Thierry Henry returns to where it all began to take over Monaco

‘Having started my footballing career with this great club, it seems fate . . . can’t wait’

Dean Smith named Aston Villa boss with John Terry number two

Smith joins from Brentford with Jesús García Pitarch named sporting director

John Terry will not be joining Spartak Moscow

Former Chelsea defender had been linked with a move to Russia over the weekend

John Terry set for surprise move to Spartak Moscow

Former Chelsea defender is to complete a two-year-deal according to reports

Time to judge sports analysts on their merits rather than gender

Women have had difficulty getting roles in sports broadcasting. That needs to change

TV View: Dunphy gets it right as BBC turn up England hype

Southgate proves to be the only English man not going overboard after win over Panama

Fulham fill their boots as Cairney goal bags €180m Premier League return

Aston Villa miss out on return to top flight after pulsating Wembley encounter

Pochettino could make nearly €10m a year in new Spurs deal

Argentinean signs new five-year deal as London club prepare to return to White Hart Lane

Claiming FA Cup would offer a triumphant exit for Antonio Conte

Chelsea would be far more reluctant to lose Hazard or Willian than their manager

Aston Villa one game away from Premier League return

Goalless draw with Middlesbrough sets up a play-off final date with Fulham at Wembley

Tipping Point: No bone to pick with nondescript England

Southgate’s thoroughly pedestrian side seem devoid of the usual preening self-regard

How James Tarkowski became a passing fancy for Gareth Southgate

Burnley man is a ball-playing centre half more than an old-fashioned English defender

Declan Rice: Call-up to Ireland senior squad a ‘dream come true’

London-born Ireland U21 player insists he would never switch his allegiance to England

Chelsea aiming to be ‘horrible opponents’ for Barcelona again

Pedro says club can take encouragement from 2012 victory

Harry Kane ready to face his nemesis again at Juventus

Spurs star says he will visualise himself scoring against Chiellini

Graham Rix the subject of racism and bullying claims

Former Chelsea coach alleged to have horrifically abused youth team players

Ken Early: Manchester City are saviours of the Premier League

Pep Guardiola’s side are quickly becoming the best team the league has ever seen

Making Champions League is Chelsea's focus, says Conte

Italian seeking immediate response and not relying on new recruits in transfer window

Joanne O’Riordan: David Moyes the Shakespearean tragedy

West Ham fans, if you think it’s all doom and gloom – well, it very likely is going to be

Leon Clarke scores four as Sheffield United go clear in second

Championship round-up: Callum O’Dowda on target as Bristol City beat Cardiff

Birmingham City and Aston Villa play out scrappy stalemate

125th derby full of usual intensity but neither side have the quality to win it at St Andrew’s

Wolves hang on against Preston to remain on top

Championship round-up: John Terry scores his first goal for Aston Villa in Fulham win

Tottenham’s torrid time at Wembley - Game by game

Spurs have won only two of their 11 games since Wembley was reopened in 2007

Conte unhappy with squad ahead of his ‘most difficult season’

Chelsea manager makes plea for investment after spate of outgoings in close season

Romelu Lukaku set for Manchester United medical

Everton forward to link up with new side on tour in LA after completing €85m move

United agree €85 million fee for Lukaku but Chelsea not out of the picture

Chelsea hopeful they still have a chance of signing the 24-year-old but United confident of landing striker

John Terry signs one-year deal with Aston Villa

Former Chelsea captain to earn €68,000 a week as Steve Bruce plots top flight return

Conte eyes new €11m salary and FA Cup victory over Arsenal

Chelsea manager wants to stay at club for ‘many years’ after excellent first season

Concerns raised about bets made on John Terry’s substitution

Three punters wagered on specific time of Chelsea captain’s 26th minute substitution

Koeman says James McCarthy won’t play against Austria

Everton manager says midfielder will stay at club to recover while FAI haven’t confirmed

Harry Kane seals golden boot with second hat-trick in four days

Premier League round-up: Spurs put seven past Hull; Chelsea’s five-star show; Llorente crowns Swansea’s fine run-in

John Terry bids a chaotic farewell as an era comes to an end

Chelsea captain was the last thread with a time before Roman Abramovich’s billions

Champions Chelsea sign off at home with Watford goalfest

Conte’s side made hard work of securing all three points before the trophy presentation

Champions Chelsea target Premier League wins record

David Luiz says: ‘If I say I’m not thinking about winning the double, I am a liar’

Chelsea ready to spend big with Antonio Conte the first target

The Italian manager is set to sign a new contract, as Chelsea look to ward off Inter

How Antonio Conte’s lightbulb moment transformed Chelsea

Italian’s 3-4-3 formation move put Chelsea on path to glory as he quietly overhauled team

Changed days for fortunate few when it comes to being shown the door

Life in the lower leagues can still be tough for those trying to be professional footballers

Conte claims Tottenham “more advanced” in their project

Victory over Middlesbrough and West Brom will seal title win for Italian’s Chelsea side

Diego Costa double puts Chelsea back on title track

Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill both among the goals in entertaining contest in London

Conte tries to shift burden of favouritism to Tottenham

Chelsea manager says Ugo Ehiogu’s death will cast a shadow over semi-final clash

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