(Video): Mateo Kovacic stuns supporters with audacious flick

Mateo Kovacic ran the show from midfield in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Burnley on Sunday afternoon. An exquisite performance from beginning to end – but one piece of skill caught Twitter’s eye. The Croatian international played a pivotal role in the victory with precise passing and driving runs from deep – but it was one particular […]

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‘I can’t stop him – what do you want me to do?’ – Hudson-Odoi steals the show against Burnley

Callum Hudson-Odoi is the name on everyone’s lips again after another impressive performance as Chelsea’s new right wing-back. The 20-year-old stole the show in Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Burnley as his new position continues to provide a real threat down the right channel, even grabbing the assist for Cesar Azpilicueta’s opener. His display was best […]

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(Video): Fikayo Tomori shines on his full AC Milan debut

Academy graduate Fikayo Tomori swapped West London for Milan this month having completed a loan move to the Serie A giants. In his first start in a 2-1 away victory against Bologna, Tomori showed exactly why Paulo Maldini has spoken so highly of the young defender. Fikayo Tomori vs Bologna (A) @fikayotomori_ pic.twitter.com/1g4TQyRR1v — ACM […]

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Defenders make the difference – Chelsea player ratings vs Burnley

Chelsea took on Burnley at Stamford Bridge in a midday game on Sunday that saw them come out 2-0 winners.  It was a big three points for the Blues, and it marks Thomas Tuchel’s first win as manager. Following the 0-0 draw on Wednesday against Wolverhampton Wanderers, it was vital to see a better result […]

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Thomas Tuchel explains Hakim Ziyech’s absence against Burnley

The Blues recorded their first victory under Thomas Tuchel in a 2-0 win over Burnley, in his second match, after an unsatisfactory 0-0 draw against Wolves. However, his first eleven choice notably had two absentees – Hakim Ziyech and Billy Gilmour. Although Billy Gilmour’s intention to make a loan move has been circulating all around […]

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‘Experimental’ – Chelsea fans react to starting line-up against Burnley

In what is Thomas Tuchel’s second match as Chelsea manager, the Blues welcome Sean Dyche’s Burnley at Stamford Bridge. The German will be looking to register his first victory after an unsatisfactory stalemate against Wolves, in a match that saw Chelsea put on a record-breaking possession display. He had only one training session with the […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Chelsea vs Burnley

Thomas Tuchel has named his starting eleven that will take on Burnley this lunchtime at Stamford Bridge. The Blues will be looking for one major difference from Tuchel’s first game in charge – a goal. Chelsea did everything but find the net during Wednesday evening’s stalemate against Wolves, and, with the new head coach looking for […]

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Mount and Werner to start – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Burnley

Chelsea host Burnley this Sunday lunchtime and the Blues will be looking for their first win under new head coach Thomas Tuchel. Burnley will provide a similar test to the one we faced against Wolves. The two sides typically sacrifice attacking impetus for defense stability. Chelsea created very few clear-cut chances last time out, but […]

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Chelsea vs Burnley – Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

Chelsea host Burnley this weekend as Thomas Tuchel searches for his first win as the new Blues head coach. After a promising start last time out against Wolves, which ended in a 0-0 draw, it was evident to see Tuchel had started to implement his own philosophy just days into his reign. Burnley come into […]

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Tuchel means business as Chelsea look to tie down the future of two Blues stars

Contract talks with Thiago Silva and Jorginho have begun as Chelsea bid to extend their time at the club, according to Gianluigi Longari of Sport Italia TV. Silva’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season after signing a one-year contract in the summer last year, while Jorginho’s deal runs out […]

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Azpilicueta and Abraham voice support for Antonio Rudiger amid bust-up reports

Tammy Abraham and Cesar Azpilicueta have shrugged off reports of a training ground bust-up in West London that put German defender Antonio Rudiger in the spotlight. Rumours of internal strife circulated weeks and even days before Frank Lampard was sacked after serving 18 months as the head coach. Many of the team members who saw […]

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5 Players Chelsea could target this summer according to Fabrizio Romano

New manager, new ideas, new transfer targets? Most likely, yes. Thomas Tuchel has arrived at the club this week and took the reigns as the new head coach of Chelsea. He will bring new ideas, and give every player a clean slate to impress here. The board are set to sit down with him around […]

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Injury update: N’Golo Kante returns to training for the first time under Tuchel

N’Golo Kante returned to training at Cobham on Thursday after a short time on the side-lines through injury. (chelseafc.com) The Frenchmen has suffered with a reoccurring hamstring issue over the last few weeks but took to the training ground for the first time under new manager Thomas Tuchel. When N’Golo Kante was first revealed to […]

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(Video): ‘He leaves his heart on the pitch’ – Thomas Tuchel is a big fan of Mason Mount

