Chelsea were overall better than Aston Villa but a dreadful final 30 minutes saw them lose at home for the first time since October.

Chelsea’s inexperience — still the youngest squad in the Premier League by a fair way — is a topic that never goes away. In September, Maresca fielded a player aged 28 or over for the first time in his tenure, and he has still never called on a player aged 30 or older in his time at the club.

The match takes place at Cardiff City Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Cardiff are expected to approach the tie with intensity, viewing the visit of Chelsea as a major opportunity, particularly under the lights in front of a home crowd.

Chelsea face Barcelona tonight in the pick of Tuesday’s ties in the UEFA Champions League. It’s an encounter that has become a modern European classic, with no shortage of memorable meetings between the sides. Ahead of their latest at Stamford Bridge ...

Only a shock win for Norway's Valerenga at Bayern could change the composition of the top 12. What matters is the top four, who go directly to the quarterfinals, while places five through 12 must survive an extra playoff round.

Cole Palmer had made only five appearances for Chelsea this season before their trip to Bournemouth Chris Lee - Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea endured a frustrating afternoon away to Bournemouth as they were held to a goalless draw — a third ...

Chelsea FC and Nottingham Forest will meet on Saturday in the Premier League. Chelsea topped Liverpool FC last time out, 2-1, but Nottingham Forest was beaten by Newcastle United 2-0. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. Chelsea has scored ...

Liverpool have been devastated by injuries this season. Something that made their 1-1 draw to Chelsea Women a month ago even more surprising given the extreme lack of options that Gareth Taylor has at hand in challenges like a Blues side in title defence mode.

Chelsea had Aston Villa right where they wanted them, that was until Unai Emery's adjustments and brilliance from Ollie Watkins led the visitors to a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Make no mistake,