Opinion: Chelsea could soon be forced to use academy with latest PL decision

The Premier League today held a meeting with all 20 of it’s clubs to discuss what they would do going forward with Covid-19 cases rising. The decision is that they will be continuing for now, which of course is bad news for Chelsea who, as things stand at the time of writing, have 7 confirmed […]

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Opinion: The only way games can continue is if players are forced into bubbles again

Chelsea and Everton play tonight, but the game was thrown into doubt with Chelsea having three new positive Covid-19 cases. It transpires that the game looks like it is going ahead tonight, but for other clubs there has been no such luck with outbreaks happening all over the country. It would be amazing if you […]

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Opinion: New formation could hinder players like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic

You would have all noticed a tweak in Thomas Tuchel’s formation in recent matches, going from the 3-4-3 that we have grown familiar to seeing, to now lining up with more of a 3-4-1-2. This formation suits players like Mason Mount, who has been thriving in the hole, or the number 10 position with a […]

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Opinion: Reece James and Mason Mount will emulate same captaincy setup as Terry and Lampard at Chelsea

There are just certain players you look at and watch their rise to the top and you just know that they have that something extra about them. Not only are Reece James and Mason Mount deeply rooted to Chelsea Football Club coming through the academy since the age of 6, they are just absolutely quality […]

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Opinion: Chelsea might want to bring forward Aurelien Tchouameni pursuit

Chelsea are leading the race to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Fabrizio Romano on his Podcast this week. 💬 Fabrizio Romano on Tchouameni links to Manchester United “They had Tchouameni on their list, but this is complicated because #Chelsea are leading the race for Tchouameni for a long time.” (@podcastherewego)#CFC pic.twitter.com/k2JTdXW0cw — Chelsea […]

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Brad Friedel’s take on the latest American wonderkid who could make European move

Christian Pulisic’s career at Chelsea so far hasn’t worked out as the player or the club would have hoped so far. But his issues have been with fitness, not with his quality. When he’s been on the pitch he’s had some superb games, and it should be remembered that it was his spurt of brilliant […]

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Opinion: Andreas Christensen being dropped is probably just politics

It’s easy to forget that politics can also play a big part in football whether we want to admit that or not. In fact, it probably plays a big part in many operations, way more than what we even think. You often see different situations that make you wonder, like Malang Sarr and Romelu Lukaku […]

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Opinion: How Chelsea might look vs Watford with many injury doubts

Thomas Tuchel has today confirmed that we actually might be facing quite a few absentees in our Premier League match against Watford tomorrow evening, and not just Ben Chilwell. Mateo Kovacic is still injured alongside him and N’Golo Kante, but there are also now doubts over Timo Werner, Reece James, and Jorginho as well, leaving […]

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Opinion: Conor Gallagher is the complete player

Conor Gallagher is a complete player and he has been brilliant this season so far. His performances for Crystal Palace are proof of his growing quality. If he continues to play like he did in the first third of this season, there is no doubt that he will play at Stamford Bridge next season. Chelsea […]

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Opinion: Hakim Ziyech deserves credit, but inconsistencies are frustrating

I’ve seen a lot of people debating the performance of Hakim Ziyech against Manchester United on Sunday and the two differentiating views seem to be extreme one way or the other. It would be amazing if you guys subscribed for my project over at Si & Dan Talk Chelsea, where we are putting out so much […]

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Pulisic unlucky to miss out as Thomas Tuchel’s selection of Ziyech and Werner backfires

Thomas Tuchel has got so much right tactically that it always seems churlish to criticise things that go wrong. Indeed, if the ball bounces a little differently yesterday, Chelsea could walk away with a pretty easy win over Manchester United, who threatened little beyond their goal, which came from a fairly freakish mistake. But frustrated […]

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Opinion: Options to cover Ben Chilwell at left wing back

Chelsea had the awful news this week that it looks like Ben Chilwell could be out until January at the very least, and that might even extend to the rest of the season should he require surgery. This is horrible for Chilwell first and foremost, having been through a very up and down season so […]

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The full TalkChelsea interview with Fabrizio Romano

TalkChelsea were lucky enough to have an exclusive interview with Fabrizio Romano this week, where he went through all all of Chelsea’s ongoing transfer situations, and here we have the full transcript… Will Faulks: Do you think Chelsea really wanted Haaland ahead of Lukaku last summer and just decided it wasn’t a deal they wanted […]

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Opinion: Juventus weren’t bad, Chelsea were world class and every team will fear them

Chelsea will be the team that every single club in the Champions League will be hoping to avoid and fearing in the knockout stages, make no mistake. Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea are the most in form team in world football right now as they sit comfortably on top of the Premier League table, and now also […]

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Opinion: Reece James consistently topping power rankings shows his clear rise to the top

Every young player can always improve, I totally get that, and agree. We should not overhype players too much, another sentiment that I get the point of. However, for a player like Reece James, it does not matter what you, me, or anyone else in the world says, he is rising to the top of […]

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Opinion: Chelsea not only produce quality in their academy, they produce maturity and character

As I sit here and watch another Chelsea academy graduate speak on a press conference ahead of playing a Champions League match against Juventus, I not only ponder just how much quality our academy is bringing through, but I also note just how good their attitudes are collectively. Every player that comes through Chelsea’s academy […]

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Opinion: Where next for Frank Lampard after turning down Norwich City vacancy?

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard looked set for a return to Premier League management following the sacking of Norwich City boss Daniel Farke. Lampard was immediately installed as one of the bookmakers’ favourites for the role and reports suggested he had been offered the Carrow Road vacancy. However, within hours of those stories breaking, Lampard asked […]

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Chelsea 2021-22 Season – The month that was and the road ahead (December 2021)

Let’s put it on the table from the start, Chelsea have enjoyed a strong opening to the season and have firmly placed themselves in the box seat in the race for the title. After 11 games played, the Blues have won 8, drawn 2 and lost once – 1-0 to the reigning Premier League (PL) […]

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Opinion: Chelsea and Antonio Rudiger must both meet halfway or move on

The Antonio Rudiger contract situation is one that has split opinions, and for me, it has actually seen me change mine, which of course is totally fine to do in football. First of all I was insistent that Chelsea must pay whatever Rudiger wants, he is a quality defender and one of our best performers […]

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Opinion: Levi Colwill watching centre back situation with interest

Chelsea have got themselves into a rather sticky situation as we frantically head towards January. The club could end up having four of their current regular defenders being able to agree a pre-contracts to join another clubs in January, midway through the current season. That is FAR from ideal to say the least, and there […]

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Opinion: Callum Hudson-Odoi is mature enough to make own England U21 decisions

It seems to be a debate that has popped up amongst online sites again over the last couple of days, the ‘should Callum Hudson-Odoi have gone with the England U21 squad’ thing again. It appears that the talk has begun again after the success of Conor Gallagher, Hudson-Odoi’s Chelsea team mate who got switched from […]

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Opinion: Moving Hakim Ziyech in January and replacing him would be a very wise move

Things have just not worked out for Hakim Ziyech at Chelsea since his arrival from Ajax a couple of seasons ago. He has struggled with a few injuries and other things that have set him back, but the bottom line for me is he just doesn’t seem to be suited to Premier League football; he […]

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Opinion: Lampard being close to Norwich is fantastic news for Chelsea

Frank Lampard is close to being confirmed as the new Norwich City manager, according to my own sources. Whilst on paper it might not seem like the ideal move for Frank Lampard, with Norwich sat rooted to the bottom of the Premier League having only won one game all season, but for Chelsea it is […]

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Opinion: Is Eden Hazard still good enough for Chelsea?

We will be forever grateful for everything that Eden Hazard did for Chelsea. When he announced that he wanted to leave and fulfil his dream of becoming a Real Madrid player it was simply heart-breaking, but somehow we understood him. He played 352 games during his spell at Stamford Bridge, scored 110 goals, and made […]

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Opinion: Chelsea must do everything to avoid defenders agreeing pre-contracts to leave in January

You’re all well aware of the situation at Chelsea right now, we have four defenders with contracts running out at the end of June as things stand. This situation is far from ideal as it is, but what will make it much much worse and what Chelsea need to do all they can to avoid […]

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Opinion: Reece James has been unleashed in advanced role

Thomas Tuchel describes his full backs as more wingers than defenders, and when watching them play you can see why. Although Tuchel on the whole has made Chelsea a very solid team and difficult to score against, the role of wing backs in his system are predominantly more about attacking than they are defending, especially […]

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Opinion: Assessing Frank Lampard’s potential move to become Norwich boss

The managerial merry-go-round continues out there right now as Aston Villa boss Dean Smith became the latest Premier League manager to get the chop. He joins Daniel Farke on the unemployment list, with him being sacked by Norwich City on Saturday even after delivering their first victory of the season. Then there is Newcastle, who […]

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Opinion: Three Chelsea players can feel aggrieved after England squad announced

We are facing yet another international break right around the corner after the next round of Premier League games. It feels like only yesterday that we had the last break, but players will be setting off with their national sides once again on Sunday. I genuinely feel for England manager Gareth Southgate, he probably has […]

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Opinion: Forgotten Chelsea man could finally be getting his career re-started

January is fast approaching now and not only does it give clubs the chance to sign any new players for areas on the pitch they feel they need, it also gives a chance for players currently at the club to move on in search for some football, if that is the case. And it looks […]

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Kanté: One of The Best Midfielders Today

N’Golo Kante is the complete midfielder and his credentials and medals show how hungry he is to win, But what makes Kante such a good midfielder? Find out. Kanté: What Makes Him One of The Best Midfielders Today No matter the team, Kante has made a difference. With big fixtures early in the league, he […]

