"They needed someone to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight and that was him"

Joe Cole has slammed Chelsea's decision to loan Romelu Lukaku out this season as Mauricio Pochettino's side have struggled to hit the back of the net.

Chelsea have won three, drawn three and lost four of their Premier League fixtures so far this season, and a lack of goals has been their biggest issue

Joe Cole has criticised Chelsea for their disappointing display in the 2-0 loss to Brentford, with Pochettino's side looking like they're 'playing in mud'

A former Chelsea ace has incredibly tipped Arsenal to challenge for the Champions League title, explaining how one star has taken them 'to the next level'

Illan Meslier is coming under pressure after another poor showing for Leeds and Joe Cole thinks he needs dropping for his own good

The 24-year-old has now entered the final 18 months of his current deal, so far refusing to pen an extension, but the London club remain confident an agreement can be struck.

Arsenal have put the psychological pressure back on Manchester City thanks to their win over Aston Villa, with pundits agreeing on their title race status

A sparkling cameo from Chelsea new boy Mudryk caused BT Sport trio Steven Gerrard, Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand to go weak at the knees, and the latter revealed what surprised him most about the Ukraine ace

Two former Chelsea stars explained why the Graham Potter sack debate is nonsense and the Blues boss must be backed, though a third pundit without an affiliation to the club sees the situation differently

Things did not exactly get off to the best of starts for Joao Felix on his Chelsea debut after he was shown a straight red card in their loss to Fulham

The ITV pundit panel were left aghast at a colossal error committed by a Man Utd target who's been tipped to oust one of their biggest stars in 2023

Martin Keown and Joe Cole have warned that a rising Arsenal star is only getting better

Joe Cole and Jermain Defoe had their say on Man Utd defender Harry Maguire after he was in the spotlight again for England against Germany

Gareth Southgate tried to look at the positives after England's loss to Italy but the warning signs are there for all to see, while Joe Cole praised one England man.

Joe Cole has explained how the arrival of Graham Potter could see Chelsea catch up with Man City, while also detailing a failure from Man Utd.

Joe Cole has explained how a new West Ham player can ensure his time there is a success, unlike one of his predecessors.

Cole and Crouch named three Chelsea stars who let the side down in the 1-0 loss to Dinano Zagreb - but stopped short of suggesting Tuchel's job is in peril

A Chelsea star has been slammed for his error in the Blues' Champions League tie with Dinamo Zagreb, amid a key question being asked about the Blues' spending

Argentine playmaker Emi Buendia came off the bench and made a huge impact for Aston Villa in their victory over Everton.

A pundit has warned that Man Utd will not be involved in the Premier League's top-four battle whatsoever this season

"I think he’s struggled with the pressure on his shoulders. The team just isn’t working this season."

Pundits have waged a debate about Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea's potential progress in the quarter-finals of the Champions League

The pundit has hailed the star as the answer to United's midfield issues, highlighting his ability, temperament and personality

One observer has explained why the United star's time is up at Old Trafford, while a surprise new position for Fernandes has been advised

The former Premier League star has delivered his verdict on how much time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be given as Man Utd boss

Thomas Tuchel revealed after the win over Malmo that both players would be missing for ‘some days’.

The Reds pumped the Hornets 5-0 at Vicarage Road - but all the talk after the game was Mohamed Salah's incredible solo goal

A transfer decision made by Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool that drew criticism has been emphatically vindicated by two pundits.

The pundit, speaking exclusively to TEAMtalk, is firmly backing Chelsea to win the title - and it's all largely thanks to one man

Joe Cole and Joleon Lescott had their say after Chelsea's Champions League final triumph

Joe Cole has made a big prediction ahead of Saturday's Champions League showpiece between Manchester City and Chelsea

In a tight, tense game at Wembley, Youri Tielemans’ thunderous long-range effort in the second half won the game for Leicester.

The Ivorian may have scored an excellent goal against West Brom, but he's been told he can learn plenty from another Gunners star

Joe Cole has outlined why Jesse Lingard could break the typical mould of a football player if he continues his current form at West Ham

There is one area the summer signing needs to improve in before he can guarantee he will play every week, claims one former Blues star

One former Blues midfielder has hit back at those who have criticised a player whose "talent is unquestionable"

Nobody wants to say they can win the Premier League in December.

A back-up role at Stamford Bridge has forced the France star to consider an exit in January ahead of next summer Euros.

"I’d love to see him stay because that won’t be the last time he bails Chelsea out off the bench. He’s one of the most underrated players"

Ex-Blue Joe Cole praised the way the defender has handled himself in a Chelsea shirt recently

The former Chelsea star could not resist a comparison with his former Blues teammate after the Man Utd man's latest display

The player remains high on Lampard's wanted list this summer and a former Chelsea star has told them exactly why he'd shine at the Bridge.

Joe Cole says the Premier League must be scrapped if it can not be played to a conclusion this summer.

Liverpool have been warned by one pundit of the two major transfer problems facing Jurgen Klopp this summer.

Joe Cole has highlighted the importance of one Liverpool man for his display in the win over Newcastle on Saturday...

Rio Ferdinand believes that England and Man City defender Kyle Walker will "always be a liability at the top level”