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Star Player Reveals What Chelsea Players Think About Conte’s Touchline Antics

  Victor Moses has revealed Chelsea players are inspired by Antonio Conte's touchline antics. Conte joined Stamford Bridge last summer and has helped the Blues to the top of the Premier League table. However, the Italian is often criticized for his antics on the touchline. Victor Moses who has been a key part of the Blues success so far, has now admitted he is enjoying life under Conte, claiming his teammates are often loves the Italian's behaviour on the touchline. He told Sport magazine: ‘I’m pleased to have him, he is very … [Read more...]

Tony Pulis Picks The Three Most Dangerous Chelsea Stars

West Bromvich Albion boss Tony Pulis has said the attacking trio of Diego Costa, Pedro and Eden Hazard are the most feared stars in the Chelsea squad ahead of their clash at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are currently on the top of the Premier League table after breezing past opponents in their recent games and Pulis believes a trip to the Stamford Bridge will be extremely tough and he is aware of the quality the side possesses. Speaking at his pre-match conference, Pulis said: ‘We’ve got a tough Christmas period ahead of us starting with Chelsea … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger Fires Stern Warning To Chelsea, Read What He Said

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil will remain at the club. The duo of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have continued to stall to renew their contracts at the Emirates which has sparked speculations that the Chilean striker could join Chelsea. But Wenger has reacted to the news while speaking at his press conference, He said: ’18 months is quite long in football you know, ‘They have 18 months contract and are completely committed and will do well as long as they are here. Beyond that we will try to extend their … [Read more...]

Willian & Fabregas Starts: Chelsea vs West Brom Probable Line Up

After an outstanding performance that saw the Blues victorious over Manchester City in the weekend, Chelsea will be expected to put in same performance when they take on West Brom this coming Sunday. The Stamford Bridge outfit have won their last eight matches in a row, while conceding just two goals. Their fine run of form have seen them at the top of the Premier League table with 34 points after 14 games. Tony Pulis team are also on a good form. They defeated Watford by 3-1 over the weekend and are sitting on the 7th position in the EPL … [Read more...]

Chelsea Want To Snatch £25m Man Utd Target  To Complete Their 3-4-3 Formation

Chelsea FC manager Antonio Conte thinks defender Virgil van Dijk will become a perfect replacement for legend John Terry at Stamford Bridge, reports stated. Since joining Southampton FC from Celtic last year, Virgil Van Dijk has played 53 matches for the club and the 25-year-old has earned rave reviews for his performances in the Premier League. According to The Times, the outstanding performances of the 25-year old defender at the back seems to have gotten the attention of Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. It was suggested that Conte might try … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard Reveals ONE Problem About Chelsea’s Formation

  Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard reckoned opposition teams are starting to figure out his side 3-4-3 formation. Antonio Conte switched to the formation following Chelsea's 4-0 in the hands of Arsenal and has helped the Blues to series of win in the Premier League, sitting at the top of the table presently with 34 points. However, Hazard believes other teams have started to work out the system despite just conceding two goals in eight league matches. ‘Maybe for the opposition they now know where we are good [now],’ said … [Read more...]

Chelsea In Three-Way Battle For Burnley Defender

English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea are reportedly interesting in Burnley's highly rated defender Michael Keane with the January transfer window some few weeks away but will have to see off the interests of fellow EPL sides Leicester City and Everton according to news outlet The Mirror in what is a three-way battle for the 23-year old English centre-back. Keane, who is a former Academy graduate at 20-time English champions Manchester United, is reaping rewards for series of impressive performances in the colours of Burnley's claret and … [Read more...]

Report: Chelsea To Sanction Move For £35m Rated Star – Conte Wants Him In His Starting XI

With January transfer looming ahead, Chelsea are said to have highlighted top quality defenders as target. The Blues are in hunt of top quality defender that could serve as back up to struggling Gary Cahill. According to report from the Mirror, Chelsea will have to mass out a huge sum of about £35m if they are lure their defensive target Ben Gibson away from Middlesbrough, although the club have no intention of selling him in the winter transfer. Chelsea have been on a fine run of form of late, having won eight league games on a row conceding … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard Reveals His Season Target With Diego Costa

  Chelsea star Eden Hazard has revealed his agreement to share out the individual awards with teammate, Diego Costa. The duo of Hazard and Costa are currently in impressive form for the Blues who sit three points clear off Arsenal. The Belgian attacker has now lifted the lid on the relationship between himself and Diego Costa, he said: ‘I’ve now got (eight) goals this season. Not bad, eh? But records have never been important for me – I just hope we win the title at the end of the season, ‘I have almost as many goals as Diego Costa. … [Read more...]