Thomas Tuchel has said fans have nothing to worry about when it comes to Mason Mount’s future at Chelsea. Tuchel was speaking in his first press conference as Chelsea head coach following a whirlwind few days since his appointment on Tuesday. Mount did not start the German’s first game during the Blues’ 0-0 draw with […]

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Baba Rahman: Chelsea’s first departure since Tuchel’s arrival

Chelsea have offloaded left-back Baba Rahman to Thessaloniki-based Greek club PAOK, according to the Daily Mail. Rahman, who moved from FC Augsburg in 2015 for €26m, has appeared for the Chelsea first-team only 23 times – in only one season (2015/16) at the Stamford Bridge. Since then, his career has been as a journeyman, being […]

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Thomas Tuchel debuts with record-breaking passing show in Wolves stalemate

Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea might not have got the result they hoped for in the goalless stalemate against Wolves, but the Blues put on a peak passing display. They relished a record-breaking share of possession, setting a new club record for the most passes completed in the first half of a Premier League match against Wolves. […]

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Opinion: Thomas Tuchel – 5 things I’ve learned so far

Thomas Tuchel has been in charge at Chelsea for just one training session and one match at the time of writing, but he is already having a positive affect on Blues fans. This article is not to slate or praise, or even talk about Frank Lampard; because he is a legend and will always have […]

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‘We will build a team nobody wants to play against’ – Tuchel sets his objectives with Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea’s squad can hurt any team in the world but conceded the title may be out of reach this season. Tuchel was thrown into the deep end for his first game as Chelsea boss on Wednesday night as the Blues drew 0-0 at home to Wolves, 24 hours after Frank Lampard was […]

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Hudson-Odoi the star performer – Chelsea player ratings vs Wolves

Chelsea played host to Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Wednesday night game that resulted in a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. With this being Thomas Tuchel’s opening game as Chelsea’s manager it was always going to be fascinating to see his choice of line-up. He made ten changes from Frank Lampard’s side that beat Luton Town […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Chelsea vs Wolves

In what will be Thomas Tuchel’s first appearance in the Chelsea dugout as head coach, the Blues take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in a mouth-watering encounter at the Stamford Bridge. The German has released his starting eleven that will take on Wolves in just under an hour in this evening’s Premier League clash between the two […]

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Opinion: Time to unite for the collective good of Chelsea

Player unrest, fans feuding, and various other reports of divide amongst players, the board, staff, and supporters alike. This has filled our time lines on social media in the last couple of days as Frank Lampard got sacked, and was replaced by Thomas Tuchel the day after. Pragmatic, flexible, and nurturing Thomas Tuchel – Fresh […]

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Havertz and Kovacic start – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Wolves

Chelsea host Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night as Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first match for the Blues. Sitting 10th in the table, Chelsea are in desperate need of points. With the appointment of a new boss, the fans will be eager to see how different the line-up will be. Team News: […]

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‘Top four and a trophy’ – Chelsea fans have high hopes for Tuchel’s tenure

On a day where Chelsea officially announced the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the club’s new head coach, Blues fans look ahead at what could be in store as life under the German begins. Tuesday evening saw the inevitable appointment of former PSG and Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel as the new Chelsea boss and supporters […]

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Everything you need to know about Thomas Tuchel

Following the sacking of Frank Lampard being announced yesterday, Chelsea fans have had their attention turned to his successor, Thomas Tuchel. Amongst a few other candidates such as Julian Nagelsmann and Massimiliano Allegri, Thomas Tuchel quickly emerged as the favourite. It has only taken Chelsea a day after the sacking to confirm him as the […]

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Chelsea vs Wolves – Team News, Lineups and Key Stats

Despite Chelsea fans still reeling from Monday’s shock news, the show must go on as the race for the top four took another unexpected twist. The post-Lampard era begins with a tough home clash against Wolves who will be looking to expose all kinds of fragilities in the Blues’ side. Rumours of a fractured dressing […]

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OFFICIAL: Thomas Tuchel appointed as Chelsea manager

Chelsea Football Club have officially announced the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as their new manager. As Chelsea were relieving Frank Lampard of his managerial duties, new names as to who are in line to replace him were popping up every now and then – RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann, club-less Massimiliano Allegri, former Chelsea forward […]

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‘What have we done’ – Chelsea fans react to the sacking of Frank Lampard

January 25, 2021. The day Frank Lampard was sacked as Chelsea manager. Not many bosses can claim they bleed blue as much as the now ex-Chelsea boss can and his dismissal has sent shockwaves throughout the football community. As supporters now reminisce on glorious days under a manager where the wins meant just that bit […]

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(Video): Frank Lampard denied the opportunity to say farewell to his players

Following Chelsea sacking Frank Lampard, it is revealed he has not been allowed to say a final goodbye to his players. (SkySports) Just 50 days ago Frank Lampard was top of the table after a 3-1 victory over Leeds United. Jump to the present day however, now he has been sacked by a way that […]

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Thank you Frank – A look at Lampard’s best bits as Blues fans say goodbye to a legend

