Deep in the 98th minute at Stamford Bridge, Reece James momentarily lay face down in his own six-yard box with his left leg covered in the white paint of his own penalty area, having only just cleared the Chelsea crossbar with a frantic, improvised, diving defensive header.

Chelsea fans were left delighted with Reece James after what he did to Kai Havertz during the 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday. The Blues picked up a deserved point at Stamford Bridge after Pedro Neto's fine second-half strike cancelled out Gabriel Martinelli's opener.

Enzo Maresca has laid out his demands to Reece James after criticising his leadership following the defender’s return from injury.

Chelsea face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in just under an hour, and the teams are in!The big question mark for today’s game was over Cole Palmer, and the good news is that the Chelsea talisman is

Malo Gusto says he has a “great relationship” with Reece James and the pair can thrive in the same Chelsea team. James has returned to the fold at Chelsea after missing the start of the season through injury and suspension.

Enzo Maresca has backed Chelsea defender Reece James to be selected for England duty for the upcoming November international break.

Enzo Maresca has explained why Reece James was dropped from the Chelsea starting lineup to face Arsenal. The 24-year-old defender had started each of the Blues' last three Premier League games following his return from a hamstring injury.

Chelsea have had a very good fitness record so far this season, thanks in part to Enzo Maresca’s strict rotation policy between weekend and midweek fixtures,