Nizaar Kinsella
@nizaarkinsella.bsky.social
✍🏻 Senior football reporter for BBC Sport
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🚨Chelsea's win rate drop to just 25 percent when Moises Caicedo is unavailable compared to 52 percent when he is.
His absence was a huge factor as Leeds win all the second balls in the 3-1 win last night. More analysis👇
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His absence was a huge factor as Leeds win all the second balls in the 3-1 win last night. More analysis👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds 3-1 Chelsea: Struggling hosts dent Blues' title ambitions
Struggling Leeds end a four-game losing run to dent Chelsea's Premier League title charge.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🚨Chelsea's win rate drop to just 25 percent when Moises Caicedo is unavailable compared to 52 percent when he is.
His absence was a huge factor as Leeds win all the second balls in the 3-1 win last night. More analysis👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
His absence was a huge factor as Leeds win all the second balls in the 3-1 win last night. More analysis👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
🚨Chelsea XI to face Leeds: Sanchez; Chalobah, Tosin, Badiashile, Cucurella; Andrey Santos, Fernandez; Estevao, Joao Pedro, Gittens; Delap.
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Premier League LIVE: Build up to six games including Arsenal v Brentford, Brighton v Aston villa, Liverpool v Sunderland and more
Follow build-up to six games including Arsenal v Brentford, Brighton v Aston villa, Liverpool v Sunderland and more.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨Chelsea XI to face Leeds: Sanchez; Chalobah, Tosin, Badiashile, Cucurella; Andrey Santos, Fernandez; Estevao, Joao Pedro, Gittens; Delap.
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🇪🇨Why Moises Caicedo matters, whether Andrey Santos is ready to replace him, and what alternatives Chelsea have as they enter uncharted territory without their star midfielder.🔭
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December 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🇪🇨Why Moises Caicedo matters, whether Andrey Santos is ready to replace him, and what alternatives Chelsea have as they enter uncharted territory without their star midfielder.🔭
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Confirmation Dario Essugo is out for at least three more Premier League games after a setback in training yesterday.
December 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Confirmation Dario Essugo is out for at least three more Premier League games after a setback in training yesterday.
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In depth: are Chelsea title challengers?
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Are Blues genuine title contenders?
Chelsea host Arsenal in a first versus second match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but can they seriously mount a sustained Premier League title challenge?
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November 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In depth: are Chelsea title challengers?
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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⚔️It was billed as the battle of midfield goliaths - Moises Caicedo vs Declan Rice - but Reece James was the star in the middle of the pitch.
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
⚔️It was billed as the battle of midfield goliaths - Moises Caicedo vs Declan Rice - but Reece James was the star in the middle of the pitch.
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
⚔️It was billed as the battle of midfield goliaths - Moises Caicedo vs Declan Rice - but Reece James was the star in the middle of the pitch.
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
⚔️It was billed as the battle of midfield goliaths - Moises Caicedo vs Declan Rice - but Reece James was the star in the middle of the pitch.
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport as James approaches his former glory again as Chelsea captain. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Mixed feelings about Caicedo's red card. Analysis of an impressive outing for Chelsea against league leaders Arsenal.
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Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Moises Caicedo sent off as 10-man Blues hold Gunners
Makeshift striker Mikel Merino scores a crucial equaliser against 10-man Chelsea as Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Mixed feelings about Caicedo's red card. Analysis of an impressive outing for Chelsea against league leaders Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Mixed feelings about Caicedo's red card. Analysis of an impressive outing for Chelsea against league leaders Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Moises Caicedo sent off as 10-man Blues hold Gunners
Makeshift striker Mikel Merino scores a crucial equaliser against 10-man Chelsea as Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Mixed feelings about Caicedo's red card. Analysis of an impressive outing for Chelsea against league leaders Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashile, Andrey Santos, Palmer, Gittens, Garnacho, Delap.
