Federico Chiesa’s winner, 11 seconds into the second-half, felt inevitable after multiple warning signs were ignored but typified just how Chelsea – with their 73% possession and half-chances galore – laboured through proceedings in Turin. If Thomas Tuchel’s men are going to successfully defend their Champions League crown, they can’t afford more displays like these. Continue reading “Juventus 1-0 Chelsea: Chiesa the catalyst as ponderous Blues stifled in Turin”
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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 “Sheffield United 3-0 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points as Blades blast Blues into submission”
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 “Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues earn FA Cup quarter-final berth”
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 “Chelsea 0-3 Bayern Munich: 5 Hits and Flops as Bavarians excel in London again”
Bulgaria 0-6 England: 5 Talking Points
England returned to winning ways in their Euro 2020 Qualifying group with an emphatic 6-0 thrashing of Bulgaria in Sofia on Monday evening, though their victory was overshadowed by racist chanting and abuse by home supporters – with a threat the game would be abandoned. Continue reading “Bulgaria 0-6 England: 5 Talking Points”
Euro 2020 Qualifiers: 3 reasons why England beat Kosovo 5-3
Goals from Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Mergim Vojvoda’s own goal and a brace for Jadon Sancho helped Gareth Southgate’s England to prevail in an eight-goal thriller against a determined but naive Kosovo display at St. Mary’s. After four Group A fixtures, the Three Lions top their Euro 2020 qualification group. Continue reading “Euro 2020 Qualifiers: 3 reasons why England beat Kosovo 5-3”
Mason Mount thrills on Stamford Bridge debut, Chelsea drop points again
Mason Mount made a memorable return to Stamford Bridge and scored on his senior home debut but was helpless to stop Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side from dropping two points against a dangerous Leicester side unfortunate not to snatch a late winner in west London. Continue reading “Mason Mount thrills on Stamford Bridge debut, Chelsea drop points again”
Netherlands 3-1 England: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Here’s a look at five talking points, as the Netherlands earned a 3-1 (AET) win over England to book their place in Sunday’s Nations League Final against Portugal…
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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 “Everton 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops”
Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to remain at Chelsea: Another positive sign?
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not be loaned out in the upcoming January transfer window. Is this another positive sign of progression or simply a waiting game for the Englishman? Continue reading “Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to remain at Chelsea: Another positive sign?”
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”
Bakayoko loaned to Milan, what happened to Chelsea’s £40m signing?
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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