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Opinion: It’s wise to manage Kante’s risk, and we can afford to do so

N’Golo Kante is world class, but he has also become rather injury-prone in recent seasons, those are both facts. Chelsea always look better when Kante is on the pitch and make no mistake, this is in no way saying that we don’t need Kante in our team, because we absolutely do. There is no other […]

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The Rise Of Reece James

Reece James is one of us, he loves Chelsea and the fans love him. His performances have been consistent, full of quality and what’s more he came through Chelsea’s youth system. He understands the clubs values and can appreciate that he was given a chance. That is essential, because many young players have potential but […]

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Opinion: I don’t really care who manages Tottenham, we have Thomas Tuchel

If you found yourself browsing the socials this morning, all you would have seen was our former boss Antonio Conte’s face as you scrolled your time line. Of course, it was/is major news. Tottenham sacked yet another manager, and instantly it appears that Conte is close to taking charge, even after rejecting them in the […]

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Opinion: How Chelsea can solve 7 potential injury issues for Saturday

Chelsea are back in Premier League action this weekend and they make the long trip up North to Newcastle, who of course have just gone through their big takeover. The Magpies have yet to win a game all season and sit second from bottom of the table, but as always, there is never an easy […]

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Opinion: Kepa Arrizabalaga proving he’s turned a corner right at the perfect time

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga could still prove to be a massive part of Chelsea’s season and a real asset in their title push. This is of course because he will be spending the most part of January and some of February as Chelsea’s number one stopper in the absence of Edouard Mendy, who will be […]

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Opinion: Antonio Rudiger deserves £200k-a-week wages

If you’d have asked me, and many other Chelsea fans, whether Antonio Rudiger deserves to become Chelsea’s fourth highest earner at the club a couple of seasons ago, we’d have said no. However, there isn’t one person out there right now who can argue that Rudiger is not a top 5 Chelsea player in terms […]

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Chelsea 7-0 Norwich – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our emphatic 7-0 Premier League against Norwich on 21 October 2021 at Stamford Bridge. 1. Mason Mount getting back to his best A lot has been spoken about amongst the Chelsea faithful and general football community about the relatively slow start to the season for Mason Mount. […]

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Chelsea title charge back on after confidence-boosting week

Chelsea seem have their confidence back after a 4-0 win over Malmo in the Champions League, but the loss of two players to injury in the same game is undoubtedly a blow. So it will be interesting to see how the team responds in their next few games. Will they be defiant, and battle back […]

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Opinion: Callum Hudson-Odoi showing maturity in his response to Thomas Tuchel’s tough love

Using the form of ‘tough love’ as a coach, parent, or a teacher can often be a very useful way of dealing with certain people. Whilst it may not always be the answer for some, others will respond to it very well. The way Thomas Tuchel is publicly asking Callum Hudson-Odoi for more right now […]

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Joe Cole jinxes Romelu Lukaku in Golden Boot race against Cristiano Ronaldo

Joe Cole is a True Blue – there’s no doubting that. Despite being an East End boy and a West Ham academy product, he’s never hidden his allegiance to the Chels, even when working as a pundit on TV. So in an interview where he doesn’t even have to try and be neutral, of course […]

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Chelsea must improve chance creation to keep pace in league chase

Chelsea have had a tough start to this season, there can be no doubting that. The fixtures themselves were tricky, and the context made them even more difficult. The Blues had more players at Euro 2020 than any other team, and then had the UEFA Super Cup to contend with soon after. Some players were […]

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Chelsea 4-0 Malmo – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our 4-0 Champions League win against Malmo on 21 October 2021 at Stamford Bridge. 1. Chelsea’s attacking approach pays off Prior to this clash, much was spoken about in relation to the nature of Chelsea’s narrow 1-0 win over Brentford. Not only did the Blues need to […]

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Opinion: Ben Chilwell’s turnaround has been more than admirable

Think back to the summer time, Ben Chilwell was literally sitting around Gareth Southgate’s England team as a spare part. Whilst he was bought along with the group, Southgate didn’t once turn to Chelsea’s newly crowned Champions League winner to help in in his Euros quest. Instead what he did do, was an absolute insult […]

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Opinion: Formations Chelsea could use after Thomas Tuchel suggests a change

Thomas Tuchel has been speaking to the press this lunchtime ahead of another big Champions League match at Stamford Bridge tomorrow. The Blues face Malmo in a game they are expected to win. However, after a scare against Brentford at the weekend and some poor form attacking wise from Chelsea in recent games, perhaps makes […]

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Opinion: How Thomas Tuchel could line up in a 4-3-3 to help create more

Thomas Tuchel has admitted that his side are struggling to create and attack with any kind of real threat right now after they only managed one shot on target against Brentford and just five attempts on goal. It would be amazing if you guys subscribed for my project over at Si & Dan Talk Chelsea, where […]

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Brentford 0-1 Chelsea – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our 1-0 Premier League win against Brentford on 17 October 2021 at Brentford Community Stadium. 1. Chilwell continues hot streak with super strike Not so long ago there was a lot of chatter in the Chelsea community about when would England international and rising left back / […]

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Opinion: An early look at how Thomas Tuchel might setup/line up Saturday

I must be excited for the return of domestic football, I’m doing a predicted line up on a Thursday afternoon, two days before the game and before Thomas Tuchel has even given us the team news yet! He is set for his press conference tomorrow and we will get the updated injury news. It looks […]

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Opinion: Mason Mount scapegoating is a clear agenda

Sorry but it is. There is no other explanation for it at this point. I don’t really like to bring these things to the boil as it gives attention to these cultists and that’s probably what they want. If you enjoy this article, It would be amazing if you guys subscribed for my project over […]

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Opinion: Timo Werner’s confidence returning is bad news for our rivals

I had to do a double take when I saw Timo Werner curling a shot in the goal for Germany on Monday evening with a very Neymar-like finish. I mean, I knew he had this in his locker, but we have yet to really see it in a Chelsea shirt so far. It would be […]

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Opinion: Why an Eden Hazard Chelsea return would make sense

When debating whether you want to see Eden Hazard back in a Chelsea shirt again or not, it is important to try and put any emotional connections to one side to really assess it properly. I’ve done just that for this article, and my conclusion is still that I think it would make total sense […]

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Opinion: Frank Lampard could be a good fit for Newcastle

If you’ve missed the Newcastle stories today then you clearly have not been on social or any kind of media. The Newcastle takeover story is massive and it is all that is being talked about out there right now. The club are close to being taken over by mega-rich Saudi owners. It would be amazing […]

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Opinion: Chelsea’s attack could end up looking very different next summer

There is a long way off until next summer, and a lot can change over the course of a season, I’ll begin with stating that fact. However, if you look into the attacking situation at Chelsea right now, there is a chance that the personnel there could look a lot different next season depending on […]

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Opinion: Trevoh Chalobah already proving to be the surprise package this season

Let’s be honest, none of us expected Chelsea to keep academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah in the squad this season. Although Thomas Tuchel had admitted to watching Chalobah play closely when both were in France and complimented his qualities, it looked near impossible that Chalobah would be staying, especially with the strong links to Chelsea trying […]

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Chelsea can use international break to close gap on City’s super squad

It still feels like August, but if you look closely you’ll see that teams in the Premier League have played 7 games, it’s October, and we’re already into the second international break of the season. Chelsea are top of the table, if you hadn’t noticed, after sealing a 3-1 win over Southampton and watching title […]

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Romelu Lukaku a good bet for Golden Boot after slow start

Romelu Lukaku started his second spell at Chelsea with a bang. Not only did he score on his debut against Arsenal, he also looked totally dominant in the game. At times the Gunners had no answers to his strength and movement around the box, and he was able to pin their central defenders time after […]

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Chelsea’s title odds swing one way then the other after busy week

Chelsea are back on track after a win over Southampton, and now they can look to build on a strong start to the season as they enter a period of easier fixtures. The Blues were so good from the moment that Thomas Tuchel arrived last season that they were due a return to reality, and […]

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Chelsea 3-1 Southampton – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our 3-1 Premier League win against Southampton on 2 October 2021 at Stamford at Stamford Bridge. 1. Timo’s perseverance pays off As my good friend Alex Goldberg wrote shortly after full time, Timo Werner’s best trait is his perseverance. I could not agree with this more. Along […]

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Opinion: Chelsea’s attackers need to re-discover form, and we need to assess wing back situation

If Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel are planning to stick with a three at the back formation for the foreseeable future rather than switching to a back four, then we desperately need to address the wing back situation. Chelsea’s current wing back options are not the perfect profile of wing backs needed, and this is why… […]

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Juventus 1-0 Chelsea – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our 1-0 Champions League loss against Juventus at Juventus Stadium on 30 September 2021. 1. Chelsea’s attacking woes continue According to ESPN, Chelsea conjured up 16 shots and only a solitary one on target. This follows last the last outing whereby the Blues managed to not get […]

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Opinion: Chelsea being linked to new attackers could suggest uncertain futures for some

You may have noticed that despite it not being a current transfer window or even very close to one opening, Chelsea are continuing to be linked to a number of potential new players regardless. This is nothing new of course, transfer stories will forever be circulating it is just part of the game. But what […]

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Opinion: How Chelsea should start vs Juventus with injuries and Loftus-Cheek given the nod

The big matches are coming in thick and fast now and we have another huge game tomorrow night against Juventus in the Champions League, continuing the defence of our title. After beating Zenit on game day one, it will be great to build on that and continue that winning momentum and bring all three points […]

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Opinion: Ruben Loftus-Cheek taking chances and has earned another start

