Gary Cahill has been captain at his Chelsea side for large parts of the season, and he sure knows the importance of the game between the two giants. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho returns to his former club at Stamford Bridge for the second time after he and his United men lost 4-0 in the Premier League earlier this season. Now a a semi-final place is at stake and Cahill is pleased to be playing in front of his own fans at Stamford Bridge. “Manchester United v Chelsea no matter who is in charge it’s always a big fixture” “It is a huge tie," Cahill told talkSPORT. "I don’t think with the teams that are left in you are really going to be dodging the big teams. "Everyone is aware what is involved in this game, the manager coming back to … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Reveals The Manchester United Players Who Impressed Him Against Rostov
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hailed his side's back three following their hard-fought Europa League draw against Rostov. The Old Trafford club were held to a 1-1 stalemate in Russia, with Rostov star Aleksandr Bukharov cancelling out Henrikh Mkhitaryan's opener. United's Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho opted to play a 3-5-2 against Rostov with the trio of Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo in his back three. And Mourinho has singled out his defenders, claiming the trio were solid against the Russian outfit. "The game plan was that we know they don't try to play - they tried to put the ball always to the front, into their strikers," Mourinho said. "That is the way they play on this pitch and so the best thing to do was to play three … [Read more...]
Roman Abramovich: Chelsea Closing In On ‘Practically Done’ Deal With Classic Player
Not long ago, we made a report about Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic rumoured to be very close to signing a new deal with the west London club (You Can Read That Here) And even though the rumours that the Serbian player would be keen on extending his contract have been in the media for days now, an Italian website Tutto Mercato Web have come up with an exclusive today claiming the agreement is ‘practically done’. Nemanja Matic had a contract running until 2019, and according to Tutto Mercato Web the new deal will expire only in 2021. It was stated that club owner Roman Abramovich’s intention would be to ‘block’ him from leaving so easily. During the last summer window, Matic was the subject of some speculation and he was much linked with a move to Juventus … [Read more...]
Legend: I’m An Arsenal Fan, But I’m Jealous Of Chelsea. This Is Why
Arsenal Legend: Why I’m Jealous Of Chelsea Even As An Arsenal Fan. Ian Wright has been impressed with Chelsea's consistent brilliance this current campaign. Arsenal former striker Ian Wright has admitted that he is very jealous of Chelsea and their brilliance this season. The west London club have hardly put a foot wrong under their current Italian manager Antonio Conte after the Italian took over the reins of affairs from Guus Hiddink at the end of the 2016-17 season at Stamford Bridge. The Premier League table leaders were 2-1 victors against Wright’s former club West Ham United at the London Stadium on Monday night following goals from the duo of Eden Hazard and Diego Costa either side of half-time. The Stamford Bridge outfit moved 10 points clear … [Read more...]
Former Liverpool Star Gives Reason Chelsea Won’t Beat Man United In FA Cup Clash
Former Liverpool striker and pundit Michael Owen is of the opinion that Chelsea won’t beat Manchester United in the FA Cup on Monday night because Man United Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho is desperate for revenge. The current premier league table leaders Chelsea beat Manchester United 4-0 at Stamford Bridge when they met earlier this season in Jose Mourinho’s first game as the Red Devils boss against his old club. As things stands now, Antonio Conte’s Blues are 10 points clear at the top of the table over second placed and London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, and are 17 points clear of Manchester United in the Premier League table. Manchester United are still sixth placed on the table, while Chelsea are set to win the title for the second time in three … [Read more...]
£220,000-per-week Star Will Play For Chelsea Until Next Year, Chelsea Fans Will Love This
Many Chelsea fans all over the world are quite nervous about the prospect of one of their star players Eden Hazard leaving the club this summer. The Belgium international has been so vital throughout the campaign and has, as expected, drawn the attention of a few European clubs. Cadena COPE recently reported that Eden Hazard is on the radar of Real Madrid. So, this has made many Chelsea fans concerned that their star player could leave their club at the end of the season. Significantly, the Belgian star has also revealed his admiration for Real Madrid current boss Zinedine Zidane in the past. And with the Stamford Bridge club likely to end this season on a high – the pieces seemingly were coming into place for the player to leave this summer and ride into … [Read more...]
Chelsea Vs Man United FA Cup: Former Defender Explains The Difference Between The Two Teams
Former Manchester United Man Explains Difference Between Chelsea and Man United Ahead Of FA Cup Game David May is worried about Jose Mourinho's side ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge. Former Manchester United defender David May is of the opinion that Chelsea have more firepower than United ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final game at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Chelsea are in strong form this season so far and also successfully eased to a 2-1 win against West Ham United in the derby at the London Stadium earlier this week. Belgium international Eden Hazard and Spanish star Diego Costa got on the score sheet to help the Stamford Bridge club get over the line and move Antonio Conte’s side 10 points clear of second-placed Tottenham … [Read more...]