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Former Chelsea defender says he could have ‘rotted away’ at Stamford Bridge; the reason will shock you

Nottingham Forest centre-back Michael Mancienne says he could have “rotted away” had he remained at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. The now 29-year-old will return to Stamford Bridge tonight to face his former club when Forest faces the reigning League champions in the League cup, now Carabao Cup. And he says he took the tough decision to leave West London six years ago to make a name for himself. The defender joined Chelsea at just age nine but played just a handful of matches for the club. Mancienne had loan spells away at QPR and Wolves … [Read more...]

Stoke City vs Chelsea: Premier League preview, Prediction, line-ups & betting tips

Premier League Champions Chelsea are expected to secure the maximum three points when they lock horns with a Stoke City side who are without a victory in any of their last four fixtures. Stoke City do have a decent home record this campaign, but Chelsea will be buoyed by the return of Belgium international Eden Hazard, who is ready for his first Premier League start of the season. The home team Stoke City are 19/4 to come out victorious in this League fixture, although bookies strongly favour the Blues, who are rated at 3/5 for the win. The … [Read more...]

Virgil Van Dijk Scores For His Side’s Under-23s

Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijk is back in action for his side, and he scored a goal for their U23 side when they clashed with Stoke City. During the past summer transfer window, the Dutchman was constantly in the news after he emerged as a target for top English clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. However, Southampton refused to let go of him, and no amount of money could make them change their stance of 'we are not selling him this summer'. Van Dijk has established himself as one of the top defenders in the English top … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest: Antonio Conte name three starters ahead of Carabao clash

Two former European Champions in Chelsea and Nottingham Forest clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup. The fixture looks like a mere formality for the Premier League Champions, even if manager Antonio Conte makes significant changes to his lineup. Chelsea are currently lying third in the Premier League table, and they once again look like serious title challengers. The Blues seem to be in a three-way battle with Manchester United and Manchester City for the Premier League title. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest currently … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: This youngster dazzled in first team training ahead of Carabao Cup

Chelsea FC hot prospect Ethan Ampadu was a shock inclusion in the first team squad yesterday as he trained ahead of Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup match. Manager Antonio Conte could hand the 17-year-old starlet his debut for the Blues when Nottingham Forest visits Stamford Bridge. Coming from the back of a goalless draw with London rivals Arsenal at the weekend, the Italian tactician pushed his players to the limit at their Cobham training ground. Despite the fact that top players like Belgian Eden Hazard, Englishman Gary Cahill and Spaniard … [Read more...]

Fans fume at this Chelsea player and want summer signing to replace him

Premier League Champions Chelsea picked up just one point in their match against City rivals Arsenal last Sunday but the major talking points after the London derby have been much. One of the notable talking points was Victor Moses’ performance on the afternoon that seemed to annoy most Chelsea fans. A lot of Blues faithfuls took to social media sites to express their anger about the Nigeria international winger’s performance against the Gunners. The versatile right wing back was very ineffective throughout the entire 90 minutes at the … [Read more...]

3-4-3 formation: Chelsea will blow out Nottingham Forest if Conte picks this XI

Premier League Champions Chelsea started the week with an important 2-1 win away at Leicester, with goals from Spaniard Alvaro Morata and Frenchman N’Golo Kante earning the three points for Chelsea, before they scored six against Qarabag in their opening UEFA Champions League group stage game at the Bridge on Tuesday. That win already gives the Blues a good lead at the top of their group standing, and importantly it increased their winning run to four games in all competitions, although that run ended on Sunday afternoon as they were forced to a … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager to pick Christensen over new signing after star defender saw red against Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says he’s set to play youngster Andreas Christensen in place of suspended star defender David Luiz following his sending off against Arsenal. David Luiz will miss matches against Nottingham Forest, Stoke City, and Manchester City after he was red-carded for a wild lunge on Sead Kolasinac. Surprisingly, Antonio Conte decided to bring on defender Andreas Christensen to shore up his backline instead of summer signing Antonio Rudiger. Andreas Christensen has spent the last two campaigns at German Bundesliga side … [Read more...]

