Frank Lampard fully backed by the Chelsea board

Chelsea are currently in a run of only picking up four points from their last five games with pressure seemingly mounting on Frank Lampard and his team. There have been rumours circulating that Chelsea are considering replacing their manager if they fail to win any of their next games, but reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has […]

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Video:’I can’t go out like that’ – Olivier Giroud rates best & worst dressed Chelsea players

Apart from scoring goals, Olivier Giroud knows a thing or two about fashion. With the help of Josh Denzel and Chelsea TV, the Frenchman went through the best and worst-dressed players at Chelsea. Giroud described his go-to outfit as a pair of nice sneakers, jeans, a t-shirt, a denim shirt, and a leather jacket. He […]

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Is Mason Mount Chelsea’s most important player?

Mason Mount has become one of the most important players in Frank Lampard’s 4-3-3 formation. He has been subject to some unwarranted criticism from a section of Chelsea and England fans, but there is a reason why both Lampard and the England manager, Gareth Southgate keep picking him. For Lampard especially, Mount has become indispensable. […]

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Frank Lampard is not immune from criticism, or indispensable, but the disrespect must stop

Browsing through Chelsea Twitter over the last couple of weeks can only be described as a football gangland. Some of the clubs own supporters are once again picking sides and going at each other over an opinion on football. Some want to see Frank Lampard sacked, others do not. Fair enough, we are all entitled […]

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Report: Chelsea left-back set for Atletico Madrid move

As the January transfer window approaches, Marcos Alonso seems to be on his way back to Spain on loan with Atletico Madrid.(The Independent) With the arrival of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City in the summer and the reemergence of Emerson Palmieri, Alonso has found himself out of the squad more times than not. So far […]

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(Photo): John Terry shares his opinion of Aston Villa’s equaliser against Chelsea

John Terry has taken to Instagram to share his opinion on the incident which led to Aston Villa coming away from Stamford Bridge with a point. Olivier Giroud scored a header from a flowing Chelsea move to open the scoring. The Blues, however, failed to extend their lead, and Villa equalised early in the second […]

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Two week break could be a blessing for struggling Chelsea – Opinion

Chelsea’s next two opponents – Manchester City and Morecambe United, have both had their most recent fixtures cancelled due to coronavirus outbreaks in their squads. There’s still a strong chance that the Citizens will have enough players fit for Chelsea to force this weekend’s game to be played, and the story could be the same […]

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Hudson-Odoi shines, but poor elsewhere – Chelsea player ratings vs Aston Villa

It was another frustrating night for Chelsea in the Premier League last night only managing a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa after leading at half time. The Blues failed to see the game out and finish the job off, instead they allowed Villa to equalise and failed to show the quality needed to get the […]

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Frank Lampard provides injury update on Chelsea duo

Following the draw against Aston Villa on Monday night, Frank Lampard gave his customary post-match press conference. Blues boss was asked about the many changes he made to his starting lineup –  he reaffirmed his intentions to heavily rotate, irrespective of the team’s performance on Boxing Day. Lampard continued to mention that Reece James had […]

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Lampard pleased with Chelsea’s performance despite Aston Villa draw

Frank Lampard after the game, said in the post match interview that he was pleased with the performance from Chelsea. He liked the reaction he saw after the Boxing Day defeat to Arsenal. To an extent, there was more commitment from the Blues. They certainly deserved a draw, but whether they did enough to win […]

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The Blues drop more points in a lacklustre Christmas Week

It was another poor performance by Chelsea and a Christmas week to forget for the Blues. Aston Villa got a hard-earned point on the road to the frustration of Chelsea. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring from a Ben Chilwell cross in the first half, but Aston Villa managed to find an equaliser and neither team […]

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[Poll] Who was your man of the match v Aston Villa?

Chelsea were left frustrated at Stamford Bridge tonight as they played out a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Olivier Giroud put the blues ahead of the 34th minute, getting his head on the end of a Ben Chilwell cross. In the second half, Anwar El Ghazi scored for Villa who got in at the back […]

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Confirmed Line Up: Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Aston Villa in just under an hour in this evening’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. It really is a must-win game for Chelsea who only 48 hours ago lost 3-1 away to Arsenal and have lost three of there last four games. Hakim […]

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Callum Hudson-Odoi now has the perfect chance to nail down starting spot and deserves run of games

Whatever has happened between Callum Hudson-Odoi and Frank Lampard must now be ignored and we must focus on the present; and that present is the young winger being afforded and trusted regular game time as a starter in the first team. Hudson-Odoi came on for Chelsea when they were 2-0 down against Arsenal on Boxing […]

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Chelsea vs Aston Villa – Team News, Predicted Line Up and more

In what is an unconventional but compelling season so far, Chelsea play Aston Villa just 48 hours after a disappointing boxing day defeat to Arsenal. Aston Villa currently sits in 6th place, one place above Chelsea, and with 2 games in hand on the Londoners.  Chelsea enters the match with just 2 wins from their […]

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Hudson-Odoi isolated positive, disaster for Werner – Chelsea player ratings vs Arsenal

Chelsea had a real night to forget against Arsenal last night in a lacklustre showing. Frank Lampard has piled the blame on the players, but the Blues boss needs to start holding his own hands up and taking a look at things from a coaching side. Whilst you’re here please take a moment to sign up […]

