MANCHESTER, England — Chelsea's six-year hold on the Women's Super League title in English soccer is slipping. A 5-1 loss at first-place Manchester City on Sunday left Chelsea in third place and 12 points off the leaders with eight rounds remaining. Chelsea has won every women's top-flight title since the 2019-20 season.

Chelsea and Arsenal are set to renew their rivalry in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals, with both teams having plenty to play for. Liam Rosenior’s second game in charge ended in a 3-2 loss to their London rivals.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer, 23, is reportedly open to a shock move to Manchester United amid reported discomfort at Stamford Bridge.

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has watched Rosenior’s training sessions at Strasbourg and told the BBC he was impressed. "I was really impressed with the way he spoke with the players, the meetings, the way he sees the game. "He is passionate and is not afraid to make big decisions.

LONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday, bringing a premature end to his time at the Premier League club three-and-a-half years after a $56.5 million move that failed to live up to expectations.

João Pedro stole the show in Naples, as Chelsea qualified for the Champions League round of 16.