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Carlo Ancelotti linked with shock move to Arsenal

According to ESPN, Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti will consider a return to the English Premier League next summer, should the German Bundesliga team trigger a release clause in his three-year deal. Despite being regarded as one of the best tacticians in world football, the former Chelsea boss’ time at the Bundesliga club has been a rough one since replacing Spaniard Pep Guardiola last summer. Though Bayern Munich retained their German Bundesliga title, Carlo Ancelotti’s men’s failure to make it to the DFB Pokal cup final, along with … [Read more...]

Craig Bellamy says Chelsea will destroy Arsenal within 30 minutes

Former Liverpool star Craig Bellamy says Premier League Champions Chelsea will ‘blow the Gunners out of the water’ at the Bridge on Sunday and believes Conte’s men could have the game won within 30 minutes. After losing their first League match of the season against Burnley, the reigning Premier League champions have recorded three consecutive wins and head into this weekend’s fixtures against Arsenal after thrashing Qarabag 6-0 in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners, meanwhile, recovered from their 4-0 loss at Liverpool by defeating AFC … [Read more...]

N’Golo Kante: Tiemoue Bakayoko Is The Player That Can Replace Matic

Chelsea star player N'Golo Kante has backed his side's new signing Tiemoue Bakayoko to be a perfect replacement for departed Nemanja Matic. Following his move to Stamford Bridge from Benfica, Matic flourished at West London for three years and was able to win two Premier League titles during his sweet spell at the club. And despite that he has become one of the most important members of the club, Chelsea surprisingly allowed the Serbian midfielder to join rivals Manchester United during the summer transfer window. And following Nemanja's … [Read more...]

Dietmar Hamann criticises Liverpool’s £40m transfer after hijacking Chelsea move

Ex- Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has criticised Liverpool’s signing of England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, as he believes the player does not add any value to an already "unbalanced" team. Hamann also took a dig at Liverpool’s defence, who struggled in a 2-2 draw against Benfica in their first group match of the UEFA Champions League. The Reds agreed on a £40million fee with North London giant Arsenal for the transfer of Oxlade Chamberlain on transfer deadline day, shortly after Liverpool dispatched Arsenal 4-0 at Anfield … [Read more...]

Kante Send Warnings To Teammates: Alexandre Lacazette Will Be Dangerous To Chelsea

Ahead of the Chelsea Vs Arsenal premier league clash this weekend, N’Golo Kante has warned his teammates at Chelsea to be very much prepared for gunners new striker Alexandre Lacazette. Chelsea hosts their London rivals at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and the former Lyon striker is to play a key role for the visitors. Lacazette made the move from Lyon this summer for a club-record fee of £52million following his superb performances in the Ligue 1 which drew lots of attention to him. The France international is now showing his scoring touch for … [Read more...]

Controversial Chelsea striker set for temporary loan switch

It’s more of when and not if Chelsea striker Diego Costa will leave Stamford Bridge this season but it looks like we are edging closer to a final resolution. With the summer transfer window now shut, La Liga giant Atletico Madrid haven’t stopped their chase of the Spain international striker after a transfer embargo really put an end to their bids in the summer window. Reports this week have indicated that Atletico Madrid have agreed on a fee worth about £54m with the West London club for the transfer of the striker who spent four years with … [Read more...]

Victor Moses’ witty reaction to Zappacosta’s debut goal from Qarabag win

Chelsea’s summers signing Davide Zappacosta's goal took everyone by surprise, but his direct competitor at the club, Victor Moses looked more shocked than everyone else to see the ball fly into the net. Nigeria international Victor Moses watched from the substitute bench as the new Chelsea right wing back took his opportunity against debutant Qarabag in the 6-0 thrashing, and he was reminded by some of his colleagues at the club about who might just push him out of his place in the team. Substitute goalkeeper Willy Caballero sat next to Victor … [Read more...]

Arsenal omit seven key players from first-team squad for Koln clash; with an eye on Chelsea clash

North London giant Arsenal will rest about seven key players as manager Arsene Wenger prepares to go by his own words that the UEFA Europa League would take a backseat. Czech international Petr Cech, Frenchman Laurent Koscielny, England star Danny Welbeck, German Mesut Ozil, Welsh Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka were all missing from Arsenal’s training session on Wednesday morning; they were rested as the French tactician prioritizes the English Premier League over the Europa league which is Uefa's second-tier competition. This is indeed the … [Read more...]