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been showing his other Chelsea fringe players exactly how you take your chances when given them. The England international is finally showing signs of being back to his best, and the rest of our midfielders should be afraid, because Ruben is hungry, and he is knocking hard on the door of Thomas […]

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Chelsea 0-1 Man City – Five key takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our 1-0 Premier League loss against Man  City on 25 September 2021. 1. Citizens make Blues feel foreign  This was billed as the biggest clash of the season to date. It was the Champions of Europe vs the Champions of England. Both teams had started the season […]

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Opinion: Why Chelsea should stick to a variation of this new formation

You may have noticed that over the last couple of games Thomas Tuchel has been using slightly different formations. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what formation he is using because it’s so fluid and inter-changing, but the Aston Villa game last night looked very close to a 3-5-2, or a variant of this. Please […]

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Opinion: Chelsea need to tie down Antonio Rudiger’s contract at all costs

Antonio Rudiger has the potential to hit the same legendary heights at Chelsea now as some of those players before him such as your John Terry’s and Frank Lampard’s. This might be a bold shout, especially when you consider the drama that Rudiger has allegedly been involved in over recent months at the club. But […]

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Tottenham 0-3 Chelsea – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our 3-0 Premier League win against bitter London rivals Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 19 September 2021. 1. Thiago Silva delivers a golden performance Heading into this clash there were questions over who would marshal Chelsea’s defence against the dynamic and dangerous duo of Kane and […]

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Opinion: Three Chelsea players to watch out for vs Aston Villa with chances few and far between

If you are a Chelsea fringe player looking on from the bench watching Chelsea and the players on the pitch perform so well at these early stages of the season, underneath the joy you are obviously feeling, there will be some mixed feelings. After all, these guys are here to play football, and many of […]

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Opinion: Chelsea fringe players to get a chance to stake a claim to Thomas Tuchel this week

The English League Cup is back this week, and that means another midweek match for The Blues. There are a number of players who could use a rest for Chelsea this week after a busy couple of matches off the back of a busy international break for most of our players. Please take a moment […]

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Chelsea 1-0 Zenit – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my 5 key takeaways from our 1-0 Champions League win against Zenit at Stamford Bridge on 15 September 2021. 1. Lukaku is the difference, again Romelu Lukaku continues to show his class and value for Chelsea. Similar to the Aston Villa game, the big Belgian was not provided with much quality service […]

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Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from our hard-fought 3-0 win against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in match week 4 of the Premier League on 12 September 2021. 1. Lukaku and Kovacic lead the Blues to victory It was the long-awaited return of Romelu Lukaku at Stamford Bridge and he did not disappoint! […]

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Opinion – A chance for Chalobah and others after busy international break

Chelsea are getting set to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon and as always, Thomas Tuchel has some massive decisions to make. Perhaps this time around though the decisions are even bigger factoring in extra fatigue from those players that played three matches during the latest international break in the last […]

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Opinion: Christian Pulisic’s continued injury struggles puts his Chelsea future in doubt

Christian Pulisic is far from a regular nailed on starter for Chelsea even if he didn’t struggle with regular injuries, but factor that in as well and you have to fear for his Chelsea future. Once again this week Pulisic limped off injured playing for USA just 60 minutes into the match with what his […]

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The forgotten man still training at Chelsea after 16 years with contract ticking down

At one point this summer Thomas Tuchel was training a group of around 43 players, and that was even before a large section of them had returned from the Euros. Since then many of them have either been sold on permanent deals, or gone out on loan. Please take a moment to check out my […]

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Opinion: Chelsea’s important midfield decisions to make next summer already looks complicated

Chelsea signing Saul Niguez on transfer deadline day this summer was needed, but it has also certainly complicated the decisions in midfield that Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel will need to make going forward. There are a lot of inter-changing situations and circumstances that could be sporadic. For example, Jorginho’s agent is constantly talking about his […]

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Chelsea 2021-22 Season – The story so far and the road ahead

Three games – two wins and a draw to start the 2021-22 Premier League season for Chelsea Football Club. Add into the mix, a Super Cup triumph over Europa League winners Villarreal. All in all, it’s been a productive and promising August 2021 for Thomas Tuchel’s Blues. Given the League is on pause while the […]

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Opinion: I believe Reece James isn’t playing in what could be his best position

This isn’t a new thought I’ve had, and I believe many others have shared this view of mine for sometime. Reece James as a defensive midfielder is also nothing new, he played there a fair amount successfully when on loan at Wigan Athletic before breaking into the Chelsea first team. Please take a moment to […]

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Opinion: Saul Niguez brings something else to this Chelsea squad just as important as quality

There has been one major and noticeable difference at Chelsea since Thomas Tuchel took over, and that is squad harmony. We don’t need to go back over the rumours and stories from Frank Lampard’s time as manager, but clearly there wasn’t something quite right in that respect when he was at the club, whatever the […]

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Opinion: This transfer window was very good, Chelsea addressed their two most pressing needs

I believe Chelsea have given Thomas Tuchel two players in two positions that are pressing needs to help turn this squad from top four challengers to title challengers. The only slight disappointment is missing out on signing Jules Kounde from Sevilla. But that wasn’t such a pressing need as a new centre midfielder in my […]

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Opinion: A look at Chelsea’s squad and options if they fail to sign anyone else today

There are a lot of frustrated Chelsea fans doing the rounds on social media today, but equally there are those that are more rational and are not being quite so dramatic. There is time left, the window closes at 11pm tonight, but as it stands at the time of writing, it doesn’t look like Chelsea […]

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Opinion: Yes Chelsea could use 1 or 2 more signings, but Trevoh Chalobah is Kurt Zouma’s replacement

The meltdown has fully begun today after two deals reportedly stalled. Stalled by the way, not off yet, just stalled. But whether they will get done or not, the anger from some Chelsea fans on Twitter has already begun before we even know if these will be concluded. I agree, I also feel the squad […]

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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my five key takeaways from the Liverpool vs Chelsea Premier League match on August 29, 2021. 1. A strong first half Despite the Reds starting off the game with high energy and intensity as is to be expected under Klopp, particularly in front of a packed Anfield, Chelsea did a great job […]

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Opinion: Kurt Zouma will be missed and deserves massive respect from Chelsea fans

So his deal to join West Ham is not done yet, but it looks very probable at the time of writing this. So it is time to start reflecting on Kurt Zouma leaving Chelsea, after being at the club for 7 years now. Whatever your opinions of his ability are, he demands and should get […]

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Potential Chelsea players we may see in the near-future

With the mind-boggling number of potential players out there that have the footballing ability to play for Chelsea, it leaves many waiting with bated breath wondering exactly how the club is going to decide who they should sign next.  Although there are a few stand out players that many believe Chelsea may opt to go […]

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Opinion: What Saul Niguez would bring to Chelsea if they sign him

There was a bit of a surprise transfer rumour that has gathered a lot of pace in the last day or two involving Chelsea, and as always, it has raised a debate. Chelsea were lightly linked with Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid, but in recent hours those links have grown and reports of an official […]

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Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea – Five Key Takeaways

The below were my 5 key takeaways from our 2-0 win against Arsenal at the Emirates in our second game of the 2021-22 Premier League season. London is (remains) Blue Heading into this blockbuster clash, the divergence between the two clubs in terms of their current situation and short-term prospects has never been more evident. […]

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Opinion: Twitter rears it’s ugly head once again, and this time Trevoh Chalobah is the victim

I always used to really enjoy using Twitter, and I still do mostly, due to the good people I follow and interact with. However, if it wasn’t my job to write about the team I love and adore, I really don’t think I would be on there anymore, it’s turned into a vile cesspit full […]

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Opinion: Colossal Chelsea captain maturing like a fine wine

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is continuing to prove time and time again that not only is he still good enough to be playing for the European Champions, but he is actually an essential cog in their motor. Many people have had their doubts over the Blues captain over the last year or two, but his […]

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Opinion: The pros and cons of Chelsea’s outgoing transfer activity

Chelsea have confirmed and are set to be confirming a number of new departures last week and over the next week or so. Some of them have been sold on permanent deals such as Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori, however, most of them are being confirmed as loan deals only, such as Michy Batshuayi, Kenedy, […]

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Opinion: Chelsea fans reaction to one idiot proves Timo Werner still has general support

There is always that fine line as a supporter of a football club, having a right to get frustrated and offer criticism to players, and turning that into trolling and abuse, or damn right just being disrespectful. I totally get why some Chelsea fans may have some reservations about Timo Werner, I do as well, […]

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Opinion: Pandemic still affecting Chelsea clear-out with same faces due to return next summer

Chelsea are in the middle of a squad clear-out as Thomas Tuchel wants to drastically thin down his squad. However, not all of these players are seemingly leaving on permanent deals, some of them look like they might only being loaned out again, meaning they will be back with us at Cobham ready for another […]

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Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace – five key takeaways

The below were my 5 key takeaways from our 3-0 win against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in the opening game of the 2021-22 Premier League season. 1. Our defence remains strong A clean sheet to start the season is always pleasing. Not only did we not concede, we looked assured from start to finish […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans make decision on Trevoh Chalobah or Jules Kounde

There is a bit of a debate going on amongst Chelsea fans right now after the emergence of Academy graduate, Trevoh Chalobah. Arguably he has had the best pre-season of any Chelsea player and he has played the most minutes. Please take a moment to check out my own Chelsea News website, bringing you the […]

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Trevoh Chalobah giving Thomas Tuchel a good headache, in more than one position on the field

As Chelsea complete their pre-season ahead of their first Premier League match of the new season on Saturday against Crystal Palace, there has been one standout player of pre-season, and it is not a name anyone would have guessed before hand. We are of course speaking about Trevoh Chalobah, the younger brother of former Chelsea […]