Monday morning came with the news that Frank Lampard had been relieved of his duties as Chelsea manager. The club legend has been removed from his position with immediate effect – but many football fans believe he deserved more time to turn the tide. On a day of change for Chelsea FC – we take […]

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Why player power will always win over the manager after Lampard sacking

Chelsea sacked Frank Lampard today as I am sure you are all fully aware of by now. It looks like his successor Thomas Tuchel is close to being announced as well. You can read my in-depth manager profile on Tuchel here, if you feel ready! Thomas Tuchel is the new Chelsea manager after Lampard sack, […]

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OFFICIAL: Chelsea relieve manager Frank Lampard of his duties

After just 18 months at the helm in Stamford Bridge, the club has decided to part ways with former Chelsea legend and manager Frank Lampard. According to the official statement by Chelsea, the decision to relieve the manager of his services has been a ‘very difficult decision’ and one the owner and the board have […]

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Underrated Tammy Abraham shines – Chelsea player ratings vs Luton Town

Chelsea took on Championship side Luton Town in a Sunday lunchtime FA Cup clash and came out with a 3-1 victory. Making seven changes to the starting line-up and Mason Mount taking on the captaincy for the day, the West London side put on a fine attacking display. With some assured performances and an excellent […]

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‘He was outstanding’ – Frank Lampard full of praise for Billy Gilmour

Frank Lampard has praised Billy Gilmour and confirmed that he won’t be leaving on loan this month, although the door remains “slightly open”. It follows another impressive midfield cameo from the young Scotsman after Chelsea overcame a tricky Luton side to reach the FA Cup fifth round. The 19-year-old has only featured in six games […]

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‘Mount fully deserves the captain armband’ – Chelsea fans react to starting line-up against Luton

As Chelsea take a break from a disappointing league campaign that has seen Frank Lampard’s future in the mix, the FA Cup fourth-round clash against Luton Town will prove to be vital in one of the two competitions the Blues look likely to contend in. The Chelsea team news is out, with Frank Lampard opting […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Chelsea vs Luton Town

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Luton Town in just under an hour in this Sunday lunchtime FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge. The game is the perfect opportunity for manager Lampard to make some changes with a tough game against Wolves coming up in mid-week. On Tuesday night Chelsea […]

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Lampard urged to hire uncle Harry in bid to re-find form

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has suggested that Frank Lampard needs an experienced coach like Harry Redknapp alongside him to help the Blues re-find form. (Daily Star Column) This advice comes after a string of poor results for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side have seen the West London outfit drop to ninth in the table. Merson […]

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Half-season review: All players ranked as Chelsea’s struggles continue

When Chelsea scored their third against Leeds in December, it was hard to dismiss they were mounting a serious challenge for the title. The Blues had fixed their defensive fragility and were fluid in attack; Frank Lampard had begun to see the consistency he so desired. Flash forward a month later and it seems as […]

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Lampard expected to make 9 changes – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Luton Town

Chelsea host Luton Town in the 4th round of the FA Cup this Sunday lunchtime. After defeating Morecambe 4-0 last time out in the competition, the Blues will be hoping for a similar performance against the visiting Championship side. Team News Frank Lampard has confirmed that Olivier Giroud is fit to play while N’Golo Kante […]

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Chelsea vs Luton Town – FA Cup preview, team news, line-ups and key stats

Chelsea host championship side Luton Town this weekend looking to secure a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. After an underwhelming run of results and performances this is a chance for last seasons runners up to gain some much needed confidence heading into a huge month for the club and more importantly […]

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Frank Lampard’s piece of mind on recent performances, pressure, Fikayo Tomori and more

Frank Lampard will breathe a sigh of relief as Chelsea take a break from a disappointing Premier League campaign and head straight towards the FA Cup fourth-round, where they will face Luton Town for the first time since 1994. Following the 2-0 loss to Leicester City at King Power Stadium, the Chelsea boss has once […]

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Chelsea board still appear to be the main driving force behind transfer decisions

When Petr Cech joined the Chelsea board as a Technical Director, we were told that it was to be the middle man as such, between the head coaches and the board room. This was something that was much needed, with seemingly too much of a gap between the two. Chelsea are considering a move for […]

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Back to His Best? – Ruben Loftus-Cheek shines despite Man Utd defeat

Having failed to find form since his return from injury, Ruben Loftus-Cheek embarked on a loan move to Chelsea’s next door neighbours Fulham at the beginning of the season in search of first-team football – but is the 24-year-old starting to get back to his best at Craven Cottage? The Chelsea loanee has been a […]

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Academy Player Profile: Levi Colwill – The next big thing

We have had a lot of ‘The next John Terry’s’ coming through the Chelsea academy over recent years, I even remember hearing it about Andreas Christensen when he was coming through. However, as we know, none of them not even Christensen have yet to live up to the hype. But there is a new kid […]

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Former players blast Reece James for his showing against Leicester City

Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Leicester City was the club’s sixth Premier League defeat of the season, having won just two of their last eight games in the league. Wilfred Ndidi opened the charts for the Foxes with his sweetly struck left-footed shot and James Maddison scored right before half time to put the Foxes in […]

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Hard to Take: Blues Boss Angry After Defeat

A disgruntled Frank Lampard gave an intriguing interview after another disappointing display away from home. (chelseafc.com) The Chelsea legend admitted that too many of his players “didn’t do the basics” in his post-match interview on a rainy night at the King Power, having admitted we were beaten by the “better team”. The result follows a […]

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Mason Mount fighting the fire alone must put an end to odd over-critics

Chelsea are in a bit of a crisis right now, one that can only be described as fighting a fire in a burning building, a building that is close to crumbling. With Frank Lampard’s reign as Chelsea boss hanging on by a thin burning thread, there is only one player who is fighting the fire […]

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Five Things We Learned: Leicester City 2-0 Chelsea

A disappointing night at The King Power saw Chelsea slump to their fifth loss in their last six away games. Frank Lampard named a surprisingly offensive midfield in his starting line-up, with Kai Havertz coming in to replace Jorginho. Callum Hudson-Odoi was also handed a well-deserved start after a string of excellent performances from the […]

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‘It looks like a 4-2-3-1’ – Chelsea fans react to starting line-up against Leicester

On the back of an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, Chelsea’s second consecutive match on the road will be a stern test of the side’s abilities on big match days. The team news is out and it will seem to bring about a sigh of relief among the Chelsea faithful, with Callum […]

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Confirmed Line Up: Leicester vs Chelsea

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Leicester City in just under an hour in tonight’s Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium. Chelsea will be looking to build on the win from the weekend against Fulham, and make a push to break back into the top four. Right-back Reece […]

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A testing trip for Lampard’s side – Leicester vs Chelsea preview

Chelsea travel to third-placed Leicester City in a bid to cut the deficit between the sides to just three points, as the team look to hit form again. The Blues’ dressing room will be a much more confident place following their narrow victory away to West-London rivals Fulham, ending a winless run that lasted just […]

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Billy Gilmour set to start – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Leicester

Chelsea make the trip to take on Leicester City tomorrow night to mark the halfway point of the Premier League season. The Blues will be looking to build some consistency after their recent dip in form. After defeating Fulham 1-0 on Sunday evening another three points would help them in their quest to climb up […]

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Chelsea handed midfield knock as Frenchman Kante sits out against Leicester City

Frank Lampard has confirmed the Chelsea team news ahead of tomorrows crucial showdown against the Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. N’golo Kante sat out of the Fulham clash due to suspension, but at the same time the Frenchman had a hamstring injury. Although he returned to training at Cobham, he is poised to […]

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If Haaland is available, Chelsea must pursue regardless of Werner and Abraham

You’ve surely all seen the breaking news reports circulating this morning – Chelsea will make a move to sign Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer, as per the ever reliable Athletic. If you login to Twitter right now, pictures of Haaland is all you will be greeted with. But this is big news, and if […]

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(Video): Callum Hudson-Odoi impresses in quarter-hour cameo against Fulham

Callum Hudson-Odoi’s absence from Chelsea starting eleven against Fulham came as somewhat of a surprise. It left many fans fuming, while others made peace with the winger-duo of Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech. The 75th minute saw Hudson-Odoi replace Ziyech, who had a poor game by his standards until then. The 20-year-old highly-rated winger made […]

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‘I wasn’t blowing the world away in my first year at Chelsea’ – Frank Lampard hails matchwinner Mason Mount

Mason Mount’s match-winning goal against Fulham at Craven Cottage gave Chelsea three points for the first time since before Christmas when the Blues won 3-0 at home to West Ham United. West London neighbors Fulham were surprisingly bull-headed in the back and denied Chelsea a goal until the 22-year-old knocked in a brilliant low-effort in […]

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Mason Mount sparkles, while the rest of the team struggles – Chelsea player ratings vs Fulham

Despite playing poorly, Chelsea still managed to scrape a 1-0 win against West London rivals Fulham on Saturday evening. Fulham played the entirety of the second half with 10 men, but the Blues still failed to create any chances of note. In the 78th minute, Mason Mount volleyed the winner after dubious goalkeeping from Alphonse […]

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(Video): Chelsea loanee Armando Broja knocks in perfectly weighed assist along with finesse goal against Emmen

Chelsea’s strikers may not be firing on all cylinders at the moment, but the form of Armando Broja, who is on loan at Vitesse has been pleasantly consistent. Broja has been a key player for Vitesse this season and his performance against Emmen on Saturday afternoon was very efficient as he finished the game with […]

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‘CHO deserves better’ – Chelsea fans react to starting line-up against Fulham

