Mohamed Salah endured a terrible time at Stamford Bridge during his first stint in England. Former Chelsea gaffer Jose Mourinho forced the officials to bring in the Egyptian winger after coming up against him in a Champions League fixture. The Blues were already stocked in the position at that time, with the likes of Eden…
Isco has expressed a firm desire to depart from Real Madrid. The Spanish international has reportedly grown fed up with life under Santiago Solari, and is now looking for a new challenge away from the Spanish capital. In fact, the player has already told his father, who is also his agent, to establish contact and schedule…
Christian Pulisic is finding it difficult at Borussia Dortmund this season. The 20-year-old has been forced to spend most of his time on the bench, as Jadon Sancho and Bruun-Larsen have run the show for the Black and Yellows. The American wonderkid seems to have decided to make a move in the upcoming transfer window,…
The summer of 2017 saw Manchester United complete a cunning transfer swoop, as they went in late to hijack Chelsea‘s pursuit of then Everton superstar Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian international appeared all set to return to Stamford Bridge, whereas the Red Devils were believed to be occupied with their chase of the then Real Madrid…
Chelsea and Liverpool may well be the two teams who are closest to signing Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic, The Telegraph are reporting. The American could be headed to either the London club or the Reds as things stand, with the player valued at around £70 million by his current club. Pulisic is widely regarded as…
Manchester United will face a real challenge in keeping one of their rising stars at the club, The Mirror are reporting. They claim that midfielder Andreas Pereira could be set for a move as early as January, with former Premier League champions Arsenal and Chelsea interested in the Brazilian. The report suggests that Pereira only has…
Chelsea have a lot to thank Didier Drogba for, as the Ivorian calls time on a stellar career. The striker was responsible for providing the Blues with memories that will last a lifetime, including a Champions League trophy in 2012 in the most stunning of circumstances. But, as it turns out, things could have been…
Manchester United could face a tall task in keeping Anthony Martial at Old Trafford this January, with Chelsea and Juventus keen on signing the forward, Sky Sports have revealed. The Red Devils have braced for interest from the two clubs in January following a sudden purple patch for their forward, where the Frenchman has scored six goals…
Being cheeky isn’t a trait that footballers save for the pitch. If anything, their social media and off-the-field presence often brings out all the wit there is, and the banter certainly seems endless at times. Of course, it is the interaction shared by superstars of the great game that is savored the most, and perhaps…
Chelsea may be running riot in the Premier League this season, but the Blues’ momentum could very well be halted because of some unnecessary off-field problems. French site Mediapart claims that the London club could be facing the possibility of a two-year transfer ban, after reports emerged regarding issues with the transfers of Bertrand Traore…
Manchester United may be closing in on their first signing of the January window, and it’s an interesting one. The Express claim that Gary Cahill could be on the move in the winter transfer window, with Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri ready to let the Englishman head out on loan. Cahill has endured a difficult start…
Marko Arnautovic has hinted that he could make a move to a big club in the near future. The striker left Stoke City to join West Ham United back in 2017, and he has since been quite impressive for the East Londoners. He has managed to bag 16 goals in 46 games so far, with his…
Transfer rumours in football are a constant, but Manchester United being involved with every other name out there is as definite to happen as anything else. The Red Devils are in a phase to forget, and while the futures of their manager and a few star players remain uncertain, news of them going after each…
Antonio Conte seems to be a man in demand. Out of a job after his stint with Chelsea, the Italian has always been touted as a likely replacement following sackings and changes. But his radical tactical styles and an arguably more authoritative presence make him a tough man to hand reigns to. The recent sacking…
Gary Neville has had his say on Jose Mourinho’s reaction to being provoked by the celebration of Chelsea coach Marco Ianni. The Blues’ camp celebrated ecstatically when Ross Barkley scored a last-minute equalizer against Manchester United to level the scores 2-2, with Ianni running down the touchline and goading Mourinho and the rest of the…
The Premier League made its grand return from the international break this weekend, with Manchester United travelling to Stamford Bridge in an attempt to break Chelsea‘s undefeated streak. The Red Devils fell behind in the first half, as Rudiger blindsided Paul Pogba to score from a corner. But Jose Mourinho’s half-time talk seemingly worked once again,…
Didier Drogba was a real workhorse as far as his stint in the Premier League was concerned. A true Jose Mourinho player, the Ivory Coast international was a real hero at Chelsea during his stay in England. Drogba took 220 matches to reach the 100-goal mark in the EPL, and earlier this year, Manchester United…