🚨Chelsea XI to face Arsenal: Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella, Caicedo, James, Neto, Fernandez, Estevao, Joao Pedro.
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Premier League LIVE: Salah dropped as Liverpool visit West Ham, plus two more games
Listen and follow live updates of Sunday's Premier League action, including Liverpool's trip to West Ham.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashile, Andrey Santos, Palmer, Gittens, Garnacho, Delap.
🚨Chelsea XI to face Arsenal: Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella, Caicedo, James, Neto, Fernandez, Estevao, Joao Pedro.
Follow live here: 👇
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Follow live here: 👇
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Premier League LIVE: Salah dropped as Liverpool visit West Ham, plus two more games
Listen and follow live updates of Sunday's Premier League action, including Liverpool's trip to West Ham.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨Chelsea XI to face Arsenal: Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella, Caicedo, James, Neto, Fernandez, Estevao, Joao Pedro.
Follow live here: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Follow live here: 👇
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In depth: are Chelsea title challengers?
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Are Blues genuine title contenders?
Chelsea host Arsenal in a first versus second match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but can they seriously mount a sustained Premier League title challenge?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In depth: are Chelsea title challengers?
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- defence has surprisingly improved on last season,
- but not enough to be champions,
- attack is neck and neck with Arsenal.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Behind the scenes at RC Strasbourg with President Marc Keller. How the BlueCo project works and does it benefit the French club, who face Crystal Palace tonight, and not just Chelsea? 🇫🇷
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea: Strasbourg president says they 'aren't Chelsea's feeder club'
Strasbourg president Marc Keller says details how Chelsea combine with his club in a 'smart multi-club' group.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Behind the scenes at RC Strasbourg with President Marc Keller. How the BlueCo project works and does it benefit the French club, who face Crystal Palace tonight, and not just Chelsea? 🇫🇷
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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🚨Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha is showing why many clubs wanted him this summer since returning from a hamstring injury. 🇫🇷
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea news: 'Good guy' Emmanuel Emegha improving before Blues move
Chelsea news: 'Good guy' Emmanuel Emegha improving before Blues move
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November 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha is showing why many clubs wanted him this summer since returning from a hamstring injury. 🇫🇷
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
🚨🚨Cole Palmer is available to start against Arsenal for Chelsea.
November 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🚨🚨Cole Palmer is available to start against Arsenal for Chelsea.
There were reports that Barcelona’s team bus was attacked en route to Stamford Bridge this week.
I’ve had confirmation that one of the windows was smashed in a minor collision.
There was no Chelsea fan 'ambush', no injuries, no investigations and no complaints from Barca.
I’ve had confirmation that one of the windows was smashed in a minor collision.
There was no Chelsea fan 'ambush', no injuries, no investigations and no complaints from Barca.
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
There were reports that Barcelona’s team bus was attacked en route to Stamford Bridge this week.
I’ve had confirmation that one of the windows was smashed in a minor collision.
There was no Chelsea fan 'ambush', no injuries, no investigations and no complaints from Barca.
I’ve had confirmation that one of the windows was smashed in a minor collision.
There was no Chelsea fan 'ambush', no injuries, no investigations and no complaints from Barca.
🚨Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha is showing why many clubs wanted him this summer since returning from a hamstring injury. 🇫🇷
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea news: 'Good guy' Emmanuel Emegha improving before Blues move
Chelsea news: 'Good guy' Emmanuel Emegha improving before Blues move
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha is showing why many clubs wanted him this summer since returning from a hamstring injury. 🇫🇷
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
It's why Chelsea had to move to avoid him leaving France in the first case and BlueCo in the second.
More 👇:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Noni Madueke on facing Chelsea: "It might be a little hostile."
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Noni Madueke: Arsenal winger 'not worried' by fan criticism of signing
Summer signing Noni Madueke says the response from Arsenal fans during games has been
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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Noni Madueke on facing Chelsea: "It might be a little hostile."
