Chelsea

Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Saturday as Joao Felix's opener was cancelled out by ex-Blues defender Emerson Palmieri, ...

"I was hoping it was going to be our day but we had a couple of close calls as well. We will get better from the experience." They stayed ninth in the table, nine points behind fourth-placed Newcastle who have played a game less.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has said some of the club's new signings need to adapt to the Premier League, with the club's January spending spree yet to turn ...

"It's exciting, it tests you because you have to make sure you communicate properly and manage the environment because otherwise it can go not very positive, but it's been a good training week. The result means Chelsea have won just once in their last eight matches in all competitions. Potter said that managing a squad of that size is a challenge but also described the situation as "exciting." "That's just how it is, that's the way I see it and I'll just be honest to say how it is but I completely understand that people are frustrated if you don't win." [Reece James](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/189007/Reece-James) up to speed, which is getting [Ben Chilwell](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225426/Ben-Chilwell) up to speed, which is getting [Ruben Loftus-Cheek](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186505/Ruben-Loftus-Cheek) up to speed, which is getting [Wesley Fofana](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) up to speed, which is getting [N'Golo Kante](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173556/N'Golo-Kanté) up to speed, which is adapting [Myhailo] Mudryk into the Premier League, which is adapting [Noni] Madueke into the Premier League, which adapting [Benoit Badiashile](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/282585/Benoit-Badiashile) into the Premier League, which is adapting Joao Felix into the Premier League. "You can also see the potential of the team but you can also see where the work is, which is getting

The Portugal forward was an expensive loan signing, but even after two league appearances it is clear why Chelsea wanted him.

They face [Borussia Dortmund](https://theathletic.com/football/team/dortmund/) in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday in Germany and his name has been added to Chelsea’s squad for the knockout phase. They do not intend to sign another raft of players in the summer but are prepared to spend big again in a few key positions. It’s the Champions League — that’s the competition we want to win. Reports in Spain last week said Atletico value Joao Felix at £124m, although Chelsea believe they can be persuaded to accept a lower sum than that. There has not been a great deal for Chelsea fans to get excited about on the pitch. Our Champions League starts on Wednesday and it needs to be ours.” But Joao Felix’s well-timed run also caught West Ham’s defence unawares, and his finish was just too good for But Joao Felix is giving them some hope, a reason to get off their seats and a catchy song about coming from Portugal and ‘hating the I know everything. But for his second game running, the Portugal international was Chelsea’s best player. [Denis Zakaria](https://theathletic.com/football/player/denis-zakaria-xtJaqenVE1USfjH2/)) to join in the past two transfer windows, only [Benoit Badiashile](https://theathletic.com/football/player/benoit-badiashile-PjQKdFS2LzolyOLX/) and [Enzo Fernandez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/enzo-fernandez-mA2LkzPdMOcVkFoZ/) have made similarly strong starts. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/)’s 1-1 draw at [West Ham United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/west-ham-united/) looked bittersweet.

Chelsea transfer news: Catch all the latest Chelsea headlines including updates on Jude Bellingham snubbing the Blues, David Raya's minimum price tag and a ...

[scouted numerous times ahead of his arrival](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-joao-felix-transfer-broja-25744531#google_vignette). Chelsea supporters have pleaded with Todd Boehly to sign Joao Felix in the summer on a permanent deal following the forward's first-half volley against West Ham. [ The Portugal international has already shown glimpses of his talent](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/liverpool-sniffing-chelsea-bellingham-transfer-26196204) with much of that on display in his Blues debut against Fulham, which was marred by a second half red card which saw him miss the next three Premier League games. Despite being boosted by the returns of Reece James and Ben Chilwell, injuries still continue to plague Potter's squad with Raheem Sterling suffering a setback in the week. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea) should have been awarded a penalty in the final minutes of the game at the London Stadium. One of the youngsters looked across to the 38-year-old Silva and offered his hand with great enthusiasm to the Chelsea ace. [Conor Gallagher](https://www.football.london/all-about/conor-gallagher)'s goalbound effort struck the arm of West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek, who had thrown himself to the ground to make a block. The Brazilian defender has been the epitome of calm, class and cool in a tumultuous and difficult season. [Enzo Fernandez and Joao Felix were the major signs of things getting better at Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-player-ratings-joao-felix-26215401) as they combined to put the Blues in front against the Hammers. Immediately it was clear to see his impact had been missed with jinking runs and clever passes causing the Hammers a number of problems in the early stages. [Graham Potter watched on as his side were held at the London Stadium by West Ham](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/west-ham-vs-chelsea-live-26205837), but the Blues' first half display will certainly build confidence at Chelsea. Thiago Silva has hit out at Craig Pawson's decision not to award Chelsea a penalty in the last minute of their Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday.

VAR's killing Graham Potter! Chelsea winners, losers & ratings as Joao Felix & Enzo Fernandez shine amid controversial penalty call. Krishan Davis. | 11 Feb ...

VAR ensured there was some late drama at the end of a turgid second period. The closest they came to restoring their lead was when Michail Antonio flicked a corner inches wide of his own post. Mykhailo Mudryk recovered possession deep in West Ham territory before Enzo Fernandez clipped in a cross and Felix found space in the box to produce an expert side-foot volley.

Chelsea news: The latest headlines and gossip from Stamford Bridge with updates on Enzo Fernandez, Thiago Silva and the Blues' 1-1 draw against West Ham.

Fernandez, Mudryk and Madueke transfer fees confirmed](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-january-spend-fernandez-mudryk-26137905) [scouted numerous times ahead of his arrival](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-joao-felix-transfer-broja-25744531#google_vignette). Silva penned a one-year extension which keeps him at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2024. He can be one of the best midfielders in history." If he continues to impress then Boehly could be drawn into heeding the fans' advice. Chelsea supporters have pleaded with Todd Boehly to sign Joao Felix in the summer on a permanent deal following the forward's first-half volley against West Ham.

Chelsea were left furious after Craig Pawson and VAR denied a late penalty after Tomas Soucek stopped the ball with his hand in the box.

VAR made the first of a string of debatable decisions on Saturday at the London Stadium when Tomas Soucek's apparent handball went unnoticed. "You have to earn your luck. Chelsea were left furious after Craig Pawson and VAR denied a late penalty after Tomas Soucek stopped the ball with his hand in the box.

LONDON, United Kingdom, Feb 11 – Graham Potter admitted Chelsea are still "a work in progress" after their winless Premier League run extended to three Get ...

“I think you saw the potential in the first half. “They are a good group and we are excited with the team and the potential but it is still a work in progress.” “The second half was more of a reflection of where we are in terms of integrating new players and getting players up to speed in the Premier League,” Potter said.