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Opinion: Hudson-Odoi has perfect chance now at Chelsea, but it won’t be in his favoured position

There is not a more perfect opportunity at Chelsea than now for Callum Hudson-Odoi. He has been playing regularly and performing well for Thomas Tuchel in pre-season matches and training, and he has been impressing the coaches. Please take a moment to check out my own Chelsea News website, bringing you the latest inside information, […]

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Chelsea’s late window surge could swing title odds in their favour

Today is the 10th of August. Tomorrow night Chelsea play in the UEFA Super Cup, and then on Saturday they kick off their Premier League campaign with a game against Crystal Palace. If you can’t believe the season is back already… we know how you feel. The final of the European Championships seems like it […]

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Opinion: How Kai Havertz and Timo Werner will benefit from Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea arrival

Chelsea look set to soon announce the signing of Romelu Lukaku, who will be returning for his second spell at the club. Lukaku and Blues fans will be looking for it to be second time lucky, but this time Lukaku returns as a different kind of beast, an experience and influential one with a lion’s […]

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Opinion: Why Chelsea might not need to replace Olivier Giroud

I feel the belief that we need to replace Olivier Giroud with another striker to be slightly wide of the mark, in my opinion, and I’ll explain why in a moment. Chelsea look to be losing both Armando Broja and Tammy Abraham as well as Giroud this window, and only signing Romelu Lukaku up top. […]

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Opinion: Trevor Chalobah needs to be considered for his versatility as well as his quality

There is perhaps one surprise name this pre-season who is really standing out and giving Thomas Tuchel something serious to think about. A lot of situations are currently up in the air in the squad right now, which is why it is difficult to judge what Tuchel will decide to do with many players. Please […]

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Opinion: One last chance for Ruben Loftus-Cheek as Chelsea decide on midfielders

Chelsea have their final pre-season friendly this evening against Tottenham before the big business really begins. This time next week they play in the Super Cup Final, a competition that they will really want to win. Then after that, the new season begins at the weekend with a match against Crystal Palace in the Premier […]

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Chelsea’s season starts tonight – and it might not end until next May

It feels like just days ago that Chelsea were finishing last season’s hectic schedule, facing off against Manchester City in the Champions League final in Porto. Then the Euros started, and most of our squad has barely had time to catch their breath between their international commitments and the new campaign, which begins next weekend […]

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Opinion: Romelu Lukaku may not be most fans first choice, but he is a world class choice

Like most of us, I was most keen on Chelsea signing Erling Haaland this summer as their first choice big-name striker that they want to bring in. However, as with this saga all the way through, the pendulum is swinging between him being most likely, to now Romelu Lukaku being most likely, and that is […]

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Poll: These Chelsea fans decide exactly what is needed for Chelsea to challenge for the PL title

The new season is right around the corner, and Chelsea have only made one new signing as things stand. The Blues have bought in a new backup goalkeeper, free agent Marcus Bettinelli, and they have been linked with an array of other names coming in. Please take a moment to check out my own Chelsea […]

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Why You Should Be Supporting Chelsea This Year

The Chelsea Blues have certainly had their ups and downs as a team, and with the fanbase of the Blues being the same as others, you’ve got two types of fans that come into the game. The first type of fans are the ones who support the team due to loyalty to the team members […]

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Opinion: It’s decision time for many fringe and youth players as some give Tuchel a headache

We have hit that time in pre-season where Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea together as a club, will start to make final decisions on a number of players in the squad. As more players start returning from their holidays after performing in the Euros this summer, Tuchel’s squad is just getting bigger and bigger, and will […]

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Opinion: Opportunity to sign one of Europe’s best rising modern day centre back’s too good to miss

None of us expected us to be here right now, right? Getting ready to welcome a new centre back as one of our first summer signings of this transfer window. Regardless, this is where we are at as Chelsea advance in a deal to sign Sevilla defender, Jules Kounde. Please take a moment to check […]

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Opinion: Chelsea operating transfers as quiet as possible

Today has gone from absolutely nothing, to two potentially quite advanced deals for Chelsea. Chelsea fans have been growing frustrated with the lack of solid transfer news, we have heard bits and pieces and interest here and there, but nothing solid in terms of positive steps forward with any of our targets. Frustrations have boiled […]

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Opinion: Kepa Arrizabalaga never moaned or sulked last season and for that he deserves respect

It’s easy to forget that footballers are in fact just human beings with emotions like you and I, and they are not robots, despite being paid a huge wage to do their jobs. We all make mistakes in the heat of the moment, and none of us are perfect, especially footballers. Please take a moment […]

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Opinion: Chelsea fan patience required as board work on highly complex Erling Haaland transfer

Incompetence. Chelsea board incompetence. That’s what some Chelsea fans would have you believe has been the story of the summer to date. Ultimately, as we ought to have learnt by now, Chelsea fans on social media show little interest in the truth or reality – drama sells, drama gets you retweets. I have no issue […]

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Opinion: Signs point towards Amrando Broja being given a chance in the Chelsea squad, so what will his role be?

It would appear that all the signs are pointing towards the fact that Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have all but decided that young striker Armando Broja will be included in the first team squad this season. As confirmed yesterday by youth insider, The Secret Scout, as it stands there are no plans to send Broja […]

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Opinion: Dujon Sterling’s revival likely reason why Tino Livramento is leaving

Here we are again, addressing the decisions of many Chelsea youngsters’ decisions to leave the club in search of first team football after failing to see a clear pathway into the first team at the club. Tino Livramento looks set to now join Brighton, and he is probably the most surprising decision we have seen […]

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Opinion: Every player is different, the Chelsea first-team pathway is tough, no blame for those leaving

This week has seen various rumours and confirmations of young Chelsea players that grew up playing in our youth academy, either leave the club, or looking close to leaving. Marc Guehi joined Crystal Palace on a permanent deal, and now it looks like Chelsea could lose both Lewis Bate and Tino Livramento just to name […]

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Opinion: Amrando Broja’s new contract is a big deal

I celebrated Armando Broja signing a new long-term contract with Chelsea over the weekend like I would have if we’d made an exciting new summer signing. This is because I know how good this lad can become, and how much potential he has, and for a while him signing a new deal was under doubt. […]

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Opinion: Making sense of the alleged Marc Guehi to Crystal Palace transfer

I’m very disappointed in today’s breaking news surrounding Chelsea, as I am sure you all will be as well. But I’m here to try and make sense of the deal and to try and see why we might have done this, and it’s not all doom and gloom I assure you. Please take a moment […]

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Why Dortmund chief’s words on Erling Haaland is actually good news for Chelsea

First of all, I’m going to ask you guys to remember all the words that the manager, owner, and chief of Bayer Leverkusen were saying about Chelsea’s pursuit of Kai Havertz last summer before reading on. They basically said he wasn’t for sale and wasn’t going anywhere. Please take a moment to check out my […]

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Opinion: Marc Guehi can replace Kurt Zouma if he leaves and save us millions

There is a lot of interest bubbling up for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma this transfer window, and it genuinely looks like he could leave the club. I wouldn’t blame him at all, he has dropped down the pecking order and if as you’d imagine, Antonio Rudiger, Thiago Silva, and Andreas Christensen to continue the form […]

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Opinion: Zorc publicly admitting Chelsea’s interest in Haaland gives it a whole new feel

I’m not trying to get anyone’s hopes right up here, but you guys should probably check out todays Erling Haaland news with interest. Michael Zorc, Dortmund’s head of sport, has publicly admitted Chelsea’s interest in their striker today. Please take a moment to check out my own Chelsea News website, bringing you the latest inside […]

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The best alternatives to Haaland

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has been linked with a move to both Chelsea and Manchester City, among other clubs this summer. The 20-year-old is considered one of the best strikers in the world despite his young age and is alongside Kylian Mbappe in being considered the long-term replacements for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo […]

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Opinion: Olivier Giroud will leave a legacy at Chelsea despite bit-part role

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud finally looks set to be joining AC Milan any day now, and not only will he be missed by Chelsea when he does leave, he will leave his own legacy firmly imprinted at Stamford Bridge. Olivier Giroud to AC Milan is 'almost there' now and could get closed out today…https://t.co/Vxu8ebyJNP pic.twitter.com/hitRru85bD […]

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Opinion: Emerson helps Chelsea in the summer transfer shop window

I’m pretty sure you didn’t miss it, but there was a pretty damn good game of football on last night. The Euros are coming to an end, but what an end to the competition we are having. Please take a moment to check out my own Chelsea News website, bringing you the latest inside information, […]

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Opinion: The Chelsea board deserve our patience after pulling off such a madness last summer

There are still 8 weeks remaining of this current transfer window, and even over the last few weeks I have seen moans, groans, and even anger from some Chelsea fans getting frustrated with the apparent non-activity in the market from the club so far, whilst other clubs appearing to be advancing with their moves. It’s […]

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Can Chelsea consider themselves real title challengers in 2021-22?