Zinedine Zidane: I Wish I Didn’t Sell Alvaro Morata To Chelsea

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has admitted he is currently feeling the impact of Alvaro Morata's move to Chelsea, and he regrets the player's decision to leave his team during the past summer transfer window. While he was still with the Champions League winners, he keeps struggling for regular game time in Zidane's team, with the French manager preferring Karim Benzema to the Spaniard in his first team. Morata pushed for a transfer over the summer, moving to Stamford Bridge so as to get more first-team football, and he is now settling down … [Read more...]

Stan Collymore: Chelsea Should Have Signed Naby Keita During Summer

Former Liverpool man Stan Collymore is of the opinion that premier league champions Chelsea could have beaten his former side to the signing of RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita during the summer window. Keita was constantly in the news during the window and was a hot prospect linked with a handful of top clubs across Europe following his impressive performances with his German club last season. Liverpool, however, took quick steps to his signature, and after Leipzig rejected a number of hefty offers, they agreed on a deal that will bring him … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Agreed as Atletico Madrid close in on €60M Deal for Diego Costa; Player spotted in Madrid

La Liga side Atletico Madrid are ready to finally seal a deal for Chelsea striker Diego Costa by the end of this week, as reported by Marca after the Premier League champions soften their stance on the sale of the Spanish international striker. Diego Costa was told by Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte during the summer transfer window that his services were no longer required for the new season in West London, and as a result, the striker stayed back at his home in Brazil to continue his summer break. The Brazil born Spaniard stated severally … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard: This Is When Chelsea Can Win The Champions League Title Again

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is confident the time has come for his side to win the Champions League trophy once more. Speaking recently about Chelsea's chances of winning the European elite cup, the Belgium international made it known that he can't wait to add the Champions League medal to his collection. Hazard has evolved into one of the best players in England and in the whole of Europe, and after winning the Ligue I title and the premier league trophy, he is looking towards lifting the Champions … [Read more...]

Popular kit manufacturer launch almost identical shirts for Chelsea, Manchester City and Spurs as third kits

Popular kit manufacturer Nike have released new third kits for Premier League Champions Chelsea, rivals Manchester City and Tottenham, with all three third kits looking very similar. Nike was heavily criticized when they launched their range of home jerseys at the beginning of the campaign, but it seems like they did not pay attention. The renowned kit manufacturer officially launched new third kits for London clubs Chelsea and Tottenham, including rivals Manchester City today, with all three strips designed with the same … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation, Star Player Returns In Chelsea’s Probable Line Vs Qarabag

Chelsea got their third premier league win in a roll after beating Leicester City 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday and are now sitting on the third spot on the premier league table. Up next is a Champions League game against Qarabag on Tuesday night. And considering their recent impressive performances, the Stamford Bridge club are considered favourites to emerge as victors. After the Tuesday game, the blues will be clashing with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal for their next premier league game, and so, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte might rest … [Read more...]

Thomas Muller Considered Man United Move

Manchester United have been keeping tabs of Bayern Munich star player Thomas Muller for some time now, and the striker himself has made it known that he actually ‘thought about’ a move to the club two years back. Man United have been linked with the German player for several years, and Bayern Munich Chief Jan-Christian Dreesen also made it known that the Old Trafford club had tabled a £91million offer for the 27-year-old last summer. The Bundesliga champions have however consistently snubbed United’s advances for the striker, but Muller admits … [Read more...]

Conte Reveals New Injury Concern Ahead Of Qarabag And Arsenal Games

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has given an update on the fitness of summer signing Danny Drinkwater ahead of his side's games with Qarabag and Arsenal. The former Leicester City man is yet to make an appearance for his new side after sustaining a thigh injury while in training with his former side, before securing a £35million transfer move to West London. Drinkwater was an unused substitute as his new side beat his former club 2-1 on Saturday afternoon, and it seems he has picked up a fresh injury. And Conte speaking ahead of his side's … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to battle La Liga club over 18-year-old wonderkid

According to reports, Chelsea are set for a transfer war with La Liga giant FC Barcelona as both sides have eyed Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Atakan Akkaynak and are interested in making a move for him. The 18-year-old starlet has been attracting a lot of interest from across Europe, with the central midfielder performing impressively well for Bayern Leverkusen’s youth team. As per The Express, the German Under 19 international has been spotted by the Blues already with the English Premier League champions believed to be planning a January move … [Read more...]

