Cole Palmer Hails Xabi Alonso as Chelsea Excitement Builds

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Cole Palmer Hails Xabi Alonso as Chelsea Excitement Builds

Palmer welcomed Alonso’s arrival at Chelsea, telling Sky, “Everyone is excited; top manager”, and adding, “We can’t wait to get started.” The comments underline early dressing-room optimism around the new boss, whose four-year Stamford Bridge deal is finalized. Chelsea hope Alonso’s Leverkusen success and authority can reset the momentum after another turbulent season.

By Tanish Chachra

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Southampton Expelled From Championship Playoffs After Spygate Scandal

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Southampton Expelled From Championship Playoffs After Spygate Scandal

Southampton "admitted to multiple breaches of EFL regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other clubs’ training" per Ben Jacobs. The Saints have been expelled from the playoffs after finishing fourth with 80 points. Middlesbrough will now face Hull City on May 23 in the final. They will also receive a four-point deduction for 2026-27 but retain appeal rights.

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Joao Pedro Misses Chelsea Squad After Brazil's World Cup Snub

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Joao Pedro Misses Chelsea Squad After Brazil's World Cup Snub

Pedro is not in Chelsea’s squad for the Tottenham clash, days after being left out of Brazil’s World Cup squad. Delap starts up front with Palmer and Neto supporting, while Enzo captains midfield alongside Caicedo and Andrey Santos. Full XI: Sánchez; Acheampong, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Andrey Santos; Palmer, Enzo, Neto; Delap.

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Rayan Cherki Benched as Manchester City Name Starting XI Vs Bournemouth

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Rayan Cherki Benched as Manchester City Name Starting XI Vs Bournemouth

Cherki starts on the bench as Manchester City name their XI to face Bournemouth, with Haaland leading the attack alongside Semenyo and Doku. Donnarumma starts in goal, while Rodri returns in midfield with Kovacic and captain Bernardo. Full XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly; Rodri, Kovacic, Bernardo; Semenyo, Doku, Haaland.

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Jarrod Bowen Draws Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United Interest

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Jarrod Bowen Draws Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United Interest

Per the Guardian, Bowen is attracting interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United as clubs eye West Ham’s best players amid financial pressure. The Hammers may need to raise over $134m if relegated, with Bowen facing a future call despite his loyalty. He has 21 combined goals and assists across all competitions this season and remains under contract until 2030.

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Antonio Conte Decides To Leave Napoli At Season End

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Antonio Conte Decides To Leave Napoli At Season End

Conte has decided to leave Napoli at the end of the season. It is over, per Fabrizio Romano. He informed Aurelio De Laurentiis one month ago and will leave with no exit fee, severance pay or new agreement. After winning the 2024-25 Scudetto in his debut season, Napoli currently sit third this season, nine points off the top.

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