After three productive years at Stamford Bridge, the Spain international has been cleared to return to the club that sold him to the Blues for £32 million in 2014. Chelsea 9/1 to beat Man City 1-0 Costa won two Premier League titles during his time at Chelsea, netting 20 times in each of those campaigns, but was deemed surplus to requirements by Antonio Conte at the end of 2016-17....

That’s because they didn’t. Christian Pulisic, deployed as the center forward in a 3-5-1 formation by Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, was utterly invisible through his 45 minutes on the pitch up front. U.S. fans surely saw this coming, already aware that Pulisic’s impressive skill set does not include things like hold-up play, positioning between center backs, and aerial proficiency. MORE: Why Ziyech was not selected by Morocco for AFCON...

Ahead of a midweek Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid, the Italian has also opted to leave Eden Hazard among the substitutes. Alvaro Morata will lead the line for the Stamford Bridge side, while in the heart of their defence 21-year-old Andreas Christensen will feature from the outset for the third time in six Premier League outings this season. The home side, meanwhile, are hoping to replicate the success that they enjoyed against Arsenal, when they won 1-0 in August - their sole Premier League victory to date this season....

Chelsea are now only seven points clear at the top of the table ahead of their trip to Bournemouth and they need six more wins to guarantee title success as they face their last eight games of the season. Guardiola: The Premier League is gone Bournemouth were well beaten in their visit to Stamford Bridge and they will want a measure of revenge as Eddie Howe’s side have come into a run of form in recent weeks....

The Blues swept to the English top-flight crown under Jose Mourinho in 2014-15, with Eden Hazard starring as he collected the PFA Player of the Year award. dabblebet: Chelsea 10/3 for PL title A humbling fall from grace saw the west London outfit toil a year on, though, with Hazard among those to suffer an untimely dip in form as Mourinho was ushered through the exits. Chelsea restored domestic dominance with Antonio Conte at the helm in 2016-17, and Azpilicueta is looking for them to build from this point rather than suffer another regression....

Manchester City already have one foot in the final having beaten Bristol City 2-1 in the first leg of the other semi-final and the London clubs will be doing everything in their power to follow suit. The Gunners suffered a shock elimination from the FA Cup after losing 4-2 to Nottingham Forest in the third round at the weekend, so the game has taken on even greater significance for them....

A sensational goal by Mason Mount from outside the box proved to be the winner seven minutes from time. Timo Werner gave Chelsea a lead near the hour mark, but a Reece James back pass that beat his own goalkeeper gifted Club America the momentary equalizer minutes later. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel started an attacking front line comprised of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, and Hakim Ziyech, but they couldn’t produce a goal although Ziyech was a catalyst throughout....

The Blues have beaten Arsenal and lost to Bayern Munich so far in pre-season as they gear up for competitive action in August, which kicks off with a Community Shield clash against the Gunners. Your complete guide to the ICC Inter, meanwhile, have consistently improved during pre-season, following up a disappointing loss to Nurnberg with a draw against Schalke as well as wins over Lyon and Bayern. TV CHANNEL & LIVE STREAM In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on television on Premier Sports and by stream via the Premier Sports Player....

James had impressed on his return from a knee problem that forced him out of contention for England’s 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, only to sustain a leg injury early in the second half that left the fullback lying on his back disconsolately before making his way off the pitch. The incident was a blemish for Chelsea on a night when Mason Mount marked his 150th start for his boyhood club with a brilliant long-range goal to double their first-half lead, striking after Kai Haverz had scored the first by sliding in to convert Raheem Sterling’s cross....

Chelsea are straight back into the action at Stamford Bridge, in another cup competition, as Liverpool visit for the second leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final on Tuesday (2:45 p.m. ET, beIN Sports). The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, after a first-half Eden Hazard penalty was canceled out by a superb goal from Raheem Sterling. On the night, it was the Reds who dominated for long stages of the game and the underdogs to emerge from the tie will be disappointed with the scoreline, despite coming from behind to secure a draw....

