It promises to be lit in the Premier League as London derby between Chelsea and Fulham will take place and ahead of the game new boss at Fulham Claudio Ranieri says he was invited to watch Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea side in training for a week before taking charge at Fulham just over a fortnight ago so he is very much aware of the potential threat his opponents are capable of. The Italian returns to Stamford Bridge where he spent four years from 2000-2004 for the West London derby on Sunday but as he admits that the training stations he witnessed … [Read more...]

Ranieri declares operation no mercy on Chelsea... The premier league returns this weekend as Chelsea play their second London derby in a week as they would welcome Fulham to Stamford Bridge at lunchtime on Sunday. Maurizio Sarri and his men were well and truly beaten 3-1 in their match with Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, only replying through a late header from substitute Olivier Giroud. After that loss, a lot of public criticism were led on the manager however the Blues responded with a comfortable 4-0 win in their Europa League clash … [Read more...]

It is no news that many players who thrive under former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte are either looking for a way out of the club or are working their socks off to get back to a reckoning at the Blues. One of such players is Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta who has the funny but sad new record of being the Premier League's biggest benchwarmer so far this season. The Italian right-back has been sat on the bench for a combined total of 1,164 league minutes in 2018/19 - more than any other outfield player in the division. 4-goal striker set … [Read more...]

Experienced Chelsea defender Gary Cahill won’t be joining Italian Serie A side AC Milan when the transfer window reopens in the New Year according to reports coming out of Italy. Cahill, 32, is said to be on the verge of leaving Chelsea but seven-time European champions AC Milan won’t be his next transfer destination. According to the report from trusted Italian media portal calciomercato, AC Milan have cooled their interest in the recently retired England international. The AC Milan defensive duo of Mattia Caldara and Mateo Musacchio are … [Read more...]

France international Olivier Giroud came under intense criticism from fans for not scoring goals at some point this season. It was speculated that the Frenchman's lack of goals was responsible for Sarri's decision to leave him on the bench, even when Alvaro Morata is not anyway better. After many tantrums and undeserved criticisms, the 32-year-old has returned back to his best form, banging in goals from different angles. In his last three matches, Giroud has scored four wonderful goals to silence his critics. The world cup winner scored a … [Read more...]

Italian Serie A giants AS Roma are open to the idea of selling highly-rated forward Cengiz Under when the upcoming transfer window reopens in a few weeks time. The Turkish international player has emerged as an important member of the AS Roma squad since he signed for the Italian capital club in the summer of 2017. According to the publication from trusted Italian news outlet calciomercato, AS Roma could be tempted to sell the 21-year-old in the event that a big bid comes in for him. Cengiz Under has been linked with several European … [Read more...]

In-form loanee might replace Morata at Stamford Bridge. Alvaro Morata’s days at Chelsea are fast becoming numbered as one of Chelsea players on loan has shown to the fans that he is an able replacement for the misfiring Spaniard. Nigerian born Tammy Abraham netted four times for Aston Villa on Wednesday night to further boost his profile ahead of a move back to the Blues. The Chelsea loanee was at the centre of a dramatic match in the Championship as Villa and drew 5-5 with Nottingham Forest. Unai Emery reveals his major mission at … [Read more...]

With an outstanding run form thus far this season, Aston Villa are ready to make another addition to their team to further boost their chances of returning to the English premier league next summer and one of such efforts is by enquiring for the services of Ashley Cole. According to reports, the former Chelsea defender has emerged as a shock transfer target for Aston Villa after he was released by LA Galaxy. The 37-year-old former England international was one of eight players expected to leave the MLS club after they failed to make the … [Read more...]

Hudson Odoi and Giroud shine as Chelsea thrashes POAK. Kepa Arrizabalaga If there was a game Chelsea didn’t need a goalkeeper it was this one as the safe hands have absolutely nothing to do throughout the entire encounter. All he could do was stand and watch throughout the 90 minutes of play. Davide Zappacosta Was a rock defensively, however, couldn’t deliver on his offensive runs. Crosses along the floor didn't find their target or the ones in the air were a little long or short. Gary Cahill No real threat as he was hardly tested at the … [Read more...]