Marouane Fellaini Slams Chelsea’s David Luiz For Bad Tackle

  Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has ripped into David Luiz for his tackle on him when they clashed at Stamford Bridge earlier this season. Luiz was at the receiving end of a horror tackle from Sergio Aguero which sparked a brawl during the match between Manchester City and Chelsea last Saturday. The FA has now banned Aguero for four matches after receiving a red card for the tackle on the Brazilian defender. Fellaini is also been criticized for his clumsy tackle that gave away a penalty in the late minutes of … [Read more...]

Photo-Chelsea Starman Scoops Another Premier League Award

  Chelsea star Victor Moses has been named the Premier League's African Player of the Month for November. Moses who has been a fan favourite at the Stamford Bridge due to his impressive performances under Antonio Conte and it appears the Nigerian international is benefiting from the Blues 3-4-3 formation. The 25-year-old had earlier picked up the PFA player for the month of November award and yet again won the African Premier League player for November ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Victor Wanyama and Sunderland striker Victor … [Read more...]

Blues Legend Reveals Why Conte Must Buy Dutch Ace

  Chelsea legend Ray Wilkins believes Antonio Conte must move for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk to continue to mount a serious title challenge in the Premier League. Van Dijk has been continuously linked with a move away from the Saints with host of top clubs in the race to sign the Dutchman but Wilkins has tipped him to join the Blues. He told talksport: “Van Dijk has had a fantastic time since he has come down Celtic, almost looked a little bit of a snip for what Southampton got him for, “He has improved and he looks a very … [Read more...]

Update! Club Slap £35million Price Tag On Chelsea Target

  Middlesbrough Club Slap £35million Price Tag On Chelsea Target Middlesbrough has reportedly slapped a huge sum of £35million on Ben Gibson to fend off interest from Chelsea. Antonio Conte is in the market for defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window and the Boro defender is one of the prospects identified by the Blues. But they will need to stump up £35million if the deal is to go through. It is understood that Aitor Karanka is desperate to keep the 23-year-old who has remained solid in defence for … [Read more...]

Agent Confirms Interest In Out-Of-favour Chelsea Star

The agent of Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, John Ola Shittu, has confirmed that there are interested parties willing to seal a transfer on his client, who has been frozen out of the team by new Italian manager Antonio Conte. John Mikel Obi has just 6 months left on his contract, which expires in the summer of 2017, and is free to start talking to clubs as from January with a view to a transfer. He has been linked with big spenders in the Chinese Super League, Shanghai SIPG, with the idea of reuniting with his former manager at Chelsea, … [Read more...]

I Would Sign This Skipper Over Chelsea Star For Liverpool, Former Liverpool Defender Discloses

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his wish to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea over his Chelsea counterpart Thibaut Courtois for his boyhood club. Carragher, who is a pundit at Sky Sports was speaking with the news channel as he identified first choice German goalkeeper Loris Karius as the weak link for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side after they conceded three late goals in 15 mins to lose 4-3 thus ending up four points behind leaders Chelsea. Carragher pointed out that he prefers De Gea to Chelsea star … [Read more...]

Photo – Chelsea Player Is In Love With This Italian Side, Agent On Possible Transfer

The agent of Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic, Marko Naletilic, has stated that the Croatian international is in love with Italian Serie A side AC Milan with a move to Vicenzo Montella's side a big possibility. Pasalic, who is on a season-long loan to 7-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) champions, has not played for Chelsea at all since he was signed from Croatian side Hadjuk Split in the summer of 2014. The 21-year old was farmed out on a season-long loan to French side AS Monaco last season on the back of another season-long loan to Spanish side … [Read more...]