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard released the team sheet ahead of the Saturday night Premier League match against west London rivals Fulham. With Zouma, Werner, Havertz, Billy Gilmour and Callum Hudson-Odoi all left out, some would say the next weekend’s clash against Leicester City would be on the boss’ mind. But it has left few of […]

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(Video): Chelsea players arrive at Craven Cottage ahead of Fulham clash

Frank Lampard and the Chelsea players have been seen arriving at Craven Cottage for this afternoon’s Premier League clash with neighbours Fulham. The Blues find themselves unbeaten in the league against Fulham in eighteen games since a 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage in March 2006. The defeat that day is Fulham’s only victory against Chelsea […]

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Confirmed Line Up: Fulham vs Chelsea

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Fulham in just under an hour in this evening’s Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. Chelsea have experienced a difficult run of results over the last month, the only victory coming in a 4-0 FA Cup win against league two side Morecambe. In the […]

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Frank Lampard gives his say on new Premier League coronavirus guidelines

Chelsea gaffer Frank Lampard has voiced his opinion on team celebrations as possible contact spread of the virus that has seen England record a massive coronavirus upsurge. While football in itself is a sport where contact of any kind is impossible to avoid, new Premier League directions suggest the limiting of contact between players by […]

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(Report): Danny Drinkwater looks to resurrect career in Turkey

Reports have emerged that Turkish Super Lig side Kasımpaşa are inches away from signing Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater on a six-month loan deal. (DailyMail) Having made just 23 appearances for the club, with his last one coming in the Community Shield against Manchester City back in August 2018, Drinkwater has long been an outcast since […]

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(Video): Chelsea’s summer signing Xavier Mbuyamba returns to training

After a frustrating start to life at Chelsea, Xavier Mbuyamba has finally returned to training with the Blues development squad after recovering from the knee injury which has kept him sidelined. The highly-rated Dutch defender Xavier Mbuyamba joined Chelsea in August after spending a season at Barcelona and surprisingly getting released a year later. The […]

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Fulham vs Chelsea – Team News, Lineups and Key Stats

Chelsea make the short trip across London as they face Fulham at Craven Cottage, looking for their first win in the league in just under a month. They come into the game with some confidence after beating Morecambe 4-0 last weekend in the 3rd round of the FA cup. The Blues are in for a […]

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Reece James set to start – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Fulham

Chelsea face West London rivals Fulham on Saturday evening and the Blues will be looking to get their Premier League form back on track after only winning one out of the last five matches. In yesterday’s press conference, Lampard confirmed there are no absentees, except for the suspended N’Golo Kante (chelseafc.com). It has been almost […]

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‘Loan with option to buy’ – Fabrizio Romano gives update on Fikayo Tomori’s potential move

The reliable Fabrizio Romano has once again given us an update on the future of Fikayo Tomori, who has recently been linked with a move to Italian giants AC Milan. Thursday night he tweeted that talks between Chelsea and AC Milan are progressing. Further mentioning that he has now become a serious target for AC […]

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Reece James pictured back in training ahead of Fulham game

Reece James has been spotted back in training with the rest of the Chelsea first-team ahead of Saturday’s London derby against close neighbours Fulham. The right-back missed the last three games through injury having been ruled out with a thigh problem since the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Boxing day. (football.london) Taking to his Twitter […]

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Loftus-Cheek can still be a key player for Chelsea and is showing signs of his old-self

As is the nature of the beast unfortunately, I’ve seen Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek being written off by many fans at the start of this season when he went out on loan to Fulham. However, I have always maintained that the England international will still become an important player for Chelsea, and those views grow […]

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Centre-back an obvious priority for Chelsea spending despite Silva success

Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph reported today that Chelsea are interested in signing a central defender this summer. That shouldn’t surprise anyone, although it’s interesting to have the confirmation. The second year of Thiago Silva’s contract will be activated, keeping the impressive veteran at the club until the summer of 2022. Kurt Zouma, who […]

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Fabregas-esque Billy Gilmour looks to redeem himself

Billy Gilmour’s rise to the top of Chelsea’s cream of the crop has not been sudden. Having joined the Blues just after his 16th birthday, Lampard was quick to notice the youngster’s progress and immediately made him part of his plan. The past six months have not been kind to the Chelsea prodigy, suffering a […]

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Ethan Ampadu: Chelsea fans need to stay patient, player needs to perfect one position

I’ve seen a total contrast of verdicts on Ethan Ampadu on social media over the last couple of weeks. After a few poor performances on loan with Sheffield United, I’ve seen many claiming that he will never be good enough for Chelsea. Then just last night, after a fine performance from Amapdu at centre back […]

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Frank Lampard keen to stick to 4-3-3 formation

Following the 3-1 humbling loss to Manchester City that revealed the Blues’ tactical deficiencies, Frank Lampard marked an unwanted stat – becoming the manager with the third-worst win ratio in Abramovich era, only next to Andre Vilas-Boas and Claudio Ranieri. In a total of 81 matches, Lampard has guided Chelsea to 42 wins, drew 17 […]

