 8pm. Sky Sports will broadcast the match live, with streaming available on Sky Go.
Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa make their Premier League debuts as Chelsea visit Fulham at Craven Cottage in a west London derby with kick-off at 8pm BST.
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City remain a work in progress after Josko Gvardiol's 91st-minute winner sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad.
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty as Liverpool salvaged a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, cancelling out Joe Willock's superb finish in a chaotic, end-to-end Premier League encounter.
Liverpool snatched a 2-2 draw at Newcastle with a contentious 99th-minute penalty, leaving head coach Andoni Iraola relieved but frustrated and Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle with mixed feelings.
Newcastle and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at St James' Park, with goals from Anthony Elanga and Dominik Szoboszlai, in an emotional tribute to Kevin Keegan.
Kyle Kirkwood won the IndyCar Freedom 250 on a 1.7-mile street circuit in Washington DC, after President Donald Trump waved the green flag to start the race.
Sydney beat North Melbourne at the SCG, but the result mattered little after a week that served as a wake-up call for all connected to the club.
Manchester United's attack looked under-powered, Brentford's £39m signing Mamadou Sangaré impressed, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered for Everton in the Premier League's opening weekend.
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea shift to experienced signings like Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson aims to fix discipline and 'emotional control' after 11 red cards last season.
Leeds Rhinos moved top of Super League with a 66-16 win at York, but the sport's future hinges on the NRL investment deal, with clubs meeting again this week.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says McLaren's Lando Norris and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton are genuine F1 title contenders, warning the fight could become tighter.
Alphadjo Cissè, 19, scored on his Serie A debut for Milan, becoming their youngest Italian goalscorer since 2017 as Amorim’s side beat Torino 2-1.
Manchester United and Tottenham both lost their Premier League openers, while late goals decided Liverpool's draw and Enzo Maresca's first City win.
Manchester United were mauled and Spurs looked sorry as the Premier League season kicked off, with Football Weekly analysing the opening results.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League opener, with new signing Sandro Tonali struggling to make an impact.
Rennes twice led against PSG in their Ligue 1 opener, with Ferran Torres coming off the bench to score twice and salvage a 2-2 draw for the champions.
John Terry says William Saliba may not regain his Arsenal starting spot after Ezri Konsa's arrival, calling Konsa a 'massive signing'.
Chelsea begin their Premier League season under Xabi Alonso against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24, at 8pm, live on Sky Sports.
Manchester United Under-21s face Ipswich Town in their Premier League 2 opener tonight, with JJ Gabriel set to make his competitive U21 debut.
Lewis Hamilton issued a blunt five-word demand to Ferrari after a frustrating fourth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he lost time behind teammate Charles Leclerc.
Body language expert Darren Stanton says Alexander Isak showed 'nine red flags' proving he was 'clearly unhappy' during his return to Newcastle with Liverpool.
Dominik Szoboszlai has spoken for the first time about being named one of Liverpool's three vice-captains under Andoni Iraola, saying he is happy to share the dressing room with Virgil van Dijk.
Gary Neville says Arsenal should win the Premier League 'by a street' after their 3-0 opening win over Coventry City, citing the unpredictable nature of the top flight.
Tim Sherwood criticises Roberto De Zerbi after Tottenham's 3-0 loss at Brentford, saying the manager must take blame despite £100m spending on Sandro Tonali.
LASK coach Dietmar Kuhbauer says his side will throw everything, including the kitchen sink, at Celtic to overturn last week's 3-0 Champions League defeat.
Rayan Cherki showed his frustration at not starting but came on to inspire Manchester City's win over Bournemouth, a reaction Enzo Maresca praised.