Amid Arsenal‘s latest run of poor form, their luck is set to go from bad to worse, as the squad has been hit with a midfield crisis ahead of their crucial tie against rivals Chelsea. On Tuesday, Arsene Wenger’s men failed to beat Watford at home, succumbing to the Hornets 2-1 win, and thereby failing…
Frank Lampard has announced retirement calling it an end to his 21-year playing career. The former England and Chelsea midfielder last represented New York City FC and left the Major League Soccer club at the end of last year. After emerging from the youth levels at boyhood club West Ham United, Lampard joined Chelsea in 2001…
Chelsea wasted a late penalty in their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Tuesday, yet Antonio Conte’s men were able to extend their lead at the top of the league table and the Blues’ rivals sabotaged their own title bids. The Anfield draw set a stage nicely for Arsenal to maintain the pressure up in the…
Chelsea have been informed about a staggering £40 asking price for Moussa Dembele following their surprise pre-transfer deadline enquiry, according to a report from Sky Sports. Antonio Conte, who is also pondering over a last minute deal for defender Sead Kolasinac from Schalke before Tuesday night’s deadline, must now decide whether or not to place…
In a deal that could be worth £10.3 million, Hull City are looking to sign Jamaican wonder-kid Leon Bailey. But this would need them to beat competition from giants Liverpool, Chelsea and Everton, according to Daily Mail. The Tigers are looking to do this by quickly closing a deal with Genk, the Belgian club Bailey currently plies…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is preparing to go head-to-head with Jose Mourinho in the battle for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof. Conte has made a world-class centre back his top priority for the summer. Subsequently, he has received very good reports for the Swede, according to The Mirror. The 22-year-old has been constantly linked with Manchester…
Current Premier League table toppers Chelsea have entered the race for the signature of Benfica right-back Nelson Semedo. The youngster has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United, as Jose Mourinho was believed to be keen on bringing in Semedo to replace his in-from right-back Antonio Valencia – who the Portuguese recently descried…
La Liga powerhouses Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa’s current situation at Chelsea. The controversial forward is rumoured to have fallen out with new Blues boss Antonio Conte, due to which he was also left out of the squad in Chelsea’s 3-0 over reigning Premier League champions Leicester City. However, following the…
Paul Scholes claims Diego Costa is “old enough” to decide his future, as the Manchester United legend didn’t agree with the suggestions that Chelsea teammates should try to convince the player to stay. Costa was dropped from Antonio Conte’s team to face Leicester on Saturday, amid reports of a bust-up between the star striker and…
According to reports in The Mirror, Jose Mourinho is ready to go back to Chelsea, but this time to lure away Nemanja Matic and take him to Manchester United in a surprising transfer deal. Mourinho has lately been involved in a lot of rumours for players that Chelsea have been already interested in, and the…
Chelsea are plotting a £75 million move for unhappy Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller to replace Diego Costa, according to the Sunday Express. Muller has been frustrated by Carlo Ancelotti’s reluctance to trust him this season, and has admitted his unhappiness. The German international has only scored once in 10 Bundesliga starts this season. He…
Both Diego Costa and Antonio Conte are currently leading Chelsea towards the Premier League title, and the duo seems to be doing so with passion, flair and intensity. However, with two individuals full of themselves who believe in their actions before other’s, a clash is always around the corner. Costa is currently Chelsea’s leading scorer this…
Chelsea have been brilliant at the back under the management of Antonio Conte, but reports suggest that the Blues want more reinforcements in the form of Stefan de Vrij, as per Gazzetta Dello Sport. Reports coming in from Italy have suggested that Conte wants Dutch international De Vrij to join him at Stamford Bridge. The central…
Chelsea have reportedly made a bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Hakan Calhanoglu, who is also a potential January target for Manchester United. Turkish Football claim Antonio Conte has been keeping a close eye on the playmaker over the past few months, as he is looking to replace Oscar – who joined Chinese Super League club Shanghai…
Thibaut Courtois, like all his fellow Chelsea teammates, is having a remarkable season so far under Italian manager Antonio Conte. The big Belgian keeper is leading the race for the golden glove with 10 clean sheets, and his performances have attracted attention and interest from all around the globe. However, once Real Madrid step into…
Chelsea have received a huge boost in their bid to sign Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal. Over the past few months, several reports have claimed that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to bring Vidal to Stamford Bridge. The Chile international has so far gone through a challenging period at Bayern this season, falling out…
With Chelsea running away as undisputed leaders on the top of the league table, rumours of them adding another solid centre-back in their ranks might be a worrying sign for those behind them trying to catch them. According to reports from the Express, Chelsea have launched a huge bid of £60m for Southampton centre-back Virgin van…
Lille captain Rio Mavuba has revealed that his former teammate Eden Hazard once scored a hat-trick whilst still under the influence of alcohol. According to Mavuba, Hazard scored three goals in his final game at the French club Lille whilst still drunk from the night before. From 2007 to 2012, Eden Hazard played for Lille and…
