All the latest from Chelsea's Champions League news conference with Enzo Maresca and Pedro Neto, before the visit of Jose Mourinho's Benfica.

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Wayne Rooney says he expects Arsenal and Chelsea to join Liverpool in the race to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi next summer. Guehi, widely regarded to be among the most complete central defenders in English football, had appeared on the cusp of a transfer move to Liverpool before the 2024/25 campaign got underway.

The action is back on Tuesday with the Premier League's best joining the competition and Wrexham also involved

Thomas Frank believes Tottenham’s draw against Wolves was a missed chance to take advantage of Liverpool and Chelsea’s losses earlier in the day.Joao Palhinha’s 94th minute strike ensured Spurs

Chelsea haven't won in the Premier League since the end of August and with a tricky run of games ahead, Enzo Maresca's side will do themselves a favour with a victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. After four games in a row away from home in all competitions, Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge when they host the Seagulls on Saturday afternoon.

Commentating for Sky Sports, Neville observed the wider implications in real time. His assessment – “Liverpool players’ hearts sinking slightly” – underlined how fine margins may shape the season ahead.

Chelsea have been praised for the value they got by landing Joao Pedro and Alejandro Garnacho this summer, with the two signings compared to Alexander Isak's British record move to Liverpool