Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to score his first Premier League goal for 107 days, as the Belgium international defiantly dismantled Aston Villa’s backline once again during an eventful second-half ensuring they didn’t lose further ground in their title charge after defending champions Manchester City won a nine-goal thriller against Leicester elsewhere on Boxing Day.
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U21 Euros – England 0-1 Switzerland: Ndoye’s wicked winner sinks Young Lions
Centred around staunch defending, Switzerland’s under-21s ultimately got what they deserved through a timely Dan Ndoye looping winner: clean sheet and all three points to sting a lax England in their opening Group D fixture at this year’s European Championships in Slovenia.
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Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea appointment a silver lining for Callum Hudson-Odoi
Every cloud has a silver lining, or so the saying goes. Frank Lampard’s 18-month stint as Chelsea manager was ruthlessly ended by lunchtime on Monday, but with the new man replacing him at the helm in west London, winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has an opportunity to replicate Christian Pulisic’s success under the German succeeding their club legend. Continue reading
UCL MD6 Previews: Barcelona and Juventus clash, while unbeaten Chelsea host Krasnodar
Read on for two Champions League MD6 match previews ahead of a pivotal Group G clash between Spanish giants Barcelona and Serie A champions Juventus with top spot not yet confirmed, while Frank Lampard’s unbeaten Chelsea side expect to finish with a flourish when entertaining Russian side Krasnodar elsewhere tonight in Group E. Are we in for some surprises? Continue reading
Chelsea 4-4 Ajax: Erik ten Hag’s men dig deep in crazy eight-goal thriller
Reece James became Chelsea’s youngest Champions League goalscorer as they completed a stunning second-half fightback against nine-man Ajax, but the visitors were brilliantly defiant despite tricky circumstances on a breathless evening in west London – where the scoreline certainly doesn’t tell the full story.
Lampard insists Hudson-Odoi will be key for Chelsea, amid Bayern reports
With Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich poised to re-open negotiations over a lucrative move, new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard insists teenage winger Callum Hudson-Odoi could become central to his future plans at Stamford Bridge. Continue reading
5 Chelsea youngsters that can breakthrough under Lampard
Here’s a look at five talented Chelsea youngsters who could thrive under Frank Lampard this season and beyond, following his appointment last week…
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Chelsea bypass transfer ban, complete £40m Mateo Kovacic signing
The Blues, set to begin their two-window transfer ban this summer, have bypassed their constraints by activating a clause in the midfielder’s loan deal to sign him permanently.
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Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview: Key players, match prediction and more
League leaders Liverpool host an unpredictable Chelsea side today, in potentially a season-defining match for both teams at Anfield… Continue reading
Everton lead European clubs interested in unsettled Chelsea talent Daishawn Redan
Everton, Leicester City and a number of European clubs are said to be monitoring the 18-year-old’s situation – with the Dutch forward unsettled by the lack of playing opportunities afforded to talented teenagers at Stamford Bridge.
England 5-0 Czech Republic: 5 Hits and Flops
England cruised to a 5-0 win vs. Czech Republic, starting their EURO 2020 assault in style, but which players excelled while others struggled here?
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Callum Hudson-Odoi called up into England squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, originally selected for England’s under-21s, has been promoted into Gareth Southgate’s senior side for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers vs the Czech Republic and Montenegro. Continue reading
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