Chelsea are plotting a move to sign Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez in the January transfer window. According to various reports, Premier League giants Chelsea are planning to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid in the upcoming January transfer window, due to the Colombian’s intentions to leave Real Madrid being crystal clear. Antonio Conte is looking…
Chelsea midfielder Oscar will move to China in the January transfer window for a reported fee around £60m. According to the official club statement, Chelsea have agreed terms with Chinese club Shanghai SIPG for the transfer of their Brazilian midfielder Oscar. The estimated transfer fee is expected to be around £60m. The 25-year old will…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has stated that Chelsea have been successful this season because of their well trooped defensive mentality. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Jose Mourinho admitted that the defensive mentality under Antonio Conte has been key for Chelsea in the title race this season. After 17 games, Chelsea are at the…
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reckons his side have a better mentality at present than they had under Jose Mourinho. Antonio Conte arrived at Chelsea this summer with expectations of resurrecting the team as they finished last season at 10th place in the league table. After a series of defeats, Chelsea sacked Jose Mourinho in late…
With Oscar all set to leave Chelsea in January, Antonio Conte has already identified his replacement. According to a report from the Times, Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is the man Conte wants to sign. Conte is looking for midfielders who can operate within his unique 3-4-3 formation, and while Oscar doesn’t fit in the system,…
César Azpilicueta has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea. The new long term contract with see Azpilicueta stay at the Stamford Bridge club until 2020. The Spanish international joined Chelsea for just £7m four years ago. Azpilicueta has told the club’s official website that he is really happy to stay at Chelsea, and is aiming for…
Chinese Club Shanghai SIPG are reportedly ready to lure Oscar away from Chelsea this January with a whopping fee of £60m, in order to strengthen their squad. With Chelsea on a hot streak of winning form, it is understandable for new manager Antonio Conte to play the same starting XI to keep that run going,…
Gary Neville has heaped praise on Chelsea following their explosive start to the season. Saturday’s 3-1 win against a dangerous Manchester City side at the Etihad lifted Chelsea three points ahead of their nearest challengers Arsenal, and extended their winning streak in the Premier League to eight games as well. Antonio Conte’s boys have now…
Gus Poyet is keen to tempt John Terry with a huge offer to bring him to the Chinese Super League, according to a report from Daily Star. Former Chelsea midfielder Poyet was appointed as the new manager of Chinese Super League Giants Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday, and is already working out every possibility to make John…
Chelsea are set to offer Victor Moses a new contract extension in a bid to ward off the clutches of Barcelona. Moses has been in sensational form for the Blues this season, and has flourished in Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 system. Despite originally being a winger, the Nigerian has been converted into a wing-back to suit…
Andre Schurrle has opened up about his struggles at Chelsea, and admitted that Jose Mourinho showed him how hard life as a football player can be. Schurrle moved to Stamford Bridge from Bayer Leverkusen in 2013, but just 18 months and 20 starts later, he was on his way back to the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg.…
Chelsea legend John Terry could easily make a move to one of their biggest arch-rivals, according to former Blues coach Ray Wilkins. John Terry joined Chelsea at the young age of 14, and has since gone on to establish legendary status at the London club. The defender has helped them win four Premier League titles and a…
Chelsea starlet Reece James could be on his way to Manchester United or Red Bull Leipzig. The 16-year-old, who can play in midfield and defence, has been at the London club since the age of six, and he reportedly trained at the club’s Cobham base with the first-team earlier this season. According to The Daily Mail,…
Chelsea could attempt to swoop for Paris Saint Germain midfielder Marco Verratti. The Italian has been seen as a potential replacement for Cesc Fabregas, who has been in and out of the team under Antonio Conte. John Obi Mikel is also set to be on his way out of the club, having not played a…
Harry Redknapp believes that Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has special qualities, which teams like Manchester United ‘cry’ for in their midfield. The former Spurs coach thinks that Manchester United’s midfield desperately needs a player like N’Golo Kante, stating that the player has got the right combination of athleticism and footwork. Manchester United splurged over £110…
Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly expressed their interest in Roma defender Antonio Rudiger. Antonio joined Roma last summer for a cool €9 million, although reports claimed that the club’s main intent was to cash in on the player later on as interest from Chelsea could have seen the club sanction a €25 million sale.…
Pedro joined Chelsea last year from Barcelona, and he could easily have made a swift return to Spain this summer, had it not been ‘difficult.’ Jose Mourinho signed Pedro for Chelsea during the summer of 2015 for a substantial £21 million, although the forward was believed to have been in advanced talks with Manchester United.…