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Lampard confirms winger will start the next game against Aston Villa

It’s been confirmed by manager Frank Lampard that Callum Hudson-Odoi will start Chelsea’s next game on Monday night against Aston Villa. Lampard praised the youngster when he talked to Chelsea TV after yesterday’s defeat to Arsenal. “Callum did really well, Callum was fantastic with his energy. That’s what we absolutely needed. That’s why he’ll play […]

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Chelsea fans react to Hudson-Odoi’s performance against Arsenal

Some Chelsea fans have taken to Twitter to share their reaction to Callum Hudson-Odoi’s performance in this evenings 3-1 defeat at Arsenal. The youngster was a half-time substitute and was one of the only bright sparks in what was a terrible performance from the blues. In the second half, he was up and down the […]

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Confirmed Line Up: Arsenal vs Chelsea

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Arsenal in just under an hour in this evening’s Premier League clash at the Emirates. Chelsea head into the game full of confidence after beating West Ham 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. The Blues will be looking for back-to-back away league wins […]

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Stats say that the best of Timo Werner is yet to come

Timo Werner is a goal scorer – of that there is no doubt, but what kind of goal scorer is he? He definitely isn’t of the Giroud mould of a forward, nor is he a finisher with deadly precision like Sergio Aguero. He missed loads of chances, and yet he finished the 2019-20 season with […]

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[Quiz] Can you name the players that have played for both Chelsea and Arsenal?

This evening Chelsea play Arsenal for 202nd time in all competitions, more than any other club they have played in their history. Can you name the 11 players that have played for both clubs in the Premier League era?

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Arsenal vs Chelsea – Team News, Predicted Line Up and more

Chelsea faces Arsenal on Boxing Day in what looks to be one of the most uneven encounters between the two London clubs in recent years. Chelsea vs Arsenal will be a test of both the physical and psychological endurance of the two London clubs. Chelsea is a confident side, before their recent dip in form […]

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Charly Musonda is back, does he have a chance at Chelsea?

Chelsea signed Charly Musonda from Anderlecht back in 2012 and he was deemed as one of the highest rated wonderkids around. 8 years later at 24-years of age, and the former Belgium under-21 international is far from living up to those expectations, but here is why? Whilst you’re here please take a moment to sign up […]

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Ben Chilwell’s absence leaves a big hole in Chelsea’s weakened attack

Ben Chilwell is not the best player in Chelsea’s first XI, but he’s among the most important. According to a report in the Telegraph today, the left-back’s scan has returned positive results on the rolled ankle he was given 5 minutes into the game against West Ham last night. At the very least he will […]

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Why Tammy Abraham’s West Ham goals could see Olivier Giroud make a transfer decision

Olivier Giroud is likely to stay at Chelsea until the summer as long as his game time doesn’t change significantly from now until the end of January – these were the words via Matt Law of The Telegraph a couple of weeks back when Giroud was firing. In the space of days, things could have […]

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Silva shines, Werner struggles – Chelsea player ratings vs West Ham

Chelsea got a hugely important three points in the Premier League last night thrashing West Ham 3-0. As much as the result is all that matters, it doesn’t tell the full story of a game that was actually very edgy for Chelsea, and they will feel relieved to come away with such a convincing score […]

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[Poll] Who’s your man of the match v West Ham?

Chelsea have secured an important 3-0 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge with goals coming from Thiago Silva and Tammy Abraham. Who was your man of the match? Find out the result on our Instagram.

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Chelsea lacking midfield links as they struggle to break down West Ham

It’s half time in the Chelsea – West Ham game, and the Blues are in the lead. Thiago Silva’s bullet header 8 minutes in is the difference between the two teams at the moment, although West Ham threatened more through the first half. The home team have had their moments, but they still don’t look […]

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Reece James being rested could see an opportunity for Valentino Livramento

This weekend was wild with speculation surrounding the immediate injury future of Chelsea right back Reece James. The England international has been playing with a slight knee injury in recent matches, and it appeared to have gotten worse. Whilst you’re here please take a moment to sign up for free email alerts over at my new project […]

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[Quiz] Can you name the players that have played for both Chelsea and West Ham?

This evening Chelsea play West Ham in what is a crucial London derby, can you name the 13 players that have played for both clubs in the Premier League era? Let us know in the comments how you did!

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Opinion: Looking ahead to Chelsea’s January transfer plans

Chelsea had a fantastic summer transfer window, and they spent some big cash as a result. This means that in the January transfer window starting in a couple of weeks time, Chelsea will be looking to sell and loan players as priority. Whilst you’re here please take a moment to sign up for free email alerts over […]

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New substitution rule will help Lampard keep a big squad happy and benefit Callum Hudson-Odoi

Frank Lampard didn’t get exactly what he wanted today with the Premier League’s new substitution rule announcement, but he will be pleased with one aspect. From game week 14 this season, clubs are now allowed to name 9 subs on the bench, rather than 7 – giving them the option to add in 2 more […]

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Could Declan Rice’s potential Chelsea arrival get the best out of Kai Havertz?

