Why Man City can't afford to lose 'heartbeat' Rodri this summer, the truth about Real Madrid links and how club hope Spaniard can lure Elliot Anderson to the Etihad, writes JACK GAUGHAN

Chelsea plot first transfer under Xabi Alonso for player who has already said 'yes' to move

Chelsea v Tottenham: Prediction, team news, line-ups and odds

Jose Mourinho walks into chaos at Real Madrid - fighting between stars, the provoking racism row he sparked and a team left behind by Barcelona: This hiring shows how desperate they are, writes IAN LADYMAN

Xabi Alonso told Liverpool job could've been his if he 'sat tight' before Chelsea agreement

Chelsea line-ups for Tottenham as Palmer agreement reached and Garnacho decision made

Chelsea fans have their say on Xabi Alonso

Chelsea news: Blues at risk of unwanted club record in pivotal Spurs showdown in Premier League

Chelsea: Xabi Alonso arrival forces U-turn as six-man ‘shortlist’ to replace Robert Sanchez revealed

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea backroom staff confirmed with seven-man list revealed

Ferdinand ‘surprised’ at Alonso decision for one reason as new Chelsea manager set ‘first task’

Chelsea and Xabi Alonso an ‘odd match’ as Klopp comparison made

The not-so-supercomputer! Football fans call out AI-powered Premier League prediction which now looks set to be wrong over EVERY position

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea in-tray: Improve rotten player culture that saw them call Liam Rosenior 'the supply teacher', make Cole Palmer the new Florian Wirtz and decide which of these stars should be sold

Chelsea transfer news: Xabi Alonso eyes Blues striker shake-up amid 'conversations' over £85m talisman

I coached Chelsea with Rafa Benitez – Xabi Alonso has made the same mistake as ex-Liverpool boss

Xabi Alonso inherits one of the most unpleasant players in Chelsea's mess, the relegation-threatened star Liverpool should buy - and Sky's dreadful interview choice: IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend

Xabi Alonso's new Chelsea £40m weapon revealed as feelings made clear on summer arrival

Mohamed Salah's vindictive, bitter and petulant attack on Arne Slot made him look like a bully. And the irony is the departing striker's woeful form is partly to blame for Liverpool's miserable season, writes OLIVER HOLT

Chelsea injury news: Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia doubts emerge ahead of Tottenham Hotspur derby

'Massive pedigree' | McFarlane 'excited' to be working with Alonso at Chelsea

Chelsea in talks to make €100m ‘feared’ striker Xabi Alonso’s first signing

Manchester City win FA Cup and Hearts heartbreak at Celtic – Football Weekly

Every word Calum McFarlane said on Xabi Alonso text exchange, Chelsea injury news and Tottenham

Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash

Jose Mourinho RETURNS as Real Madrid manager - despite Iker Casillas's attempts to block his comeback

Chelsea dealt blow before Tottenham clash as Calum McFarlane confirms Romeo Lavia injury setback

'Truth' behind Pep Guardiola walking out of Laura Woods TNT interview – 'he's just bored'

Gary Neville tells Xabi Alonso to replace Chelsea starter and make four signings for ‘very quick’ fix

Can you name every permanent Chelsea manager since Mourinho?

Xabi Alonso encounters first Chelsea problem as two troublemakers require special treatment

Chelsea press conference LIVE: Xabi Alonso appointment after FA Cup final, Tottenham clash

Xabi Alonso must axe six Chelsea players after getting what Liam Rosenior didn't

Xabi Alonso has just proven Liverpool won't sack Arne Slot despite dreadful season

'I played under Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso - it's clear who's the better manager'

Chelsea to spend 325m on six signings under Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso makes first demand after Chelsea deal

Chelsea to sign 50m goalkeeper to replace Sanchez?

Chelsea to make surprise swoop for Eduardo Camavinga?