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Behind the scenes at RC Strasbourg with President Marc Keller. How the BlueCo project works and does it benefit the French club, who face Crystal Palace tonight, and not just Chelsea? 🇫🇷
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea: Strasbourg president says they 'aren't Chelsea's feeder club'
Strasbourg president Marc Keller says details how Chelsea combine with his club in a 'smart multi-club' group.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Behind the scenes at RC Strasbourg with President Marc Keller. How the BlueCo project works and does it benefit the French club, who face Crystal Palace tonight, and not just Chelsea? 🇫🇷
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
More on @BBCSport: 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it - Estevao Willian is special www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Estevao Willian v Lamine Yamal - how Chelsea forward outshone Barcelona prodigy
Estevao Willian outshone fellow wonderkid Lamine Yamal with a wondergoal on Tuesday - so is it
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it - Estevao Willian is special www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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🚨Exclusive: Ben Chilwell explains why he joined Strasbourg to deliver a 'middle finger'.
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ben Chilwell on potential England recall and life in Strasbourg
Ben Chilwell is keen to show he can go from the Chelsea 'bomb squad' to England's World Cup squad thanks to his move to Strasbourg.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🚨Exclusive: Ben Chilwell explains why he joined Strasbourg to deliver a 'middle finger'.
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
🚨Exclusive: Ben Chilwell explains why he joined Strasbourg to deliver a 'middle finger'.
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ben Chilwell on potential England recall and life in Strasbourg
Ben Chilwell is keen to show he can go from the Chelsea 'bomb squad' to England's World Cup squad thanks to his move to Strasbourg.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🚨Exclusive: Ben Chilwell explains why he joined Strasbourg to deliver a 'middle finger'.
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- On staying in BlueCo's multi-club model,
- Maresca and Chelsea’s bomb squad,
- His England hopes,
- Why Strasbourg over Premier League options 🇫🇷
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it - Estevao Willian is special www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Estevao Willian v Lamine Yamal - how Chelsea forward outshone Barcelona prodigy
Estevao Willian outshone fellow wonderkid Lamine Yamal with a wondergoal on Tuesday - so is it
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it - Estevao Willian is special www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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How Estevao Willian stacks up against Lamine Yamal. 💫
- Estevao comes out on top in a few metrics,
- However, fair to say Yamal is ahead in general.
- But Estevao has been a revelation at Chelsea and has arguably been this ownership’s biggest coup
More www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- Estevao comes out on top in a few metrics,
- However, fair to say Yamal is ahead in general.
- But Estevao has been a revelation at Chelsea and has arguably been this ownership’s biggest coup
More www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea vs Barcelona: Can Estevao reach levels of Lamine Yamal?
As the two most valuable teenagers in world football come head-to-head, can Chelsea's Estevao reach the levels of Lamine Yamal?
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November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
How Estevao Willian stacks up against Lamine Yamal. 💫
- Estevao comes out on top in a few metrics,
- However, fair to say Yamal is ahead in general.
- But Estevao has been a revelation at Chelsea and has arguably been this ownership’s biggest coup
More www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
- Estevao comes out on top in a few metrics,
- However, fair to say Yamal is ahead in general.
- But Estevao has been a revelation at Chelsea and has arguably been this ownership’s biggest coup
More www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Dropping a UK exclusive interview with Ben Chilwell tomorrow on @BBCSport.
Also fascinating to see how RC Strasbourg works behind the scenes ahead of their Conference League match with Crystal Palace.
Also fascinating to see how RC Strasbourg works behind the scenes ahead of their Conference League match with Crystal Palace.
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Dropping a UK exclusive interview with Ben Chilwell tomorrow on @BBCSport.
Also fascinating to see how RC Strasbourg works behind the scenes ahead of their Conference League match with Crystal Palace.
Also fascinating to see how RC Strasbourg works behind the scenes ahead of their Conference League match with Crystal Palace.