
Leicester inflicted Chelsea’s first Premier League defeat of the campaign in the pair’s last game before Christmas, but which players struggled while others impressed in west London?
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Leicester inflicted Chelsea’s first Premier League defeat of the campaign in the pair’s last game before Christmas, but which players struggled while others impressed in west London?
Continue reading “Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Hits and Flops”

Transfer speculation surrounding Christian Pulisic’s long-term future has been a feature for a few seasons now, ever since he broke through at Borussia Dortmund in 2016. Continue reading “3 reasons why Chelsea should not sign Christian Pulisic”

There were routine Europa League wins for London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal on Thursday evening, showcasing plenty of young talent in the process. Continue reading “Europa League round-up: Hudson-Odoi and Smith-Rowe shine”

Tottenham ended Chelsea‘s unbeaten Premier League start with a commanding 3-1 victory at Wembley on Saturday evening. Goals from Dele Alli, Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min sealed all three points for Spurs, but what are five key talking points from the action-packed affair at Wembley? Continue reading “Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points”

Chelsea‘s unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign has continued, albeit after dropping two points against a dogged Everton side at Stamford Bridge. Which players impressed while others struggled on this occasion? Continue reading “Chelsea 0-0 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops”

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not be loaned out in the upcoming January transfer window. Is this another positive sign of progression or simply a waiting game for the Englishman? Continue reading “Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to remain at Chelsea: Another positive sign?”
Ross Barkley’s stoppage-time equaliser saved Chelsea’s blushes – keeping their unbeaten streak intact while seeing them leapfrog Manchester City to the Premier League’s top spot, ahead of other matchday fixtures to come.
Anthony Martial’s two second-half goals helped United snatch a slender lead, but it was not enough for the visitors during a tense affair at Stamford Bridge – reiterated as tempers flared involving Jose Mourinho on the touchline. Continue reading “Chelsea 2-2 Manchester United: Barkley’s stoppage-time equaliser saves Blues’ unbeaten streak”
Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad selection had a more youthful look to it when the news was announced on Thursday. The headlines were dominated by a talented trio earning their first senior call-ups, as Leicester playmaker James Maddison and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho were both called up. But what about the third creative newcomer? Continue reading “Why Mason Mount’s England call-up is no surprise”

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has been at the club for four-and-a-half years now. Signed by David Moyes for £37.5m from Chelsea, the Spanish international has produced excellent creative moments and important goals alike.
However, in recent seasons, his minutes and productivity in the final third have progressively dwindled under Jose Mourinho’s watch and a lack of regular first-team opportunities has posed questions about his future.
Continue reading “3 Manchester United players who can be Juan Mata’s long-term replacement”

The immediate futures of two highly-rated English prospects has been finalised, with Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson venturing abroad in search of regular first-team opportunities while Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham has dropped to the league which helped him flourish two years ago… Continue reading “Transfer deadline day: Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson signs new deal before leaving for Hoffenheim, Abraham off to Villa”

Kurt Zouma has publicly insisted that his Chelsea career is far from over, instead saying that he will prove himself once more in west London after his current loan spell on Merseyside is complete this season.
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According to recent reports, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are very keen on completing a move for Atletico Madrid fullback Filipe Luis before next week’s transfer deadline – whose €30m release clause is being quoted as Atletico’s asking price. Continue reading “Report: PSG keen on Atletico Madrid’s Filipe Luis, with €30m release clause”