We certainly do not need to start panicking at all after two straight defeats in the league. Before this, we were on a 17-game unbeaten run, which is a great achievement regardless. However, there are a few questions that we as fans are rightfully asking, and I am sure that even Frank Lampard himself knows […]

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Champions League contenders all have weaknesses – including Chelsea

We’re in the middle of the busiest season on record, and right now the fun doesn’t stop. Chelsea played on Saturday, with another game coming up tonight. But there was still room on Monday morning for some big news – the Champions League draw. The Blues, having had a punishing run of draws in the […]

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Chelsea face a tough task against Wolves despite the favourite odds

Chelsea face Wolves tonight in what looks like it could be a pivotal game in this second stage of the Blues’ season. After a relatively forgiving opening third of the campaign, where they took advantage of a soft run of fixtures to work up an impressive unbeaten run, Frank Lampard’s team began a much tougher […]

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Should Chelsea be looking to sign a new natural winger in January?

Frank Lampard prefers to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, a setup that allows your wide men to thrive. He is blessed with many quality players who offer versatility and can play in a number of positions. But even with the big squad he has at his disposal, some fans are beginning to ask the […]

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[Quiz] Can you name the starting line-up the last time Chelsea played Atletico Madrid?

The draw for the Champions League last 16 took place earlier on today, Chelsea face a tough task after being pitted against Atlético Madrid. The last time the blues played the Spanish club was a 1-1 draw at home in the 2017 group stage, can you name the starting line-up that day?

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7 Countries where Chelsea have a supporters’ club you probably didn’t know about

Founded in 1905, Chelsea Football Club has dominated the football scene for over a century, constantly securing their place at the high end of the Premier League table. Commonly referred to as The Blues or The Pensioners, the team boasts a list of impressive credentials, including six league cups, seven FA cups, as well as […]

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Formation tweak that would work for Chelsea in the absence of injured wingers

Frank Lampard is building his team around a mainstay formation of 4-3-3 using two ‘number 8s’ ahead of a holding midfielder. This has been working great so far this season and we have seen an excellent run of form from Chelsea. However, as Lampard has already shown in his time as Chelsea boss so far, […]

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Chelsea must capitalise on crosses if they want to turn round Everton defecit

Chelsea are 1-0 down to Everton at half time at Goodison Park, and almost all their chances are coming from crosses. The Blues are getting the ball out wide and swinging it in again, but they’ve yet to draw a save from Jordan Pickford with the chances they’ve generated. With no fit wingers, it’s full […]

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How Chelsea’s starting line up has evolved over the last four years

Chelsea have had many ups and downs in recent seasons, but although there have been tough periods, we have always still managed to be winning silverware and staying up there with the challengers. Frank Lampard came in last season and there was a real buzz and excitement that finally Chelsea are looking long-term and fully […]

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Burnout watch: Timo Werner more at risk as injuries start to accumulate

Welcome to burnout watch on TalkChelsea, a special feature for this most intense of seasons where we look at the players who have played the most minutes this campaign and are the most at risk of burning themselves. The last time we looked at this, it was Timo Werner leading the way, and nothing has […]

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Why it is likely we will see Timo Werner start at right wing versus Everton Saturday

Another Saturday approaches, and so does another 8pm kick off for Chelsea, which means yet another late night finish for me and other content makers in the UK at least! Chelsea play Everton on Saturday night in the Premier League, and it is another huge game in terms of keeping the momentum and good morale […]

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Chelsea face impossible task of replacing unique Kante

Chelsea’s win over Leeds United at the weekend was an important one. Frank Lampard’s team’s superb recent form has been built on keeping clean sheets, or at the very least building a lead to protect. Conceding first, and conceding so early, provided a different challenge. After having it almost all their own way for two […]

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Back to The Bridge fan conclusion – “He let out the biggest scream like he had been shot!”

Last week we spoke to two Chelsea fans ahead of the Leeds United match – the first that allowed fans back inside Stamford Bridge since March. We wanted to gauge the mood, the excitement, and any other feelings that fans lucky enough to get tickets might have had ahead of the unique and bizarre experience […]

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Some facts, stats, and video clips on Faustino Anjorin ahead of his first Chelsea start tonight

Faustino Anjorin is starting for Chelsea tonight against Krasnodar in the Champions League, his first senior start as a Chelsea player. I'm off to Stamford Bridge later. Not much riding on the game, but plenty to take an interest in – not least Billy Gilmour and Tino Anjorin who both start for Chelsea #cfc — […]

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Injuries and resting players could see minutes given to two youngsters tomorrow

There will be two young Chelsea players knocking hard on the door of Frank Lampard’s office at Cobham this afternoon after hearing the latest injury news. Both Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are out injured with hamstring injuries and they will miss tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Krasnodar at the very least. Whilst you’re here […]

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Lampard’s big but happy squad will be pinnacle to winning any silverware this season

If you follow Chelsea’s players on social media, and I’m pretty sure that everyone and their Gran’s do these days, quite literally, then you will notice just how brilliant the overall squad morale is right now. You can say that a lot of this is just young lads and groups of mates having banter, and […]

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Lampard’s big but happy squad will be pinnacle to winning any silverware this season

