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Tammy Abraham says he is fully focused on his current loan spell at Swansea, but aims to win a regular place in Chelsea's first-team squad one day.

Kalas has been out on loan at Chelsea's west London rivals Fulham for the past two seasons, but has not given up hope of returning to Stamford Bridge.

Gary Neville feels the absence of Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick through injury cost Jose Mourinho's side dearly at Stamford Bridge.

Gary Cahill, Harry Winks, Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson will all be assessed ahead of England's friendly double-header against Germany and Brazil.

Conte dropped defender for Chelsea's win over Manchester United after feeling his authority had been questioned by the Brazil international.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says David Luiz was left out of his squad for the 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, 5 November, due to "tactical" reasons.

Jose Mourinho has refused to throw in the towel in the Premier League title race after the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea left Manchester United 8 points behind Manchester City.

Alvaro Morata scores the only goal of the game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 to move just a point behind the Red Devils in the Premier League.

The Blues are nine points behind league leaders Manchester City in fourth place heading into their home encounter against Manchester United on Sunday, 5 November.

Chelsea signed Morata for a club-record fee of £60m from Real Madrid in July as a replacement for Diego Costa.

Manchester City are off to a flying start to the 2017/18 season as they remain unbeaten in all competitions. They are sitting on top of the league and Champions League group table.

Antonio Conte confirmed that star N'Golo Kante is "progressing well" from his injury but the Chelsea boss refused to confirm whether he will start against Manchester United.

Cesc Fabregas is hopeful of agreeing a contract extension with Chelsea as Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho eyes an Old Trafford reunion with midfielder.

Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno has been included in Spain's 25-man squad ahead of Arsenal's Nacho Monreal and Chelsea's Marcos Alonso.

Lukaku has gone without a goal for United since netting in a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace in September.

Manchester United midfielder Matic returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time since being sold by Chelsea.

Paul Pogba sustained a hamstring injury in the Champions League clash against FC Basel in September.

Cesc Fabregas won the title in his first season at Chelsea when Jose Mourinho was the manager at Stamford Bridge.

Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye says he will not feel under pressure to impress any Chelsea scouts during Thursday's Europa League clash with Arsenal.

Mourinho will seemingly have to make do without Jesse Lingard, Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick, Paul Pogba, Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the clash at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante has been left out of the France squad as it still uncertain whether he will be back to face Manchester United on Sunday.

Tammy Abraham is the stand-out call-up to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

Blues hierarchy continue to hold Conte in high esteem and are sympathetic to the injury setbacks that have robbed the Italian of some key players this season.

N'Golo Kante has not featured for Chelsea since the last international break and has missed their last six matches played in all competitions.

N'Golo Kante reportedly signalled to the media after Tuesday's Champions League loss to Roma that he had a "50-50" chance of playing against Manchester United.

Belgian urges his side to rebound against United after suffering a heavy defeat in Rome in the Champions League.

Matic's arrival at Old Trafford raised eyebrows in the summer, and Neville does not think Chelsea adequately replaced the Serbian.

Chelsea have managed only three wins in the last seven matches played in all competitions, which include Premier League defeats against Manchester City and Crystal Palace.

Antonio Conte explained Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante did not feel at 100% to play against Roma, with the club choosing not to risk him.

Giroud was close to joining Everton in the summer transfer window but eventually decided to remain at Arsenal.