In a strange way, Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal epitomised their season in a microcosm. The Blues were left to rue what might have been after a helter-skelter match played at a breathless pace. A host of chances were created at both ends, yet despite hauling themselves back into the match after falling behind, the […]
Michy Batshuayi was Chelsea’s hero as they came from behind to defeat Watford 4-2 in a roller-coaster game at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian striker scored two goals after his introduction around the hour mark, and spearheaded Chelsea’s comeback from 2-1 down. The score line was harsh on a Watford side who had gone toe to […]
The expression on Antonio Conte’s face said it all. At the final whistle of Chelsea’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Roma on Wednesday night the Italian head coach gave a grimace, shook his opposite number’s hand, and walked off towards the dressing room clearly not in the best of moods. It is now three games without […]
Despite the presence of several hundred million pounds’ worth of talent on the pitch, it proved to be the battle between the two managers that was decisive in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday. The match marked a change of formation for Antonio Conte’s Chelsea as the Italian ditched his familiar 3-4-3 formation in […]
Thibaut Courtois is confident that Chelsea are coming into form at just the right time as they prepare to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday, as reported by The Guardian. Following a shock defeat at home to Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season, the Blues have won six […]
It was fitting that in the week Chelsea fans belatedly said goodbye to Diego Costa, they ended it singing the name of his replacement, as Alvaro Morata scored his first hat-trick for his new club. It only took 90 seconds for Morata to slip away from his markers and chase down Cesar Azpilicueta’s long ball […]