Last season was a strange one for Chelsea fans. The season started with so much optimism. Frank Lampard had done a solid job in his first season following his appointment from Derby in 2019, guiding the team to fourth in the league that season as well as reaching the FA Cup final which they eventually […]

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Chelsea could end up needing two new goalkeepers this summer

The end of June saw the end of many players contractual agreements with their clubs, and many more became free agents. One of those was Willy Caballero for Chelsea, with the veteran goalkeeper deciding to move on to pastures new, and I’m not even sure whether Chelsea had a new offer on the table or […]

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Past and present Chelsea stars prepare to face off in massive Euros clash

Club teams often have waves of players from certain countries, as managers bring players they know from their native lands. Chelsea had a Portuguese stage, a Spanish stage a couple of years ago, and have long had an Italian streak. We also had a strong Belgian contingent for years – before that too died away. […]

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Opinion: Same energy as with Hakimi, if Tuchel wants Rice then we back him

Thomas Tuchel has just helped Chelsea bring home only their second ever Champions League trophy in what was seen as a successful second part of the season since he took the reigns. Please take a moment to check out my own Chelsea News website, bringing you the latest inside information, weekly Podcasts, and all your […]

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Chelsea down to final 8 players in action as Euros reach thrilling finish

What do Ethan Ampadu, Michy Batshuayi, Mateo Kovacic, Billy Gilmour, Kurt Zouma, N’Golo Kante, Olivier Giroud, Antonio Rudiger, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner all have in common? Well, they all play for Chelsea of course. But there’s something else to add to the list now – they have all been eliminated from the European Championships. […]

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Opinion: Cesar Azpilicueta proving he’s not ready to deteriorate any time soon

Cesar Azpilicueta scored his first goal for Spain last night as he played the full match including extra time to help them beat Croatia to reach the Quarter Finals of the Euros. After some lengthy time out of the national squad, he was finally bought back in by Luis Enrique this summer, and it has […]

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Opinion: Don’t write off Ruben Loftus-Cheek for a Chelsea comeback

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been one very unlucky football player so far in his short career, suffering a major confidence knocking achilles injury just when he was really hitting some great form and showing his full potential. I remember the 2018 World Cup and England getting to the semi-finals. Loftus-Cheek was England’s most exciting and creative […]

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Chelsea neck and neck with Liverpool behind Man City as Premier League title favourites

The attention of the world is on the European Championships, but in the background the Premier League is taking shape for next season. We know who’s been relegated, who has been promoted, the fixtures for the campaign to come, and who will be managing who – apart from at Spurs of course. There are still […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans chose Hakimi backup plan out of Traore, Hudson-Odoi, or Livramento

If you haven’t been invested in the Achraf Hakimi saga over the last few weeks, then well done you! Unfortunately I, plus many other Chelsea fans, have been closely watching the developments of this, regardless of whether we need the player or not. What actually happened with Chelsea and the race for Hakimi, all is […]

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Opinion: Chelsea don’t need Traore if they cannot land Hakimi, they have Livramento

Listen, as the news breaks that it is actually PSG who are closing in on signing Achraf Hakimi this summer, after last week it being Chelsea who were closing in, I’m here to tell you we do not need to go for a Plan B on this. I was actually for signing Hakimi, because I […]

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Chelsea stars will pack fantasy football teams next season

Euro 2020 was just the cherry on the cake for English Chelsea fans, after the club came from nowhere to win the Champions League, with Thomas Tuchel only having taken the reins in January. As every football fan knows, the European Championships will go by in a flash and before they know it the new […]

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All 17 Chelsea players competing in Euro 2020

Euro 2020 is well underway, with the group stages over and the remaining teams working hard to stay in the knockout stages. International tournaments like these are a great opportunity for fans to see squads of players that would normally be rivals coming together for the pride of their nations.  Competition is tight this year […]

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Opinion: I hate to get political but Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell have been unfairly robbed

Politics do not belong in football, but unfortunately in this day and age they are forever playing a massive part and getting involved. Whilst I always prefer to keep my political opinions away from my football opinions, Public Health England and the English FA have forced me to voice my disgruntlement at what appears to […]

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Opinion: Jorginho continues to prove some Chelsea fans wrong as he bosses it for Italy in the Euros

For Italian supporters, seeing Jorginho boss the midfield in the Euros is nothing new for them. In fact, I know many Italian Chelsea fans who have never quite been able to grasp why Jorginho gets so much criticism from some Chelsea fans. As an English Chelsea fan, I can try and explain why some don’t […]

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Opinion: I still cannot understand why Tomori had a £25m buy option

Today we say farewell to a Chelsea player who grew up supporting and playing for the club from a very young age, a player from the same youth setup as the likes of Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham. I’m not naïve enough to think that every young player in Chelsea’s academy is going to make […]

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Opinion: Chelsea’s opening 6 fixtures are tough on paper, but actually really positive

The Premier League have announced the fixture lists for next season at 9am this morning, as fans and clubs awaited to hear their fate. Chelsea are home to Crystal Palace on the opening day in August, which will be a nice pleasant return to Stamford Bridge. Or will it..? A certain Frank Lampard has been […]

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Opinion: Big decisions for Chelsea as 6 high profile loanees return to the club

Not only are Chelsea expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer in terms of player pursuits, they will arguably be even busier in sorting out the next moves of a number of returning loan players and fringe players. It’s easy to forget that Chelsea have regular USA international Matt Miazga still in […]

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Opinion: Mason Mount’s immense improvement proven on the biggest stage with England

Very soon we will not be needing to write these articles, letting everyone know just how good Mason Mount is and defending him from his critics, who are very few and far between now. I’ve written so many of these articles defending Mount and his ability, and trying understand why anyone could possibly not rate […]

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Opinion: Callum Hudson-Odoi must play on the left to succeed, even if that’s LWB cover

I feel as though this next season will be make or break for Callum Hudson-Odoi at Chelsea, and yes I am aware of the rumours linking him away this summer. Whilst this can never be ruled out, it is clear that Hudson-Odoi wants to stay and make it at his boyhood club, but to do […]

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Opinion: Judging by day one, expect another frantic Chelsea transfer window

Strap yourselves in guys, and you might need two seat belts – This summers transfer window is going to be a bumpy ride. The window has only been open since this morning, and yet we are already seeing a madness of reports surrounding bids, interest, rumours, and chatter everywhere. Please take a moment to check […]

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Opinion: Chelsea should save on a centre back to fork out for Erling Haaland

Now I know exactly what you are thinking here, ‘you have been a strong advocate for Chelsea bringing in a new centre back this summer’, and you’re correct, I have been. However, over time I have realised that a new centre back is much lower down the list of our priorities than a new striker. […]

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Opinion: Christian Pulisic proving he can become key for Chelsea next season

The domestic season is well and truly over, and we all know how triumphant that finished for Chelsea, the newly crowned Champions of Europe. But fear not, there is plenty of Chelsea-related football to be played this month, with the Euros and other international matches and competitions taking place, we have plenty of Chelsea representation […]

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Opinion: We should not rule out certain academy players making Thomas Tuchel’s plans next season

Chelsea have one of the best youth football academies in the world, and it is no wonder that a handful of them just won the Champions League before they’ve barely hit their early 20s. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has invested a lot of time and a lot of money into our youth academy, and he […]

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Chelsea loanee Trevoh Chalobah quietly made a name for himself in France high on the stats charts

Out of all the names of Chelsea loanees and youngsters coming up through the ranks, one who is not often mentioned or hyped up is Trevoh Chalobah, the brother of former Blue, Nathaniel. The latter didn’t make it at Chelsea unfortunately, but there was always this belief that Trevoh had that bit more about him […]

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Opinion: Two PL season nominations and a UCL winners medal – The Mason Mount debate is done and dusted

Mason Mount is now not only finally being accepted and recognised as a top class player by his own clubs fanbase, he is now being recognised by the world wide footballing community and getting the plaudits he deserves. Oddly, a very small section of online Chelsea fans gave Mount a lot of stick and abuse […]

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Opinion: 2012 was incredible, but 2021 feels like the start of something amazing rather than the end

I remember 2012 so clearly, I never in a million years even had the slightest belief that we would win the Champions League that season, even when we got the final. We were massively the underdogs all through this competition, and Bayern Munich were a world class team. I didn’t think we even remotely had […]

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Opinion: Chelsea must channel their inner Ryan Bertrand and do their best Didier Drogba impression to win UCL

I remember the 2012 Champions League final like it was yesterday, it was a feeling I’d never had before, and a feeling I’ve never had again since the moment Didier Drogba converted that decisive penalty to see us lift our first ever Champions League trophy. What I don’t remember as well is the celebrations after […]

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3 key decisions for Thomas Tuchel ahead of Champions League final

It’s the big one this Saturday, the biggest Chelsea match since the Champions League final in 2012, which of course we won. Now, we have a big chance to do it all again and become Champions of Europe by beating Manchester City in the final of the Champions League this Saturday night. Please take a […]

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Chelsea players the most at risk of Euros injury after gruelling season

Chelsea’s season is almost over. Thomas Tuchel held his final pre-match press conference of the season on Monday, just 24 hours after the last league game was played. On Saturday we face Manchester City in Porto in the Champions League final, and from there it’s into the summer break. After a long season – in […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans select their midfield pivot for Champions League final

Get set people, for the biggest game that Chelsea have played since the Champions League final in 2012. We of course went on to lift the trophy in that one, and what we would all give to be lifting it again on Saturday evening against Manchester City right? Please take a moment to check out […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans decide whether they want to re-sign Eden Hazard

Whether you believe it or not, one of the subjects of this week has been the potential return to Chelsea of Eden Hazard. After a nightmare couple of seasons at Real Madrid, suffering numerous injuries and poor form, Hazard now allegedly wants to leave Madrid and return to London, re-joining his former club. Please take […]

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Chelsea’s stars prepare for exciting and unique Euros

Chelsea have may played their last league game of the season, but football never sleeps. First there’s the small matter of the Champions League final, coming up this weekend, then after that we’ve got the tasty prospect of the European Championships, delayed from last summer, on the agenda. The squads are starting to be announced, […]

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Chelsea players have the chance to make themselves the Drogba of this final with club on verge of glory