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Potential Avram Grant return shows Chelsea’s willingness for Lampard to succeed

Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant could be set for a return to Chelsea in a back room role, according to Sky Sports this afternoon. They claim that Roman Abramovich wants to bring Grant back to Stamford Bridge in order to help support Frank Lampard with his experience. No brainer right? I’m all for this. Grant […]

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(Report): Italian giants Milan approach Chelsea’s Tomori

After Chelsea’s most recent victory in the FA Cup third-round, Frank Lampard spoke on a number of topics, including admitting Fikayo Tomori could leave the club this month. A move that would see Chelsea cut down their much-bloated squad and open new avenues for the player’s career development. The 22-year-old centre back has been linked […]

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Chelsea’s Cobham base affected by coronavirus outbreak

Chelsea’s Cobham training base in Surrey has been shut down over fears of a Covid-19 spread. After a number of positive coronavirus tests were returned over the weekend, the club has instructed staff members, players, coaches and the management are to stay away from the academy training centre until it is thoroughly disinfected. (football.london) The […]

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Chelsea wise to tie down Soonsup-Bell with other clubs hovering

Chelsea academy star Jude Soonsup-Bell just turned 17-years old yesterday, and today he has celebrated signing his first professional contract with the club. Chelsea will be relieved to tie him down as a pro player with other clubs circulating the highly rated forward looking to tempt him away, knowing the raw talent that he has. […]

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(Video): Sublime Hakim Ziyech assist steals the show against Morecambe

Hakim Ziyech’s start to his Chelsea career has not gone how he would have planned, struggling with injury since his first appearance in a pre-season friendly. However, when he is fit he shows us just how talented of a footballer he is. The assist he gave to Hudson-Odoi in the 4-0 win over Morecambe showed […]

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Journeyman Lucas Piazon set for possible January transfer

When Lucas Piazon moved to Chelsea back in 2011, he was unapologetically branded as the ‘new Kaka’. The Brazilians might don a similar look and may have the same roots in Sao Paulo, but their respective football careers have turned out to be poles apart. Ever since his signing, Piazon has astonishingly made one Premier […]

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Frank Lampard clarifies Fikayo Tomori’s future

After weeks of rumours and hearsay, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has finally given his word on Fikayo Tomori’s future. The Canadian-born has suffered from lack of game time this season after falling out of contention in the centre-back position. He has played four matches in 2020/21 – registering 234 minutes across all competitions (transfermarkt) and […]

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Frank Lampard explains team selection to play Morecambe

Frank Lampard has been talking to Chelsea TV ahead of today’s FA Cup third-round tie against Morecambe. The Chelsea manager was asked about his team selection, having gone for a strong line-up which included the likes of Kurt Zouma, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner. Billy Gilmour and Tino Anjorin made today’s squad. Youngsters […]

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(Video): Chelsea players arrive at Stamford Bridge ahead of Morecambe FA Cup tie

Frank Lampard and the Chelsea players have been seen arriving at Stamford Bridge for this afternoon’s FA Cup tie with Morecambe. Today’s game is the first-ever meeting between the sides in any competition. If the game ends in a draw it will go to extra time then to penalties if required due to this season’s […]

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‘Not a lot of youth’ – Chelsea fans react to starting line-up against Morecambe

Chelsea’s manager Frank Lampard has confirmed his starting line-up for this afternoon’s FA Cup game against league two side Morecambe. There’s a rare start for Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, this gives Edouard Mendy a much-needed break. Cesar Azpilicueta starts for the third game in a row and Emerson gets the nod coming in to replace […]

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Confirmed Line Up: Chelsea vs Morecambe

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Morecambe in just under an hour in this afternoon’s FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge. It will be the first meeting between these two clubs in any competition or friendly, and takes the total number of different clubs the Blues have played in competitive […]

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Emerson Palmieri’s agent gives update on defenders future

Emerson Palmieri has been linked with a move away from Chelsea for some time after failing to get game time since the start of this season. (SkySports) The Italian has found himself as an unused substitute in the Blues last three games, and summer signing of Ben Chilwell has made it difficult for him to […]

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‘Gilmour and Anjorin to start’ – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Morecambe

Chelsea face Morecambe in the FA Cup this weekend and the Blues are looking to slowly repair their recent poor form. It appears that Frank Lampard could go one of two ways with his starting line-up. He could gift many promising youngsters their debuts from the start or provide minutes to the first team players […]

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Chelsea plan to join race for RB Leipzig defender

Chelsea are reportedly planning on joining the race for Dayot Upamecano’s signature in the summer, according to the Daily Mail. Upamecano has put in excellent performances in defence for Leipzig and it is reported that he is in demand amongst the elite clubs in Europe including Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. […]

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(Quiz): Can you name the starting line-up the last time Chelsea won the FA Cup?

