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…
John Terry has reflected back on the day Sir Alex Ferguson tried to convince him to sign for Manchester United. In a post on social media website Instagram, Terry is seen with his family alongside Ferguson and the Premier League trophy. The image was captioned: “Flashback to a young 14 year old JT. Who would…
Chelsea summer signing, N’Golo Kante, has revealed that he had the chance to join Jose Mourinho this summer, but instead opted for a move to the Blues. Kante, who was a crucial member of Leicester City’s 2016 title-winning squad, joined Antonio Conte’s side this summer in a £32 million deal. However, the Frenchman has revealed…
David Luiz has returned to Chelsea after leaving the Blues in 2014 for PSG in a record defender deal. The Brazil international rejoins the club on a three-year contract, and for a transfer fee believed to be around £32m. “I’m delighted to return to Chelsea. We had a fantastic story during my first time at the…
Chelsea are attempting to re-sign former defender David Luiz for £30 million from PSG, according to Sky Sports’ sources. Luiz left Stamford Bridge for PSG only two years ago, for a fee of £50 million – record fee for a defender. However, Chelsea are now reportedly determined to re-sign the Brazilian defender, and will try to persuade…
Eden Hazard, who has found his feet this season, seems to have taken a dig at his former boss Jose Mourinho. Eden Hazard, who just helped his side beat Burnley 3-0 this weekend, spoke in a post-match conference and revealed that he is happy to be working under new manager Antonio Conte. Speaking to Chelsea TV, the…
Chelsea are leading the chase for Paris Saint Germain defender Marquinhos. Marquinhos joined French Champions PSG from Roma in 2013, but has not been guaranteed a place in the first team. The Brazil international confirmed that he would be assessing his options at the end of last season, and Conte seems keen to bring in…
Chelsea are ready to make a massive bid for James Rodriguez in order to bring him to Stamford Bridge. According to Sport, Chelsea have a reported €150 million in the bank waiting to be spent this summer, and they are prepared to spend a large amount of that on James Rodriguez. The Colombian international has fallen…
Juventus are keeping tabs on Manchester United’s Ander Herrera and Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas as they attempt to replace Paul Pogba, according to the Express. TRANSFER CENTRE: Juventus linked with Cesc Fabregas and Ander Herrera, plus more: https://t.co/qc90rxhKfC #CFC #MUFC pic.twitter.com/JOibAicrt4 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 13, 2016 Pogba sealed a record-breaking move to Manchester United…
How times have changed! After Paul Pogba’s world-record £100 million move to Manchester United was confirmed, it seems pretty hard to take a step back and think about a time where players signing for £1 million had hardly ever been heard of. Nowadays, the statement still remains true, but in a completely different light. A £1…
Valencia are targeting Chelsea winger Pedro, according to reports from Fichajes. Pedro signed for Chelsea from Barcelona last summer, in a deal worth around £19 million. However, La Liga club Valencia are reported to be interested in bringing the Spaniard back to his home country. Pedro suffered a horrible debut season at Chelsea. He was…
Belgian forward0 Romelu Lukaku is believed to have already handed in a transfer request, and has also told his teammates that he will be leaving the Toffees soon, with Chelsea his most likely destination. Chelsea are believed to have made a £68 million offer for their former attacker, according to the Sportsmail. But the Toffees…
According to English news outlet The Mirror, Chelsea are preparing a £68m bid for their former player Romelu Lukaku. In August 2011, Lukaku joined English giants Chelsea from Belgian club Anderlecht for a fee reported to be around €12 million (£10 million), rising up to €20 million (£17 million) in add-ons. Lukaku was given the number…
Willian has stated that he is happy to remain a Chelsea player, after snubbing interest from Jose Mourinho and Manchester United to sign a new four-year deal with the club. The Brazilian midfielder is optimistic about life under new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte ahead of the upcoming season and sees good things ahead under the Italian. Mourinho worked with Willian at Chelsea for…
According to reports, Diego Costa wants to return to Atletico Madrid return, and the speculations only increased after Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was unable to guarantee the striker’s future at the Stamford Bridge club in his recent press conference. And now, Diego Costa and Sergio Ramos were caught by camera as the duo had a conversation regarding…
Nemanja Matic has been backed by Antonio Conte to remain at Chelsea. Nemanja Matic: Has made more tackles (213) than any other player in the last 2 Premier League seasons pic.twitter.com/oaNrTtYTyO — WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 25, 2016 The 27-year-old’s future was subject to lots of speculation following the arrival of N’Golo Kante from Premier League Champions…
With the transfer of midfielder Paul Pogba looking inevitable, Juventus are looking at PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi as a possible replacement. Blaise Matuidi joined PSG in 2011, after leaving St Etienne. The Frenchman has been given the green light to join other clubs, as per the manager Unai Emery’s latest press conference. “He is a very…
Carlos Tevez has confirmed interest from Chelsea but insists he will remain with Boca Juniors. [Standard] #CFC pic.twitter.com/J9VWVCV7jo — Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) July 26, 2016 Former Manchester United and Juventus star, Carlos Tevez, has stirred up interest from Chelsea and Napoli. Although, the Argentine is unwilling to leave his current side, Boca Juniors. The 32-year-old…
Everton and Belgium Striker, Romelu Lukaku, seems keen to return to Chelsea, 2 years after he left the London-based club. Lukaku wants to complete some “unfinished business,” according to The Sun. The 23-year-old is believed to have told his friends and family that he still wants to prove himself to the club that was reluctant to…
Everton have slammed a massive price tag of £75 million on their star striker Romelu Lukaku, so as to ward off interest from other clubs. Everton aim to ward off Chelsea's interest by valuing Romelu Lukaku at £75m https://t.co/FE53rKeCGv pic.twitter.com/RxzbKiunC1 — MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) July 21, 2016 The ongoing summer transfer window seems to be the…
Edinson Cavani signed for PSG in the summer of 2013, for a fee reported to be around €64m, making him the sixth most expensive signing in history. Chelsea table £41.5m bid for PSG goal machine Edinson Cavani https://t.co/Ltof8leflL pic.twitter.com/upFAoCxXVw — The Sun Football (@TheSunFootball) July 21, 2016 After signing from Napoli, Cavani has mostly played…
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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.
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