Chelsea’s Champions League history is a rich one, and there are countless stories along the way that have been told a million times, and will be told a million more. Our two finals were perhaps two of the most iconic of recent decades – and Didier Drogba was a key player in both. In Moscow […]

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With fans in the stadium at Villa, Chelsea will need to go full warrior-mode again

On Tuesday night, Chelsea fans became the 12th man at Stamford Bridge to help see the team over the line to get that all important three points against Leicester City as both clubs battle for top four. Sunday, the battle continues, and Chelsea will now have to play against 12 men themselves and will need […]

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Opinion: Why it is still wise for Chelsea to invest in a new centre back

Chelsea’s defence has been massively improved under Thomas Tuchel, probably his main success story, but the signs of improvements started to come in the moment we signed Thiago Silva. Never under estimate exactly what his calm nature on the ball and leadership brings to the heart of this team. Him and Edouard Mendy have helped […]

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Opinion: 8,000 fans louder than 40,000 – My experience back at Stamford Bridge

Finally, fans were allowed back inside Stamford Bridge last night as Chelsea beat Leicester 2-1 in the Premier League. No away fans allowed, and only a limited 8,000 capacity in a 40,800 seater stadium, but it was something. In fact, it was MORE than something – Having 8,000 fans back in the stadium was better […]

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Opinion: Chelsea need to invest in a ‘leadership spine’ of the team

Chelsea really don’t need to go nuts in the transfer market this summer, they are literally so close to challenging for the title again, but I am fed up of challenging for top four every season and it’s time to advance under Thomas Tuchel. To do this, it is clear to me exactly what we […]

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Opinion: Tammy Abraham isn’t why Chelsea didn’t win the FA Cup, but him being ignored is ludicrous

I’m not about to start digging out a manager who has come in and made such a positive impact and difference at Chelsea since he arrived in January, but it is time that I speak on the Tammy Abraham situation. Could having Abraham in the squad in our FA Cup final loss or defeat to […]

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Chelsea’s season hinges between historic and catastrophic over next 360 minutes

Unexpectedly losing to Arsenal at home on Wednesday night was a huge blow to Chelsea’s chances of finishing in the top 4 – but there’s no denying that it’s made the rest of this season ridiculously exciting. We’ve now got an FA Cup final tomorrow, followed by effectively two league playoff games to earn a […]

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Opinion: What Chelsea need to be title challengers next season

It is a debate that I have often changed my opinion on, but it always reverts back to the following conclusion regardless…. Well, to start with, they need to revert to four at the back. This will allow for them to have an extra player playing further forward, and it will still give them the […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans name their summer signing of the season

Chelsea had a very good summer transfer window last year, with the board backing Frank Lampard with a number of his own signings as well as some board driven ones. The club signed Edouard Mendy, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, and Timo Werner as they added reinforcements across the entire pitch and […]

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The perfect place to watch Chelsea’s Champions League final

There’s a funny thing about being a passionate football fan. The games which mean the least have the fewest distractions around them, and in those which mean the most, the game is often almost forgotten in all the noise. Just compare Chelsea’s first preseason friendly of a season with a cup final 9 months later. […]

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Opinion: Tuchel has improved Chelsea’s collective unit, which effortlessly improved the defence

When speaking about defending you often zone in on the defenders and the goalkeeper, naturally. However, there is so much more to defending than just the individuals playing at the back. Thomas Tuchel has named PSG centre back Marquinhos as a summer target, read the full story here. For example, Chelsea’s defending was often woeful under […]

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Chelsea favourites to steamroller Arsenal as run to top 4 continues

Chelsea and Arsenal face off tomorrow night in a London derby with real end-of-season feel to it. If you were using your Quinnbet Coupon Code to have a flutter on the result, there is only one way you could go in terms of who might win – Thomas Tuchel’s Blues are heavy favourites everywhere you […]

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Chelsea Youth One to Watch – Tino Livramento

When Thomas Tuchel announced another Chelsea squad to face Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, there was an unfamiliar name on the bench, but at the same time, one I was not surprised to see. Those that follow the youth team would have been proud to see 18-year old Tino Livramento get the call up after […]

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Top performers compete to be Chelsea’s player of the season

Chelsea are into the final few games of what has turned into a quite exceptional season, and we’re just so excited. After a fun start followed by a terrible slump in the middle, we’ve been witness to a quite astonishing final few months of the season since Thomas Tuchel took over. The former PSG coach […]

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Opinion: 7 Chelsea warriors who have stepped up right when we needed them

Chelsea have had one of their best ever weeks in football this week, turning over both Real Madrid and Manchester City – two teams that are considered as the best in the world. We beat Real Madrid to make the Champions League final, then yesterday we beat the destined Premier League winners this season 2-1 […]

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Opinion: I’m running out of words to praise colossal N’Golo Kante, but here goes..

Man of the Match in Madrid last week, Man of the Match in London this week – We will soon need to build an extra house just for N’Golo Kante’s honours at this rate. To think that so many of us fans actually even debated selling this guy not so long ago is beyond belief […]

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Chelsea Youth One to Watch – Jude Soonsup-Bell

18 goals in 16 appearances in the U18 Premier League and FA Youth Cup this season for Chelsea striker, Jude Soonsup-Bell, that really is quite something. He is only 17-years old and has already made a name for himself amongst Chelsea fans who keep a close eye on the youth teams as well as the […]

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How Chelsea could line up in a back four next season

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has come in and stuck with his trusted three at the back formation, which has actually given Chelsea some defensive solidity, and given them a compact formation that is fluid and can be good for attacking with numbers, as well as switching to a defensive containment if needed. However, there are […]

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Opinion: Pulisic hitting the type of form that can make Chelsea’s season

Chelsea fans celebrated scoring a goal against our former goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on Tuesday night, and it went down very well indeed. Not just because it was a beautifully finished and made goal from Christian Pulisic, but also because of the way he managed to stick Courtois scrambling along on his butt trying in vein […]

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The Chelsea stars you can back at this summer’s European Championships

Chelsea’s season is at such a hectic moment that it’s easy to lose focus on the big picture. Press conference by press conference and game by game the Blues are rattling through a quite frantic final quarter of the campaign, but despite the madness now, before we know it we will be spat out the […]

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Opinion: Chelsea making statement of intent with new striker pursuit

Chelsea will once again be heading into this summers transfer window in pursuit of a new striker. According to The Telegraph, they will be prioritising a move for a big name striker, with Romelu Lukaku and Erling Haaland being mentioned at the top of the list. Whilst you’re here Chelsea fans, please go check out […]

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Ahead of his 100th cap, Chelsea have a perfect future captain in Mason Mount

I love Cesar Azpilicueta, his passion and desire to play for and win for this club is totally admirable, and during his reign as club captain, he has only improved in the role. To begin with, he was still rather ‘quiet’ for the type of captains we have grown used to seeing at the club, […]

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Opinion: Billy Gilmour has done more than enough to start in absence of others

I think that too many people are overlooking just how competent Billy Gilmour is as a player. I assumed that when we saw Mateo Kovacic get injured and others in that role may have needed a rest, Gilmour would have absolutely got a start. But he didn’t, Thomas Tuchel opted to bring Mason Mount into […]

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Opinion: West Ham match a 6-pointer as top 4 qualification becomes paramount

It’s time to silence the noise of the last few days and refocus on the Premier League and getting that all important top four spot. This is not just aimed at the players, but the fans as well. We must ignore for now at least, the circus, drama, shock, and anger of the last few […]

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Opinion: The most positive fact we have learned from the Super League fiasco

It’s been a turmoil few days for football, and more aptly it’s been a turmoil few days for Chelsea Football Club. In fact, this whole European Super League fiasco will go down as one of the craziest major events in the history of this sport, I mean, it even got the Prime Minister of the […]

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Chelsea’s Champions League hopes in the balance as slip-ups go under the radar

The quite remarkable events of the last few days, with the birth and death of a European Super League, plus the excellent results of the last few months in the Champions League and FA Cup have overshadowed just how perilously close Chelsea are to missing out on finishing in the top four. The loss to […]

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Opinion: Why I don’t blame Roman Abramovich

Roman Abramovich is a humble man, a man of honour, and a man of respect. No I don’t know the man personally, none of us do, but take some time to take a step back and it all becomes clear. First and foremost, football is a business, and these businesses MUST always look for ways […]

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Opinion: Chelsea hitting their fans and players like a punch in the face

It’s like being punched in the face by your own Mother, like being cheated on by your partner, like being let down by those you love. Chelsea, have completely ignored the feelings of their fans and their own players as they confirmed their intentions to play in the European Super League. Whilst you’re here Chelsea […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans pick the striker they want to sell this summer

We have come to the second week of our series of transfer polls, and we only have a few more left to run. It’s been an interesting experiment so far gauging the thoughts and views of Blues fans on what they want to see happen in the summer transfer window. Whilst you’re here Chelsea fans, […]

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Chelsea’s hectic season comes down to final mad month

Chelsea are into the Champions League semi finals, and this season is suddenly coming into focus. It doesn’t feel long ago that we were just starting out on this mammoth campaign, watching new signings take to the pitch for the first time. Now the Blues are into the crucial month of the whole thing. The […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans pick which winger they want to sell this summer

Welcome back to today’s edition of transfer polls, where we have been asking you the fan which player you want to see Chelsea sign this summer, and who you want to see sold. You can find the first series of potential players you want to see signed this summer, right here. This week we have […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans pick the centre midfielder they want to sell this summer

Welcome back to our series of transfer polls we are conducting to gauge fans interest in which players they want to see the club sign this summer, and who they want the club to sell. We finished the potential arrivals series of polls last week, you can check out the results of that here. But […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans select which centre back they wish to sell this summer