Star Player Could Leave Chelsea Despite Eye-Catching City Performance

Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas was influential for his Chelsea side as they extended their lead at the top of the table to three points with a 3-1 win over Manchester City in a match that was described as the battle of the top two favourites as far as the English Premier League (EPL) is concerned however that has not stopped him from being linked with other clubs ahead of the January transfer window, which starts in the few weeks. Fabregas had long been linked with a move away from the 2012 UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners after he found … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Chelsea And Arsenal Target Linked With Juventus Move

English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea, who have won their last eight league games, and fellow London side Arsenal have been linked with Corentin Tolisso, a midfielder with French side Olympique Lyon, for a very long time however if reports coming out of Italy is anything to go by the 27-year old may be on his way to Turin to link up with Italian Serie A champions Juventus despite the strong interest from the previously mentioned English clubs. Tolisso has been in sparkling form this season for his French side having weighed in with seven … [Read more...]

Costa Has Made New Chelsea Signing, Batshuayi Labeled A Forgotten Man

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who is now a pundit with popular TV outlet, Sky Sports, has praised Chelsea's Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa for his impressive performances adding that his sparkling form has made new club signing Michy Batshuayi a forgotten man. Belgian striker Batshuayi made a £30m move from French side Olympique Marseille in the summer but has hardly had a look-in due to Diego Costa's outstanding form. Carragher was speaking during a Sky Sports' Facebook Live Session. In his words, he said: "You look … [Read more...]

Why Chelsea Boss Conte Demands Improvement After Massive City Win

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that his team must improve on their performance during the huge top of the table clash with hosts Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday morning if they have any design on winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. The former Siena and Juventus boss made this known in a chat with Chelsea TV after his side's win over Manchester City. In his words, he said: "We have to wait for the first part of the season because we know this league is not easy. Now we are playing very well. We are playing … [Read more...]

Chelsea Boss Conte Was Grateful To Klopp For Singing His Praises

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has expressed his appreciation to his Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp after the German labelled the former Siena and Juventus boss as the "Pep Guardiola of Turin." Conte showered praises on Klopp in an interview with the official website of his Stamford Bridge outfit as follows: "For sure this is a great compliment and I think Klopp said this because I had the possibility in three years to build this clear idea of football at Juventus." "I know I put a lot of passion and study into my football, to improve and … [Read more...]

Chelsea Showed Signs Of Potential Champions In City Win – Neville

Former Valencia coach Gary Neville has stated that English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea showed a lot of traits usually associated with 'potential' champions after their impressive comeback win over hosts and title challengers Manchester City. The league match at the Etihad stadium represented the first ever meeting between two of the best managers in world football namely Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) and Antonio Conte (Chelsea) however it was the latter who triumphed at the end of the day as his Chelsea team defeated Manchester City … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Victor Moses Reveals Conte Is The Best Manager He Has Had

Chelsea wing back Victor Moses has stated that he has never had a manager like current boss Antonio Conte under whom he has thrived in an unfamiliar role this season. The 25-year old Nigerian international is enjoying a new lease of life under the former Siena and Juventus boss and has scored three league goals already in addition to winning the Fans' Player of the Month for November despite being converted from a winger to wing back in the Stamford Bridge outfit's new 3-4-3 formation. Moses, who helped his country to a 3-1 win over Algeria … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Kalidou Koulibaly To Wait Until Summer For Transfer Due To AFCON

Napoli defender and Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly will not make his reported £50m move to the Stamford Bridge outfit as a result of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon, which coincides with the January transfer window, as per the report in The Sun. The 25-year old centre back will feature for the West African nation of Senegal at the AFCON tournament thus likely putting an end to a January transfer move to English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea due to the fact that he would be away with the Teranga Lions for many … [Read more...]

Would Cesc Fabregas Make Shock Return To Emirate Stadium?

In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, rumours making the rounds claimed that Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas could make a shock return to Emirate stadium in the winter transfer window. This report is according to the Metro which claims that Arsenal fans are urging Arsene Wenger to resign their former captain, following the recent injury suffered by Santi Cazorla. Carzorla suffered an Anchilles injury during their 6-0 victory over Ludogorets in the UEFA Champions League few weeks ago. The star was … [Read more...]