Chelsea are on an impressive winning streak of 7 EPL matches. During this run which has taken them from 5th on the log to the EPL summit, they have scored 20 goals and conceded a solitary goal. It is indeed an impressive feat in all sense. Before this run began however, Chelsea didn't have a win in 3 league matches. A draw against relegation-threatened Swansea was followed by damaging defeats to title rivals; Liverpool and Arsenal. In a post-match following the loss to Arsenal, Chelsea's manager, Antonio Conte promised to find an answer to their poor sequence of results. The answer came in form of a switch in formation from 4-2-3-1 to 3-4-3. Since this switch, Chelsea have remained unbeaten and nearly impregnable. This winning run has attracted the attention of … [Read more...]
Ozil Linked With Madrid Return, Arsenal In Oblak Pursuit, Wenger Successor
Ozil Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has been linked with a shock return to UEFA Champions League (UCL) as he is yet to put pen to papers on a new deal at the Emirates Stadium. His contract with Arsenal ends in the summer of 2018 and popular Spanish media outlet Marca says Ozil could re-sign for the 11-time European champions partly due to the fact that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is a big fan. One man who would be happy for Mesut Ozil to return to Madrid is Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who was reportedly sad when Ozil was sold to Arsenal in 2013. Aside Ozil, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) winger Angel Di Maria was also linked with a move back to Real Madrid in the same Marca report as a result of his unhappiness at Parc des … [Read more...]
Injury Boost! Bailly Set To Return To Action Next Month
English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United have received a major boost ahead of their EFL Cup clash with London side West Ham United with the news that Ivorian defender Eric Bailly will make his return from injury in December. Bailly, who sealed a £30.4m transfer from Spanish side Villareal in the summer, was initially ruled out until the New Year but the 22-year old is miles ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from the injury after he returned to training to provide a timely boost for struggling Manchester United and manager Jose Mourinho though he is expected to sit out the club's next three games against West Ham United in the EFL Cup, the EPL clash with Everton and the UEFA Europa League (UEL) clash versus Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk with the … [Read more...]
Ricardo Rodriguez Agent Opens Up – Reveals Player’s Next Move
The Blues quest to sign Bundesliga star Ricardo Rodriguez has hit the rock, after his agent Gianluca Di Domenico insisted his client is going nowhere. The 24-year old left back was a major target for Chelsea new boss Antonio Conte last season, before he later opted to sign Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina. Speaking concerning the rumours linking Rodriguez away from Wolfsburg, his agent Gianluca Di Domenico said: “Ricardo is usually the object of transfer speculation, but it’s time to put an end to these stories,” Di Domenico said. “Ricardo is only focused on Wolfsburg.” Wolfsburg are currently struggling in the Bundesliga this season, with just two points above the relegation zone. Should Wolfsburg not improve; Ricardo might however consider a higher … [Read more...]
Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn breaking records at 17, Klopp should field him in every match
There was one name that was on the lips of most Liverpool fans after tuesdays match with Leeds United; Woodburn; the 17-year-old came off the bench to put the game beyond Leeds United's reach by scoring the second goal of the game. And with that goal Ben Woodburn also became Liverpool youngest goal scorer at 17 years 45 days, displacing Michael Owen. Divock Origi opened the scoring in the 76th minute from a cross provided by another youngster; Trent Alexander-Arnold. As expected questions were asked about Woodburn. "We know what Ben is capable of and what he is already able to do," Klopp said. "My first job is to help these boys so that they can be the best - in this case, Ben Woodburn. "There's a lot of things to do, especially to keep the public away … [Read more...]
Diego Costa linked to serie a club
In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, Spain goal poacher Diego Costa has been linked to Serie A club Inter Milan in January transfer window. According to report from The Express, the former European champions are ready to test the Blues resolve with a £50million bid for the striker services. It is thought that Inter new owners, Suning Holdings Group are making a summer move for Atletico Madrid head Coach Diego Simeone, who will be leaving the La Liga club next summer for a new challenge. They hope they will be able to use Simeone’s influence to tempt Costa away from Stamford Bridge. Costa has been on sparkling form for the Blues this season. He has managed to score a total of 10 goals in 13 EPL matches for Chelsea so far. A deal … [Read more...]
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale Speaks up on chelsea January target
One of the hottest talents in the English League Ethan Ampadu has been a target for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in recent weeks. Following such link to Chelsea, Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has come out to play down such rumours linking his player to Stamford Bridge. According to the Sun, an agreement of about £2.5m has been reached between both clubs but Tisdale has refused to make any comment concerning the deal. Speaking to Express and Echo, Tisdale insisted that the 16-year old defensive midfielder needs to focus on current campaign. "He's got to concentrate this year on his GCSEs – he's a member of our first-team, and any business that Exeter City decide to do will not be conducted in the press. "At this stage, he belongs to Exeter City. "We … [Read more...]