Sources have told The Athletic that Chelsea had given Maresca two votes of confidence before things went sour. One of those occasions was in the days after the 2-1 defeat at Atalanta on December 9, when he was assured his job was not at risk after he had conveyed concerns about what would happen if they lost their next match to Everton.

However, the 41-year-old isn't the first choice option, according to a report from Spain, which states Chelsea have now identified Gareth Southgate as their top target to replace Maresca, with the search for a new manager already underway.

Chelsea's season was already bordering on crisis when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Expectations are high at Stamford Bridge and a dreadful December brought about questions over just how ready this team is to compete.

There is a chance that Chelsea are now hit with some sanctions as the FA release a statement of charges for the club. Clubs are always at risk of breaching financial rules these days with so many in place, whether from FIFA or from the FA. For the average ...

The Blues contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at Stamford Bridge, surrendering a one-goal advantage to lose to Ollie Watkins’s second half brace. The defeat was all the more disappointing as it means Chelsea have picked up just six points from the last 18 available in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca won the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award in November. He’s won just one of six games in the league since. Last night, he skipped the post-match press conference, citing illness, even though he was in the dugout as usual for the game and even did a quarter lap around the pitch after the final whistle.

The Saudi Arabia transfer window is still open until the 23rd of this month, meaning they are still looking to do some deals. Until the window closes there, we are going to be seeing plenty of speculation around some players and likely more offers and ...

A chaotic first half in London saw four goals between the Blues and Cherries but there were no further changes to the scoreboard in another disappointing result for Chelsea.

The Scot has vivid memories of the way the deep-seated, historical rivalry can spill over and Leeds boss Farke will now witness that bitterness for the first time. Ruben Amorim’s men head to West Yorkshire on Sunday lunchtime to face a Leeds side unbeaten in their last six Premier League games.

Chelsea have been hit by the FA with 74 charges relating to alleged breaches of agent regulations. The news will have come as no surprise to Chelsea, with the possible irregularities self-reported by the club's owners after their takeover from Roman ...

It is clear to see why the Bournemouth star is attracting such widespread interest, receiving high praise from Spurs boss Thomas Frank, who said: "Semenyo can play wherever he wants to play - he's a fantastic player. I think he's been the best individual player for Bournemouth this season."

Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Wednesday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club’s hierarchy