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World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, signed in the dying hours on deadline day this past Tuesday, made his Premier League debut for Graham Potter’s Chelsea side but the midfielder couldn’t inspire his new teammates to produce more than a frustrating goalless draw with west London rivals Fulham, who defended valiantly with centre-back and captain Tim Ream in particular. Continue reading “Chelsea 0-0 Fulham: Ream rescues Cottagers as £106m man Enzo Fernandez makes Blues debut”
The Premier League are set to obtain up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests a week for its 20 clubs, as their Project Restart plan for the 2019-20 season continues intensifying. Continue reading “Premier League clubs set to receive up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests per week”
At Monday’s shareholders’ meeting, English Premier League (EPL) clubs unanimously agreed to enter into short-term contract extensions with players whose deals are set to expire on June 30 this year. Continue reading “Premier League clubs reach agreement on player contracts expiring on June 30”
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”
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?
Continue reading “Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues snatch late comeback win”
Chelsea have bested their London rivals in two of the last three Premier League seasons but for a variety of reasons, none of the trio harbour title ambitions right now. So, which side will be crowned the Kings of London in 2020?
Continue reading “Arsenal, Chelsea or Tottenham: Who will be Kings of London once the season ends?”
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 “Chelsea 0-1 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis”
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”
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”
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?
Continue reading “Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Hits and Flops”
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”
Arsenal claimed the first piece of silverware after prevailing over London rivals Chelsea on penalties in today’s Community Shield fixture at Wembley.
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