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Bad news for Chelsea ahead of Crystal Palace match

Crystal Palace has been highly boosted ahead of their next English Premier League match against Champions Chelsea. While the Premier League Champions have enjoyed an indifferent start to the Blues title defence, Crystal Palace have endured possibly the worst start to a Premier League season in English Premier League history. In their opening seven fixtures, Crystal Palace has recorded seven straight losses. Their woes got even worst while considering the fact that they have conceded 17 goals and have failed to net once in the English Premier … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Snatch Star Player From Man Utd’s Grip

According to reports, defending premier league champions Chelsea are ready to splash huge cash when the January transfer window comes and will be bidding big for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez with the hope of snatching him away from Man United's grip. It was also added that the Stamford Bridge club will make move for Juventus star player Alex Sandro so as to make Antonio Conte happy at the club. Sanchez' current contract at Arsenal expires at the end of this season, and top clubs across Europe are getting set to bring him to their respective … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Player: No, I Won’t Leave Stamford Bridge

Chelsea star player Michy Batshauyi has defended Hazard's remarks about his need to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. Eden admonished his countryman to look for other opportunities elsewhere during the past summer transfer window when the blues appeared ready to bring in Fernando Llorente from Swansea City. Fernando, however, ended up at Tottenham Hotspur, giving just Batshauyi the chance to fight for the goal-scoring role with Alvaro Morata. Michy played the role of an alternative striker last season behind Diego Costa, and has resumed … [Read more...]

‘Chelsea made a mistake’ Legend questions creative star player’s Sale

Premier League Champions Chelsea made a big mistake in cashing in on Nemanja Matic to rival Manchester United this summer. That’s the candid opinion of Chelsea legend Ray Wilkins who cannot understand why the club decided to take the decision to let the Serbian international leave for Old Trafford. Nemanja Matic has started well at Manchester United as Portuegese tactician Jose Mourinho looks to win the Red Devil’s their first English Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. The Premier League giant currently sit second on the … [Read more...]

This Bad News For Chelsea Is Good News For Man United

The Spanish Football Federation recently made it known that the blues new boy Alvaro Morata has sustained a myofascial injury to his hamstring muscles, which means the Spanish forward could actually be sidelined in the club's next seven games. Morata limped off the pitch holding his thigh during Chelsea's Saturday premier league game against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte initially suggested the player had been withdrawn only to avoid something more dangerous, but it was more serious than first realised. The … [Read more...]

Chelsea, Man United Aims At Getting Signature Of Dael Fry

According to reports, both Chelsea and Manchester United are keeping tabs on Boro star player Dael Fry and are set to make a move for him when the winter transfer window open. The defender spent the first half of last term at Rotherham, but his contract at the club was terminated at the beginning of this year after he was only able to make just ten starts. However, the 20-year-old has broken into the first-team at Middleborough this season and has been so impressive at the Championship side. His impressive performances has caught the … [Read more...]

Trouble Looming At Stamford Bridge As Zappacosta Fires Warnings To Moses

Chelsea summer signing Davide Zappacosta has made it known that he is aiming to become a regular player at his new club, and has fired some warnings to his wing-back rival Victor Moses. The Italian star player said he is 'convinced' he will become a regular at Stamford Bridge, which, of course, will be to the detriment of Moses' playing time. Zappacosta moved to Chelsea from Torino in the summer and the Italy international has made some good impression already in London. He was able to score a superb goal on his debut for Chelsea during their … [Read more...]

Hero Picks Major Chelsea Flaws After Manchester City Defeat

There have been different reactions to Man City's win over Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, and various people are seeing things from different perspectives. And the thoughts of former England international Alan Shearer towards the game is that the premier league champions made some blunders during the summer transfer window which were exposed at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The London club were beaten 1-0 by visitors Manchester City and couldn't earn any point from the clash. Former Blues star player Kevin De Bruyne scored the sole … [Read more...]

