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Forest</title><link>https://theprideoflondon.com/dates-and-kick-off-times-confirmed-for-chelseas-november-matches?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Gray</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m326e387gv</guid><description>The Premier League have confirmed the dates and kick off times for November&#39;s fixtures, so find out when Chelsea&#39;s matches will take place.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:59:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5009,h_2817,x_0,y_353/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/310/01m326gg61ztnz7xhfg4.jpg" caption="Chelsea v Leeds - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Stamford Bridge | Adam Davy - PA Images/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Gray"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Chelsea loanee reveals discussions that scuppered Chelsea&#39;s deadline day move </title><link>https://theprideoflondon.com/former-chelsea-loanee-reveals-discussions-that-scuppered-chelsea-s-deadline-day-move-01m30j1g5yqy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>James Fudge</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m30j1g5yqy</guid><description>A former Chelsea midfielder advised a star transfer target to avoid a transfer to Stamford Bridge, ultimately costing the club form in recent weeks</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:35:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/310/01m320y02vamqc0g6bcj.jpg" caption="Denis Zakaria of AS Monaco (L), Christian Mawissa of AS | SOPA Images/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="James Fudge"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chelsea&#39;s result against Brentford wasn&#39;t the worst of the Premier League weekend</title><link>https://theprideoflondon.com/chelsea-s-result-against-brentford-wasn-t-the-worst-of-the-premier-league-weekend?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Johnson</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m31tvqpyex</guid><description>Chelsea fans can smile again and take joy in their rivals slipping up at the weekend in what wasn&#39;t the worst performance of the Premier League weekend</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:30:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4059,h_2283,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/310/01m31v801c8fxv66v63p.jpg" caption="Levi Colwill | Ryan Pierse/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Johnson"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chelsea fans discover shocking stat that Wesley Fofana will want everyone to forget</title><link>https://theprideoflondon.com/chelsea-fans-discover-shocking-stat-that-wesley-fofana-will-want-everyone-to-forget?utm_source=RSS</link><author>James Fudge</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m30gafpp3d</guid><description>Chelsea fans have discovered a shocking statistic that could shape Wesley Fofana’s future, with many believing enough is enough if the club wants to improve.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3683,h_2071,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/310/01m30gebmq3e4hfa1766.jpg" caption="Chelsea FC v Hull City - Premier League 2026/27 | Chelsea FC/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="James Fudge"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Which Chelsea players have been called away on international duty? 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