If you follow Chelsea’s players on social media, and I’m pretty sure that everyone and their Gran’s do these days, quite literally, then you will notice just how brilliant the overall squad morale is right now. You can say that a lot of this is just young lads and groups of mates having banter, and […]

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Back to the Bridge Chelsea fan interviews – “The club are out of touch but I can’t wait to get back”

For the first time in nine months, Chelsea will have fans back inside Stamford Bridge supporting them this Saturday, and what a moment it will be for those lucky enough to have gotten tickets. 2,000 supporters are allowed back inside the stadium to watch Chelsea take on historic rivals Leeds United, albeit socially distanced and […]

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Chelsea’s Top 10 rated players on WhoScored so far this season

Chelsea are currently just two points off the top spot in the Premier League, and leading their Champions League Group. It’s safe to say that things are going well so far this season and Frank Lampard’s side are picking up some really good momentum with recent form. Games within 90 minutes, Chelsea have been unbeaten […]

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Opinion: Billy Gilmour’s Chelsea return will give more reassurance in Kante’s absence

I’ll begin by saying I am not comparing Billy Gilmour to N’Golo Kante here. In fact, the aforementioned plays in a different style to Kante. However, there are many positive similarities, mainly being they both have terrific match engines and bring bite to our midfield. Gilmour is finally back in Chelsea’s squad tomorrow night. Lampard […]

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Chelsea moaners need to remember 2019 not 2005 as Blues continue to take big steps forward

From the 28th of October to the 24th of November, Chelsea played six games. They emerged with a perfect record of six wins, scoring 18 goals and conceding just two along the way. After that, there was plenty of praise, but also questions about the quality of the opposition – yes the Blues could destroy […]

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Kante and James shine, one to forget for Abraham and Ziyech – Chelsea player ratings vs Spurs

Chelsea had to settle with just a point at home to Tottenham yesterday, and it was a game they will know they should have won. Jose Mourinho setup in his deep block and it proved difficult for Chelsea to break down, even after having 61% of possession. Who are Chelsea’s centre back targets for the […]

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Chelsea v Tottenham: Pulisic could be back for the blues

Chelsea face Tottenham this weekend in what is a massive London derby at the top of the Premier League. The game will be the 1,000th match of Roman Abramovich’s reign as Chelsea owner with the club winning 16 major honours in that time, the most by any club in England since the Russian took over […]

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[Quiz] Players that have played for both Chelsea and Tottenham in the Premier League

Chelsea play Tottenham in what is a massive London derby this weekend. Can you name all 6 players who have played for both clubs in the Premier League? Leave a comment and let us know how many you got!

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Goal involvements – Chelsea’s best G&A contributors so far this season

Chelsea are currently on a run of 13-games unbeaten in all competitions, which is pretty impressive considering the stuttering start to the season. The new signings are really starting to click, and Frank Lampard has found a formation that he has gained trust in, and a style of football that is working for the group. […]

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Defender wants to extend Chelsea contract beyond this summer

Thiago Silva has only been a Chelsea player for a few months and it’s been reported by talksport that he’s already interested in extending his stay until the summer of 2022. The defender arrived on a free transfer at the age of 36, with many asking if he could deal with English football so late in […]

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A look into all three of Chelsea’s reported leaked kit colours for next season

These new kits seem to come out earlier and earlier each year, and we now already have three of Chelsea’s alleged kit designs leaked online, well at least the colour sequence for them anyway. Footy Headlines have come through once again, and they are usually absolutely spot on with leaking these. Sign up free for […]

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5 centre backs Chelsea could target in the summer

You may have heard a few sources now talk about Chelsea’s desire to sign a new centre back in the summer, Fabrizio Romano being the latest insider to reveal this. Chelsea are planning to sign defensive targets next summer, they will go for a young centre back but with experience. – @FabrizioRomano on @podcastherewego — […]

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Olivier Giroud has been the most respectful professional and as a result, Chelsea should let him go

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has been rumoured to be looking at moving on from the club this January, and Chelsea could let him. As part of @David_Ornstein’s column this week, I reveal why #CFC will consider granting Olivier Giroud’s wish to leave Stamford Bridge in January. That story, and a lot more, can be found […]

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[Quiz] French players to play for Chelsea

Chelsea face French club Stade Rennes in the Champions League this evening. We thought we’d test your knowledge on all the current & ex Frenchman to play for the blues. Let us know how many you got!

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Rennes vs Chelsea – Team News, Predicted Line Ups & Key Stats

Chelsea travel to France this evening knowing a win over Rennes will confirm their place in the Champions League round of 16 with two games to spare. Lampard we be keen to progress and rest players in the remaining games as we enter the busiest part of the season. In the reverse fixture three weeks […]

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Chelsea face Spurs in battle of emerging title hopefuls

It’s Monday, and Chelsea fans around the world are waking up with the memory of another win fresh in their mind. Newcastle were our latest victims, turned over 2-0 in a game that could easily have seen Frank Lampard’s team score far more had their finishing been a little sharper in the first half. Before […]

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Mason Mount mural at Stamford Bridge shows exactly how much he is valued at the club

