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Higuain Ends Goal Drought In Burnley Draw

Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain was one of the goalscorers as the Blues played out a 2-2 draw with Burnley in their Premier League clash on Monday night. Higuain and Chelsea missed out on the opportunity to take a big step towards achieving a top-four finish in the Premier League. A win would have taken the Stamford Bridge outfit as high as third spot on the league table. Chelsea were stunned in the opening ten minutes of the home game with Burnley when the Clarets took a surprising lead. Burnley midfielder Jeff Hendrick scored the first … [Read more...]

Mourinho Is A Spent Force – Frank Lebeouf

Former Chelsea defender Frank Lebeouf believes that Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho is a spent force. The Chelsea legend talked about the former Blues boss while he was doing his punditry job on popular media outlet ESPN. According to the ex-Blues player, Jose Mourinho is past his best despite winning league titles in four different leagues including the Premier League. Jose Mourinho was formerly the Chelsea manager. The Portuguese tactician spent two different spells at Chelsea and he won the league title in each of the spells. … [Read more...]

Premier League: Arsenal, Chelsea Targets Named On Team Of The Week List

Two Chelsea targets have made the Team of the Week list in the Premier League after helping their club to a significant away win over top-four chasers Arsenal. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Wilfried Zaha have both been linked with Chelsea and the two players were in very good form for Crystal Palace who stunned the Gunners with a 3-2 win at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal and Chelsea are two of the four teams battling to qualify for Champions League football next season via the league route. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are also in the … [Read more...]

Why Sarri Disagreed With Olivier Giroud Over Playing Time

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has disagreed with one of his players over the amount of playing time being given to him at the club this season. Earlier this month, Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud told reporters that he’s frustrated with his lack of quality playing time at the club. Giroud further revealed that he might need to change his situation as he attempts to get more playing time under his belt. Sarri addressed the situation concerning Giroud and the playing time alloted to him during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the crucial … [Read more...]

OGC Nice could make transfer move for Chelsea player

French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice could make a summer move for Chelsea player Olivier Giroud according to their president Gauthier Ganaye. The Nice supremo made this known in an interview with popular French media outlet Telefoot as he said that the transfer is a possibility ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Ganaye was also quick to point out that his current salary is expensive. Olivier Giroud has been linked with a return back to his native France this summer though Chelsea are still hopeful about keeping him at the club beyond his … [Read more...]

Why Gonzalo Higuain No Longer Pay Attention To Critics

Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain has revealed that he no longer pays attention to his critics as he tries to make a positive impact at Stamford Bridge. The Argentine international star has been heavily criticised for his poor showings for Chelsea since his loan move to the club from Italian champions Juventus during the winter transfer window. Higuain disclosed that he’s ignoring his critics in an interview with ESPN Argentina. The former Napoli and Real Madrid hitman has not had the best of times for Chelsea since he joined them in … [Read more...]

Chelsea Reject Brighton Bid For 19-Year-Old Defender

West London giants Chelsea have turned down a big bid for one of their young players according to widespread reports emanating from the media in the United Kingdom. Chelsea loanee Reece James has been turning heads with his form this term and it’s not surprising that several Premier League clubs are interested in him. Reece James has impressed a great deal since he joined English Championship club Wigan Athletic on loan. According to the specific publication from The Sun, Chelsea have rejected a £10m bid from fellow Premier League outfit … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Player Aleksandar Mitrovic Boosts Fulham Job Hopes With Away Win

Interim Fulham manager Scott Parker has boosted his opportunity of getting the job on a permanent basis after he led the club to their first away win of the season. Scott Parker masterminded the Cottagers' 1-0 win at Bournemouth courtesy a second-half penalty from topscorer Aleksandar Mitrovic. The victory over the Cherries made it two successive league wins for already relegated Fulham for the first time this season. After the game, Scott Parker told reporters that he has already been planning for next season in the English Championship … [Read more...]