Thomas Tuchel has a number of potential squad decisions to make this summer, especially in the defensive department. Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, and Cesar Azpilicueta all have contracts that run out next summer, so if the club are looking to get any money for them they will need to sell them this summer, other than […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans select which centre back the club should sign this summer

We conclude our series of transfer polls today with the final poll for potential arrivals. We have been asking followers to vote on who they want to see Chelsea sign this summer in three key positions. We will soon be conducting polls for potential player departures and who you would like to see sold this […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans pick the CDM they want Chelsea to sign this summer

In the next of our series of polls we have been asking Chelsea fans this week, is the turn of the central defensive midfielders and potential Chelsea targets. We will be taking these polls into next week, you can see the latest one here on which position must be priority, and the next one we […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans select which position club must prioritise this summer

Here is the second in my series of summer transfer related polls. Yesterday we started it off by asking you which striker the club must prioritise this summer, and our voters made their choice here. Chelsea have a genuine interest in signing Sergio Aguero this summer. For that and a whole lot more of the […]

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Chelsea still not hitting top gear despite super result

Chelsea beat Porto 2-0 in the away leg of their Champions League quarter final in Seville last night, but they never looked quite as comfortable as that final score suggests. There were moments of real defensive quality, some nice passages in midfield, and a couple of brilliant touches in attack, but ultimately it was a […]

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Poll Results: These Chelsea fans pick their striker choice to sign this summer

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new striker this summer, with a number of big names being linked. It appears the club are looking to bring in a ready-made striker who will come in and bang goals right away, without any concerns whether he will fail or not. Chelsea have a genuine interest in […]

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Opinion: 10 out of contract players Chelsea could look at this summer

As I have explained in my latest Newsletter on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea, the club could well look to the free agent market once again this summer, just as they successfully did with Thiago Silva last summer. With the pandemic having effects on the financial situation in football across the board, there might be a […]

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Opinion: It’s Tammy time

For the purpose of balance, I’ll begin by admitting that for me the jury is still out on whether Tammy Abraham has enough to be our main guy up top and lead our line as the regular, and I still believe Chelsea need to sign a new striker as priority this summer. However, right now, […]

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Chelsea must avoid second death spiral in the same season after historic home defeat

Thomas Tuchel has blown everyone away in his first few months at Chelsea. From the day he arrived results improved dramatically, the players looked comfortable in a new system and full of confidence again, and the new manager has made a great start in winning over the English media and sceptical fans who were unhappy […]

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(Report): Real Madrid virtuoso in contention to land at Stamford Bridge

Lucas Vazquez is a name that rings a soft spot for Madridistas. The talented midfielder is known for the versatility he adopts as the situation demands. Zidane has used him remarkably as a right-back in a season that has seen Dani Carvajal sit out due to injuries. Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for the […]

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(Report): Chelsea lead race to sign enigmatic Brazilian talent from Palmeiras

Palmeiras starlet Gabriel Menino recently made the headlines for playing his part in the club’s second Copa Libertadores title victory over Santos. Menino shone the most during the recent tournament when the Brazilian club took River Plate apart in the semi-finals. He is an enigmatic midfielder who shines bright while operating in the center-half of […]

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Opinion: Tammy Abraham will prove an important part of Chelsea in season run in

I have often criticised Tammy Abraham for certain parts of his game that I feel he needs to improve on, I will start this article by saying that. I feel as a fan first, I have a right to look at areas where I think players can do better, as long as I am praising […]

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Daniel James reveals support for Chelsea by shrugging off Liverpool rumors

Manchester United attacker Daniel James has revealed an astonishing detail. He has struggled so far for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, spending most of his time on the bench playing second fiddle to the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Greenwod and Van de Beek. Speaking on the official Manchester United podcast, the left-winger revealed a […]

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Declan Rice praises ‘special’ Chelsea talent and childhood friend

West Ham’s Declan Rice is known for being one of Mason Mount’s best buddies off the pitch. The couple have a long history from being aspiring kids to world-class talents in two of London’s most famous clubs. Mount has been one of Chelsea’s best players in a mixed season and continues to shine on the […]

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‘Technically exceptional’ – Ilkay Gundogan backs Havertz to make a mark in England

Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan has reinvented himself this season at the Etihad Stadium under Pep Guardiola’s guidance. The Germany midfielder has played a pivotal part in propelling City to the top of the Premier League table. Now, Gundogan has defended his national compatriot Kai Havertz over his debut season in England. Both the players […]

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Luiz Felipe Scolari cites two Chelsea legends as reason for sacking

Luiz Flipe Scolari is a name that holds a high regard among the managerial elite. Having led Brazil to their 5th World Cup title in 2002 and Portugal to the final of Euro 2004 – the country’s first ever Euro final. Felipao, as he is also called, managed to reign in a 7-month stint at […]

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(Report): Real Madrid loanee at Arsenal attracts Chelsea’s interest

Martin Odegaard’s performances for Arsenal since moving to London from Madrid have been commendable. The on-loan midfielder has impressed Mikel Arteta on several occasions and continues to do so with his playmaking skills and team play involvement. According to DailyMail, the Gunners may not be able to match Real Madrid’s valuation of the Norwegian prodigy […]

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6 Chelsea loan players who must be sold this summer

Chelsea have some big decisions to make this summer for a lot of players, and Marina Granovskaia and her team can expect a busy time of negotiations. However, it is simply the time to now bite the bullet on some big mistakes of the recent past, and clear some of these players out of the […]

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‘I haven’t seen much of London’ – Havertz reflects on life as a Chelsea player

Kai Havertz has emerged in recent match days as a certain solution to Thomas Tuchel’s attacking woes. The enigmatic German has seen a slow but steady rise in quality of performances in England after moving from Bayer Leverkusen at the end of last season. He shone most recently for Germany on the international stage against […]

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Seville to host Chelsea vs Porto Champions League fixtures

The Champions League has already witnessed matches being moved as a result of coronavirus restrictions being imposed in countries all around Europe. Manchester City & Borussia Monchengladbach played two legs in Budapest, the first leg of Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea took place in Bucharest and Liverpool vs RB Leipzig was also played at the Ferenc […]

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(Opinion): Why the England Under-21 manager job would be perfect for Frank Lampard

As you may well have read by now this morning, Frank Lampard is being considered by the English FA as the next manager of the England under-21 national side, according to The Daily Mail. The Blues legend has been out of work since he was sacked by Chelsea as head coach back in January. Do […]

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(Video): ‘Wow’ exclaims goalkeeper Zouma after Pulisic puts his shot-stopping skills to the test

Chelsea’s training sessions are quite fun to watch and when you have a priceless moment like the one below, it’s sure worth the share. While Kurt Zouma is naturally a hard-headed defender, his goalkeeping skills were put to test against Christian Pulisic’s accurate shots. Pulisic is one of the most skilful players in Chelsea’s roster […]

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Gareth Southgate hails ‘exceptional’ Mason Mount

Mason Mount has been in the press for all the right reasons after showing in fantastic displays against San Marino and Albania in England’s first two matches of the World Cup qualifying stage. He almost beat a Xavi record in the first match and then scored a wonderful goal in the second. The 22-year-old was […]

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‘We were 10th’ – Midfield ace Kovacic confident of a top-four finish

Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten run of 14 games have seen him record a managerial stint never seen before in Chelsea history. He has uplifted the morale of the team and registered an amazing run of results which have the players buzzing with confidence. One of them is Mateo Kovacic. The Croat has been an ever-present presence […]

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Opinion: Chelsea signing a striker will get best out of Timo Werner

It looks fairly clear now that Chelsea are going all-out to sign a new top class striker. All the reports suggest that the main priority is Erling Haaland of Dortmund, or Romelu Lukaku of Inter Milan, as The Telegraph write today. Could Chelsea look to do a swap deal involving Tammy Abraham and Declan Rice? […]

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Mason Mount could be a victim of his own success after securing place in England setup

If there was any doubt before, little remains now. Mason Mount is going to be a key player for England this summer at the Euros, and likely beyond that too. There is a huge amount of competition to play in the Three Lions midfield given the incredible talent available to Gareth Southgate, and that competition […]

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Reece James hails ‘club legend’ Azpilicueta for his support

Thomas Tuchel has upped the game quality of many of his players – introducing innovative methods in training and employing new formations that allow players to express themselves more freely. Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic showed signs of brilliance in attack. But it has been the defensive record that has impressed more than […]

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(Video): Mason Mount’s wonderful finesse finish completes win over Albania

England’s World Cup qualifier in Tirana against Albania pitched the first match day winners against one another in Group I. The Three Lions dismantled San Marino 5-0 in the first round – a match in which Mason Mount almost surpassed Spanish legend Xavi’s record. The hosts Albania overcame Andorra by a goal to nil. England […]

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(Report): Chelsea intent on signing ‘magical’ Reading starlet

Reading and French youth international Michael Olise is on the radar of three top European clubs – including Chelsea. Manchester City and Bayern Munich are the other two. The London-born French international is a versatile attacking midfielder who shines best when running down the right wing, but also can play as an inverted left-winger. His […]

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AC Milan will do ‘everything possible’ to sign Tomori permanently from Chelsea

The 2020/21 season has witnessed AC Milan conquer the heights that the club is historically famed for. But ever since going through a rough patch since the start of the year, with losses against Atalanta, Spezia, Napoli and league leaders Inter Milan, the Rossoneri have effectively thrown away the Scudetto in the hands of their […]

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“He doesn’t care if you know him” – Caballero lauds ‘assassin’ Messi

Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the most talented and gifted players the beautiful game has ever seen. A force to be reckoned with, and his Argentina teammate and Chelsea goalkeeper Caballero thinks exactly that. The duo have not only faced each other numerous times on the training ground but also against one another during […]

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(Video): Mason Mount’s masterclass display falls just short of Xavi record

Chelsea ace Mason Mount was at his gliding best once again. This time on the international level as England faced minnows San Marino and emerged 5-0 winners. Although Mount appeared for just 45 minutes, he put in a masterclass showing. A display of footballing prowess that almost clinched an unprecedented record set by Barcelona legend […]

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Will Chelsea match Dortmund’s €180m Haaland valuation?