You may or may not have spotted the new Mason Mount mural circulating around social media today. It has been painted on a building close to Stamford Bridge, and it is a really nice piece of work and a real nice tribute to Mount. Mason Mural.. [📷 via @NizaarKinsella] pic.twitter.com/VJmiQCcsVt — Simon Phillips (@SiPhillipsSport) November […]

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Newcastle vs Chelsea – Team News, Predicted Line Ups & Key Stats

Chelsea travel to St. James’ Park to play Newcastle United this weekend as the Premier League returns after a two week international break. The game is an early kick off so a victory for the Blues could see them go top of the table for a few hours. The blues were in the middle of […]

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Frank Lampard rightly hits back at youth critics from last season

It appears that Frank Lampard has a very good memory, and he likes to refer to that on some occasions such as this one. Last season Chelsea were under a transfer ban, therefore Frank Lampard had to call on some of the clubs graduated academy stars to not only fill squad spaces, but to fill […]

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Mason Mount shines in link up role with Phil Foden and Jack Grealish

England beat Iceland 4-0 last night in the Nations League, sparking the end of a perfect international break for Chelsea players. Granted Iceland are not the strongest opponents you can face, but they set up very stubbornly at the back and can often be quite hard to break down. England had no problem doing this […]

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Fikayo Tomori has a future at Chelsea, but he must go on loan in January

Chelsea are currently blessed with five first team centre backs all competing for two regular spots in the back four. Whilst this is great for squad depth and options, it will naturally create problems for those who are not playing regularly, and at the moment that is Fikayo Tomori, Andreas Christensen, and Antonio Rudiger. As […]

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Chelsea missed out on signing Virgil van Dijk, but you can bet they wouldn’t now

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has pumped a lot of investment in the club he loves, lives, and breathes for – this is undeniable. But it has far from been a case of Chelsea throwing all their money at any target they want to sign regardless. In fact, they have made some pretty poor decisions in […]

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Frank Lampard’s showtime Blues get ridiculous TV run

Chelsea have made a superb start to the season, and one that’s involved a few thrillers too. The early weeks saw some rollercoaster games where the Blues were conceding as frequently as they were scoring; but the last month has seen the defence find their feet, leading to a series of big wins for Frank […]

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New Lyon Blue and Opti Yellow kits for next season will bring back beautiful nostalgia

This week has seen the potential colours released for Chelsea’s new home and away kits for next season. The reliable Footy Headlines released the colours on their website this week, and just like any new kit – it has got the fans talking. We put together these concept designs below of what the home and […]

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With Pochettino reportedly keeping an eye on Chelsea, you get a feeling Frank Lampard is just getting started

It always seems like a standard occurrence in football that whenever a top manager is a free agent, and the top teams are not winning everything in sight, that said top manager gets linked with the majority of these top clubs. That is exactly what has happened with former Spurs Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino. Top […]

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5 Chelsea transfers likely to happen this January

Chelsea had an excellent summer in the transfer window and Blues boss Frank Lampard can be more than happy with what the board gave him. If there are any complaints it would be that he has been left with a rather large squad due to not being able to off-load some of the squad players. […]

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Chelsea two wins away from another perfect Autumn spell – Opinion

Chelsea’s run of games between the draw with Manchester United and the Premier League clash with Tottenham at the end of this month had widely been identified as a period where the Blues could go up a gear and set themselves up for the rest of the season. Nobody wanted to be too ambitious with […]

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Kurt Zouma deserving of new contract after being totally wired and on form this season

Reports today circulating suggest that Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is about to be offered a new extended contract at the club after impressing this season. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported the news on his Here We Go Podcast earlier today, and nobody can deny that Zouma has not earned it. Chelsea will soon negotiate a […]

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Chelsea’s set-piece transformation a mixture of personnel, coaching, and confidence

It’s clear for everyone to see, Chelsea have totally transformed their set-piece stats from last season both offensively and defensively. Last season Chelsea ranked 17 in the league for set-pieces conceded, letting in 15 goals from them. This season they are currently ranked in 9th place only conceding 3 – a clear improvement at the […]

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Tough decisions on the horizon for Lampard after Abraham’s fruitful run

The injury that Christian Pulisic picked up in the warmup before the game against Burnley two weeks ago has seriously set back the winger’s season, but another Chelsea player has benefitted hugely. Tammy Abraham was set to start that game anyway, with Timo Werner resting on the bench. But since Pulisic’s removal from the equation, […]

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Chelsea’s Cobham graduates continue to prove the doubters wrong

When Chelsea flexed their financial muscles again this summer and signed a number of top quality new players, there were doubts over a few of their current players and their futures at the club. Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount were two of the players written off immediately. But this came as no surprise, both of […]

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Burnout watch: Timo Werner and key midfielder in the red-zone already

Welcome to a new series on TalkChelsea, a special feature for this most intense of seasons where we look at the players who have played the most minutes this season and are the most at risk of burning themselves out before the end of the season. Rotation is going to be key for Frank Lampard […]

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Chelsea can use new found team spirit to challenge for the title

Year after year in recent times we have been calling for Chelsea players to play with more passion, more desire, and we as fans have craved for more leadership on the pitch. Whenever someone talked about this we always referred to the days of John Terry, Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole, and Frank Lampard himself as […]

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Chelsea building a steady momentum with a good atmosphere in camp

