CHELSEA

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'We haven’t even qualified for Europe' - Reece James slams Chelsea after 'shock' season finish

Chelsea captain Reece James has delivered a frank assessment of the club’s disappointing season, admitting the team fell well short of expectations after finishing 10th in the Premier League.

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'We've been too inconsistent' - Calum McFarlane bemoans Chelsea final-day defeat

Chelsea's season ended in frustration as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat away to Sunderland, a result that confirmed a 10th-place finish and the absence of European football next season.

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Sunderland sink Chelsea 2-1 at home to seal historic European return

Sunderland will make their return to European football for the first time since 1973 following a memorable 2-1 victory over Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season.

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Calum McFarlane urges Chelsea to match Spurs intensity ahead of decisive Sunderland game

Chelsea conclude their Premier League campaign with a decisive trip to Sunderland on Sunday, with both sides still chasing a place in European competition for the 2026/27 season.

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Chelsea's Mamadou Sarr and Nicolas Jackson secure Senegal 2026 World Cup spots

Chelsea duo Mamadou Sarr and Nicolas Jackson have both been included in the Senegal squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, underlining their growing importance at international level.

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Xabi Alonso eager to get stuck in as new Chelsea boss

Xabi Alonso has described Chelsea as a "beautiful project" after publicly supporting the club's long-term goals ahead of his arrival at the west London outfit.

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