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Xabi Alonso during Chelsea's pre-season match against Western Sydney Wanderers

Alonso hails pre-season win as useful learning experience after Chelsea beat Western Sydney

Jul 28, 2026

Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers would prove useful after the side showed the ability to correct in-game problems, while Romeo Lavia was withdrawn as a precaution with a minor hamstring issue.

Chelsea Women players in action at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea Women to play all WSL home games at Stamford Bridge in 2026/27

Jul 28, 2026

Chelsea Women will play all 13 WSL home fixtures at Stamford Bridge in 2026/27, with tickets on sale from 30 July starting at £14 per match.

Bukayo Saka in action during England match

Seven Arsenal academy players join first team for Girona pre-season camp

Jul 28, 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has taken seven academy players to the club's pre-season training camp in Girona, with several having only recently signed their first professional contracts.

Gvardiol signs five-year deal at Manchester City

Jul 28, 2026

Joško Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City after winning six major honours in three seasons at the club.

Chelsea players training session in Sydney

Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in pre-season opener

Jul 28, 2026

Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea opened their pre-season tour with a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Xabi Alonso's first match in charge.

Ledley King leads a community football session with OzSpurs supporters in Sydney

Ledley King joins OzSpurs to run community football session in Sydney

Jul 28, 2026

Ledley King joined OzSpurs supporters to deliver a community football session in Sydney in partnership with Creating Chances' Football United programme.

Rangers versus Tottenham presenting James Maddison

Maddison hails global Spurs support ahead of Sydney fixtures

Jul 28, 2026

James Maddison spoke to Sydney media ahead of Tottenham's pre-season matches against Sydney FC and Chelsea, praising the club's global support and outlining season targets.

Chelsea players training session ahead of Sydney Super Cup match

Alonso names first Chelsea XI for Western Sydney pre-season opener

Jul 28, 2026

Xabi Alonso named his first Chelsea lineup on 28 July, fielding Josh Acheampong, Tosin and Liam Delap from the start against Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Super Cup.

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill during pre-season training in Sydney

Colwill targets strong comeback as Chelsea begin pre-season in Sydney

Jul 28, 2026

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill says pre-season tour of Australia is helping the squad build bonds ahead of Xabi Alonso's first game in charge against Western Sydney Wanderers.

OzSpurs mark 25 years with Tottenham's Sydney visit

Jul 28, 2026

OzSpurs, Tottenham's Australian supporters club, is marking its 25th anniversary this week as the club visits Sydney.

Ledley King with OzSpurs supporters at Sydney Fish Market

Tottenham ambassador King visits Sydney Fish Market with OzSpurs

Jul 28, 2026

Tottenham ambassador Ledley King joined OzSpurs members at the Sydney Fish Market on Monday as the supporters club marks its 25th anniversary.

Gary Cahill at Chelsea's pre-season tour in Sydney

Cahill visits Sydney as Chelsea ambassador during Alonso's pre-season tour

Jul 28, 2026

Former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill is in Sydney as a club ambassador during Chelsea's pre-season tour, backing Xabi Alonso's preparations as a key period for the squad.

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Premier League to introduce goalkeeper timeout rule from 2026-27

Jul 27, 2026

The Premier League will introduce a goalkeeper tactical timeout rule in 2026-27, requiring an outfield player to leave the pitch for at least one minute when play is stopped for a goalkeeper injury.

Xabi Alonso during a Chelsea pre-season press conference

Alonso promises tactical flexibility as Chelsea open pre-season against Western Sydney

Jul 27, 2026

Xabi Alonso spoke ahead of Chelsea's pre-season opener against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, promising tactical flexibility and a gradual build through the summer.

Ryan Gravenberch with Liverpool teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Conor Bradley

Gravenberch aims to be 'more of a leader' in fourth Liverpool season

Jul 27, 2026

Ryan Gravenberch says his main ambition for his fourth Liverpool season is to take on a leadership role within the squad.

Manchester City players training at the City Football Academy

Manchester City begin second preseason week ahead of Asia tour

Jul 27, 2026

Manchester City trained at the City Football Academy on Monday ahead of a preseason tour to Hong Kong and Seoul featuring friendlies against Inter Milan, a K League All-Stars XI, and Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea goalkeeper in action during a match

Gittens targets full season after hamstring setback cut first Chelsea campaign short

Jul 27, 2026

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he is fully recovered from the hamstring injury that ended his debut season in January and is targeting a breakout 2026/27 campaign under new head coach Xabi Alonso.

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Chelsea prepare for Western Sydney Wanderers opener on Australia tour

Jul 27, 2026

Chelsea trained in Sydney and held pre-match media duties on day three of their pre-season tour, with Xabi Alonso and Levi Colwill speaking ahead of Tuesday's opener against Western Sydney Wanderers.

FPL 2026/27: Key rule changes and popular picks ahead of new season

Jul 27, 2026

Fantasy Premier League has launched for 2026/27 with positional reclassifications, new planning tools, and revised scoring timelines among the key changes ahead of the August 21 season opener.

Chelsea players in new Nike home kit at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea to debut new 2026/27 home kit against Western Sydney Wanderers

Jul 27, 2026

Chelsea will unveil their new 2026/27 Nike home kit for the first time in Tuesday's pre-season fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Super Cup.