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Manchester City remain keen on signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, with Chelsea demanding around £120m and a Friday deadline; no bid has yet been submitted, but City reportedly believe Chelsea want to strike a deal. The piece also notes City’s potential interest in Fernandez as well as other midfield targets such as Alex Scott, Elliot Anderson, and Alexis Mac Allister as part of a broader midfield overhaul.
Chelsea host Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge for a final pre-season clash as they prep for the Premier League, with a near-full squad including Enzo Fernández and other new signings competing under Xabi Alonso; Real Sociedad, led by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pellegrino Matarazzo, aim to build on a Copa del Rey win. The match isn’t on UK/US TV, but is streamed on CFC+ (Spain’s ETB1 covers the game).
Argentina survived a tense semifinal vs England, with Enzo Fernández leveling late and Lautaro Martínez heading in from a Messi cross in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win and reach the World Cup final for the second straight tournament.
Argentina staged a stunning comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup 2026, with Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi leveling the match before Enzo Fernández headed home a stoppage-time winner; his girlfriend Valentina Cervantes captured the celebrations on Instagram.
Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge after Enzo Fernández fired them ahead from distance and then assisted Andrey Santos for the second; Richarlison pulled one back for Spurs, keeping the finale nervy. The result ends Chelsea’s two-and-a-half-month winless run and, with City’s result elsewhere, ends their Champions League hopes, leaving Europa League or Conference League qualification still possible on the final day depending on other results, while Spurs remain in relegation danger heading to Sunderland.
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces a pivotal first transfer window after a disappointing season, but the squad still contains top talents like Levi Colwill, Reece James, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez. Alonso’s appointment comes with a stronger recruitment role and, with limited or no European football next season, Chelsea hope to rebuild quickly. The club has already targeted Geovany Quenda and is weighing a new goalkeeper option (Mike Penders) as it looks to blend academy talent with fresh signings.
Chelsea edged Leeds 1-0 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final against Manchester City, courtesy of Enzo Fernandez’s first-half header. The win comes amid turmoil after Liam Rosenior’s sacking and ongoing ownership upheaval under BlueCo, with interim Calum McFarlane providing a brief lift as the club seeks silverware to salvage a chaotic season.
Chelsea edged Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final, with Enzo Fernández heading home from a Pedro Neto cross to send Chelsea to the Wembley final against Manchester City; Leeds pressed in the second half but Chelsea held on, and Chelsea’s next match is Forest away on May 4.
Chelsea’s ownership-driven experiment, including the appointment of Liam Rosenior, has hit breaking point after five consecutive league defeats and a 3-0 loss to Brighton. The piece argues the problems stem from the ownership’s culture and heavy-handed control, with constant player turnover and a misfitting analytics approach borrowed from Brighton. It suggests the owners bear responsibility for a fragile club environment, questions about Rosenior’s authority, and a lack of a clear replacement plan as Chelsea heads toward a tough FA Cup semi-final.
Manchester United edged Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to extend their lead in the race for next season’s Champions League, while Chelsea’s interim boss Liam Rosenior faces mounting pressure as form dips. United’s makeshift defense held firm, Bruno Fernandes produced another influential display with his 18th Premier League assist, and Enzo Fernández returned from suspension to influence Chelsea’s attack but could not spark a comeback.
GW25 tips center on Chelsea picks Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernández as solid buys, with a hold on Igor Thiago and Marc Guehi, and a sell on Saka and Bruno Guimarães due to injuries and a looming Double Gameweek in GW26; plan around fixture swings and multi-gameweek value to navigate the DGWs.
Chelsea rallied from two goals down at Stamford Bridge, with West Ham’s halftime substitutions sparking a comeback led by João Pedro and Wesley Fofana, and Enzo Fernández delivering a stoppage-time winner to seal a 3-2 Premier League victory.
Chelsea recovered from a 2-0 deficit at halftime to beat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge, with Joao Pedro (57'), Marc Cucurella (70') and Enzo Fernandez (90+2) scoring after West Ham’s early goals by Bowen (7') and Summerville (36'). The result lifts Chelsea to fourth in the Premier League, while West Ham drop to 18th in the relegation zone.
Chelsea erased a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat West Ham 3-2, with João Pedro scoring Chelsea’s first and laying on the assist for Enzo Fernández’s 92nd‑minute winner, in a clash that featured a mass brawl and a red card for Todibo.
Chelsea is optimistic about Enzo Fernández recovering from knee inflammation and returning after the international break, but Cole Palmer is now feared to be out until November due to a groin injury that may require surgery, delaying his return to play.