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Dom Smith
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Football Reporter for The Standard.

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Opinion piece on England's World Cup draw. Familiar faces await, but with an added challenge…
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Tuchel handed added challenge as England get favourable World Cup draw
Three Lions will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia
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December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Jonathan Pearce doing a good job of the Graham Norton Eurovision role. Something so unBritish about these vacuously schmaltzy events
December 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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There was a gaping Moises Caicedo-shaped hole in the Chelsea midfield against Leeds. Semenyo, Kluivert and Kroupi will be licking their lips.

Analysis of #CFC's midfield conundrum:
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Why Chelsea defeat at Leeds should frighten Enzo Maresca
Bad night at Elland Road highlights major concern for Blues
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December 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Analysis of why Chelsea's worst defeat of the season yet occurred…

😬 Concerning defending
🌴 Chelsea far too casual
⭐️ But Palmer return offers hope
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Three things we learned from Chelsea loss as Leeds expose lazy defence
Enzo Maresca has learned of another key weakness in his squad
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December 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Enzo Maresca believes Estevao will learn a lot from being hooked at half-time to avoid a red card in a game that offered the Brazilian wonderkid a “Welcome to the Premier League” reality check. #CFC
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Maresca explains early Estevao substitution as Chelsea loss dissected
Brazilian starlet endured frustrating outing in Leeds
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December 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Chelsea prepare for the first of eight mini-milestones on the road to ending their December hoodoo. A preview to Leeds away, which feels an important game
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Chelsea must end strange hoodoo to prove title credentials
Blues aim to change history as Leeds clash marks start of key run
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December 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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🚨Dario Essugo ruled out of Chelsea's next four matches after injury setback on Monday

Set to miss:
- Leeds
- Bournemouth
- Atalanta
- Everton

Details here #cfc
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Maresca reveals Essugo return timeline as Chelsea star suffers setback
Blues facing midfield selection headache amid injuries and suspensions
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December 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Who needs a competitive title race when some games reach 5-4 in the best league in the world
December 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Three £100m midfielders on show, and yet it was two Cobham graduates who embodied Chelsea's fight against Arsenal.

A piece on how Trevoh Chalobah and the outstanding Reece James led the way for #CFC
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James and Chalobah embody fighting spirit fuelling Chelsea's title bid
Two Cobham-bred stars lead the way in gutsy draw
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December 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Chelsea's gutsy draw with Arsenal analysed…

📚 Playing Arsenal at their own game
😤 Up for the physical battle
🟥 SEVENTH red card of the season
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Three things we learned from Chelsea draw as dogged Blues show fight for a point
Blues defied adversity to claim a well-earned point
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November 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Gary Cahill interview

The former Chelsea defender reveals his unsung hero of #CFC's season, offers advice to Josh Acheampong, and explains why the club don’t need to upgrade at centre-back
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Cahill interview: 'Chelsea's unsung hero can save the club millions'
Exclusive: Chelsea great on the Blues’ improving defence and why Moises Caicedo is one of the world’s best midfielders
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November 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Enzo Maresca has opened up about the differences between coaching Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice, who he calls “a complete player”

Interesting insight. #afc #cfc
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Maresca explains key Caicedo and Rice difference before Arsenal clash
Midfielders have played key roles in their respective sides’ success this season
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November 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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How Chelsea became the Premier League's coming force 🔹🔷🟦

Smart recruitment, Maresca's chess matches, Estêvão's dancing feet, and 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆

This week's sport feature in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social. #CFC
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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How Arsenal gave Harry Kane his toughest ever trip to the Emirates.

A bruising night as #AFC shackled him
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Quiet Kane shackled by old rivals Arsenal on rare night to forget
Former Tottenham hero failed to register a single shot in a 90-minute outing against the Gunners for the first time in his career
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November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Estevao Willian, a “special player but a normal guy.”
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Extraordinary Estevao outshines Yamal to send Chelsea hype soaring
Enzo Maresca will find it difficult to keep a lid on excitement surrounding teenage superstar’s potential after special showing against Barcelona
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November 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Talking points from (easily) one of the best wins of Maresca's Chelsea reign…

🇧🇷 Estevao's greatest moment yet
🔄 Selection decisions vindicated ✅
🔥 #CFC's RUTHLESS intensity
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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Estevao announces himself to the world
Enzo Maresca’s team selection was also justified as Blues produce arguably the best result under the Italian tactician
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November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Maresca: “When you start to compare him with Messi or Ronaldo, it’s too much for a young boy like Estevao. He needs to relax, come to the training ground, enjoy. The goal reminded me of the goal he scored against us in the Club World Cup!” #Cfc
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Estevao vs Lamine Yamal, and why a battle of the wonderkids could define Chelsea vs Barcelona tonight...
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Chelsea star Estevao out to upstage Yamal in battle of wonderkids
Teenage prodigies tipped as future Ballon d’Or winners set to Champions League showdown at Stamford Bridge
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November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Crystal Palace will need to significantly up their offer of a new wage packet for Jean-Philippe Mateta if they are to have any hope of convincing the Frenchman to sign a new contract. Understand the sticking point is his base salary. #CPFC
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Mateta talks over new Crystal Palace contract reach sticking point
Striker’s contract is due to expire in the summer of 2027 and he dreams of playing in the Champions League
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November 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Cole Palmer is feeling good. Enzo Maresca doesn't expect him back for #AFC but doesn't rule it out. Palmer quotes in full from #CFC manager:
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Palmer gives Chelsea major injury boost as Maresca issues new update
Palmer ‘feeling good’ following return to training after freak injury
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November 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Three things we learnt from Chelsea's win at Turf Moor

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Gittens finding his feet
❌ Delap's struggles continue
🇵🇹 Why Standard Sport was right about Neto
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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Neto underlines importance
Liam Delap endured another difficult afternoon leading the line as summer signing awaits first Premier League goal for Chelsea
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November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Chelsea want Cole Palmer back asap, but his period out has allowed others to come to the fore. They’ve coped well without him. Burnley v #CFC preview
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Why Chelsea can be confident new Cole Palmer injury blow will not derail season
Cole Palmer’s injury issues have not derailed Chelsea’s season as Enzo Maresca prepares to be without his best player for longer than expected
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November 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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News of Cole Palmer’s freak toe fracture was communicated to Enzo Maresca in the form of an 11pm text from the club doctor. Plan was he'd return to training Thursday… but #CFC man stubbed his toe Wednesday... Just unlucky
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Enzo Maresca reveals worrying way he found out about Cole Palmer's freak accident
Chelsea star has broken his little toe after stubbing it on a door
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November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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The Premier League has announced that the 2026/27 season will have the competition's latest-ever start date (22 Aug) as it seeks to protect “player welfare” at a time when the global football calendar has become “increasingly congested”.
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Premier League confirms new calendar change to protect player welfare
2026/27 top-flight campaign will start one week later following inaugural 48-team World Cup in North America
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November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Cole Palmer fractured his toe in a freak accident at home two days ago and will miss the Burnley, Barca and Arsenal games for Chelsea. Setback for the #CFC star's return
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM