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Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Tottenham: Draw Likely Outcome

Chelsea can bounce back from their event-filled Carabao Cup defeat at the hands of Manchester City when they face London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in their second meeting in the Premier League this season. The Carabao Cup defeat to the Citizens on Sunday was overshadowed by the conduct of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who refused to come off when Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri made the call for Willy Caballero to replace him in goal towards the end of extra time. Manchester City defeated Chelsea 4-3 on penalties with Kepa in … [Read more...]

David Luiz Focused On Results Over Contract Extension

Chelsea defender David Luiz is happy for the club to focus on results rather than his contract extension as he revealed that he’s enjoying one of his best seasons at the club. David Luiz spoke about his contract situation at Chelsea in an interview monitored by popular media portal Goal. According to him, West London giants Chelsea should focus on getting results as they compete for honours on three fronts after the Carabao Cup trophy eluded them on Sunday. The Blues were beaten 4-3 on penalties by holders Manchester City after both sides … [Read more...]

Kepa Arrizabalaga Fined For Carabao Cup Meltdown

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been fined for his part in the meltdown that overshadowed their Carabao Cup final clash with holders Manchester City on Sunday. Spanish international Kepa has been fined a week’s wages after he refused to be substituted in the extra time of the aforementioned game. Kepa went down with an injury during extra time and that prompted Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri into making a substitution for him only for the goalkeeper to refuse to come off for penalty specialist Willy Caballero. Italian tactician … [Read more...]

Chelsea, United placed on alert following big claim by Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has expressed confidence that his Arsenal team will end the season in the top four for a Champions League qualification next season. The race for the fourth position is arguably between the Gunners, the Red Devils and Chelsea but the North London outfit are currently holding the spot with a number of games yet to be played. Arsenal have missed out of the Champions League for two consecutive years under former manager Arsene Wenger which is the reason why they are pushing to return aft6er two years of Europa League. … [Read more...]

Michael Ballack Wants Hazard, Hudson-Odoi Stay At Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has urged both Eden Hazard and Callum Hudson-Odoi to snub the interest of foreign clubs by staying at the club for the long haul. The ex-German international skipper told them to stay at Chelsea while he was on popular English media outlet TalkSport. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eden Hazard have been heavily linked with an exit from the club. Both players have less than 18 months left on their respective contracts at Stamford Bridge. By the summer, Chelsea will have to make a decision to sell them or … [Read more...]

Ruud Gullit Disagrees With Sarri On Kepa Row

Ex-Dutch international Ruud Gullit is adamant that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga undermined the authority of his manager during the Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City on Sunday evening at the Wembley Stadium. The former Newcastle United manager disagreed on the account of events given by Blues boss Maurizio Sarri during his post-match conference adding that the Italian manager gave a political answer on his row with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Ruud Gullit discussed Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri and Kepa Arrizabalaga in a chat with … [Read more...]

Kepa Row Was A Misunderstanding – Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has disclosed that the row between him and Blues Kepa Arrizabalaga was a misunderstanding and that the Spanish international goalkeeper was right. Sarri was speaking during his post-match press conference after the Carabao Cup final loss to Premier League champions Manchester City. The Italian tactician was furious after the shot stopper failed to come off for Willy Caballero during the extra time of the Carabao Cup clash. Sarri said that he thought Kepa was suffering from cramp and that he wanted to remove … [Read more...]

Every Team Needs A Mikel – McLaren

Queen Park Rangers (QPR) manager Steve McLaren has heaped high praise on former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi following his start to life in the English Championship. The Super Eagles captain has been in superb form for Middlesbrough since he joined them as a free agent during the recently concluded winter transfer window. John Mikel Obi continued that stellar form at the weekend when he played a big role as Boro defeated QPR 2-0 at home in their league clash thus boosting their promotion hopes. Speaking after the Championship game, … [Read more...]