Premier League referee Martin Atkinson has come in for heavy criticism for his performance in Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United. The Englishman has been criticised for a particular incident in the game that took place between Marouane Fellaini and David Luiz, in which the Brazilian was clearly seen digging his studs into the midfielder’s knee.…
Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United lost 4-0 this afternoon, during the Portuguese’s first ever visit to Stamford Bridge as a Premier League opponent. The Blues were 1-0 up after just 30 seconds, as Manchester United experienced their biggest defeat in the Jose Mourinho era. Goals from Pedro, Cahill, Hazard, and Kante ensured total and utter humiliation for…
John Obi Mikel has tipped Manchester United star Paul Pogba to win the Ballon d’Or award in the future. Paul Pogba moved to Manchester United for world-record £89 million this summer, after spending four trophy laden years at Juventus. However, since his return to the Theatre of Dreams, the Frenchman has failed to impress and justify his enormous…
Chelsea have denied the rumours that suggest they are set to sack new boss Antonio Conte, according to Sky Sports. Antonio Conte took over the Chelsea job this summer, after leaving the managerial post of Italy’s national team. He signed a 3-year contract with the Blues, and upon arriving, brought talented players like Michy Batshuayi, N’Golo Kanté, Marcos Alonso, and…
Chelsea have confirmed their new shirt deal with Nike, which is worth £60 million a year, and will last for the next 15 years. The deal, worth an incredible £900 million, is the largest commercial deal in the history of the club. Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “This is an incredibly exciting and important deal for the club.…
John Obi Mikel has opened up about the reasons that led to Jose Mourinho being sacked from his position as Chelsea manager. Mourinho returned to Chelsea in 2013 for a second spell at the club, and hoped to replicate the success he enjoyed in his first stint. He led Chelsea to 3rd in the Premier…
Chelsea are prepared to battle Manchester United for the signature of Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann has been regularly linked with a move to Old Trafford for the past few seasons, and even more so after the close of the summer transfer window this year. The Red Devils have started the season in a rather streakish manner,…
Leonardo Bonucci and Cesc Fabregas are set to be involved in a swap deal next summer, according to The Sun. Chelsea have been lacking a reliable leader at the back, and have therefore, endured a difficult start to the season. They have already conceded 9 goals in the 7 Premier League games they have played…
According to England based media outlet The Telegraph, Chelsea are set to break the bank for Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci. In the summer transfer window, Leonardo Bonucci was linked with fellow Premier League club Manchester City. Over the recent years, Bonucci has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world. The Juve…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Juan Mata’s departure from Chelsea was due to the player’s wishes, not his own. Jose Mourinho, who was in charge of Chelsea during the 2013/14 season, was widely blamed for the departure of Juan Mata from the London Club. However, the Special One recently revealed that Mata’s…
Chelsea are preparing a bid for Burnley defender Michael Keane, according to reports in the Mirror. According to the British newspaper, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has identified Keane as the potential successor to club captain John Terry. The Blues’ defense has made a shaky start to this season, with the partnership of Gary Cahill and…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly interested in bringing Paris Saint Germain winger Angel Di Maria back to the Premier League. According to Spanish paper Don Balon, Conte is a big admirer of Di Maria, and is keen on bringing the Argentine to Stamford Bridge as he attempts to guide Chelsea to the Premier League…
Thibaut Courtois may leave Chelsea sooner than expected, as it has emerged that Real Madrid are still interested in him, as well as Manchester United’s David De Gea. Courtois and De Gea, both former Atletico Madrid goalkeepers, have been linked with a switch to the club’s fiercest rivals. United star David De Gea was a…
Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian is being linked with a potential transfer to fellow Premier League club Chelsea. Chelsea’s manager Antonio Conte has previously worked with Matteo Darmian when he was the manager of the Italian national team. Darmian began his career with Serie A giants AC Milan, making his Serie A debut at age 17. In…
According to the Sunday Express, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has told club officials to sign Antoine Griezmann next summer. Griezmann was an integral member of both his club and country last season, after he managed to help Atletico reach the Champions League final, and France to the UEFA Euro 2016 final. However, the French winger lost out on…
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Chelsea plays in the Premier League – a competition it has managed to win on 6 occasions. The Blues have also won several other major titles, such as 8 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 4 Community Shields, 1 UEFA Champions League, 2 UEFA Europa Leagues, 2 UEFA Cups Winners’ Cup, and 1 UEFA Super Cup.
The club has also been home to some of the best players in the world. Chelsea’s list of legends includes the likes of Gianfranco Zola, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, John Terry, and Petr Cech, amongst numerous others. Superstars like Hakim Ziyech, Willian, Christian Pulisic, Mateo Kovacic, and Mason Mount currently play for the Blues.
Chelsea teams have always worn blue shirts, and their current club crest consists of the ceremonial blue lion holding a staff. The club’s home ground is Stamford Bridge.
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