Fabregas Sends Messages To Chelsea Fans About Man City Defeat

Chelsea star player Cesc Fabregas is of the opinion that his side's busy schedule played a huge role in making them lose to Manchester City during the weekend at Stamford Bridge. The citizens were able to come over to West London to get all three points from the game after Kevin De Bruyne’s goal in the 67th minute, and Cesc confessed that Pep Guardiola's side is actually a 'great' side. The former Arsenal captain however believes Man City has an edge over his side in the lead-up to the encounter due to their own schedule, with the visitors … [Read more...]

Shaun Wright Philip urges players to leave Stamford Bridge

Former Blue Shaun Wright Philips has said young players at Stamford Bridge should leave - because they are not getting chances at the West London club. 21-year-old Ruben Loftus-Cheek, joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan before the beginning of the League season to ensure he could secure regular football. He is one of a number of Chelsea youngsters plying their trade away from the club due to the lack of playing chances at Stamford Bridge. Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips believes he had no other choice and said it is a … [Read more...]

Chelsea fear star Striker hamstring injury could see him out of action for long

Premier League Champions Chelsea fear striker Alvaro Morata could miss more than a month with a hamstring injury. The Spain international forward limped off during Chelsea’s defeat to rivals Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, but manager Antonio Conte disclosed said after the match that he decided to take him off for precautionary reasons. But as per the Spanish Football Association, the former Juventus and Real Madrid striker has suffered a grade two hamstring strain causing him to pull out of Spain’s latest international squad. The … [Read more...]

Conte: Doing This Thing With Juventus Is Easier Than With Chelsea

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is already admitting that things won't be easy for him this season with Chelsea, and that it was easier for him to defend his first Serie A title at Turin than it will be with his current club in the premier league. The Italian tactician believes there are bigger rivals in the premier league who invested in their squads during the summer transfer window and would make things really difficult for him this season. While he was still boss at Juventus, Conte was able to beat AC Milan to the 2011-12 Serie A trophy and was … [Read more...]

Bad news for Chelsea fans as he plans to exit club at the end of the season

What a nightmare for Chelsea fans as Manchester City claimed a three point 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge. After Chelsea former starlet Kevin De Bryne saw the back of the net. According to stats, Chelsea have dropped more points at home for the season after Burnley netted three goals at Stamford Bridge, in a game that ended 3-2 at the beginning of the season. And according to theSun, Antonio Conte is very unpleased with the way Chelsea management handled transfer business in summer and he is certainly ready to leave Chelsea at the end of 2017 … [Read more...]

Chelsea Fans Blame Jose Mourinho For Man City Defeat At Stamford Bridge

Former Chelsea star player Kevin De Bruyne scored the winning goal for his current side Man City when both sides clashed at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea fans, of course, are not happy for losing the game. But they are not angry with De Bruyne, but the man called Jose Mourinho. How does this concerns the Manchester United boss? Simply because, he was the one who sold De Bruyne for just £18million three years ago - and the blues fans didn't forget this, expressing their anger on social media. When the Portuguese tactician was still … [Read more...]

Manchester United set to hijack Radja Nainggolan from Chelsea grip

Premier League giant Manchester United could do well to complete the transfer of Serie A giants AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan as an option at wing-back position, as reported by former English Premier League star Shaka Hislop. The former Premier League goalkeeper, who played for teams like London club West Ham, Newcastle and Portsmouth during his playing time in the English Premier League, suggested Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United could sign him to do an upgrade on their left-hand side position. Despite playing a number of formations … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Chelsea eye Florinel Coman

According to reports in British papers, Premier League Champions Chelsea are closely watching the situations of Steaua Bucharest wing ace Florinel Coman. The West London club’s Technical director Michael Emenalo travelled to Romania just last week to watch the 19-year-old in action for Steaua in their 1-0 victory over city rivals Dinamo Bucharest. The highly-rated young sensation primarily plays from the left-wing although he is equally played across the front line and has been played five times by Romania's Under 21 team. Steaua Bucharest … [Read more...]

Conte Urged To Sign Player As Competition For Chelsea Star When January Comes

Wayne Bridge thinks Chelsea should sign another striker as an alternative to Alvaro Morata when the January transfer window comes. Although Morata had made a great start at his new side by scoring seven goals in eight matches so far, former Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge believes his old club still lack a direct replacement for departed Diego Costa. Currently, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte only has Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi to call on as a backup to Alvaro, but Wayne expects the attack department should be looked into at the next … [Read more...]

