Alonso will need substantial support to build the level of team that can meet Chelsea’s sporting expectations, as Sunday showed

Xabi Alonso has backed Chelsea’s long-term vision after speaking publicly about his move to Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard dismissed concerns over the club’s absence from Champions League and described the role as a "beautiful project".

Fabrizio Romano insists Chelsea do not want to sell Joao Pedro this summer with Barcelona having to decide whether they want to “make something crazy happen”. The Blues announced earlier this month that Xabi Alonso will become the new head coach on July 1 as Chelsea look to start competing for major titles once again.

Chelsea arrive sitting 8th in the Premier League table, knowing their Champions League hopes are already gone, but Europe is still within reach. A win could lift them into 7th and secure a Europa League spot,

Chelsea will be "a real threat" in the Premier League next season after failing to qualify for Europe, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

The fight for European qualification remains in the balance for Sunderland and Chelsea heading into their showdown on the final day of the Premier League season. A disastrous season for the Blues leaves them without Champions League qualification,

Since the Premier League was formed in 1992, only five clubs have won multiple championships. While both Manchester clubs have flexed their might throughout the history of the competition, Chelsea have been able to capture five Premier League crowns to ...

Gary Neville issued a warning to incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso after a ‘disastrous’ season for the Blues ended with a final-day defeat to Sunderland. A 2-1 loss at the Stadium of Light means Chelsea finished just 10th in the Premier League and failed to qualify for any European competition.

Chelsea’s latest implosion has left Xabi Alonso inheriting a fractured squad, mounting fan unrest and growing fears of a summer exodus.

Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland on the final day of the Premier League season, meaning the Blues' position in the table has now been confirmed