The two sides are tied at the top of the group with 10 points, but with Dynamo Kiev just two points adrift in third place, both teams know that defeat at Stamford Bridge could well mean elimination from the competition. Chelsea come into this match on the back of a disastrous 1-0 defeat against AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and the Blues will be looking to relieve the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho by attaining a positive result against the Portuguese side....

Juventus were keen on landing Danilo at one stage, but Serie A rules stipulate that Italian clubs can only sign one none-EU national and the reigning champions appear to be closing in on a deal to take Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich. Danilo: Every mistake goes viral Antonio Conte likes Danilo and is keen for Chelsea to make an attempt to bring him on board ahead of the new season, but Real Madrid would need to find a suitable replacement before selling the Brazil international....

The former Gunners defender was part of the squad which raised the top-flight bar back in 2002. Arsene Wenger’s side won their final 13 fixtures of the 2001-02 campaign en route to lifting the title. Mou: Why Man Utd are behind Chelsea They then opened the followed season with another success, setting a new benchmark. Chelsea now have that victory haul in their sights, having taken maximum points from 10 games in a row....

Some people may need only one of the two treatments, while others may need both chemotherapy and radiation. Although each effectively treats cancer, chemo and radiation work very differently. This article covers the differences between chemotherapy and radiation. What to Know About Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (chemo) refers to the use of drugs (medications) to treat cancer, and it is one of the most common treatments. There are many types of chemo because they work differently in the body....

Jahlil Okafor, Cliff Alexander and Jabari Parker in recent years, Anthony Davis and Derrick Rose before them. This has created something of a complex among many who follow the Illini, and has all but led the Chicago newspapers to keep standing headlines on hand: “Another blow to Illini basketball”, said Thursday’s Chicago Sun-Times. John Groce and the Illinois coaching staff took a nice swing at Brunson, a top-20 national point guard prospect from Adlai Stevenson High, but finishing second in recruiting is like being the guy who almost married Jennifer Love-Hewitt....

“We do not condone his previous behavior,” the team’s statement read. “Through our review, we confirmed that Marc proactively sought professional counseling to work to improve and become a better communicator, person and coach. We learned that Marc began counseling in 2010 and he has continued therapy on a regular basis since. “We believe that Marc has learned from his past actions and has committed to striving to reform himself and evolve personally and professionally over the last decade....

The two former Manchester United team-mates go head-to-head on Saturday as the Chicago Fire try to build off their first win of the season while the LA Galaxy look to rebound from a 2-0 loss to Sporting KC. All eyes will be on Ibrahimovic, who has been handed his first Galaxy start after beginning his time with the club with a pair of substitute appearances. And he will match up directly with Schweinsteiger, as the former Germany international will line up at center back....

Jones teased a holdout Tuesday during another round of chatter about a possible long-term contract for the defensive tackle. He and the Super Bowl champs have until July 15 to get a deal done, or else Jones will have to play (or not) for the $16 million franchise tag the Chiefs placed upon him in March. MORE: Jones skipped minicamp last year as he sought new deal Jones brought up Bell in a Twitter exchange with the Arrowhead Live podcast....

Alongside his parents, Berry spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since hearing he was free of the disease. MORE: Why Devon Still turned to social media in trying times | Derrion Thomas feels for Sydney Seau “One of my goals used to be to do five push-ups,” Berry said. “So to go from doing five push-ups to being out on the field with my teammates is a long way....

After catching his second preseason touchdown as the Chiefs defeated the Titans on Friday night, the wide receiver took to Twitter and went off on a rant. MORE: Fantasy WR sleeper picks, for those who care more than Maclin | 20 fantasy draft steals “It amazes me how ‘Fantasy Football’ is the only football that some of you know,” Maclin said. “It’s sad. News flash for yall (sic): I don’t give a damn about ur (sic) “Fantasy” football team....