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It’s game week three in the Premier League this weekend, and Chelsea are back at Stamford Bridge for the visit of newly promoted side Burnley. Chelsea have made a 100% start under Antonio Conte in the Premier League, beating West Ham and Watford both two goals to one, with late winners from Diego Costa giving […]
This weekend, Chelsea make the short trip away to Watford. This fixture is both side’s second fixture of the 2016/17 Premier League, with it being Chelsea’s first away match of the new season, as well as Watford’s first game at Vicarage Road this season. In their first game of the new Premier League season, Watford […]
The Premier League returns this weekend, but not for Chelsea. The Blues have to wait until Monday for the visit of London rivals West Ham United, in what will be new Chelsea head coach, Antonio Conte’s first taste of Premier League football. Last season, these two clubs had contrasting fortunes. The West London side finished […]
An opening day victory can be the catalyst to a great and successful season, whereas a loss could be the start of a season to forget. In many ways, the first game of the season is one of the most important. Chelsea start the 2016/17 at home, with London rivals West Ham United the visitors. […]
Chelsea and Werder Bremen have had a number of players that have played for both sides in recent seasons. Some have been successes at these clubs, whereas others have struggled and have since moved on. Players on list have also joined one club on a short term basis, on loan from the other club. The […]
Over the years, a number of different players have spent time at both Chelsea and AC Milan throughout their careers. Different players have had varying careers at the respective club, with some hitting form at Chelsea, but not at AC Milan, with other players becoming legends in Italy, but were unable to recapture that form […]
Recently, Chelsea confirmed that new summer signing N’Golo Kante will wear the number seven shirt at Chelsea. The Frenchman, who joined from Premier League champions Leicester City for a fee of around £30million, will follow in the footsteps of many players who have worn the number seven at Stamford Bridge. Last season, Kante was one […]
Brazilian winger Willian joined the club in August 2013 from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala for a fee believed to be around £32 million. Since signing for Chelsea, Willian has gone from strength to strength at Stamford Bridge. Willian was one arguably one of few standout performers in an otherwise dreadful season during the 2015/16 campaign. His […]
New Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has been handed the number 23 shirt, with the player using that number earlier in his career at Standard Liege. Many players or fans may associate the number with Basketball legend Michael Jordan, or former England, Manchester United and Real Madrid, midfielder David Beckham. The number 23 shirt has been […]
Since the introduction of persistent squad numbers in 1993, a host of different players have worn the number 11 shirt at Chelsea. Former club captain and fan favourite Dennis Wise wore the number 11 and is very closely associated with that number at the club. Dutchman Boudewijn Zenden was another to wear the number 11 […]
Over the years, Chelsea and Marseille have engaged in much transfer activity, with a number of players leaving the French club, to move to West London and sign for Chelsea. There are players who have played for Marseille before or after their respective spells at Chelsea. Players such as Loic Remy and Lassana Diarra have […]
A player’s squad number is a vital part of their time with a club. Many players become synonymous with a certain number. At Chelsea, the number 26 shirt is associated with John Terry, likewise with Gianfranco Zola and the number 25 shirt. Players and their numbers go very close in hand. Since persistent squad numbers were […]
