A lot has changed for both sides in the four months since their last meeting, a 2-0 Leicester win propelling them top of the Premier League while confining the Blues to their fifth league defeat in a month under Frank Lampard. Under new management and with a Champions League Final to come on May 29, will Thomas Tuchel’s men prove a step too far for the bullish Foxes here?
Tag: FA Cup
Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton: Ruthless Redmond propels Saints into FA Cup semis
Nathan Redmond scored a brace and assisted another as Southampton booked their FA Cup semi-final berth for the second time in four seasons, easing past Jonathan Woodgate’s Bournemouth. Supposed to be a welcome distraction from Championship rigours, the gulf in quality was clear – it would’ve been worse for the Cherries, had VAR not disallowed two goals. Continue reading
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Aubameyang’s brace seals FA Cup trophy and European football
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a matchwinning brace for the second successive FA Cup tie, as Arsenal edged out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea – earning a record 14th title in competition history while subsequently qualifying for UEFA Europa League football next season with Mikel Arteta’s first piece of silverware in management. Continue reading
Sergio Aguero undergoes successful knee surgery, no timescale for his return
Having aggravated a previous knee injury during Monday’s 5-0 thrashing against Burnley, the 32-year-old’s Premier League season appears over. He now faces a race to be fit for their Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid in August.
Premier League to resume on June 17: Man City-Arsenal, Sheff Utd-Aston Villa
Project Restart has reached an eventual conclusion, as the 2019-20 Premier League season will resume play on the week beginning June 15. Carabao Cup winners Manchester City host Arsenal, while Euro-chasing Sheffield United face relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the first fixtures – with a weekend schedule following. Continue reading
Ashley Cole remembers historic Double triumph, praises Chelsea’s young crop
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole spoke to the Blues’ official website about topics including remembering their historic Double triumph ten years ago, to how the club’s young crop are progressing and can challenge for silverware in future. Continue reading
Reiss Nelson: Balancing his potential with competition, expectations and Arteta’s faith
His most recent outing might have been against Portsmouth this month, but Reiss Nelson continues to show flashes of beautiful brilliance at a time where his willingness to learn and unlimited potential are shining through: precisely when the Gunners need more decisiveness and quality in the final third.
Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham
According to reports, the Bundesliga giants are edging closer to a €35m (£30.3m) move for one of England’s hottest prospects – fending off Premier League interest in the process. Continue reading
Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues earn FA Cup quarter-final berth
Goals from Willian and Ross Barkley were enough for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea to book their place in this season’s FA Cup quarter-finals at Liverpool’s expense during an enthralling encounter in west London. Continue reading
Arteta is honest as Nelson and Lacazette speak after Arsenal scrape past Leeds
Goalscorer Reiss Nelson and Man of the Match Alexandre Lacazette revealed Mikel Arteta’s inspired half-time teamtalk did wonders for a lethargic Arsenal, who won despite a scare by a bullish Leeds side during their FA Cup tie on Monday evening. Continue reading
Arsenal 1-0 Leeds United: 5 Hits and Flops as Gunners into FA Cup 4th Round
Reiss Nelson’s second goal of the season proved just enough for Arsenal to scrape through into the FA Cup Fourth Round, after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Championship side Leeds – who gave a great account of themselves but faded in the latter stages, after a brilliant first-half showing. They now face an away trip to Premier League strugglers Bournemouth for a place in Round Five on January 25.
Manchester City 6-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points
Manchester City completed a record-breaking domestic treble with a thumping 6-0 win over Watford at Wembley, but what were five talking points from their latest trophy-clinching victory? Continue reading
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