Some supporters have defended Maresca's comments, while others are angry at being partly blamed for conceding a goal. But ...

Chelsea may well be saved by one club who want to try and sign a player from them before the Club World Cup starts in June.

Fabrizio Romano has explained why a rumoured Manchester United move for a genuine Ballon d'Or contender is '"unrealistic", and part of the reason relates to a different deal beginning to take shape ...