PSG Eyeing £65m Summer Move For Chelsea Target

French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are plotting a big money move for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. This is according to the specific report from the Daily Express which claims that the French champions can deliver Champions League football for the Ivorian international player. They are said to be plotting a big bid of around £65m for the player. Zaha recently voiced out his desire to play Champions League football after some years off the European scene. The former Manchester United player has been strongly linked … [Read more...]

Chelsea Targets Praised For Palace Impact Ahead Of Arsenal Game

Crystal Palace players Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have drawn the praise of the Arsenal manager ahead of the London Derby clash between the Gunners and the Eagles. In his pre-match thoughts ahead of the game between Arsenal and Palace at the Emirates Stadium, Gunners boss Unai Emery lauded the two aforementioned players for their impact on the Eagles. Arsenal and Unai Emery need a win at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday evening to maintain their spot in the Premier League top-four. As a matter of fact, an Arsenal victory will … [Read more...]

26-Year-Old Chelsea Target Hints Ajax Stay

Ajax Amsterdam winger Hakim Ziyech has revealed that he could stay at his present club beyond this summer’s transfer window despite the intense rumours of a move away from the club. In a chat with Inside Ajax, Hakim Ziyech hinted a possible stay at Ajax as he said that he’s picky and that an exit would only be considered if something exciting to him comes along. He was also quick to point out that anything can happen. Hakim Ziyech has been in very good form for Ajax Amsterdam this term and he has been linked with major European clubs like … [Read more...]

Chelsea Talisman Makes Player Award Shortlist

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has been rewarded for his superb displays in the Premier League this season after he was named on the shortlist for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year. Hazard made the six-man shortlist for the Player Award which was announced by the PFA earlier on Saturday. The Belgian international player has been the key player for West London giants Chelsea in their quest for major honours in both the Europa League and the Premier League. Hazard and Chelsea are keen to finish in the top-four of the Premier League thereby … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Doubtful For Crucial League Clash

Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham is a big doubt for the Midlands club ahead of their crucial league clash with Millwall in the English Championship. Tammy Abraham could be a big miss for Aston Villa having been in superb form for former European champions since he signed for them on loan at the start of the season. The Nigerian-born Three Lions of England striker joined Aston Villa from Premier League giants Chelsea on deadline day of last summer’s transfer window and he has not looked back since then. He was amongst the goals as Aston … [Read more...]

Chelsea Trainee Named On Young Player Award Shortlist

West Ham United utility player Declan Rice has made the six-man shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year Award which was released on Saturday. The recently capped England international was rewarded for his superb form for the Hammers this season. His performances for West Ham United have not gone unnoticed with the big boys in the Premier League. Major Premier League sides like Manchester United and Manchester City are said to be interested in a move for him ahead of the next transfer window scheduled for this summer. Declan Rice is a … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Striker Shuts Down Monaco Exit Rumours

AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao has dismissed transfer reports linking him with a move away from the French Ligue 1 club when the transfer window reopens this summer. While fielding questions from reporters, the Colombian international star said that his immediate future is at the Principality club despite the intense transfer reports of a transfer out of Monaco. The former Chelsea striker has been linked with a return to former club Atletico Madrid but it looks like he might stay in France. Falcao has maintained a good form for Monaco in … [Read more...]

Solskjaer makes Tottenham, Arsenal top-four claim

The race for the top-four finish in the Premier League table is currently between Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham and the Red Devils feel some of the teams have got an edge. The Red Devils are currently a sixth place with two points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and fifth-placed Chelsea which means they will have to do more to be able to catch up. What is more disturbing for the Red Devils is the fact that they will have to travel to the Goodison Park to face Everton before they will line up for the clash against Man City and … [Read more...]

Chelsea Midfielder Demands Focus On Frankfurt Tie

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has called on his teammates to focus on the upcoming Europa League semifinals against German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. Kante talked about German club Frankfurt in his post-match thoughts after Chelsea knocked out Czech Republic side Slavia Prague in the Europa League quarterfinals. The French World Cup winner called on his teammates to quickly switch focus on facing Eintracht Frankfurt for the right to secure a spot in Europa League finals. Kante and Chelsea faced a little scare against Czech side … [Read more...]

