Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal and Tottenham won't finish in the top four of the premier league this term. The season is slowly coming to a close - with just 12 games left to be played in the premier league, and the big sides are struggling to grab a Champions League ticket for next season. It is obvious Manchester City will win the premier league trophy this season by finishing on top of the table, and Manchester United are also expected to clinch to the second spot. The likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal will fight for the final two top four positions. And former Man United striker Wayne Rooney believes Tottenham and Arsenal won't finish the season among the top four. Speaking recently to Sky Sports, the … [Read more...]
“Chelsea Made A Big Mistake Selling These Players” – Martin Keown
Former Arsenal player Martin Keown believes Chelsea made a big mistake allowing the trio of Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Mohamed Salah leave Stamford Bridge. The three stars played for Chelsea at different points but were allowed to leave the club. However, all three have evolved into superb stars and are now in the category of the best players in the premier league. When De Bruyne was at Chelsea, he could only make nine appearances before being sold to the Bundesliga to play at Wolfsburg. however, he has been fantastic at Manchester City, and even Chelsea's Eden Hazard believes he is now the best player in the premier league. Egyptian international Mohamed Salah was only able to play 13 premier league games during his 18-month stay at Chelsea … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte slams Premier League organizers, this is why
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has slammed the Premier League ahead of his team’ match against rivals Manchester City at the Bridge this weekend. The Italian tactician feels the Blues has been penalized by the English Premier League match schedulers in the Saturday’s encounter with Manchester City. The London Blues made a trip to the Spanish Capital City on Tuesday to play La Liga side Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night and they arrived back to England in the early hours of Thursday morning so as to return to local action by the weekend. The reigning Premier League Champions will play host to Premier League rivals Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon almost without a day of rest from their UEFA Champions League … [Read more...]
(Photo confirmation) No grudges between Chelsea crew and Diego Costa
Spain international Diego Costa exchanged pleasantries and hugs with players and coaching crew from Chelsea ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash against Spanish side Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night which the Blues ran out victorious. The Brazil –born Spaniard sealed his long-awaited return to Atletico on Tuesday, ending one of the longest summer transfer sagas ever. Diego Costa was told by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in a blunt message that he is not in his first-team plans, inviting the striker – integral to last campaign’s title success – to find a new team. And earlier in the week, he move back to the Spanish Capital club after the two sides finally agreed on a transfer deal, though he would not be eligible to feature for his new team until New year … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid Vs. Chelsea: Hazard might start; Luiz also in contention despite injury
Chelsea defender David Luiz should start for the Blues against La Liga side Atletico Madrid despite a wrist injury while playmaker Eden Hazard is thought to be pushing for a starting shirt. The Brazil international defender is expected to feature for the West London club against the Spanish club in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Group G encounter despite a wrist injury. The center-half sustained the wrist injury against City rivals Arsenal when he was also red-carded to initiate a three-match embargo which will end after Saturday’s English Premier League match with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Meanwhile, Belgium international winger is also expected to start the game, while club captain and England international Gary Cahill might return in … [Read more...]
Diego Costa bid “wonderful” Chelsea fans farewell after completing Atletico Madrid transfer
Spain international striker Diego Costa has written an “emotional” farewell message to "wonderful" Chelsea's fans after the Blues confirmed his move to Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid. Diego Costa has completed his £59million transfer back to Real Madrid after three successful season’s in the west London club that saw him win the English Premier League title twice Atletico Madrid's transfer ban means the transfer deal will take effect from new year January 1, 2018. The Spaniard, who will watch the Blues and Atletico Madrid play each other in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening, used a post on Instagram to say his goodbyes to Chelsea supporters and staff. He wrote: “Some cycles (Journey) begin while others (come to an) end. My (Diego Costa) cycle … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation: If Antonio Conte picks this line up, Stoke City are getting battered
Premier League Champions Chelsea play away at the Bet365 stadium this weekend looking to stretch their unbeaten four-match run against Stoke City. Stoke City have picked up points against Premeir League giants Arsenal and Manchester United this new League season already and are yet to suffer any defeat on home turf. Sitting behind the two Manchester clubs in third position, the Blues will be looking to continue their rather silent attack to regain their crown. After the summer transfer window from hell for Conte and his side, and an opening day loss to FC Burnley, Conte’s men seem to have settled properly into the Italian’s second season. Missing the suspended Braxil international David Luiz after being sent off at the weekend against City rival Arsenal … [Read more...]
Breaking! Chelsea star involved in car crash on his way home
According to The Sun, Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has been involved in a car crash on his way back home from training this afternoon. Bakayoko, 23, who joined Chelsea from French Ligue 1 side Monaco this summer transfer window, was driving along the famous Blundel Lane near Chelsea’s Cobham facility at about 3.30pm this afternoon when the incident occurred. Police officers were invited to the scene this afternoon, but it is not clear how bad the car crash was and if the midfielder sustained any major injuries as at press time. It was understood that he was driving towards Oxshott, Surrey when the car crash happened. It was reported that no one else was involved in the accident. Premier League Champions Chelsea paid Ligue 1 side AS Monaco … [Read more...]