La Liga side make whopping €65m bid for Chelsea striker; looks like the final bid

Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid are making a final approach for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, one worth a whopping €65 million. The La Liga side that has produced several strikers like Fernando Torres, Sergio Aguero and Falcao, wants their former striker back, who has been relegated to training with the development squad at Chelsea by Antonio Conte, who has since signed Alvaro Morata. The controversial Chelsea striker is already in the Spanish City of Madrid, having refused to train in London and went back to homeland Brazil. He has … [Read more...]

Here Is The Player To Replace David Luiz In His Absence

It appears Chelsea boss Antonio Conte isn't feeling disturbed over the red card received by David Luiz during the London Derby against Arsenal on Sunday, and he is indicating that Andreas Christensen won't make him miss his Brazilian defender during his suspension. David won't be featuring for his side in their next three domestic fixtures after being shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Sead Kolasinac at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Luiz won't be available for the League Cup game against Nottingham Forest this week, and will … [Read more...]

Conte Tells This Player To Do This If He Wants Regular Starting Berth

Chelsea summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko was left out of the starting squad that clashed with Arsenal on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, and his new manager Antonio Conte has admonished him to strive to get better with the tactical and physical aspects of his game. Amongst the new players Chelsea signed during the past summer transfer window, former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata was the only one who was included in the starting XI at the Sunday London Derby. And despite that Bakayoko played during the Champions League 6-0 win over Qarabag on … [Read more...]

Chelsea suffer shock injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

Premier League Champions Chelsea will be without summer signing Danny Drinkwater until the month of October after the England midfielder was ruled out of the clash with a calf injury. The former Leicester City midfielder was listed as a minor doubt for the London derby this weekend, and some Chelsea faithful were hopeful the midfielder would shake off the injury in time for the Premier League match of the week when he could make his debut for the West Londoners. His Chelsea debut is now on hold as the 27-year-old, who cost Chelsea boss Antonio … [Read more...]

Petr Cech believes Arsenal can beat his former team

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes his current side Arsenal can beat Premier League Champions Chelsea on Sunday. The Gunners go into Sunday’s London derby clash with a less than stellar record in the league against Chelsea. However, despite this not so impressive record, Petr Cech feels Wenger’s men have what it takes to beat his former team. The North London club have won three of their last four matches against the Blues in all competitions. Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates last season, a result which brought out the … [Read more...]

“Chelsea Don’t Need Eden HazardTo Beat Arsenal” Danny Murphy Says

Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is expected to make his first premier league start of the season when his side clash with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. And former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Antonio Conte does not need to risk the Belgian against their London rivals because the blues are superior to the gunners. Chelsea have recovered from their opening day disappointing loss to Burnley after bouncing back to win four consecutive games in all competitions - the latest being the 6-0 Champions League … [Read more...]

Alvaro Morata Reveals Who Made Him Join Chelsea This Summer

Chelsea summer signing Alvaro Morata has revealed he never thought he would become a Chelsea player until he held talks with the club's manager Antonio Conte this summer. The former Real Madrid striker has made an impressive start to his task of filling the void opened by his countryman Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge. Following his club-record move during the summer window, he has been able to score three goals in the English top flight for his new side. This however could have been something very different for the Spain international, and … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger not worried by Stamford Bridge struggle records after recent wins against Chelsea ahead of London derby

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has pointed to his team's recent cup victory over Chelsea as evidence his team can cope pretty well away from home. Wenger insists his side's poor recent record at Chelsea home ground - Stamford Bridge will count for little against the Blues on Sunday afternoon. The North London club have not won at Stamford Bridge since October 2011, when Dutchman Robin van Persie netted a hat-trick in a 5-3 win. The Gunners have also lost both of their English Premier League away matches this season to occupy 11th after four … [Read more...]