Dortmund’s recently slapped transfer market price of €180m on Erling Haaland does not come as a surprise, taking into consideration the fact that he has emerged as a young generational striker whose almost every shot seems to convert into goals. He has scored more goals this season than appearances – 33 goals in 31 caps […]

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IFFHS name Chelsea as the best Premier League club of past decade

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has released the top ranked teams of the past decade among top European clubs & Spanish giants Barcelona have just seem to have narrowed out their great rivals Real Madrid to grab the top spot. However, among the Premier League clubs, Chelsea have emerged as the best […]

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Opinion: Romelu Lukaku is the only worthy backup to Erling Haaland

You have probably spotted the noise out in social media right now, with reports that Chelsea might consider Romelu Lukaku as a backup plan to their pursuit of Erling Haaland this summer. The Telegraph have put a report out today, and it mentions Lukaku’s name as an alternative to Haaland, if a deal cannot be […]

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4 Chelsea players to watch closely this international break

Well, we are here again with another international break, and I am going to do my best to enjoy the football that is being played, because at least there is some being played despite our beloved Blues not featuring. There are many Chelsea players out with their national teams this break, but I want to […]

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Thomas Tuchel weighs up first eight weeks in-charge & upcoming international break

After having played 14 game sin the first eight weeks as Chelsea manager and going unbeaten through all of them, Thomas Tuchel is now looking forward to some ‘time to breathe’ with the first international break of 2021. Chelsea faced the likes of Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur and went without […]

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Chelsea back among European giants after transformative spell

The transformation of Chelsea in the last couple of months has been astonishing. A year ago we were crashing out of the Champions League against a Bayern Munich side that looked light-years ahead of us – and indeed proved to be far ahead of anyone else in the competition. Chelsea had done well to get […]

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Two months of pure football perfection await excited Chelsea fans after international break ends

It’s the March international break, and after an incredibly hectic few months, Chelsea fans can sudden relax and take a breath. This season, even more than most, has been a total rollercoaster. After an exceptional summer of spending. we started off in great form, went 17 games unbeaten, saw our form collapse completely. Our club […]

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Upcoming break directs 23 Chelsea players to international duty

23 Blues – including loan players at other clubs and three U-21 internationals – will be participating in the upcoming international break, the first of 2021. The players on duty will be taking part in the World Cup qualifying campaign, African Cup of Nations qualifying, European U-21 Championship and friendlies. The 14 first team players […]

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Roman Abramovich reflects on his love for Chelsea and urge to be a part of football

Chelsea played their 1000th game under Roman Abramovich’s ownership back in November 2000. Since 2003, when the Russian business magnate took over, the club has gone from strength to strength in establishing a foothold among the European elite. Chelsea became a benchmark upon which other Premier League clubs and European clubs were compared, attracting some […]

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Ex-Blue Frank Leboeuf describes former shot-stopper as ‘absolutely magical’

Ex-Chelsea center-back Frank Leboeuf appeared for the Blues for five years between 1996 and 2001, appearing 191 times and scoring 22 goals in the process. He won two FA Cups along with the famous UEFA Cup & Super Cup in the 1998 season – the same season he won the FIFA World Cup with France. […]

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Opinion: Chelsea’s top 10 England players of all time ranked

Well, seeing as it is an international break and you are all bored, we decided it was a good time to reflect on some of Chelsea’s England players past and present. For this article in particular, we have looked at the impact each player made for their country, and ranked them in the top 10, […]

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Petr Cech’s piece of mind on Champions League clash vs Porto

Petr Cech’s glorious Chelsea career between the posts is remembered for his wonderful parrying blocks, stupendous last-minute saves and strong leadership at the back. His endearing presence in the back was instrumental in Chelsea winning all there is to win in Europe between 2004 & 2015. Now, as the Technical and Performance Advisor of the […]

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Opinion: Chelsea could end up regretting Tomori decision just like De Bruyne and Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku joined Manchester United in 2017 for a whopping £75 million fee (per the BBC). However, it was very almost Chelsea paying out for the striker after making an approach for him. For Chelsea, this would have been the same striker that they allowed to leave the club for just £28 million (per the […]

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(Report): Chelsea touted as possible transfer destination for Napoli’s Koulibaly

Napoli have ended up putting Kalidou Koulibaly on the transfer market, once more. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many clubs to make tough decisions and Napoli are no strangers. They are keen to boost the financial situation of the club in this time of distress. The defensive maestro is one of the club’s top earners, […]

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(Video): Kovacic’s Ronaldinho-esque scorpion pass highlights great display vs Sheffield United

Mateo Kovacic put in yet another wonderful display of football by taking charge of the midfield against Sheffield United. The Blades fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of a resilient Chelsea side who could only muster one goal from open play at the death with a superb counterattack. Kovacic completed a remarkable 88% […]

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Vitesse Arnhem Sporting Director throws light on relationship with Chelsea

Vitesse Arnhem recently made the news once more in Chelsea’s papers after loanee Armando Broja put it commendable performances in the KNVB Cup semi-final against VVV Venlo, where he scored a majestic header. Chelsea have sent an astonishing 29 players on loan to the Dutch club in last decade – including the likes of the […]

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(Video): Hakim Ziyech initiates and closes lightning counterattack against Sheffied United

Chelsea are through to the FA Cup semi-final after dispatching Sheffield United by two goals, keeping a clean sheet once more – 12 in 14 matches in Tuchel’s reign. The second goal of the night, thanks to a well-executed counterattack in the 92nd minute started by Hakim Ziyech, was Chelsea’s most well executed move of […]

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(Video): Billy Gilmour shines in midfield against Sheffield United

Billy Gilmour’s inclusion in the starting eleven got many fans wondering what to expect from the talented 19-year-old. Gilmour made only his second start under Tuchel, appearing first in the previous round of the 1-0 FA Cup victory against Barnsley. Gilmour was brought to the limelight after Lampard frequented his presence with more game time. […]

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FA Cup history: Chelsea hold 106-year-old record vs Sheffield United

Chelsea meet Sheffield United only for the sixth time in FA Cup history. It is a historic tie between the Blades and the Blues that goes back to the 1911/12 season, 109 years ago. The first meeting between the two went Chelsea’s way as Sheffield fell at Stamford Bridge. In what was the 31st of […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Chelsea vs Sheffield United

Chelsea are experiencing a polar opposite adrenaline rush as to what the first half of the season bestowed upon us. Tuchel’s 14th game in-charge will see Sheffield United visit Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Having gone the previous 13 games unbeaten, with a club record of nine wins and four draws since Tuchel […]

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‘You can ask in Turin if it helps to be favorites’ – Tuchel on facing Porto in the UCL quarter-finals

A weary Atletico Madrid were overwhelmed by Tuchel’s perseverant Chelsea over two legs, keeping clean sheets in both. Tuchel made history with his 13th unbeaten game and will look forward to facing Portuguese giants Porto in the quarter-finals. Porto shrugged off an unimpressive Juventus side and advanced through to the quarters with on away goals, […]

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Tuchel speaks on Silva, Tammy & Giroud ahead of Sheffield United showdown

Thomas Tuchel 14th game in-charge will see his side welcome Sheffield United in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final clash. Previously in the competition, Chelsea comfortably dispatched Morecambe and Luton with 4-0 & 3-1 score lines respectively, before going on to narrow out Barnsley with a 1-0 victory. Tuchel provided important updates as to who will […]

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(Video): Kante’s intense 8 second ‘dummy sprint’ against Atletico Madrid

Although Joao Felix and Luis Suarez were not at their best in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, it was down to the performance of one man who made his presence known like no other among the 22 players present. N’Golo Kante was at his stupendous best, once again. His man of the match showing […]

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(Report): Borussia Dortmund’s Dahoud on Chelsea’s transfer radar

Borussia Dortmund’s Mahmoud Dahoud is being eyed by Chelsea, after he put in praise-worthy performances in recent match weeks – both in the Champions League & Bundesliga. According to DailyMail, the 25-year-old is being closely monitored by scouts at Stamford Bridge but will face stiff competition from Manchester City, who are also looking to bolster […]

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Chelsea trio called up to England squad for upcoming WC qualifiers

Three Chelsea players from the first team have been included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad in light of three World Cup qualifiers in the coming two weeks. Mason Mount, Reece James and Ben Chilwell have all been chosen to represent the senior 26-man squad. The upcoming international break will see the Chelsea squad receive a […]

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‘Semi-finals here we come’ – Chelsea fans react to being drawn against a resilient FC Porto

It’s Porto vs Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals! A hard-headed Porto side inspired by veteran Pepe will meet Tuchel’s unbeaten Chelsea in what is expected to be a fantastic spectacle of attacking & defensive football. Porto made it to the Champions League quarter-finals by holding out Serie A Champions Juventus 4-4 on aggregate and […]

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Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final & semi-final opponents revealed

Thomas Tuchel’s 13th unbeaten game arrived with a convincing 3-0 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid. Chelsea’s attention now turns back to the league, where they have gone on to establish a top four position, after spending the early half of the season in the bottom half of the top ten. The UEFA Champions League is […]

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