Papers: Chelsea showing interest in Rogers

Nuno Espirito Santo makes brutally honest relegation admission after West Ham's chastening loss at Newcastle - and Hammers' fate could be sealed in just TWO days

Nine teams, four spots - Premier League set for European scramble

Chelsea confirm Xabi Alonso as new manager

Everton 1-3 Sunderland: Black Cats keep European dream alive with two late goals to leapfrog Toffees AND Chelsea ahead of huge final day clash against the Blues

Xabi Alonso's dream Chelsea transfer window as £325m spent on six new stars

Why Alonso will bring 'clear identity' to Chelsea

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League fixture

Tottenham lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as James Maddison decision made

Chelsea lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture after Joao Pedro injury scare

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups

What Prince William said to Pep Guardiola after FA Cup final with future up in the air

Revealed: The Premier League club who have entered race with Chelsea and Brighton for £43.6m-rated Bundesliga star, 19, who could make Germany's World Cup squad

Revealed: The promises made to Xabi Alonso to convince him to become new Chelsea boss, including details of plans for a whirlwind first transfer window - and what his 'manager' title really means amid the club's power struggle

Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager: Blues 'spoke to two other candidates' before Spaniard's arrival

Chelsea target Xabi Alonso's first signing with £50m transfer to fix problem area

Chelsea fans react to Alonso's appointment

'Not even one beer': Guardiola curbs City's FA Cup celebrations with title to play for – video

Xabi Alonso given Chelsea job title reserved for Jose Mourinho in major statement

Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager, six reasons for Spaniard's arrival outlined, contract length revealed

Xabi Alonso coup shows Chelsea and BlueCo now see the value of aura

Xabi Alonso is confirmed as Chelsea's new manager less than 24 hours after disappointing FA Cup final defeat against Man City - as Liverpool icon signs four-year contract

Xabi Alonso gets Chelsea job title saved for Jose Mourinho as BlueCo make major change

Xabi Alonso to Chelsea appointment confirmed as Liverpool icon breaks silence

Chelsea announce appointment of Alonso as manager

Cole Palmer stays, Joao Pedro decision - Xabi Alonso can help £270m Chelsea transfer problem

Liverpool news: Arne Slot sack odds change and new favourite clear as target sends FSG plea

Xabi Alonso appointment proves Chelsea mean business again as club hit the reset button

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reveals three ‘focuses’ in 98-word statement after signing four-year deal

Xabi Alonso confirmed as Chelsea manager on four-year contract

Chelsea appoint Alonso on four-year deal

Xabi Alonso announced as new Chelsea manager after signing long-term deal

Xabi Alonso confirmed as Chelsea boss on four-year deal in huge Liverpool blow

Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager as contract details and start date confirmed

BREAKING: Chelsea confirm stunning Xabi Alonso appointment as ex-Real Madrid boss pens big deal

Xabi Alonso title signals huge BlueCo shift as number of Chelsea summer signings revealed

Chelsea next manager: Xabi Alonso confirms Stamford Bridge move imminent

Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Tottenham: Joao Pedro, Estevao latest

Xabi Alonso's curious Chelsea role revealed and how Kylian Mbappe has given green light

Xabi Alonso lets slip Chelsea appointment as Liverpool icon to complete move

Xabi Alonso appears to confirm Chelsea appointment as Liverpool icon set for move

Pep Guardiola has told BlueCo what they need to hear as Chelsea reach Xabi Alonso agreement

Chelsea icon breaks silence on Man Utd transfer – 'you'll never see me in red'

Pep Guardiola's Man City future is uncertain, but this FA Cup triumph showed exactly what he will miss if he leaves this summer, writes JACK GAUGHAN

The key issue that Xabi Alonso must fix first at Chelsea, why it's crunch time for Robert Sanchez - and the star giving Thomas Tuchel a World Cup headache, writes KIERAN GILL

Chelsea prepare three readymade signings for Xabi Alonso

Chelsea to confirm Xabi Alonso as manager

Juventus eyeing surprise move for Chelsea striker?

Sam Kerr shoots down rumour about moving to American team before equalling a record in fairytale farewell at Chelsea

The most pressing issues facing Alonso at Chelsea

No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope

Xabi Alonso makes decision on Enzo Fernandez future at Chelsea amid astonishing Real Madrid claim

Chelsea next manager: Xabi Alonso reaches total agreement with Blues as 'contract detail' emerges

Revealed: Prince William's cheeky message for Pep Guardiola as Man City boss celebrates winning his 20TH major trophy since joining the club a decade ago

If this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winner | Barney Ronay

The Verdict: Semenyo magic seals it for City but were Chelsea hard done by?

Man City claim their first Women's Super League title in a decade - but history-making forward faces uncertain future

Confirmed Chelsea line-up vs Man City, James and Colwill start

Chelsea set to appoint Xabi Alonso: Blues reach full agreement to make Liverpool icon their new manager after FA Cup heartbreak at Wembley

Alonso agrees to become next Chelsea boss

Guardiola says ‘no time’ to celebrate FA Cup win with league title still to play for