Raheem Sterling is hoping to secure a move to Fulham, which would end his Chelsea exile, after turning down the prospect of a move to West Ham as he eyes a permanent exit from Stamford Bridge

Chelsea, sitting fifth in the table and 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, believe a fresh start will reignite their season, with key objectives still alive across four competitions, including Champions League qualification hopes.

Curious is a better way to describe Maresca’s demise than shocking because his exit from Stamford Bridge had been telegraphed. He leaves with two trophies on his record — the Conference League and the Club World Cup — and his contract was set to 2029, but if you’ve followed the past few weeks, you’ll know he and Chelsea were headed for divorce.

Chelsea have sacked Enzo Maresca, with seven potential replacements, including Liam Rosenior, Xavi, and Fabregas, linked to the Stamford Bridge role.

Roberto De Zerbi, ex-Brighton boss now managing Marseille, is also not in contention. Given Maresca's tumultuous tenure at Chelsea, marked by public disagreements, it's unlikely that the club's top brass would opt for a similar figure like De Zerbi.

Chelsea have parted ways with Enzo Maresca, leaving the club hunting for another head coach to sort out their talented but underachieving squad. This time around, the owners need someone who slots

Tom Cairney's superb goal earns Fulham a battling point at Crystal Palace, who are now without a win in four Premier League games.