Cole Palmer is set to start Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth this weekend after missing the international break with England. Palmer was initially called up by Lee Carsley for England’s Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. However, the 22-year-old quickly withdrew from the squad with the Football Association confirming that the midfielder and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins had returned to their clubs ‘to continue their rehabilitation from ongoing issues’. But Palmer appears to have overcome his injury concerns during the international break with Chelsea confirming that he has taken part in full training this week. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #colepalmer #astonvilla #football #transferwindow

Enzo Maresca says Jadon Sancho has produced exactly what he expected from him so far in Chelsea training, but it is Noni Madueke who he feels is the club’s most dangerous winger right now. Sancho completed his somewhat unexpected loan move from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline but is yet to make his debut for the Blues. He looked to impress his new boss, Maresca, during the international break, and it seems like he managed that, with the Italian speaking highly of the England international. ‘He has been exactly what I expected,’ Maresca told club media. ‘He’s a very good player, a one-v-one player with quality in the last third. I’m sure he’s going to help us. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #enzomaresca #sancho #manchesterunited #transferwindow #football #premierleague

Graeme Souness has warned Chelsea’s owners their transfer strategy is ‘creating a monster’ with the decision to replace Raheem Sterling with Jadon Sancho another example of their questionable approach. Having publicly deemed Sterling surplus to requirements, Arsenal pounced on transfer deadline day to sign the experienced England international on loan until the end of the season. Subsequent reports claim the Gunners are paying less than a third of the 29-year-old’s salary, which means the Blues are effectively paying around £10million to let Sterling represent one of their main rivals until June. Souness fears that decision represents a grave error, with Enzo Maresca’s chances of succeeding only further undermined by the signing of Jadon Sancho who has struggled to adapt to the Premier League since his move to Manchester United three years ago. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #liverpool #arsenal #mikelarteta #premierleague #enzomaresca #souness #football

Ben Chilwell is still ‘more than happy’ to play for Chelsea despite being banished from the first-team by Enzo Maresca. The left-back was one of over a dozen players, known as the ‘bomb-squad’, exiled by the new manager over the summer and told they had no future at the club. But while the likes of Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallagher and Romelu Lukaku were able to secure a transfer away, Chilwell is still at Stamford Bridge. There was never any serious interest in the England international thanks to his high wages, said to be £ 200,000 a week, and his injury history. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #enzomaresca #romelulukaku #transferwindow #benchilwell #football

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has aimed a dig at Arsenal star Ben White ahead of the north London derby, saying he doesn’t ‘respect’ him. The Gunners travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend, as they attempt to get back to winning ways following the the international break. White enjoyed a rest during the top-flight break, because he doesn’t wish to be considered for selection by England, despite his ability to play at the top level. That stance has seen White receive plenty of criticism – and ahead of Sunday’s match between Spurs and Arsenal – O’Hara has decided to publicly slam White. #footballfanarena #ffa #arsenal #tottenham #hotspurs #jamie #football

🚨👀 Arsenal has slammed the door on Al Ittihad's insulting £29.5 million bid for Leandro Trossard! Despite the transfer window closing in England and Scotland, the Saudi giants' attempt to lure Trossard away is brutally rejected. Arsenal’s message is clear: Trossard is NOT for sale, no matter the price! #football #fifa #trossard #leandro #post #trend #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa

England international Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international duty. The Newcastle United right-back, who represented his country at three major international tournaments, calls time on his international career at 33 with 54 caps to his name. Trippier scored England’s opener in their World Cup semi-final against Croatia in 2018, captaining his country three times under Gareth Southgate. His announcement comes just hours before England interim manager Lee Carsley names his first squad for Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. #footballfanarena #ffa #england #trippier #newcastleunited #garethsouthgate #football #transferwindow #premierleague

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has tragically passed away at 76 after a battle with cancer. In January, Eriksson revealed he was facing terminal pancreatic cancer, with only a year to live. Seven months later, his family confirmed his passing, leaving the football world devastated by his poignant farewell message. #football #fifa #sge #svengoraneriksson #eriksson #cristianoronaldo #speed #messi #cr7 #trend #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76. Eriksson, the first non-British manager of the England team, led the Three Lions to the quarter-finals at three major tournaments during his five-year spell in charge between 2001 and 2006. In January Eriksson said he had "at best" a year to live after being diagnosed with cancer. The Swede managed 12 clubs, including Manchester City, Leicester, Roma and Lazio, winning 18 trophies. #england #eriksson #mancity #leicester #roma #lazio #football

Rio Ferdinand admits he ‘cannot believe’ Manchester United sold Danny Welbeck as the forward continues to impress in the Premier League at Brighton. Welbeck joined United’s academy at the age of eight and went on to make more than 100 appearances for his boyhood club, winning the Premier League under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The former England international was surprisingly sold to Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2014 and has spent the last five seasons at Brighton. Welbeck, now 33, has been a mainstay in the Brighton team in recent years and scored his 100th career goal on Saturday in the 2-1 win over his former club Manchester United. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #arsenal #premierleague #RioFerdinand #football