Winning games of football is not just about out-scoring your opponent and performing well on the pitch. So much of your success can be gotten from your mental strength and general morale. Chelsea have often looked like a team with a lack of morale and team spirit over recent years, but this season there seems […]

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Work now, rest later – Chelsea’s rotation philosophy means another strong Champions League XI

For Chelsea, Champions League groups tend to hinge in the games against the third strongest team. The games against our strongest rival, decides who ends up finishing top, while the matches against the bottom seeded side are often (somewhat presumptuously) counted as wins the moment the group is drawn. That means that after a win […]

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N’Golo Kante proves that not only is he still important for Chelsea, he can be their MVP

Whether you believe there should even be a debate or not, the fact of the matter is there very much has been a debate over N’Golo Kante’s Chelsea future over the last couple of seasons. The debates largely stem from the fact that a now 29-year old Kante has been increasingly injury-prone recently, so there […]

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Chelsea’s attacking midfield has popular support for challenging Burnley team

Frank Lampard’s team for this afternoon’s game against Burnley sees a 3 man midfield comprising of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and N’Golo Kante. The latter will be tasked with sweeping behind the others, who will be given chances to attack and break the lines, but will also both have to do their part getting back […]

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The importance of Kurt Zouma’s rise to Chelsea dominance

There was times last season where I, amongst others, had some doubts whether Kurt Zouma would grow to be the defender we knew he could be, and the one we had seen playing regularly at Everton. I get the sense that Zouma is the type of player that needs to feel important, needs to feel […]

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Frank Lampard shows good in-game management and 4-3-3 stakes claim for regularity

Frank Lampard has had his critics during his reign as Chelsea manager, some warranted, some not. But as much as we have our right as fans to offer critique, we also must praise where it’s due, and last night deserves some praise. Chelsea beat Russian side Krasnodar 4-0 in the Champions League Group stages. Yes […]

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Allowing fans in Russia tonight gives strong disadvantage to Chelsea

Don’t get me wrong, I am an advocate for getting supporters safely back inside football stadiums as soon as possible. I see theatres, concerts etc across the globe with socially distanced fans watching shows inside, and I think why on earth can this not now be safely trialled out outdoor football arenas? But this is […]

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Lampard must fix up any Hudson-Odoi issues and give him minutes, before it’s too late

I was one of many surprised fans to see that Callum Hudson-Odoi had been left out of the Chelsea squad to face Manchester United on Saturday. Despite my understanding that he was left out due to the formation and an extra winger not being needed on the bench, I was surprised that he didn’t bring […]

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Opinion: Why Chelsea’s ideal formation is not the two being used right now

It is all rather experimental for Frank Lampard and Chelsea right now, which is quite natural when you add a high number of new players to your starting line up. Lampard has so far this season mainly opted to use the 4-2-3-1 formation. But against Manchester United at the weekend, he went there and tried […]

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Chelsea can take advantage of wacky season to mount unexpected title challenge

The title race this season was supposed to be a second rematch between Liverpool and Manchester City, after two seasons where the title has gone back and forth between the two dominant teams in the league. It’s not worked out that way so far. Everton and Aston Villa have ended up topping the table in […]

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An almost fully fit squad is a rare luxury for Lampard, he is wise to ease Ziyech back in

Chelsea face Manchester United tomorrow, and there are a lot of fans, myself included, who would love to see Hakim Ziyech start the match. However, Frank Lampard, and the player himself, have both said he isn’t quite match fit yet, which is why he is settling with second half cameo roles for now. Lampard says […]

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Difficult decisions in attack for Frank Lampard as tiring Blues face top 4 rivals

Frank Lampard has just held his press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game against Manchester United, and the Chelsea boss gave some extremely positive injury news. After months of battling to get his whole squad ready to play, he confirmed that the only injury issues were a shoulder problem for Kepa – who wouldn’t have started […]

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Opinion: Reason for Petr Cech’s squad inclusion much deeper than ‘unprecedented conditions’

I’ll admit, the reasoning given by Chelsea for bringing 38-year old technical director Petr Cech out of retirement are pretty convincing. With the ‘unprecedented conditions’ of the current Covid-19 crisis, Chelsea have added Cech to their 25-man squad for this season as ’emergency goalkeeper cover’. ‘Petr Cech has been included in the squad as emergency […]

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Chelsea can benefit from a run out of the spotlight after high-profile summer

Chelsea spent more heavily, and upgraded their first team more visibly, than any other team in Europe this summer, and it was no surprise to see them mentioned among the candidates to win the Premier League after such an eye-catching transfer window. Liverpool and Manchester City set such a punishing pace over the previous two […]

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The desperation to get Edouard Mendy playing speaks volumes for Kepa’s Chelsea future

Yesterday there was a mad few hours when it was being reported that new Chelsea goalkeeper Edourard Mendy could actually be fit to play against Sevilla this evening, despite it appearing he would miss the game though injury. When the news came out, it was literally the ‘be all and end all’ news that Chelsea […]

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Lampard must not ignore the form and natural position of Callum Hudson-Odoi

I must admit, I was disappointed when I saw the Chelsea starting line up to face Southampton on Saturday. I don’t like to tweet too much negativity before a game, especially as I cannot predict the future and see how the game is going to go. I like to reserve my opinions until after the […]