The FA Cup is back! Chelsea play Morecambe in the third round this weekend at Stamford Bridge. Now it’s time to test your memory, can you name the starting line-up the last time Chelsea won the FA Cup against Manchester United in 2018? Let us know how you did in the comments below!

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Chelsea vs Morecambe – FA Cup preview, team news, line-ups and key stats

Chelsea make their FA Cup bow this weekend against League Two side Morecambe, looking for a much-needed win after a tricky Christmas and New Year period. The Blues, who were finalists last season are set to rotate and give some academy players a chance to impress in Sunday’s third-round tie. Morecambe who currently lie 7th […]

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Striking a fine balance: Chelsea must learn from over-sized squad mistake

It is ALWAYS going to be impossible to keep every single player happy in a squad; this is an issue that even smaller squads will occur. However, it is always going to be more detrimental the bigger the squad is, and Chelsea made some big mistakes this summer that has just increased the pressure of […]

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Frank Lampard provides injury update on Chelsea trio ahead of Morecambe clash

Chelsea gaffer Frank Lampard has given his say on the team news ahead of the Blues clash against Morecambe in the third round of the FA Cup. This is will be the first-ever match to be played out between the two in any competition, including friendlies. (Chelsea FC) Speaking to the media, Lampard said: “Although […]

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Stamford Bridge re-open to NHS amid Covid surge

England is back under tougher restrictions after a significant surge in the number of coronavirus cases being reported. With London and surrounding areas experiencing strict tier-four measures, Chelsea have come forward to lend a helping hand as hospitalizations rise rapidly. In such circumstances, club owner Roman Abramovich has made Stamford Bridge hotel rooms open to […]

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Three Blues make up the top 20 most valuable players list

In what may well be somewhat of a surprise in the biannual transfer value list of top 100 football players published by CIES Football Observatory, Chelsea have seen three of their players make the top 20. The research group within the International Center for Sports Studies, based in Switzerland, takes into consideration a variety of […]

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(Video): Gary Neville claims Chelsea star got the run around against Man City

Gary Neville has highlighted how Chelsea’s defensive frailties were exposed during the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Neville was particularly critical of how Cesar Azpilicueta and Ben Chilwell were left exposed on either flank when up against Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling, with their team-mates failing to help out with their defensive duties. […]

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Five youngsters who could feature for Chelsea vs Morecambe on Sunday

There is no doubt that Chelsea have an abundance of young talent coming through the ranks at the club. With Frank Lampard at the helm, the belief of being able to break into the first team squad must be higher than it has been for many years. Sunday brings another opportunity for a few of […]

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Report: Chelsea could be set to sell £35m player for fraction of price

In what may well be touted as one of Chelsea FC’s worst transfer deals in recent history, Danny Drinkwater’s value has dropped tenfold since his £35m signing in September 2017 from Leicester City. Chelsea could be willing to offload the midfielder for just £3.5m, it is reported that his representatives have already ‘initiated contact’ with […]

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Youngster Tino Livramento in line to make his debut against Morecambe this Sunday

Chelsea’s academy has produced a number of quality right-backs in recent years. The likes of Ola Aina, Reece James, Tariq Lamptey, Dujon Sterling, and Henry Lawrence are just some of the names that come to mind and now it appears another name could be set to break through the ranks in Tino Livramento. The 18-year-old […]

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Opinion: Chelsea must now build a team around Kai Havertz

Chelsea made a number of high profile expensive signings this summer, and it is time to utilise the one who was the most expensive – Kai Havertz. The 21-year old German international has top class undoubted ability, but he also genuinely has a very good chance of becoming a world class player very soon. Whilst […]

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Report: Premier League club emerges as possible destination for Tomori

Chelsea are looking to send their academy graduate, Fikayo Tomori out on loan this month, and Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United is the ‘likeliest destination’ for him, as reported by BBC Sport. Tomori was a mainstay in defence at least until Antonio Rudiger recovered from injury last season, and made 22 appearances with 15 of them […]

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Exclusive: Chelsea legend Pat Nevin on Man City defeat and speculation over Frank Lampard’s future

Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has spoken exclusively to TalkChelsea about what went wrong against Manchester City and whether it’s fair to question Frank Lampard’s credentials as manager. As you well know, the Blues were defeated 3-1 by Man City on our home turf on Sunday afternoon. The first-half collapse was both concerning and untimely, with […]

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Olivier Giroud publicly backs Frank Lampard

Well, it looks like Olivier Giroud will be staying at Stamford Bridge this transfer window after all the speculation surrounding his future. A couple of top sources have now confirmed that he will at least stay until the summer and finish the season at Chelsea. Olivier Giroud will remain at Chelsea in January despite Juventus […]

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(Video): Chelsea fans take notice of what Kai Havertz did in the build-up to Hudson-Odoi’s goal against Man City

Kai Havertz’s start to life at Chelsea has not been the best, since he arrived from Bayer Leverkusen he has struggled with consistency. However, his performance against Manchester City showed glimpses of the talent we all know he possesses. After he replaced Mateo Kovacic in the seventy-seventh minute, the game was practically over. Chelsea’s goal […]