Europa League: Sarri Unhappy With Napoli Exit

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has been left unhappy after Napoli were knocked out of the Europa League at the quarterfinal stage on Thursday night after their aggregate defeat at the hands of Premier League club Arsenal. Sarri talked about Napoli during his post-match press conference after his Blues team saw off Czech Republic side Slavia Prague in their Europa League quarterfinal duel on Thursday night. Maurizio Sarri has close ties with Italian Serie A giants Napoli after spending three years at the club before joining Chelsea last … [Read more...]

Sarri Slammed Over Hazard Treatment

Chelsea legend Glenn Hoddle has berated Blues manager Maurizio Sarri for his treatment of Eden Hazard in recent matches. In his recent interview as monitored by popular media platform Goal, the former Chelsea player was at loss to why Sarri elected to play Hazard as a central striker in recent games. Glenn Hoddle was reacting to his decision to start Eden Hazard as the main striker in the last league game, a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The gamble to play Hazard as the main striker backfired on Sarri. His … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Hand In-form Striker A New Contract

West London giants Chelsea are set to hand in-form striker Olivier Giroud a new contract that will see him stay at the club beyond this summer. This is according to the publication from popular media portal Goal which claimed that the Blues want to trigger the additional year clause in his current Chelsea deal. Olivier Giroud has few months left on his current contract with Chelsea though the Premier League club can extend it by a year until the end of next season. The 32-year-old has been talking about his future at Stamford Bridge and the … [Read more...]

Europa League: Chelsea Survive Scare To Secure Semifinal Berth

Premier League giants Chelsea are through to the last four of this year’s Europa League after they survived a scare against Czech side Slavia Prague. The Blues had to overcome a second-half fightback in their Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with the team from Czech Republic. Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 away from home courtesy an 86th-minute goal from Marcos Alonso and they wasted no time in adding to that advantage when Spanish international Pedro Rodriguez gave the hosts an early lead in the fifth minute. The West Londoners … [Read more...]

Chelsea Discover Asking Price For Long-term Defensive Target

Chelsea will have to pay a lot of money to secure the signing of one of their long-term transfer targets according to a specific report from popular media portal Goal. It was revealed that a world-record deal for a defender would be required to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Senegalese international Koulibaly is widely regarded as one of the top three centre backs on the world football stage. He was part of the Senegal squad to last summer’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Kalidou Koulibaly has been a key performer for Napoli … [Read more...]

Hazard Is An Important Player – Chelsea Legend

Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola has urged star player Eden Hazard to stay at the club despite the transfer rumours linking him with a transfer away from the club this summer. The Chelsea legend talked about Belgian international Hazard during his latest interview as monitored by popular media outlet Goal. Gianfranco Zola is back at Chelsea as the assistant manager to Maurizio Sarri who was appointed the Blues manager last summer. The former Chelsea player was speaking ahead of the Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with … [Read more...]

French World Cup winner To Reject New Chelsea Contract

Chelsea have been rocked by the news that striker Olivier Giroud will reject a new deal to stay at the club beyond this summer when his deal is expected to run out. According to the publication from the Daily Mirror, the French World Cup winner is not ready to commit his immediate future to Chelsea having struggled for regular playing time this season. In a recent interview, Olivier Giroud narrated how he has been frustrated at his lack of playing time at Chelsea this season. Giroud signed for West London giants Chelsea in January 2018 in a … [Read more...]

United now told to come for this Napoli star but on one condition

English Premier League outfit Man United have been hinted that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly will now be available for sale in the coming summer transfer window. The Red Devils have long been in the pursuit of the Senegal international defender with former manager Jose Mourinho insisting on his signature. The interest from the Portuguese boss was confirmed by Napoli president but it did not work through. Man United have now been told that Kalidou Koulibaly will now be available for sale but they will have to meet with … [Read more...]