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Chelsea fans to finally get thrill of Pulisic back in action

Frank Lampard confirmed in his press conference today that Christian Pulisic is going to be fit to play against Southampton tomorrow, giving the strong impression that the American is going to make his first start of the season against the Saints. That’s superb news for the Blues. Pulisic was their best player through the latter […]

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This season presents a perfect opportunity for highly rated youngster to break through

Last season saw the emergence of Billy Gilmour for Chelsea as he made the most of opportunities given to him by Frank Lampard. He did so well that he was promoted to a regular senior squad member, and he became an important player for Lampard before his unfortunate long-term injury. This season we are likely […]

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Triple international breaks help nobody – except Ethan Ampadu – Opinion

Ethan Ampadu should be the poster boy for all international football. In what was a pretty unique situation for a player, the youngster spent a year on Chelsea’s bench, then a year on RB Leipzig’s while on loan, only playing regularly for his national team. We hope his move to Sheffield United doesn’t turn out […]

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N’Golo Kante can be the DM Lampard wants if he wears his France strip

The humour behind this title is quite ironic. Because the N’Golo Kante that turns out for France putting in top class performances game after game, IS the exact N’Golo Kante that surely Frank Lampard is looking for to play as his defensive midfielder? The Chelsea boss seemingly wants to play with a more traditional style […]

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Charly Musonda could become a pleasant surprise for Frank Lampard

Chelsea could well have a surprise secret weapon on their hands if things go accordingly for forgotten highly rated winger Charly Musonda. The Belgian turns 24 this week and he has been at Chelsea since 2012 always being tipped for a great future. The club have kept the faith in Musonda despite a number of […]

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Chelsea have two decent alternatives already in the squad after failing to sign new DM

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard made it a priority to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice at the end of this transfer window, he was a player whom Lampard really wanted to bring in. Chelsea were priced out of a move by The Hammers, who were always adamant he would stay this window. The Blues then […]

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What Are Chelsea’s Chances of Silverware This Season?

Chelsea last won the Premier League in 2016/17 and have constantly remained in the top 5 of the table since. After getting back into the Champions League, which is crucial for the club’s finances, and reaching the final of the FA Cup, Frank Lampard is aiming for silverware in just his second full season after […]

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Chelsea could live to regret loaning both these England internationals

The transfer window slammed shut once again at 11pm last night, and Chelsea will feel more than happy with their window having signed a number of top quality players and fixed a few pressing issues from last season. Whilst this was one of the best transfer windows Chelsea have completed in a long time, I […]

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Silva and Zouma establish early lead in race to become Frank Lampard’s first choice pair in defence

David Luiz departed Chelsea on transfer deadline day a year ago, leaving 4 senior centre-backs behind. Over the course of the season, each one had their time as first choice, and almost every combination of the group was used. Ultimately, no individual was able to establish themselves as Frank Lampard’s first choice, and each partnership […]

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Mason Mount’s problem will be playing too much – not playing too little

When Chelsea signed Kai Havertz earlier this summer, one of the most common reactions from rival fans and from journalists writing about the Blues’ mega-summer was to look back on last season’s “project” with scorn. “So much for playing the youth” they crowed, certain that the progress of Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Reece James and […]

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Chelsea’s Jorginho/Kovacic double pivot too weak and ‘safe’ to use again

It’s becoming far too frustrating watching Chelsea games once again, and there are many issues that need addressing fast. Frank Lampard has often got his side playing some good and exciting football, but unfortunately this is just not happening enough right now. The new signings will of course help improve this a lot once they […]

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Pressure on Lampard as Season Develops

After spending big before the start of the season, Chelsea have made an adequate start to the 2020/21 campaign. They were dominant against Brighton in their opener, earning a 3-1 win against an improving side, but were brought back down to earth, losing at home to the champions Liverpool.  So far, so predictable. Realistic Chelsea […]

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What Needs To Happen For Chelsea To Challenge For the Title?

You should always be hopeful before the beginning of a new football season, especially if you’re a team with the pedigree and stature of Chelsea. Though the side hasn’t been all that close to the Premier League title in recent years, they’ve done enough over the past 15 years to show that even on the […]

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Opinion: Chelsea’s strongest 11 features Kovacic and a more balanced setup

Chelsea began their Premier League campaign last night by beating Brighton 3-1 in their own backyard. Whilst the scoreline flattered Frank Lampard’s side, it was refreshing and positive to start the season with a win. Lampard had two of his new signings Timo Werner and Kai Havertz starting the match, but there was a real […]

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Marcos Alonso’s 100 touch game shows potential for Ben Chilwell to make an impact

Marcos Alonso is not someone who gets through games quietly very often. He is a player who seems to end up scoring a vital goal or making a crucial error in every match he plays in, and he is often a talking point – for better or for worse. Last night was a rare exception. […]

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Chelsea fans should expect tough test against tricky Brighton

It doesn’t seem possible, but the new season is already upon us, and it’s already time to start thinking about a specific game rather than the prospects of the whole campaign ahead. The match in question is against Brighton on Monday night, and anyone looking to use their bet365 sign up offer to set themselves […]

