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Best footballers in the world by assists this season

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard and Manchester City's Raheem Sterling both feature in this list...

Here we look at the world’s best footballers, judging by assists-to-minutes ratio in their respective leagues so far this season…
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Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points

Pogba celebrates his goal to double United's lead on the stroke of half-time

Here’s a look at five talking points as Manchester United earned a hard-fought 2-0 away win over Chelsea, to seal their FA Cup quarter-final place against Wolves next month. 
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Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops

Aguero netted a record-equaling hat-trick as Manchester City romped to a 6-0 thrashing over Chelsea

Manchester City’s emphatic 6-0 thrashing vs. Chelsea saw them return to top spot in the Premier League, but which players impressed while others struggled?

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Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: Aguero, Silva and Sterling shine as hosts enjoy rout

Sergio Aguero’s record-equalling hat-trick, two more goals from Raheem Sterling and another by Ilkay Gundogan saw Manchester City ease to a dominant 6-0 thrashing vs. a limp Chelsea side.  Continue reading “Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: Aguero, Silva and Sterling shine as hosts enjoy rout”

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5 winners and losers following Gonzalo Higuain’s Chelsea move

Higuain made his Chelsea debut during their FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday

Here’s an in-depth look at five winners and losers from an intriguing loan deal completed last week, which saw Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain terminate his existing contract at Milan to join Chelsea until the season’s end… Continue reading “5 winners and losers following Gonzalo Higuain’s Chelsea move”

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Reports: Bayern make £35m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi

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Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are intensifying their interest in Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi and have made an improved £35m bid for the 18-year-old, according to recent developments Continue reading “Reports: Bayern make £35m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi”

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Hits and Flops

Jamie Vardy (far right) celebrates his goal with teammates on an important afternoon in the Premier League

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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Chelsea 0-0 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops

Hazard in possession during Chelsea's goalless draw against Everton

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”

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Chelsea 2-2 Manchester United: Barkley’s stoppage-time equaliser saves Blues’ unbeaten streak

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”

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Huddersfield Town 0-3 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops

Huddersfield Town v Chelsea FC - Premier League

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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5 low points in Jose Mourinho’s managerial career

Manchester United v San Jose Earthquakes

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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France 1-0 Belgium: Umtiti’s header breaks Belgians in smash-and-grab victory

France's Samuel Umtiti celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game

France are through to the 2018 World Cup final after a 1-0 victory over Belgium in a tense semi-final encounter in St Petersburg. Both sides fashioned great chances, although the deadlock was finally broken after the interval where Samuel Umtiti leaped above Marouane Fellaini from a corner before heading beyond Thibaut Courtois at the near post.

In a real battle, Les Bleus came out on top and have plenty of players to thank – namely the goalscorer, his centre-back partner Raphael Varane for immense displays at the back, as well as goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for a string of impressive saves to keep the scores goalless in the first-half.   Continue reading “France 1-0 Belgium: Umtiti’s header breaks Belgians in smash-and-grab victory”