Here Is The Chelsea Player Regarded As A ‘Complete Player’ – Not Who You Think

Chelsea star player N'Golo Kante impressed greatly during his side's 2-1 triumph over his former club Leicester City on Saturday at the King Power Stadium, and his teammate Pedro Rodriguez has heaped lots of praises on the talented player, regarding him as a ‘complete player’. The Frenchman scored his second goal for Chelsea following Alvaro Morata’s opener as the defending champions got a narrow 2-1 win over Leicester City in the premier league encounter. Kante keeps shining in the premier league following his move from France and has evolved … [Read more...]

Chelsea star says striker needs to learn to score with his feet as well as head

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has joked his new team mate at Chelsea Alvaro Morata needs to learn to find the back of the net with his feet as well as he does with his head after he scored his third goal of the season on Saturday. The Spain international striker, who joined the West London club from La Liga side Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, netted Chelsea's first goal in their 2-1 victory over Leicester on Saturday. The striker’s goal was his third goal of its kind this campaign, as Alvaro Morata, maintained his perfect record of only … [Read more...]

Star Player: I Ignored Chelsea Because I Don’t Want To…

Former Monaco star player Benjamin Mendy was one of the hottest prospects during the summer transfer window after he emerged as a target for a handful of top English clubs including Chelsea and Manchester City. Mendy chose to move to Manchester City during the window, and Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has revealed that the player ignored Chelsea because he was not interested in working with Italian manager Antonio Conte. According to the Metro, Vadim reveals that the Frenchman was willing to remain with the Ligue I champions if he was … [Read more...]

Chelsea And Liverpool Take Steps To Bring Star Player To England

According to new reports, both Chelsea and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Uruguay’s Under-18 star player Sebastian Caceres. He currently captains the youth side and plays for Montevideo-based club Liverpool FC. Caceres has been very much impressive recently and his interesting performances have seen him linked with a move to the Premier League. The report also added that Liverpool with Chelsea are not the only ones interested in the highly-rated defender, but La Liga giants Barcelona have also been keeping tabs on … [Read more...]

Diego Costa set to call off strike and return to Chelsea; could return to training on Monday

Chelsea star striker Diego Costa is set to call off his strike and return to the Bridge, with the forward set to return to training as early as Monday morning, as he looks to resolve his future at the West London club, as per the Telegraph. According to the Telegraph, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte might be forced to change his position on the Spain international striker, should the Brazil born forward call off his 3-month long strike and return to London, something Costa’s teammates feels will happen very soon. The controversial striker’s … [Read more...]

Conte Confident Of Star Player In His Squad

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is confident his countryman Davide Zappacosta will settle with his team at Chelsea quickly. While addressing the media before his side's trip to Leicester City for their next premier league clash after the international break, the Italian tactician is of the opinion that the summer signing will have no issue adapting to his new environment. Conte reminded the pressmen that both of them have worked together in the Italian national team when he was still the head coach, and Zappacosta knows his style of football very … [Read more...]

Finally, Star Player Reveals Why He Dumped Chelsea This Summer For Rivals

New Liverpool star player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has made it known that the idea of playing under manager Jurgen Klopp was a big factor behind his choice to snub Chelsea for his new club. Alex made the move to Anfield on deadline day after he turned down a £35 million switch to Antonio Conte's Chelsea despite that he was heavily linked with the premier league champions for much of the past summer. And speaking to The Times recently, the former Arsenal player described the decision to leave the Emirates as the hardest of his career. The … [Read more...]

Danny Drinkwater ruins Fabregas career with sublime technique in training ahead of Leicester game

New Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater sent a direct warning to Spain international Cesc Fabregas on the training pitch ahead of Chelsea‘s encounter with his former team Leicester City on Saturday. The 27-year-old midfield maestro, who is a direct competition to Cesc Fabregas completed a £35million transfer to Stamford Bridge on deadline day and could play against the former Premier League Champions at the King Power Stadium this weekend. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte signed the English man to West London to add top quality competition to … [Read more...]