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Frank Lampard needs results to stay in a job – a look at his next 5 matches

It is probably fair to say now that if Chelsea have another defeat within their next five matches, then Frank Lampard could well see the Stamford Bridge exit door. General consensus is that his job is under threat after last night’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City, but he is in no immediate danger of losing […]

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Another Chelsea horror-show moves Billy Gilmour closer to first team return

Billy Gilmour made a second half appearance off the bench for Chelsea yesterday, in a game which surely only moved him closer towards earning back his starting role in the team. We already know that manager Frank Lampard is a big fan of the young midfielder, but his minutes on the pitch since returning from […]

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Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo is interested in signing Chelsea striker.

Andrea Pirlo has been talking about the possibility of Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud joining Juventus this transfer window. (Football-Italia) The report suggests the Italian boss has identified the striker as a potential target, and made no secret he would like to sign the Frenchman. Pirlo was talking to Dazn (reported by Goal) “He’d be handy! […]

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Chelsea’s misery continues at the hands of Manchester City

Chelsea’s frustrating run of form continued into the New Year which they started in the worst possible way after being on the end of a hammering from Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. The game finished 3-1 in favour of the away side, and if anything, the scoreline flattered the Blues. Gundogan, Foden and De Bruyne […]

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Hudson-Odoi scores consolation goal on miserable day for the Blues

Callum Hudson-Odoi scored an injury-time goal for Chelsea in a game they were left embarrassed by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The Blues were terrible in the first half and found themselves 3-0 down at the halfway point to goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne. Hudson-Odoi looked lively when he came on […]

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“Shambles” – Some fans react to first half against Man City

Some Chelsea fans have taken to social media to share their reaction to the first half of action against Manchester City. Frank Lampard’s side found themselves 2-0 down within the first twenty-one minutes of action at Stamford Bridge. Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring with a neat turn and finish and Phil Foden doubled the lead […]

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‘Werner starts as striker and Ziyech is back’ – Chelsea fans react to starting line-up against Man City

Chelsea’s manager Frank Lampard has confirmed his starting line-up for today’s game against Manchester City. Edouard Mendy starts in goal for the Blues and will be hoping for a clean-sheet after conceding in his last two games against Arsenal and Aston Villa. Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta will make his 400th appearance and will play for […]

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Confirmed Line Up: Chelsea vs Man City

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Man City in just under an hour in this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have experienced a difficult run of results over the last month, winning only one of their last six games. They will be looking to get one over […]

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(Video): Chelsea players arrive at Stamford Bridge ahead of Man City clash

The Chelsea players including manager Frank Lampard have arrived at Stamford Bridge for this evenings Premier League clash with Manchester City. Here come the Blues! 👋💙#CHEMCI pic.twitter.com/AcabUx4kBU — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 3, 2021 Among the players spotted arriving are Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante, Kurt Zouma, Tammy Abraham, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben Chilwell, Christian Pulisic and […]

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

Chelsea play Man City this evening at Stamford Bridge in what is a crucial game for both clubs at the top of the Premier League table. We’ve put together a quiz of the twelve players that have played for both clubs, how many do you know? Let us know how you did in the comments […]

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‘Werner back in his natural position’ – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Man City

Chelsea will be looking to get back to winning ways after Mondays 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa. The Blues face a tricky test at Stamford Bridge against Man City, and currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table with only one win in their last six games. Edouard Mendy will start between the […]

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Chelsea vs Man City – Team news, stats and more

Manchester City appears to have weathered the COVID-19 storm that led to their match against Everton on Monday being postponed. They have since resumed training and their match against Chelsea tomorrow seems to be going ahead as scheduled. The Blues will be hoping their start to 2021 is much better than their end to 2020. […]

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It’s time to recall Ethan Ampadu and let him define one position on the pitch

As I type this, I am currently watching Sheffield United get beaten by Crystal Palace in the Premier League, bar any dramatic late come backs that looks near impossible. United currently sit well and truly rooted the the bottom of the Premier League with just two points registered to their name. Chelsea have also opened […]

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(Video): Ben Chilwell pokes fun at Billy Gilmour in the gym

The atmosphere around Chelsea’s Cobham training ground looks great considering how poor results have been over the last month. Chelsea’s left-back uploaded this funny clip to his Instagram poking fun at young Billy Gilmour while he worked out in the gym. 😅 Ben Chilwell poking fun at #Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour! [via iG: benchilwell] pic.twitter.com/jM6cqjNVbh […]

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Chelsea face competition from AC Milan for defender

Chelsea are reportedly considering making a for Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan, according to LeSport10. With the winter transfer window now open for business, the report claims that the Stamford Bridge outfit could look to bring the player who has featured in every Ligue 1 match for Strasbourg this season (transfermarkt) to the Premier League. The […]

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