After his loan deal from Chelsea was complete, centre-back Fikayo Tomori was named in Milan’s matchday squad but didn’t feature during their 3-0 home defeat by Atalanta over the weekend. His new head coach, Stefano Pioli, praised his intelligence and said the 23-year-old has interesting qualities, though a lack of training with them means he’ll need time to settle in Italy. Continue reading
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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 0-1 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
Dan Gosling’s brilliant late overhead lob ensured a dilligent Bournemouth display confined Chelsea to a fourth Premier League defeat in their last five matches, as Frank Lampard’s men struggled while failing to create many chances during another forgettable result. Continue reading
Cesar Azpilicueta defends Lampard’s youthful selection after heavy United defeat
Chelsea defender and captain Cesar Azpilicueta has defended manager Frank Lampard’s selection choices after starting both Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount during Sunday’s 4-0 defeat by Manchester United in their Premier League season-opener.
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Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Jagielka extends Gunners’ poor away form
Phil Jagielka’s first goal since April 2017 sealed an important Everton win over Champions League chasing Arsenal, compounding the Gunners’ poor away form. Continue reading
3 France players who deserved national team call-ups
Didier Deschamps has announced his latest 23-man squad for France’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers, but here’s an extended look at three players left out who deserved to be selected…
Everton 0-2 Manchester City: Laporte and Jesus score as Citizens reclaim top spot
Stoppage-time strikes in either half from Aymeric Laporte and substitute Gabriel Jesus ensured Manchester City returned to the Premier League summit, after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday. The 2-0 home defeat means Marco Silva’s Everton now have 11 league losses this term, including four in 2019.
Everton 2-0 Bournemouth: Zouma and Calvert-Lewin seal much-needed home win
Kurt Zouma‘s first Everton goal, as well as a stoppage-time strike from substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin, helped Everton secure all three points against a plucky Bournemouth side during a nervy affair at Goodison Park. Continue reading
Kurt Zouma insists despite Everton loan, his Chelsea career not over
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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David Luiz: Not good enough or another media over-reaction?
Following his second red card in less than two weeks during Chelsea’s 2-1 away win over Atletico Madrid, questions have once again been asked about David Luiz.
Despite receiving plaudits for his performances upon returning to England’s top flight last term, many believe the Brazilian still has not matured enough to cut out the erratic side of his game. Is it a typical over-reaction by the media, or has Chelsea’s change in formation helped significantly mask his deficiencies?