Real Madrid to renew interest in Eden Hazard next summer

According to Don Balon, Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning a summer transfer move for Belgium international attacker Eden Hazard. The defending La Liga and European champions, who have won one and drawn two of their opening 2017-18 La Liga fixtures, are set to renew their interest in the Chelsea attacker at the end of the season. The 26-year-old winger, who has made 78 international caps for Belgium, has played just two first-team matches for the West London club so far this season after recuperating from an ankle … [Read more...]

Chelsea players wrestle with big inflatable balls in training ahead of Arsenal clash

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is using some unusual training techniques in a bid to prepare his players for Sunday's English Premier League game with Arsenal. The Blues welcome the Gunners to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as they bid to extend their English Premier League winning run to four consecutive games. With three days after demolishing Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea's players were all smiling taking part in several exercise routines involving a big blue yoga balls. As well as using the giant balls for a couple … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Preview: Bookies Predict 3 – 1 home win for Blues

Premier League Champions Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend and the Blues will be willing to continue their impressive run of form with a win. After the disappointing defeat against Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season, Antonio Conte’s team have found their rhythm once again. They will be heading into this London derby on the back of a 6-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, and the Gunners needs to be very careful approaching the match. Arsene Wenger’s men have lost two of their last three English … [Read more...]

Thomas Meunier Would Prefer A Move To Man United

Following his recent links with the premier league, Paris Saint-Germain star player Thomas Meunier has once again declared his love for English heavyweights Manchester United. According to reports, the right back was a target for both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window after his impressive performances at the Paris club. Chelsea however signed Davide Zappacosta from Torino, while Mauricio Pochettino's side sealed a deal for Ivorian man Serge Aurier from PSG. Thomas has not hidden his interest to move to England … [Read more...]

Premier League striker finally reveals reason he snubbed Chelsea

Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente revealed that a last-minute phone call from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino convinced him to snub the Premier League champions in favour of a transfer move to Tottenham Hotspur. The former Spain international striker made the transfer from Swansea for a reported £12million fee on summer transfer deadline day and will provide adequate competition for star forward like England international Harry Kane. The Spaniard, who netted 15 league goals last campaign, had been expected to reunite with his former … [Read more...]

Thibaut Courtois has a message for Arsenal fans ahead of London derby

According to the Belfast Telegraph, Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said that Antonio Conte’s men are fired up ahead of their Premier League encounter against London rivals Arsenal. The Chelsea first choice goalkeeper said it is a good time to play because everyone is healthy and things are going well at the Bridge. The Blues won away at Leicester City, won comfortably on Tuesday evening and will go into the London derby with a good feeling. After the bad first half display against Burnley in the opening match of the … [Read more...]

At Last, Chelsea Add Star Player To Conte’s Squad And Handed Him Jersey Number

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is understood to have added talented youngster Jake Clarke-Salter to his first-team squad at the club. The Chelsea starlet had been with the Stamford Bridge club since 2006 and was opportune to make his senior debut last year during Chelsea's 4-0 win over Aston Villa in the premier league. Jake Clarke-Salter was sent on loan to League One side Bristol Rovers for the 2016/17 season, and he was able to make 13 appearances during his spell at the club. And according to reports, the 19-year-old has been invited to … [Read more...]

Lukaku Urged To Emulate Didier Drogba At Old Trafford

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has advised Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku to strive to emulate Chelsea hero Didier Drogba by scoring big goals in big games at Old Trafford. The former Everton star has made a fine start to his career at Manchester, following his £70million move from Goodison Park during the summer transfer window. He has been able to score six goals in his first six matches for the red devils, and is slowly finding his way into the hearts of many Man United fans. And club legend Rio Ferdinand, who spent over a decade … [Read more...]

Chelsea Vs Arsenal: Craig Bellamy Makes Surprise Prediction For The London Derby

Chelsea will host Arsene Wenger's side at Stamford Bridge this weekend for their next premier league game, and former Liverpool man Craig Bellamy believes the blues will ‘blow the gunners out of the water’ and could have the game won within just 30 minutes. After losing their premier league opening game to Burnley at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have recorded three straight wins that placed them on the third spot on the premier league table. Antonio Conte will be leading his men into Sunday’s clash against their London rivals after thrashing … [Read more...]