Man United Urged To Snatch Star Player Away From Chelsea’s Grip

AS Roma star player Radja Nainggolan is one of the players linked with premier league champions Chelsea during the summer transfer window, but nothing happened before the transfer window was slammed shut. And right now, former Newcastle and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop is advising Man United boss Jose Mourinho to seal the transfer of the player as an option at wing-back in his team. The former premier league star suggests the red devils could do with an upgrade on their left-hand side. Mourinho has been using various formations since … [Read more...]

Arsenal Hero Sends Important Warnings To David Luiz

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has sent some warnings to Chelsea's boss Antonio Conte about defender David Luiz. Due to some of his recent performances at Chelsea, Merson feels it appears the Brazilian defender is slipping back into some bad habits. The former PSG man has been very much consistent in his second spell with the west Londoners, but Merson made it known that he is noticing some recent laziness from the samba star. During his first stint at Stamford Bridge, Luiz, despite his impressive performances, is known for his constant errors … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard Urged To Bring World-Best Acts To Stamford Bridge

Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is back following his injury, and his Italian manager Antonio Conte wants more from him. Speaking recently about the player, Conte suggests the Belgian could still get better on his killer instinct and get to the level of superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in terms of goal-scoring. Conte is a huge admirer of Hazard's creative skills, but he believes the player can still improve and get to a more higher level when he learns from the fantastic duo of Ronaldo and Messi. The two superstars have … [Read more...]

Conte Sends Important Message To Tiemoue Bakayoko

Chelsea new man Tiemoue Bakayoko is quickly adapting to life in the premier league, and his new manager at Stamford Bridge Antonio Conte has expressed that he still wants more from the Frenchman. Bakayoko moved to Chelsea from Monaco during the past summer transfer window for something in the region of £40million, and he has forged a tough midfield partnership with his countryman N'Golo Kante in the center of the park. The France international shone at his former French club last season and played a big role in their ability to win the Ligue I … [Read more...]

Conte Single Out Andreas Christensen For Praise Ahead Of Man City Game

It appears Antonio Conte is not worried about the unavailability of Brazilian defender David Luiz when his side will clash with Man City this weekend, due to the confidence he has in youngster Andreas Christensen. Luiz was sent off the pitch when Chelsea played Arsenal earlier this month at Stamford bridge, which resulted in a three-match ban - the last will be served against Man City on Saturday. Even though Chelsea are expected to miss an important player like Luiz in an important game against City, Chelsea boss Conte believes Christensen … [Read more...]

This Bad News For Man United Is Good News For Chelsea And Liverpool

According to reports, there are concerns at Old Trafford that one of their injured top players in the person of Paul Pogba won't be fully fit until mid-November. Pogba has been sidelined since he picked up a hamstring injury about three weeks back, but has been impressive in his side's midfield before the incident. The France international moved to Manchester United last summer from Serie A Side Juventus for a whopping £89million, and he has begun showing his true self this season. Pogba is now adjusting adequately to life in the premier … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs. Manchester City: Star player’s absence could give Blues the edge

Saturday brings a massive English Premier League encounter as Premier League Champions Chelsea play host Manchester City. Manchester City are currently joint top of the League table and come into this match after winning eight of their nine games this League season. Pep Guardiola’s team have performed pretty well going forward and have netted an incredible 16 goals in their last three Premier league matches. However, Argentine striker Sergio Aguero will miss the clash after being involved in an Auto crash on Thursday. The Argentina … [Read more...]

Morata Places This Chelsea Star In The League Of Lionel Messi And Christiano Ronaldo

Chelsea summer signing Alvaro Morata admits he is finding it easy to play with Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard at his new club. Morata made the move to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid this summer and has shown at his new club since leaving Zinedine Zidane's side. The Spain international has scored seven goals in his first eight games for the premier league champions so far, and he is expected to be a major contender for the Golden Boot award at the end of the season. The 24-year-old is yet to spend lots of time on the pitch with club … [Read more...]