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Chelsea came from behind to draw 2-2 with Hull City at Stamford Bridge after Hull opened a 2-0 lead; João Pedro equalised for Chelsea, who pressed late for a winner but couldn’t seal it.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has backed Joao Pedro to mirror Karim Benzema in being a complete attacker and suggested he could reach Erling Haaland’s level in the Premier League. Pedro, who signed a new deal through 2034 and wears the number 9, has 25 goals and 11 assists in 57 Chelsea appearances, followed up by a strong start to the season (two goals, two assists in three games) and was named Premier League Player of the Month. Alonso highlighted Pedro’s versatility and intelligence, noting several similarities to Benzema as he continues to develop.
Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in their final pre-season match, with Morgan Rogers opening the scoring after João Pedro’s cross, Real Sociedad leveling just before halftime via Jon Aramburu, and João Pedro scoring twice after the break (the second assisted by Malo Gusto). Chelsea’s second-half performance improved and they head into the 2026-27 season with momentum, next facing Fulham away in their league debut.
Chelsea fielded a strong lineup and dominated AC Milan in Jakarta, edging ahead with Joao Pedro from a corner and then adding two more goals in the second half, including a strike from Moisés Caicedo, to seal a 3-0 preseason win and keep a clean sheet.
Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win over Milan in Jakarta as Joao Pedro scored twice and Moises Caicedo added a late volley; Xabi Alonso trialed a 3-4-2-1 formation with Pedro in a left-attacking pocket and Marco Palestra at wing-back, while Neto and Palmer supported Welbeck, hinting at a more vertical, adaptable Chelsea ahead of the new season.
Xabi Alonso’s first Chelsea match ended in a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, highlighted by Joao Pedro’s nine-minute hat-trick. Dastan Satpaev, on trial, opened the scoring, while Liam Delap struggled for consistency. Chelsea are weighing signings (Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson discussed) as they experiment with a 4-2-3-1 and refresh their squad with academy players stepping up amid injury issues to Emmanuel Emegha and Nicolas Jackson. The performance offered an early glimpse of Alonso’s plan and squad balance for the season.
Chelsea suffer their sixth straight Premier League defeat in a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest; João Pedro scored a stoppage-time bicycle kick and urged teammates to take responsibility, while interim boss Calum McFarlane lamented the poor start and lack of response.
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 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.
The Scout recommends four players for Gameweek 19 of Fantasy Premier League: Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Gabriel (Arsenal), and Patrick Dorgu (Man Utd), highlighting their recent form, fixtures, and potential for points to help managers gain an edge before the Tuesday deadline.
João Pedro scored to end his goal drought as Chelsea narrowly defeated Tottenham, who continue to struggle at home with their fifth consecutive loss and an overall poor performance, highlighting an ongoing identity crisis and tactical issues under their current management.
Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League, with João Pedro scoring the only goal, maintaining their winning streak at Spurs' new stadium and strengthening their Champions League qualification hopes.
Chelsea secured a win against Fulham with goals from João Pedro and Fernández, amid controversial VAR decisions and a match marked by refereeing disputes and injuries, highlighting the impact of technology and refereeing on the game.
Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup by defeating PSG 3-0 in the final, with standout performances from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, marking a significant achievement in the tournament's new format.