When Manchester United entered stoppage time at Stamford Bridge, Jose Mourinho was in a jovial mood, as the Red Devils seemed quite secure in their 2-1 lead, and things seemed unlikely to change even in the face of six minutes of added time. However, the joint-Premier League leaders proved their metal quite well when Ross…
‘Late drama’ is both literal and metaphorical when it comes to summarizing the electric game Manchester United and Chelsea were involved in at Stamford Bridge. The final scoreline stood 2-2, with both sides holding extensive leads for periods of the game. Chelsea’s came after Antonio Rudiger headed them ahead in the first half, while United’s…
Chelsea Team News: Today's team to play Man Utd…#CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/L0VMVLEOUg — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 20, 2018 Manchester United Team News: https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1053594212854304768
The London Blues take on the Red Devils in a high-profile fixture to mark the return of club football from the international break. Chelsea are joint leaders in the Premier League, and victory will be desperate for Maurizio Sarri, who is looking to stamp his dominance in England. In contrast, Jose Mourinho will be heading…
Jose Mourinho seems wedged in an insistent stream of speculation about his departure from Manchester United. The last time the Portuguese gaffer was stuck in such turmoil, Chelsea had suffered a miserable season under him, leading to his eventual sacking. However, one does wonder what would have occurred had the Special One remained at Stamford…
Despite his ongoing struggle at Manchester United, not one person can deny the absolute fact that Jose Mourinho is a winner. The Special One has won a title in each and every country he has managed in, and he has done so by building some enormously effective and world-class rosters. Even in England, the Portuguese…
Manchester United and Tottenham will have to wait for Chelsea‘s decision on Nathan Ake due to an agreement they have in place with Bournemouth. Earlier this week, reports emerged that Nathan Ake had agreed to join Tottenham once the transfer window opens in January. The 23-year-old was forced to come out and clear the air,…
The mark of a good manager rests on several factors. While a trophy-laden resume and a warm personality that is loved by the media and supporters are certainly amongst the things a manager can excel in, the comments of the people they work with also hold a vital position. Jose Mourinho has served at numerous…
Nemanja Matic has been pulled out of Serbia’s international squad with a reported back-injury, and will soon return to his club to complete his recovery. The holding midfielder has been a crucial presence in Manchester United’s midfield since last season, and this will be viewed as a massive setback for Jose Mourinho. Numerous reports regarding…
Sir Alex Ferguson is a fan of Jose Mourinho, and the Scot even shortlisted him for the Manchester United job when he retired. The Reds are having a tough time this season. Their Premier League title hopes are as good as over after their shock 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham this weekend.…
Chelsea have been notorious for being impatient with their managerial appointments since Roman Abramovich took over the club, and his list of sacked managers is perhaps longer than an average monthly shopping list. Such has been the dominance of the Russian owner at Stamford Bridge, that no gaffer has been able to stick around for…
Manchester United only just missed out on signing Chelsea starlet Ethan Ampadu back in 2013. Manchester Evening News have revealed that Ampadu had heavily impressed Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2013, when his then team, Exeter Under-13s, faced the Red Devils’ youth team in a junior tournament. Exeter’s former academy coach, Simon Hayward, spoke highly about Ampadu’s…
Maurizio Sarri’s arrival at Chelsea has raised much hope to the London side regaining their hallowed spot at the top of English football. However, the former Napoli manager has taken a very stringent route to achieve that, and this is by entirely redoing the tactics and formation that the team has been built upon. Of…
Manchester United may not be in the best of spaces at the moment, but their players seem to be ‘united’ more than ever, at least on paper. Goalkeeper David De Gea recently posted a picture of the squad locked arm-in-arm with the message that the team was stronger than ever, amid the disastrous start to…
Arsenal weren’t able to get the momentum they wanted during the London Derby earlier this week, as Chelsea edged past them to win 3-2 at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Pedro and Morata looked to set the Blues to a trademark Sarri victory before Arsenal brought the game back with crucial goals from Mkhitaryan and Iwobi.…
New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was seen chewing on cigarette butts while his side cruised past Huddersfield Town on Saturday. Chelsea enjoyed a wonderful start to their Premier League campaign, as Maurizio Sarri fielded a very strong starting XI, despite Eden Hazard bring left on the bench. The Belgian has been heavily linked with a…
Premature predictions may seem a bit far-fetched when the first kick of the new season hasn’t even occurred yet. Regardless, the business side of the great game, coupled with the mentality of players and gaffers often gives one the ability to paint a close to accurate picture of the Premier League table at the end…
