The day's action begins in the unlikely Champions League host city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, where Kairat will host Real Madrid in what already feels like one of the most lopsided matches in the competition's history.

Now the manager of Benfica and at the twilight of his career, Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea where his influence is still felt to this day.

Preview the matchup between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Cole Palmer has been ruled out through injury for the next three weeks just as Chelsea faces a critical stretch of fixtures.

Tosin Adarabioyo of Chelsea speaks to teammate Joao Pedro on a break in play during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on September 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Chelsea Football Club/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Chelsea FC have been charged with 74 breaches of FA rules relating to alleged agent payments. But what exactly are they accused of, and what could it cost them?

What made the Italian sad?Getty ImagesBeneath the surface of a bustling transfer window at Chelsea, a current of discontent flows from the manager's office. Despite the club's characteristically