Mourinho Backs Hazard For Real Madrid Move

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has thrown his weight behind a possible Real Madrid transfer for Blues talisman Eden Hazard. Mourinho spoke about the Belgian international attacker in an interview with media outlet DAZN on Sunday. According to him, Eden Hazard has the quality to play for European champions Real Madrid. Mourinho also said that Hazard is an ambitious player and that the move to Real Madrid will be good for him. Eden Hazard played for Jose Mourinho in his second spell as the Chelsea manager between 2013 and 2015. … [Read more...]

How we will thump United, Chelsea for top-four finish, Emery

North London outfit Arsenal boss Unai Emery has explained that hinted on how his side plan to secure the fourth position in the Premier League table at the end of the season ahead of rivals Man United and Chelsea. While Liverpool and Man City have got the first and second position to drag, Tottenham have been consistent enough to get hold of the third position but the big contest is between the Gunners, the Red Devils and the Blues for the fourth position. How Sarriball Could Force Hazard, Kante Out Of Chelsea Arsenal are currently … [Read more...]

Inter Eyeing €50m Summer Swoop For Chelsea Target

Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly eyeing a summer move for highly rated Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa. According to the publication from Italian media outlet Calciomercato, Inter Milan want to do a deal for the Italian international in the summer. Federico Chiesa is the son of former Italian national team player Enrico Chiesa and he’s the talisman for Serie A club Fiorentina. He has been in very good form this season especially since the turn of the year. The 21-year-old has scored 10 goals this season including a … [Read more...]

Napoli Supremo Backs Sarri For Chelsea Job

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is not in doubt that Maurizio Sarri is the best man to take Chelsea forward despite the recent run of poor results in both the Premier League and the FA Cup. De Laurentiis is certain that Sarri will make Chelsea a better team and that he loves his job to a fault. The Napoli owner spoke about Chelsea and Sarri during an interview with Sky Sports Italia. On a potential meeting with Chelsea in the Europa League, Aurelio De Laurentiis said that it would be fun to play the Blues in the final of the … [Read more...]

Good Times Are Ahead For Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley believes that the good times are ahead for the club if the Blues could give manager Maurizio Sarri the time to turn things around. Barkley drummed up support for Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri in his recent interview monitored by Goal as the Blues prepare to face Premier League champions Manchester City. Ross Barkley is happy with the style of play under Maurizio Sarri. The ex-Everton player further revealed that the Italian tactician has shown from his spell at Napoli that he is an excellent … [Read more...]

Why Sarriball Is Meaningless

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has revealed that the name given to his style (Sarriball) is meaningless and that he doesn’t know what Sarriball is. Former Napoli boss Sarri further added that the need for results supersedes style before adding that the origin of Sarriball could be traced back to his native Italy. His playing style at Napoli and Chelsea has been labelled ‘Sarriball’. Maurizio Sarri talked about his playing style in his pre-match thoughts before the Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City on Sunday. The reason why … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Out Of Fiorentina Game Amidst Transfer Rumours

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has been ruled out of the game against Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A amidst the intense transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the club. The ex-Inter captain will sit out the game on Sunday night with an alleged knee problem thus making it the fourth successive match that the Argentine international player will miss dating back to last month. As a result of his recent struggles at Inter Milan, Mauro Icardi has been touted as a possible signing for major European sides like Real Madrid, Juventus, … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Man City: Holders To Retain Trophy

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri could manage his last game against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday following widespread reports in the British media. Italian tactician Sarri is under pressure after results nosedived in the past few weeks including the 6-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City two weeks ago. Both teams meet again in the Carabao Cup final at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening and Manchester City are seen as overwhelming favourites to retain the title they won last year. Pep Guardiola and his Manchester … [Read more...]

How Chelsea Can Avoid Carabao Cup Final Disaster

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has outlined how his side can avoid a disastrous outcome when they take on favourites and defending champions Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. In his pre-match thoughts on Friday afternoon ahead of the game, Sarri confirmed that he plans to give his players mental freedom to help them navigate the stiff challenge from the Citizens. Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea had a disastrous encounter in their last meeting with Manchester City. The Blues were pummeled 6-0 at the Etihad Stadium in what was their second … [Read more...]

Carabao Cup Final: Man City Star Expects Tough Chelsea Challenge

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is expecting a tough challenge from Chelsea when both teams meet at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening for the Carabao Cup final. The two teams will contest the first piece of silverware on offer in the English top flight this season with Manchester City starting as heavy favourites. The Citizens are also the defending champions after they saw off North London giants Arsenal in last year’s final via a 3-0 victory. A lot of football fans and pundits have predicted an easy win for Manchester City … [Read more...]

Chelsea Considering Holland As Sarri Replacement

Premier League giants Chelsea are reportedly considering Steve Holland as a temporary replacement for Maurizio Sarri if the Italian tactician is dismissed from his post as the Blues manager. This is according to the publication from the Daily Telegraph. Steve Holland is not a stranger to the Chelsea managerial setup having previously held the assistant manager’s role at the club. The 48-year-old is currently the assistant manager to Three Lions of England boss Gareth Southgate. He was part of the England team that finished fourth at last … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Revelling In New Role Under Sarri

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is enjoying his new role under Maurizio Sarri despite widespread calls for him to return to his former position at the club. The French World Cup winner has played in front of the back four for the entirety of his Chelsea career until Italian tactician Sarri was appointed the Blues boss last summer. He has given Kante a more advanced role in midfield following the acquisition of Italian midfielder Jorginho from Napoli. Jorginho followed Sarri from Napoli to Chelsea and he has been played in the same role that … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target On Fire For Milan

AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek continued his rich vein of form for the Rossoneri in their league clash with lowly Empoli on Friday night. The Polish international striker opened the scoring from eight yards out four minutes into the second half before Chelsea-linked player Frank Kessie and Samu Castillejo added further goals to make it a comprehensive 3-0 win over the visitors at the San Siro. Piatek has now scored seven goals in six games for AC Milan since he joined the seven-time European champions last month. He was linked with a … [Read more...]

Bayern Join Race To Sign £44m-rated Chelsea Target

German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona following his contract standoff with the Nou Camp outfit. According to the publication from Diario Sport, Bayern Munich will battle Italian Serie giants Inter Milan for his services. Ivan Rakitic has previously linked with a transfer to the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester United are said to be keen on the experienced Croatian international … [Read more...]

Transfer Ban Fallout: Chelsea Must Keep Hazard

Ex-Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has urged the club to keep star player Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge at all costs. The Chelsea legend was reacting to the news that FIFA have slapped a two-window transfer ban on the Blues after they were found culpable in the registration of young players. He spoke about the FIFA transfer ban on Chelsea while doing his punditry job on popular media channel Sky Sports. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee slapped the transfer ban on Chelsea after a three-year investigation involving over 12 players … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Play Dynamo Kiev In Europa League Last 16 Tie

Former winners Chelsea will face Dynamo Kiev FC of Ukraine for a place in the quarterfinals of this season’s Europa League. The West Londoners discovered their last 16 opponents after the draw took place earlier today. Chelsea will host the Ukrainians in the first leg of their last 16 ties on Thursday, March 7 before the return leg in Ukraine on Thursday, March 14. Maurizio Sarri and his players were dominant in the last round as they dispatched Swedish club Malmo FF in their last 32 ties. Chelsea had won the first leg in Sweden 2-1 … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Appeal FIFA Verdict On Transfers

West London giants Chelsea have confirmed that they will appeal the decision taken by FIFA to ban them from signing players for two transfer windows. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee had earlier stunned the Blues by slamming a two-window transfer ban on the former European champions for wrongdoing in relation to the signing of minors. In a swift response to the ban announcement from FIFA, Chelsea refuted the findings of that committee before adding that they could be appealing the decision. The Blues reacted to the ban via a club statement … [Read more...]