Chelsea secured their first win of the season with a dramatic 2-1 win over Tottenham in the first ever league game at the new Wembley Stadium. Due to the suspensions incurred by red cards in last weekend’s demoralising 3-2 loss to Burnley, Antonio Conte drafted in Andreas Christensen and Tiemoue Bakayoko, whilst David Luiz was […]
Chelsea began their Premier League campaign in appalling fashion, with a 3-2 loss at home to Burnley – in which Chelsea were reduced to nine men. A terrible pre-season and a lack of squad depth were evident in the opening exchanges as Chelsea started sloppily, and on 14 minutes a lazy lunge from Gary Cahill – […]
Chelsea start off their Premier League campaign against Burnley at Stamford Bridge this Saturday, but prior to that we look ahead to what the season could hold for Antonio Conte’s men. Former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has joined for a club-record fee to bolster the forward line, but due to the imminent departure of […]
Chelsea continued their torrid preparation for the new Premier League season, losing on penalties to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. Arsenal dominated Chelsea in the first-half, in what has become an all too common occurrence in Chelsea’s pre-season games this year. The Blues did, however, manage to hold out until half-time, with Alexandre Lacazette […]
Chelsea ended their tumultuous pre-season tour of Asia with yet another defeat, as the Blues lost 2-1 against a seemingly rejuvenated Inter Milan side – who have now won all three of their International Champions Cup games. You would have thought lessons had been learnt from Chelsea’s quick capitulation against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, but […]
Chelsea lost their second pre-season game in Singapore on Tuesday, as a first-half blitz from Bayern Munich tore the Blues apart. The Blues did, however, manage to forge a way back into the game, but goals from Marcos Alonso and Michy Batshuayi weren’t enough to complete what would have been a fantastic comeback. Chelsea started […]
According to The Mirror, Chelsea are looking to match Manchester United’s £75 million offer for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku. This comes following more rumours of disruption between Antonio Conte and the board over Chelsea’s transfer dealings this summer – who is known to have had his heart set on Lukaku, before United jumped ahead of the […]
Swansea City have maintained hope of securing the signature of recently departed Chelsea stalwart John Terry, according to a report in the Mirror. At 36 years of age though Terry has seen his playing time severely diminish under Antonio Conte following a switch to the 3-4-3 formation, due to his lack of pace and mobility. […]
According to reports in Portugal, as cited by the Hertfordshire Mercury, Brazilian Kenedy could be on his way back to Vicarage Road with Watford next season, after playing a bit part role in Chelsea’s charge to the title following his return to West London in January – when he was recalled due to a lack […]
Chelsea suffered a shock defeat to a depleted Arsenal team at Wembley in the FA Cup final, as John Terry’s fairytale ending to life at Chelsea didn’t come to fruition. Antonio Conte’s men started slowly and could not get on the ball in the opening stages as Arsenal’s midfield three dominated N’Golo Kante and Nemanja […]
Having lifted a fifth Premier League title against Sunderland, Chelsea must now look forward to an FA Cup final that could see John Terry complete his second domestic double during a glittering career at the club. Michy Batshuayi got on the score sheet for the third game running as he netted twice late on in […]
Sunday was a day of celebration, as Chelsea finally lifted their fifth Premier League title after a comprehensive 5-1 victory over already relegated Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. Tears were also shed for the departures of influential captain, leader, legend John Terry and coach Steve Holland – who is joining up with Gareth Southgate in the […]