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5 transfer targets Arsenal failed to sign this summer

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After successive defeats to start the campaign, Arsenal supporters have been left wondering what if their transfer business was added to this summer… Continue reading “5 transfer targets Arsenal failed to sign this summer”

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Bakayoko loaned to Milan, what happened to Chelsea’s £40m signing?

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Bakayoko signed a season-long loan deal to join AC Milan earlier this week, with an option to buy next summer if his spell is a successful one. So, what happened to the Blues’ £40m signing from just 13 months ago? Continue reading “Bakayoko loaned to Milan, what happened to Chelsea’s £40m signing?”

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Huddersfield Town 0-3 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops

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Chelsea began Premier League life under Maurizio Sarri with a morale-boosting away victory at the John Smith Stadium against a Huddersfield side who looked encouraging at times, but seemingly helpless to stop the Blues’ wave of attacks once they grew in confidence. Continue reading “Huddersfield Town 0-3 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Thibaut Courtois completes £35m Real move, Kovacic loaned to Chelsea

Champions League holders Real Madrid have completed the £35m signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, while allowing Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic to join the Blues on a season-long loan as part of the deal. 

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Napoli boost as Koulibaly signs new five-year deal, but will this last?

Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli) during the Italian Pre-season friendly match between Napoli 5-0 Carpi at Briamasco Stadium on July 22, 2018 at Trento, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio…

A welcome boost ahead of the new campaign for Napoli under new management, as coveted defender Kalidou Koulibaly has put an end to speculation surrounding his future by signing a new five-year deal with the Partenopei. Continue reading “Napoli boost as Koulibaly signs new five-year deal, but will this last?”

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Where next for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham?

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham during the pre season friendly match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Picture date 1st August 2018. Picture credit should read: Matt McNulty/Sportimage via PA…
After an encouraging pre-season tour at Chelsea, it’s more than likely that Tammy will benefit more from another loan spell this term – but where?

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Reading 1-2 Derby County: Lampard off to perfect managerial start with stoppage-time winner

Derby County's Mason Mount celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game

Derby County kicked off the new Championship season with a last-ditch away win over Reading tonight, with Frank Lampard earning his first victory as Rams boss – while Chelsea’s talented teenage loanee Mason Mount proved pivotal in their second-half comeback. Continue reading “Reading 1-2 Derby County: Lampard off to perfect managerial start with stoppage-time winner”

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5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes

Chelsea v Brentford - The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

The transfer deadline is fast approaching, so here are five Premier League players that need to be leaving their respective clubs before then… Continue reading “5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes”

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Staying the course: Morata set to remain at Chelsea

 (180423) -- LONDON, April 22, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the FA Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium in…

Chelsea are considering the possibility of keeping club-record signing Álvaro Morata this season, as recent developments suggest Gonzalo Higuain is set to join AC Milan instead of the west Londoners.

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5 low points in Jose Mourinho’s managerial career

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Jose Mourinho is widely regarded as one of the world’s best football managers but like everyone else, has made some memorable mistakes and endured tough times at various spells throughout his 18-year managerial spell to date. 

Currently the Manchester United manager, the 2018/19 campaign is set to be a significant one for him and his players, as he aims to banish the ‘third-season syndrome’ tag while looking to deliver Premier League silverware back to the red half of Manchester for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement five years ago. Without further ado, here are five low points that have occurred during Mourinho’s managerial career to date:

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Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: Hazard’s penalty seals Blues’ eighth FA Cup trophy

Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot

Chelsea have won this season’s FA Cup following a slender 1-0 victory over Manchester United, following Eden Hazard’s well-taken penalty midway through the first-half. United themselves created chances aplenty but the Blues held firm defensively when needed and were helped by important saves by Thibaut Courtois during a nervy second-half at Wembley.   Continue reading “Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: Hazard’s penalty seals Blues’ eighth FA Cup trophy”

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Exclusive report: PSG in talks with Courtois over possible move

According to an exclusive report in Belgium this week, Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois – accompanied by his father Thierry – met with Paris-Saint Germain representatives following their recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.

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