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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Sheffield United 3-0 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points as Blades blast Blues into submission
David McGoldrick’s first Premier League goals proved pivotal as Sheffield United ultimately cruised to a 3-0 win over third-placed Chelsea – blowing this summer’s race for European football open again with three games left to play. What were five talking points as the Blues succumbed to another frustrating defeat here? Continue reading
Chelsea 0-3 Bayern Munich: 5 Hits and Flops as Bavarians excel in London again
Bayern Munich maintained their 100% win record in this season’s Champions League as a Serge Gnabry brace and yet another Robert Lewandowski goal sealed a comprehensive 3-0 away win over Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side in west London. Continue reading
Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues snatch late comeback win
Jorginho and Tammy Abraham’s 12th league goal ensured Chelsea recovered from a one-goal deficit to snatch all three points and win late on against London rivals Arsenal – finishing the decade with a four-point cushion in fourth place. But which players excelled while others struggled at the Emirates on this occasion?
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.
Three reasons why Chelsea beat Southampton 4-1
Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount were again on the scoresheet for a potent Chelsea, who prevailed with a comfortable 4-1 away win against Ralph Hasenuttl’s disappointing Southampton side in their final Premier League fixture before the international break. Continue reading
Liverpool 3-2 Chelsea (5-4 on pens): 5 Hits and Flops
Adrian was an unlikely hero on his first Liverpool start, producing the all-important penalty save in the shootout to deny Tammy Abraham and secure the UEFA Super Cup trophy for Jurgen Klopp’s men on a humid evening in Istanbul overnight. Continue reading
Europa League Final – Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops
Chelsea earned their second Europa League title in six years at Arsenal’s expense in Baku, but which players excelled while others struggled? Continue reading
Europa League Final – Arsenal vs Chelsea: Match preview, predictions and more
In the first of two all-English European finals this week, London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea clash in Baku. There’s more at stake than meets the eye too…
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Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops
Liverpool returned top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Chelsea yesterday, but which players struggled while others excelled at Anfield? Continue reading
Everton 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops
Everton’s 2-0 win against Chelsea on Sunday was their first over a top-six side since January 2017. Which players struggled while others excelled on Merseyside? Continue reading
Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea (4-3 on pens): Sterling’s winner seals successive Carabao Cup win
Raheem Sterling converted the winning penalty, as Manchester City secured successive Carabao Cup Final victories at Chelsea’s expense during a nervy finish at Wembley.
The final itself – three weeks after City’s 6-0 league thrashing vs. the Blues – will always be remembered for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s actions after defying manager Maurizio Sarri’s instructions to be substituted late in extra-time.
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