Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Garth Crooks has backed Liverpool midfielder James Milner as his early Footballer of the Year recipient ahead of Chelsea forward Eden Hazard. Garth Crooks talked about Milner and Hazard in his team of the week column for popular English media outlet BBC. According to the former Stoke City player, James Milner has been one of the best players in the Reds’ ascent to be a major title contender in the Premier League this season. His position would have surprised many especially those who have installed Belgian international player Eden Hazard as the early favourites for the award. Hazard has been in sensational form for the Blues before his season was halted by a troublesome back injury. The 27-year-old missed the last time … [Read more...]
La Liga giant to temps £120,00-a-week star away from Chelsea
Spanish champions Barcelona are willing to do business with Chelsea this summer as they are reports suggesting that they are ready to offer Malcom to Chelsea as part of a sensational swap deal for Willian. Barcelona reportedly held talks with the Blues winger's representatives and are willing to make yet another attempt to sign the 30-year-old. William who was the subject of three Barcelona bids in the summer, including a staggering £55million offer, but all attempts were turned down by the Blues. The Spanish giants signed Malcom who had impressive last campaign for Bordeaux. The deal was for a whopping £36.5million but the player has failed to impress at the Nou Camp where heonly featured in three appearances this season, two of which he started from the … [Read more...]
Roy Hodgson applaud players despite Chelsea’s loss ..
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson revealed that he was happy with the performance of his players during their 3-1 loss to Premier League title contenders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues welcomed their London rivals in a Premier League Matchweek 11 meeting and thereafter emerged winners as expected. The former England manager paid tribute to his players for pushing the Blues all the way. He talked about the performance of his players in his post-match press conference after he saw his side succumb to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the home side. How Chelsea midfield have cleared all doubts The Blues picked up the three points at stake after two goals in the space of five second-half minutes. Chelsea had earlier taken the lead through … [Read more...]
Ross Barkley is Chelsea’s man of the moment ..
From being called out by his former occasions last season over the player's failure to take his chances when called upon, however this season the story has changed under new coach Maurizio Sarri. The potential of Ross Barkley is perhaps finally beginning to be transformed into something more substantive has in 391 minutes that he has played this season he already has three goals and three assists. And it is this that is likely to make him key to Chelsea mounting a sustained title challenge. Barkley is so valuable to the team though he has never been exactly prolific over his career - just 28 league goals to date - but Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic and Kanté have only 38 over their careers between them. That Barkley has scored in each of his last three games for … [Read more...]
Sarri equals 24 years record …
Chelsea’s manager Maurizio Sarri has now equalled the Premier League record for the longest unbeaten run for a new Premier League manager. The Stamford Bridge side were 3-1 winners over Crystal Palace on Sunday evening, meaning that the former Napoli boss has not lost in any of his first eleven league matches in charge of the club. When the game was at 1-1, the Italian manager introduced Eden Hazard who became an instant hit in the match. Alvaro Morata starred with a brace and Pedro netted the third as Sarri’s side outgunned their opposition. The result of the game has put him on the same level with former Nottingham Forest boss Frank Clark, who also went eleven unbeaten exactly 24 years ago. 47-year-old Premier League manager mentioned on United’s … [Read more...]
Why I believe Sarri has brought something different to Chelsea …
Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso is relishing life at the blues this season and he is optimistic that the team can win the league this season. The Blues are unbeaten this season and Marcos Alonso has called on his team saying a lot of improvement still needs to be done in terms of all-round performances. Former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri’s side file out for the teams first game of November later today when the Eagles are welcomed to the Stamford Bridge. After last weekend thrashing of Burnley, midweek narrow escape against Derby in the Carabao Cup. Marcos Alonso is pleased with the way the season has begun. Alonso who is enjoying the teams winning streak has also expressed his delight on the fact that the team had started the year very well under the new … [Read more...]
Morata is back with a bang ..
It was a Sunday to remember for a man who has failed to leave up to expectations all season until tonight and despite his performance, his coach still says he needs to improve. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has admitted striker Alvaro Morata can be "fragile" and says he still needs to improve despite scoring twice in the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Morata who was the main actor in Chelsea’s attack tonight has been a subject of ridicule all season long but his double on Sunday means he now has four EPL goals in his last four games. Video: Liverpool confirm Mignolet already looking forward to tonight match against Chelsea The Spanish international seems to have emerged from the bad patch of a difficult year as he continued his fine recent run of form … [Read more...]
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