Chelsea prepare £40million for top striker amid turmoil
According to reports, Premier League Champions Chelsea are interested in Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani. The PSG striker team-mate Neymar clashed during their Club’s 2-0 victory over French side Lyon, and the Blues are ready to test PSG’s resolve in January. As per Daily Mail, Paris Saint Germain are under intense pressure to cash in on players in the winter transfer window after Europe’s football Governing body launched an investigation into Financial Fair Play. The 30 years old, who is on £120,000 weekly at Paris Saint Germain, has formerly expressed his anger at playing second fiddle to Swede star Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the club. And the Uruguayan star may look to join Chelsea considering his latest row with newboy Neymar. Despite the row … [Read more...]
Former Chelsea defender says he could have ‘rotted away’ at Stamford Bridge; the reason will shock you
Nottingham Forest centre-back Michael Mancienne says he could have “rotted away” had he remained at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. The now 29-year-old will return to Stamford Bridge tonight to face his former club when Forest faces the reigning League champions in the League cup, now Carabao Cup. And he says he took the tough decision to leave West London six years ago to make a name for himself. The defender joined Chelsea at just age nine but played just a handful of matches for the club. Mancienne had loan spells away at QPR and Wolves before deciding to join Germany side SV Hamburg back in 2011 in search of regular playing time. He moved to the City Ground three years after and is now relishing the prospect facing the Blues for the very first time since … [Read more...]
Stoke City vs Chelsea: Premier League preview, Prediction, line-ups & betting tips
Premier League Champions Chelsea are expected to secure the maximum three points when they lock horns with a Stoke City side who are without a victory in any of their last four fixtures. Stoke City do have a decent home record this campaign, but Chelsea will be buoyed by the return of Belgium international Eden Hazard, who is ready for his first Premier League start of the season. The home team Stoke City are 19/4 to come out victorious in this League fixture, although bookies strongly favour the Blues, who are rated at 3/5 for the win. The most attractive bet for this one is a half-time draw, and a Chelsea win at 10/3. Th game at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday will see the West London club looking to close the gap on both Man United and Man City … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest: Antonio Conte name three starters ahead of Carabao clash
Two former European Champions in Chelsea and Nottingham Forest clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup. The fixture looks like a mere formality for the Premier League Champions, even if manager Antonio Conte makes significant changes to his lineup. Chelsea are currently lying third in the Premier League table, and they once again look like serious title challengers. The Blues seem to be in a three-way battle with Manchester United and Manchester City for the Premier League title. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest currently occupies the 10th position on the Championship log and struggling to be consistent in the league. The Championship side has lost three matches and won two of their last five fixtures. But those victories were impressive … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: This youngster dazzled in first team training ahead of Carabao Cup
Chelsea FC hot prospect Ethan Ampadu was a shock inclusion in the first team squad yesterday as he trained ahead of Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup match. Manager Antonio Conte could hand the 17-year-old starlet his debut for the Blues when Nottingham Forest visits Stamford Bridge. Coming from the back of a goalless draw with London rivals Arsenal at the weekend, the Italian tactician pushed his players to the limit at their Cobham training ground. Despite the fact that top players like Belgian Eden Hazard, Englishman Gary Cahill and Spaniard Cesc Fabregas all put through their pace routine, you can be sure that Antonio Conte will rotate his lineup with one eye on the Premier League fixture against Stoke City on Saturday. The Italian will give youngsters … [Read more...]
Fans fume at this Chelsea player and want summer signing to replace him
Premier League Champions Chelsea picked up just one point in their match against City rivals Arsenal last Sunday but the major talking points after the London derby have been much. One of the notable talking points was Victor Moses’ performance on the afternoon that seemed to annoy most Chelsea fans. A lot of Blues faithfuls took to social media sites to express their anger about the Nigeria international winger’s performance against the Gunners. The versatile right wing back was very ineffective throughout the entire 90 minutes at the Bridge but the big question is, would this argument had hold a few games days ago? Victor Moses has been Conte’s only right wing back option, at some point in the past, going with reliable defender Cezar Apilicueta in the … [Read more...]
3-4-3 formation: Chelsea will blow out Nottingham Forest if Conte picks this XI
Premier League Champions Chelsea started the week with an important 2-1 win away at Leicester, with goals from Spaniard Alvaro Morata and Frenchman N’Golo Kante earning the three points for Chelsea, before they scored six against Qarabag in their opening UEFA Champions League group stage game at the Bridge on Tuesday. That win already gives the Blues a good lead at the top of their group standing, and importantly it increased their winning run to four games in all competitions, although that run ended on Sunday afternoon as they were forced to a goalless draw by cross City rival Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Nonetheless, Chelsea’s attentions now turn to the Carabao Cup home encounter with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, and the Championship side will arrive … [Read more...]