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Chelsea spending spree swings title odds towards them despite gap to Liverpool

After a couple of weeks of buildup, Chelsea finally got into transfer completion mode in the last few days, sealing a long-awaited deal for Ben Chilwell and a rather surprising free transfer for Thiago Silva to complement the deals already in place for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech. All of this has seen Chelsea’s title […]

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Thiago Silva falls into Chelsea’s lap as the Blues fill another space in their puzzle

Considering they did better than expected, and considering how well they played at times, it was surprising to look at the Chelsea squad once the dust had settled on this season and realise just how many areas needed serious upgrades. A new first choice goalkeeper was desperately required, a new left back after Marcos Alonso […]

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Exclusive Interview: Chelsea fan ‘Alex from Glasto’ ‘excited’ with Thiago Silva set to join Chelsea

It’s been a whirlwind of a day for Chelsea fans when it comes to transfer news. First of all there has been real progression with the Kai Havertz deal, that being right on the brink now. As well as that, we have got the ‘here we go’ from Fabrizio Romano regarding former PSG defender Thiago […]

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Chelsea transfer predictions – Who’s coming in this window?

You either love the transfer window, or you hate it. It is filled with rumours, speculation, predictions, more rumours, more speculation, and eventually when we are all old and grey, and announcement of a new signing. But I am guessing that the fact you have arrived at this article means that you are a fan […]

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Summer signings could boost Chelsea’s title odds after promising season

After an exceptionally long season, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League, level on points with Manchester United but losing out on goal difference. It was a tough battle right down to the last game just to scrape into the top four, but the reality is that the Blues were a mile off Liverpool at […]

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Why Chelsea’s final game of the season is so difficult to predict

With Liverpool’s first Premier League title for 30 years all but wrapped up by Christmas, the focus for the concluding weeks of the season turned to the always entertaining battle for the Champions League places. Last year all of the competing teams were truly abysmal in crawling towards the line to qualify, and while the […]

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Signing Kai Havertz is not just sensible – it’s the smartest way to build a squad

The Premier League transfer window only opened yesterday, but Chelsea have already made two significant signings. The previously agreed deals to bring in Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner have now been concluded, and the pair are already training at Cobham – with two matches still left to play in the 2019-2020 season. There may even […]

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As Rodgers rules out Chilwell move, here are 4 alternatives Chelsea could move for

Ben Chilwell is ‘not for sale and it is as simple as that’, says Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers as he addressed the media via zoom today. "He's not for sale, simple as that." – Brendan Rodgers sends a message to clubs hoping to sign Ben Chilwell in the transfer window [via @footballdaily] pic.twitter.com/ilvQpUpi3g — […]

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Frank Lampard faces most difficult lineup decisions of the season

Against all the odds, Chelsea have been given a lifeline. Their 3-0 defeat against Sheffield United on Saturday looked like it was going to be a blow so devastating – both in terms of morale and in terms of points in the table – that it would not be possible to recover from. As it’s […]

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Frank Lampard hands Tammy Abraham another chance to prove his worth against Sheffield United’s structure

Chelsea fans were incredibly excited about the return of Tammy Abraham after the coronavirus break. The striker was injured when the season broke off, and getting him back for these remaining games was supposed to be a big boost. Instead, Olivier Giroud has proven to be the more effective option, both in scoring and linking […]

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be essential for Chelsea regardless of new arrivals

I had some ‘conversations’ via my Twitter account earlier today regarding Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The short story is that I believe Loftus-Cheek will become very important for Chelsea once he returns to full match fitness, and some other fans oddly want him sold, or are criticising his performances this season. I mean, that is just absurd. […]

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Ways You Can Show Love to the Chelsea Football Team

When you love someone or something, you find various ways to show it. If you’re a Chelsea football lover, there are tons of ways to show your beloved intrigue with the team. While your sentiments might evolve and change over time, consider the following ways you can consistently show love to the Chelsea football team. […]

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Preview – Lampard can help land transfer target with win over West Ham

Chelsea are gearing up for another important Premier League match tomorrow evening. Many will be looking to partake in some football betting ahead of this big match up between one side looking to qualify for Champions League football, and the other merely fighting for their Premier League survival. West Ham are currently joint second from […]

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No more Mr Nice guy – Frank Lampard turns nasty to lead Chelsea to victory again

Frank Lampard showed his tactical managerial versatility last week as he perfectly set up his team to out-fox Pep Guardiola and beat his Manchester City side. This weekend he needed to show another side of him in order to beat Leicester City in the FA Cup, his nasty side. As a result, Chelsea now have […]

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How Frank Lampard tactically out-foxed one of the greats in Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola is one of the best in the business when it comes to coaching a team. He is surrounded by quality talent, but the way he gets his team to play can often be mesmerising. His players make it look easy to play against a high pressing team, always managing to have a spare […]

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Chelsea face serious prospect of finishing season without big names

The Bundesliga resumed in Germany yesterday, and the prospect of Europe’s top leagues playing out the remaining games of their 2019/2020 seasons behind closed doors grows ever more feasible. The Premier League is quite far back in the queue, with players only returning to training this coming week, but it’s time to start seriously thinking […]

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