LONDON --A brilliant Reece James free kick at the death saved Chelsea ... Newcastle might just do so Wednesday night anyway. Aston Villa could also be snapping at their heels.

“He is okay. He’s training. It was just to protect him a bit.” Pre-planned: Enzo Maresca and Reece James Chelsea FC via Getty Images Maresca was also provided an update on Nicolas Jackson ...

Reece James admitted Chelsea were left to rue their ... but can be overtaken by Newcastle United if Eddie Howe’s side beat Wolves on Wednesday night.

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Enzo Maresca says Reece James and Romeo Lavia are ready to start matches again but Chelsea will continue to manage their fitness carefully. Chelsea’s club captain made his first appearance since ...

Chelsea's captain gets a HUGE goal for his club 🤩 Reece James marks his Premier League ... out of the top four if Newcastle beat Wolves on Wednesday. Chelsea will point to decisions that ...

Chelsea captain Reece James gave an honest assessment of the Blues' 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League. Cole Palmer gave his side an early lead in the first half with a fine finish ...

Reece James sent new England boss Thomas Tuchel a timely reminder of his quality as he rescued a 2-2 draw for Chelsea on his return from injury. Tuchel was in attendance for Chelsea's clash with ...

And it was the most unlikely Englishman who stole the show when forgotten man Reece James struck the 95th minute free kick that rescued a point for Chelsea and kept his team clinging onto a place ...

Their latest emotional release came in the 95th minute, trailing to Bournemouth with only themselves to blame before Reece James scored ... Newcastle beat Wolves on Wednesday.