Joao Pedro once again proved to be Chelsea's saving grace, scoring a vital second-half equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw against a resilient Hull City side at Stamford Bridge, though the result did little to ease growing concerns over Xabi Alonso's defensive setup.
Footage of the incident quickly circulated online, with supporters reacting to the sight of the Argentine goalkeeper walking among them after Chelsea had suffered defeat.
Arsenal showed the resilience of champions as they recovered from an early Chelsea shock to secure a 2-1 victory in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
The 25-year-old has been given permission to undergo a medical as City race to complete the deal before the transfer window closes. The reported fee would equal the British transfer record and underline the club's determination to strengthen their midfield.
The move for the 33-year-old Argentina international comes after Chelsea became increasingly concerned about their goalkeeping situation, with Robert Sanchez coming under scrutiny following his performance in Monday's Premier League victory over Fulham.
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea, while Gonçalo GarcÃa later got Fulham back into the game with a goal on his debut. Both players gave their new supporters something to celebrate, even though only one side would leave with the points.
Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa will put their long-standing friendship aside when Chelsea face Fulham in the Premier League, with the former Liverpool teammates meeting for the first time as opposing managers.
The fixture represents another chapter in a relationship that began at Anfield nearly two decades ago and later continued at Real Madrid and with the Spanish national team.
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are reportedly in talks to sell their stakes in Chelsea to majority owner Clearlake Capital.
The discussions could bring an end to years of tension within the club’s ownership group.
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Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of Chelsea's support when he came on as a substitute during the Blues' friendly win over Real Sociedad.
The reaction came shortly after Chelsea's £120 million deadline for interested clubs to sign...
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has intensified its manhunt for Fahad Mohamed Nur, offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest.