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Explained: This is how Chelsea overturn a goal deficit to remain top

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 in the second have the home team took the game to Totttenham as they had figured out how to break their hold and utilize the wings to exploit Pochettino’s boys. The renewed enthusiasm was rewarded when a wonderful drive … [Read more...]

Manager admits Liverpool target can leave in January

Moyes has admitted that holding onto his 22-year-old goalkeeper if the big clubs come with deep pockets for Pickford. Pickford is seen as Joe Hart's successor as England's number one. So it's no surprise that he is seen to be worth about £20m or there about. Neither is it a secret that the amount won't deter English big teams should they be interested in the 22-year-old. Sunderland's opponent today -Liverpool- is believed to be an interested party. And Moyes admitted there isn't much he can do: "If he keeps performing at the level he is, I’m sure he’s going to draw attention from big clubs” Memories of the deal that took Rooney to Manchester United are still fresh in The black cat bosses mind as he feels Pickford's case can easily go same way. “I hope … [Read more...]

“He is brilliant” Man U star praises Manager

Manchester United has had a difficult start to the season under Mourinho that has seen United lie sixth in the premier league, nine points below leaders Chelsea. The Red boss has been shuffling his back line in bid of finding a partnership that is better suited to serve him as he tries to mold the club into a side capable of competing for titles. Luke Shaw, a player Mourinho had tried signing while at Chelsea but who had eventually signed for the Reds was criticized by Mourinho earlier this season about his position. And Phil Jones says Mourinho's approach is ok by him. He said: “He's honest. That's all you can ask as a player, for a manager to be honest. “He's the manager, the players need to know when they've done right and when they've done wrong and … [Read more...]

“Good one dude” Arne Semundseth laughs at ex-Liverpool star

Former Liverpool player El Hadji Diouf spoke in the aftermath of Steven Gerald's retirement from football, talking about the Liverpool legend being scared of him. The Liverpool legend Steven Gerald put an end to his career and it has been topic of much discussion as players and managers have been having their say on it. El Hadji Diouf was at Liverpool for two years and had been known to be critical of Gerald in the past. "When I arrived, I showed him that he was nothing," he told SFR Sport. "I asked him, 'What great competition have you played and where do people remember you?' It wasn't [Zinedine] Zidane. "The player, I respect him. He's a great player. But the man and the person not. I let him know. "For me, he was a player like everyone else. He … [Read more...]

This is why we can win the EPL, Mourinho speaks ahead of clash against West Ham

The Red Devils may be sixth on the Premier League table with few points behind Chelsea but the Red Devils boss remains adamant that they are still in the Premier League race. Mourinho has won three Premier League trophies, all at Chelsea. Two he won at his first stint and one in his second stint which ended as Chelsea players struggled for form and fitness. United will clash with West Ham this weekend in the Premier League and the Red Devils boss has hinted on changes. Also pointing out his time at Chelsea as proof that United are in the title race, at same time throwing sublime jibes at Arsene Wenger. The united boss said: “When I won the last title 18 years ago - sorry, 18 months ago - I had 10 points advantage and then in one month I had the same … [Read more...]

United target to remain at Chelsea

Willian has not been a starter at Chelsea in recent weeks and Pedro has been a preferred option, pushing Willian down the pecking order. But Conte, the Blues boss has stressed that the Brazilian attacker is important and still very much part of his plans as he shed light on the players situation. "He's come back and now it's important to find good form because, in this period, he was unlucky," he told the press at a pre-match conference "You know why [he was initially missing]. But it is important now to be focused on work and find continuity in training. Willy is an important player for us and I count upon him a lot.” He said amid news of United's interest in the player. When most of Mourinho's trusted soldiers faltered last season, Willian didn't. The … [Read more...]

“One of the best” Conte praises Spurs boss

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 to know the English culture and also learn from Sam Allardyce, Pochettino and Jose Mourinho as he looked forward to taking over the reigns at Stamford Bridge. Speaking at the Tottenham clash pre-conference, Conte had … [Read more...]

Jurgen klopp comments on this star player ahead of match against Sunderland

Joel Matip has been described by some as one of the best transfers of the transfer window as he started life with the Reds on a good note having settled in well. Matip arrived from Schalke on a free transfer during the summer transfer window and has gone on to forge a strong partnership with Dejan Lovren at the base of Liverpool defence. Conceding 14 goals in 12 matches. But Reds boss isn't surprised the Cameroonian international turned out fine as he praised the 25-year-old determination for success. And he had nice words for the central defender ahead of clash with Sunderland. "If I was surprised that would mean I had some negative expectations and it was not like this, "From the first moment when we thought about him and we knew his situation, we knew … [Read more...]

This Chelsea Regular Starter Linked With A Move To La Liga.

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 this season, due to Aleix Vidal’s failure to impress. Moses has been on sparkling form Since the switch of formation to 3-4-3 by Antonio Conte, the Nigerian has been able to exceed people expectation in his new role as … [Read more...]

Is This Chelsea Midfielder Perfect To Join Chinese Club Shanghai SIPG?

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 Brazil and has been unable to feature for the London side ever since. Amidst allegations of him facing punishments playing for his country in Brazil by Super Eagles coach Gehrt Rohr, the midfielder has been heavily linked … [Read more...]

Chelsea Striker suffers Injury Blow, To Miss Weekend EPL Match

Chelsea on-loan striker Loic Remy has suffered another injury blow according to English media Evening Standard. Remy moved to Selhurst Park on a season-long loan to gain playing time, after new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte sees him as a surplus to the requirement in the Blues team. The 29-year old forward earlier suffered a thigh injury, nine days into his spell at Selhurst Park and returned to Stamford Bridge for treatment. Since his move to Selhurst Park, the French forward is yet to feature for the Eagles. Speaking in a press briefing, Alan Pardew confirmed the injury suffered by Remy. "Loic has picked up a different injury. It's the calf [this time]. That's a disappointment,"said Pardew. The Eagles have struggled for form this season as they currently … [Read more...]

Ex Liverpool Striker speaks out “I frighten Gerald”

The Liverpool legend Steven Gerald put an end to his career and it has been topic of much discussion as players and managers have been having their say on it. El Hadji Diouf also had something interesting to say; "When I arrived, I showed him that he was nothing," he told SFR Sport. "I asked him, 'What great competition have you played and where do people remember you?' It wasn't [Zinedine] Zidane. "For me, he was a player like everyone else. He had to keep up well, and play as he knew how to do, but don't go to the coach to report what happens in the dressing room." He went on to say the Liverpool skipper was scared of him Diouf believes Gerrard became scared of him, adding: "He knows that I don't mince words. "And when I arrived at Liverpool, it … [Read more...]

Mourinho wants This Chelsea Player

Jose Mourinho last season in his second Chelsea stint was not a managers dream as Chelsea -champions just few months back- struggle for worse and saw them record the worse title defense of the Premier League. When most of Mourinho's trusted soldiers faltered, Willian didn't. The 28-year-old Chelsea player took it upon himself to save games for Chelsea and had seven goals to his name but the Portuguese manager and the club part ways. The Brazilian has not been a starter at Chelsea in recent weeks, Pedro had been a preferred option, pushing Willian down the pecking order. Jose Mourinho is a fan of the Brazilian and it seems he might be looking to bring him into the fold at Old Trafford in the coming January transfer window. Willian was Chelsea player of the … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Miss Out On Two Veteran Players Against Tottenham

Chelsea will play host to London rival Tottenham Hotspur in an EPL clash tomorrow. The match is expected to be a tough one, giving that the saint are yet to lose any match this season. Antonio Conte's men have been on fine run-of-form in recent weeks. The Blues have won all their last six EPL games without conceding a goal. Speaking in a press briefing ahead of tomorrow encounter, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte gave an insight of the players to expect on the pitch. The tactician ruled out Chelsea's skipper John Terry and defensive Midfielder John Obi Mike due to injury suffered. "For tomorrow I don't have available John Terry and (John) Obi Mikel," Conte said. "John has a muscular problem in his gluteus and Mikel also has a muscular problem. [Terry] did it … [Read more...]

Diego Costa: A player reborn under Conte

“Diego Costa is one of the best strikers in the world” Chelsea coach Antonia Conte told reporters in his post match interview and journalists could not disagree with the Chelsea coach because the Spaniard had become the first player in the premier league to score double digits when he put his 10th goal past countryman and veteran goalkeeper Victor Valdez! The striker has hit a form very reminiscent of his first season where he led Chelsea to win the English premier league and with a twist to the script, the striker has been potent with very minimal controversies unlike his debut season. Diego Costa is a rock star , the premier league is his stage and his teammates are his band mates while they play the top of the league song. Against Everton tempers were … [Read more...]

Deal On: In-form Goal Poacher To Sign For Chelsea In January

Chelsea top performer this season Diego Costa and goal stopper Thibaut Courtois are set to be offered a lucrative deal amidst reports that Atletico Madrid are monitoring their situation at Chelsea. According to report from The Telegraph, both former Madrid player were convinced by new boss Antonio Conte to commit their long-term futures to the club, after rumours had linked them away from Stamford Bridge in the summer. Goal poacher Costa has been on scintillating form this season and his goals had helped the Blue to remain at the top of the EPL table. He is currently the top scorer in the EPL with 10 goals. Shot stopper Courtois has not really had much ball to save in recent weeks since Conte switched to his preferred 3-4-3 formation. The Belgian has enjoyed … [Read more...]

Chelsea summer target to sign two years deal with Club

Chelsea have been handed a massive blow in their pursuit of Real Madrid centre back Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira commonly known as Pepe. Accord to report from Bleacher report, the tough tackling defender has committed his future to Madrid, by signing a two years contract extension, which will soon be announced. The Portuguese international was linked with a move to Premier League during the summer, with both Chelsea and Manchester City interested in his services. The energetic and controversial defender, known for his aggressive behavior towards players and officials moved to Madrid in 2007 from home club FC Porto. Since his arrival at Santiago Bernabeu in 2007, the powerful defender has help the Los Blancos win many trophies, including two UEFA Champions … [Read more...]

Conte Targets This 6ft 3 German Star in January Transfer

Chelsea is believed to be in a hunt for a tough defender to compete with Garry Cahill at the centre back position. According to report from Premier Sport, Chelsea new boss Antonio Conte wants to sign AS Roma defender Antonio Rudiger in January. The Italian tactician is looking forward to strengthen his back line and he will be willing to pay big fee to get the tough defender. The 23-years old German star arrived Rome 2015 from VfB Stuttgart in a reported fee worth €13m. Since his arrival to Rome, the 6ft 3 tall star has been a key member to the starting team. The versatile player can operate both as a full back and as a centre back. Chelsea defensive duos  John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic are aging and they have just less than a year contract with the … [Read more...]

Mourinho pleads: Give me Ferguson’s time

United performance this season hasn't been a thing of joy for the players or fans as the Red Devils currently lie 6th on the English Premier League table, 9 points off leaders, Chelsea. There has been growing rumors of impatience around the club as they struggle to keep back to back wins and Jose Mourinho -the clubs coach- pleaded for some patience on him. "The best manager in the history of the Premier League needed a few years to build such a successful period,” Jose Mourinho said in reference to Sir Alex Ferguson's early days at the club. "Sir Alex Ferguson first trophy -an FA cup- didn't come till 1990 after the Scot took over the club in 1986. The club had to wait for another four years to win the league under Ferguson who then went on to win twelve … [Read more...]

Star Player Buzzin! Arsenal can win the champions league!

Francis Coquelin has been in great spirits, the 25-year-old Frenchman is enjoying playing at the Emirates and has said he hoped to finish his career at the club. He rose through the ranks starting from the youth system, Coquelin has established himself as an important member of the Arsenal squad under Arsene Wenger. He now has his eyes set on big plans with the team, the tireless midfielder expressed his frustration with the Arsenal team having to contend with the loser tag and emphasized that the club had to go through an important transition point which was responsible for the spells without contending for trophies. He added that then they were a team of boys who had now matured both physically and mentally and therefore there were ready to challenge or … [Read more...]

Defender: Chelsea needs to be aware of this Tottenham player

Chelsea fullback Nathan Ake who is on loan at Bournemouth has voiced out,  warning  teammates ahead of the clash against Tottenham on Saturday. The cracker which is supposed to decide how things remain at the top of the table going into December is a must win for both teams. Ake who as many goals as Janssen (3) this season has suggested the player isn’t one to be underrated having played with him back in the Netherlands and also in Holland U-21 team. “ I Know Vincent very well, he is a hard worker, a strong player and good with both feet, pretty dangerous with or without the ball and I am certain he will make an impact in the premier league in due time, I know my teammates will also be keeping an eye on him” Ake said while being interview by Premier League … [Read more...]

Poch: We need reinforcements if we are to challenge for trophies

After crashing out of the champions league with a loss  to Monaco FC, Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino has insisted the club need to reinforce in certain key areas to put in a more serious challenge for trophies at White Hart lane. Pochettino who could not hide his disappointment of the result also emphasized that the hunger in the team was not lost but there needed to be additions in key positions in the squad for more balance. Tottenham who seemed to be struggling due to injuries with certain players like Christian Eriksen and Toby Alderweid in the heart of the defence has struggled with four draws, a win and a loss in their last six games. Tottenham who could’ve saved their champion league hopes with a win or a draw yesterday were unable to overturn … [Read more...]