Real Madrid are looking to capitalise on Chelsea’s interest in Mateo Kovacic to seal a move for Thibaut Courtois. The Galacticos have been keen to replace their goalkeeper for the past few summers. Keylor Navas has been good in goal for Los Blancos, but Florentino Perez wishes to add a world-class shot-stopper who could perform…
Manchester United‘s topsy-turvy summer transfer window isn’t letting up any time soon. The team has already signed three players in Lee Grant, Diogo Dalot, and Fred, but manager Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he isn’t quite done yet. In a scathing press conference in USA, the Portuguese boss highlighted that he sent in…
The ambition of players knows no bounds in the modern era. Most talents are aware that if a club doesn’t make apt use of their services, a transfer can always be forced one way or another. While this is increasingly common with big names and high-quality players, those individuals who sincerely believe that a big…
Mark your dates, football aficionados, for the Premier League is on the cusp of returning. The English campaign has been a source of brilliance, entertainment, and excitement over the years, and this season promises to be no different. In fact, the players that come to amaze week in and week out have never looked more…
Manchester United and Chelsea have enquired about the availability of Thiago Alcantara this week. The Premier League transfer deadline is approaching soon, and the big clubs are still looking to complete signings that will help them lift trophies next season. Manchester United and Chelsea are two clubs who are yet to make any significant moves…
Chelsea are going through a transition of their own these days, after it was revealed that Antonio Conte was relieved of his duties as manager of the Blues after guiding the team to a Premier League and FA Cup crown in successive seasons. The club has since appointed former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri to fill…
Barcelona are intent on reinforcing their midfield, and in particular, the right side of midfield this summer, and have identified Chelsea‘s Willian to fulfill their desire. After two failed bids rumoured to be in the region of £50m, the Catalan giants are now bidding over £55m for the winger, according to Sky Sports News. The Brazilian performed…
Chelsea will be hoping to return strong and leave a firm mark this season. The best way to achieve this is to build a team to be reckoned with in the days left in the window and here are 5 possible players that they could potentially narrow down as their final pursuit this summer:
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Willian since quite sometime now. Earlier reports had suggested that Chelsea weren’t looking to sell their star man, but now, it looks like they might. If Willian does come to Manchester, the club will definitely be boosted with the experience he has in the Premier League.…
Barcelona made a £50 million bid in an attempt to beat United for Chelsea’s Willian this week. Willian has been Jose Mourinho’s top target since he arrived in Manchester back in 2016. The Portuguese gaffer was the one who introduced the Brazilian to the Premier League, and believes that he could be the one to bring…
Manchester United and Chelsea are two teams that will be desperate to make a point next season. The Red Devils will be eager to dominate their noisy neighbors and give Jose Mourinho the Premier League title he badly craves. Chelsea, for their part, will be looking to wipe their slate clean off the utter joke…
Earlier this month, Robert Lewandowski met his agent for dinner as they talked about his future, after the Polish international decided he doesn’t want to stay in Munich next season. Lewandowski is one of the most prolific strikers in the world at the moment. The 30-year old started his career in Poland with Znicz Pruszków in…
Yaya Toure is a free agent following his exit from Manchester City post the 2017-18 season, after having spent 8 seasons at the club. The Ivory Coast international, who played a mammoth 316 games for City, did not enjoy much game time under manager Pep Guardiola since the Spaniard took over the reins in 2016.…
Manchester United have been hunting for an apt left-back for far too long. Luke Shaw’s departure seems imminent, and Ashley Young, despite his brilliance, is simply not a long-term assurance nor a specialist in the left-back position. As of such, numerous stars have been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford, and the most recent…
Several sources have lately indicated that Chelsea are set to go all out to secure the services of Robert Lewandowski, who is also keen to part ways with Bayern Munich in search of a new challenge. With this mega transfer a possibility, let us take a look at 7 things that are likely to happen…
Chelsea and Manchester United locked horns in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with the Blues triumphing over the Red Devils thanks to a 1-0 win at Wembley. It wasn’t the most exciting of finals, as Eden Hazard’s first half penalty goal proved to be the only difference between the two sides in a game…
Chelsea News & Transfer Updates
Chelsea is a football club based in Fulham, London, England. Formed in the year 1905, it is currently one of the biggest clubs in not just England, but all of Europe. They are also one of the top 10 most valuable football clubs in the world, as per Forbes.
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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