Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stated that the disciplinary issues normally associated with his in-form star striker Diego Costa is a thing of the past. Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa has been in superb form this season with 10 goals and 4 assists in 13 games for the Stamford Bridge outfit while issues as regards his discipline has been at its lowest ebb in the past few weeks and this is further highlighted by the fact that he has been on four yellow cards (making the 28-year old a booking away from a one-game suspension) for the … [Read more...]

Chelsea will take on Premier League rival Manchester City in the early hour of Saturday, for an EPL clash. The match is expected to be a tough one for the Blues due to the quality of players at Manchester City. The Blues are currently topping Premier League table with 31 points after 13 games. Their current run-of-form had seen them conceding just a goal in their last seven matches. Key changes will be expected from Antonio Conte, if his men are to secure three maximum points at Etihad stadium. The battle for victory is expected to be in … [Read more...]

One of the hottest talents in the English League Ethan Ampadu has been a target for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in recent weeks. Following such link to Chelsea, Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has come out to play down such rumours linking his player to Stamford Bridge. According to the Sun, an agreement of about £2.5m has been reached between both clubs but Tisdale has refused to make any comment concerning the deal. Speaking to Express and Echo, Tisdale insisted that the 16-year old defensive midfielder needs to focus on current … [Read more...]

With just a month and few days to the opening of January transfer window, rumours concerning player transfers have intensified and latest of such rumour is the of linking Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel to Manchester United. According to report from the Sun, Chelsea former boss Jose Mourinho is ready to have a reunion with his former player at Old Trafford. Mourinho team has been on poor form this season and the Portuguese boss is facing an up-hill task of turn things around. Mikel has failed to make a single appearance for the … [Read more...]

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could be on his way out of Chelsea after fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte starting eleven. According to report from Daily Mail, Serie A giants Juventus are weighing up January move for the Serbian international. The Italian side are in need of defender after injury suffered by Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves. Although Juventus have both promising star Daniele Rugani and Medhi Benatia as defenders, it is however believed the imminent departure of the later for the Africa Cup of Nation will … [Read more...]

As January transfer window looms closer, various reports linking players and managers to clubs have all started, and latest of such report is that linking Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland to England managerial job. According to reports, Holland has agreed a deal with English FA to become part of Gareth Southgate managerial team in his new role as England manager. Daily Mail claimed that the England interim manager wants Holland to be his assistant when he is confirmed as England manager next week. Both tactician have formed a good … [Read more...]

The Blues had a tough game over the weekend when they took on London rival Tottenham Hotspur. Although they won the game by 2-1 at full-time, they were however held at 1-1 before the break (continue reading). Chelsea goal scorer Pedro who netted the equalizer before the break, has revealed what Italian tactician Antonio Conte told them before the commencement of the second half. ‘He told us to press high and concentrate between the lines,’ Pedro said to Chelsea’s official site. ‘He told us to mark more aggressively and that was the most … [Read more...]

Atletico Madrid star player Antoine Griezman has once again been linked to Chelsea, following his recent claim that he would love to play in the Premier League rather than French Ligue 1 in the future. The highly rated goal poacher helped his national team side to reach the Europe Cup final in which they lost to Portugal few months ago. The sensational goal poacher won the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer, with six goals while also named as the tournament best player. Speaking to French publication Telefoot, via Metro, the … [Read more...]

Chelsea will continue business in the January transfer window despite their current form, which have seen them leading Premier League table with 31 points from 13 games. According to report from The Express, the Blues have reignited their interest in signing Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez in the winter transfer. The 25 years old Colombian star has fallen down the pecking order with Zinedine Zidane’s starting eleven. The talented star has been forced to watch some of the season matches from the bench. Chelsea creative … [Read more...]

It was an eventful day at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea fans as they overturned a Christian Eriksen goal to come back and win 2-1. It started on a bad note at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham held on to possession to make sure they denied Chelsea the ability to create chances or even get a goal with long spells on the ball until Pedro Rodriguez scored with a wonderful turn and a curling shot to restore parity in the 45th minute to preserve their unbeaten run. With a better showing in the dying minutes of the 1st half and a more motivated Chelsea … [Read more...]

Tottenham will clash with Chelsea at the Stamford bridge on Saturday. The last time the two met, Chelsea drew with Tottenham, stopping their title challenge when it was most feasible. The clash heated tempers up as Leicester went on to be crowned English Champions. The newly appointed Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has revealed a meeting he had with his North London counterpart whom he sees in a very positive light. While still a coach of the Italian national team, the former Juventus manager visited West Ham, Tottenham and Chelsea in bid … [Read more...]

In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, Nigerian attacking midfielder/winger Victor Moses has been linked to La Liga giant Barcelona. According to latest report from The Sun, the Catalan club have targeted the 25-year old star to solve their defensive woe at the right back this season. Since the departure of Brazilian right back Dani Alves to Juventus this summer, Barca have failed to find a reliable replacement for the Brazilian. Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has been exploiting different option at the right back … [Read more...]

Newly appointed Shangai Spi Coach Andre Villa Boaz has made it no-secret of his desire to prize away Chelsea’s Nigerian midfielder Mikel Obi. The Portuguese who was also head coach at Stamford bridge for a short spell has made his intentions known to journalists while addressing them in a press conference yesterday in Shanghai. The Nigerian midfielder who has barely featured for the Blues this season seemed like he was going to be central to Antonio Conte’s side having started in all pre-season matches until he went for the Olympic games in … [Read more...]