Chelsea manager to pick Christensen over new signing after star defender saw red against Arsenal
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says he’s set to play youngster Andreas Christensen in place of suspended star defender David Luiz following his sending off against Arsenal. David Luiz will miss matches against Nottingham Forest, Stoke City, and Manchester City after he was red-carded for a wild lunge on Sead Kolasinac. Surprisingly, Antonio Conte decided to bring on defender Andreas Christensen to shore up his backline instead of summer signing Antonio Rudiger. Andreas Christensen has spent the last two campaigns at German Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach gaining much-needed experience, and he earned top reviews from his time in Germany. The Bundesliga side were keen to sign the Danish permanently, but Antonio Conte decided to bring him back to … [Read more...]
Chelsea players wrestle with big inflatable balls in training ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is using some unusual training techniques in a bid to prepare his players for Sunday's English Premier League game with Arsenal. The Blues welcome the Gunners to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as they bid to extend their English Premier League winning run to four consecutive games. With three days after demolishing Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea's players were all smiling taking part in several exercise routines involving a big blue yoga balls. As well as using the giant balls for a couple of stretching routines, Antonio Conte's men entered into some one-on-one wrestling competitions as each player tries to pull the giant ball from their opponent's grasp. The Italian tactician is expected to continue his … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs. Arsenal Preview: Bookies Predict 3 – 1 home win for Blues
Premier League Champions Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend and the Blues will be willing to continue their impressive run of form with a win. After the disappointing defeat against Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season, Antonio Conte’s team have found their rhythm once again. They will be heading into this London derby on the back of a 6-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, and the Gunners needs to be very careful approaching the match. Arsene Wenger’s men have lost two of their last three English Premier League matches, and their record against top four teams is quite embarrassing. Arsenal will need to improve on their backline if they want to come out with a positive result from this derby. The West … [Read more...]
Thibaut Courtois has a message for Arsenal fans ahead of London derby
According to the Belfast Telegraph, Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said that Antonio Conte’s men are fired up ahead of their Premier League encounter against London rivals Arsenal. The Chelsea first choice goalkeeper said it is a good time to play because everyone is healthy and things are going well at the Bridge. The Blues won away at Leicester City, won comfortably on Tuesday evening and will go into the London derby with a good feeling. After the bad first half display against Burnley in the opening match of the Premier League season, the team has responded well with good performances. Conte’s men have shown good team spirit, good quality football and good victories most importantly. Courtois said: "Do we (Chelsea) feel like we … [Read more...]
At Last, Chelsea Add Star Player To Conte’s Squad And Handed Him Jersey Number
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is understood to have added talented youngster Jake Clarke-Salter to his first-team squad at the club. The Chelsea starlet had been with the Stamford Bridge club since 2006 and was opportune to make his senior debut last year during Chelsea's 4-0 win over Aston Villa in the premier league. Jake Clarke-Salter was sent on loan to League One side Bristol Rovers for the 2016/17 season, and he was able to make 13 appearances during his spell at the club. And according to reports, the 19-year-old has been invited to train with Chelsea’s first-team stars in Cobham this summer. It seems the teenage defender was able to impress Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, with reports that he has been added to the club's first-team squad. The teenager … [Read more...]
Craig Bellamy says Chelsea will destroy Arsenal within 30 minutes
Former Liverpool star Craig Bellamy says Premier League Champions Chelsea will ‘blow the Gunners out of the water’ at the Bridge on Sunday and believes Conte’s men could have the game won within 30 minutes. After losing their first League match of the season against Burnley, the reigning Premier League champions have recorded three consecutive wins and head into this weekend’s fixtures against Arsenal after thrashing Qarabag 6-0 in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners, meanwhile, recovered from their 4-0 loss at Liverpool by defeating AFC Bournemouth last Saturday. But Craig Bellamy believes the Blues will be too much for Arsene Wenger’s men. Bellamy believes If Conte’s men approach the match with high intensity, they will blow Wenger’s men ‘out of the … [Read more...]
Controversial Chelsea striker set for temporary loan switch
It’s more of when and not if Chelsea striker Diego Costa will leave Stamford Bridge this season but it looks like we are edging closer to a final resolution. With the summer transfer window now shut, La Liga giant Atletico Madrid haven’t stopped their chase of the Spain international striker after a transfer embargo really put an end to their bids in the summer window. Reports this week have indicated that Atletico Madrid have agreed on a fee worth about £54m with the West London club for the transfer of the striker who spent four years with the Spanish La Liga club before joining Chelsea back in 2014. Costa, 28, is willing to return to Atletico Madrid, but he won’t be able to feature for the team until January, but Al Hilal FC of Saudi Arabia have been seen … [Read more...]