Chelsea and Manchester United could be set to battle it out for James Rodriguez. The Colombian international is set to return to Real Madrid at the end of the season, once his ongoing two-year loan deal with Bayern Munich expires. The Bundesliga giants have opted to not sign James on a permanent basis, after the…
Manchester United certainly felt that they had solved their goal-scoring woes after signing Romelu Lukaku. However, the Belgian has had a problem with consistency, and despite exercising spells of absolute brilliance where goals were plenty, the former Everton striker descends into droughts. This has been further highlighted after the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at…
Manchester United and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw this Sunday, with the result of the game helping neither side in the race for the top 4. With Spurs and Arsenal losing their respective games, bagging all three points at Old Trafford would have done wonders for the Red Devils as well as the Blues,…
Manchester United’s top four hopes may be all but over, as Chelsea were able to rob a precious point from their Old Trafford encounter, the final scoreline sitting 1-1. An early goal from Juan Mata set the stage for a rejuvenated United side, but Chelsea were able to capitalize on an awful David De Gea…
Victor Lindelof has revealed how he plans to stop Eden Hazard. Manchester United and Chelsea are all set to collide in a crucial Premier League encounter on Sunday, and the result of the match will undoubtedly have huge implications in the top 4 race. The Red Devils have been enduring a goal drought of late,…
With Chelsea visiting Old Trafford, it will be the last chance for Manchester United to try and bolster their top four hopes by taking a victory to their home fans. The Red Devils have been in deep trouble of late, and haven’t scored in three consecutive competitive fixtures. What better occasion to resume the goal…
Three Premier League giants have expressed their interest in signing RB Leipzig sporting director Paul Mitchell. Mitchell has amassed quite a reputation in world football, having been responsible for discovering numerous world-class talents at his current as well as former clubs. Whilst at Southampton, he unearthed talents like Sadio Mane, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle.…
Zinedine Zidane did the unthinkable, as he rejoined Real Madrid on Monday, a mere 10 months since he resigned from the top role. In the absence of the player-turned-gaffer, Madrid have gone through two managers, seen their domestic options battered, suffered back-to-back losses to bitter rivals Barcelona, and most shockingly of all, saw the three-year-long…
Gareth Bale appears set to make a sensational return to English football. The Welshman has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League in the past few years, with several clubs from London and Manchester being dubbed as his potential destinations. At present, the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United are said to…
Manchester United were finally able to break their six-year-long curse of not being able to win at Stamford Bridge on Monday. The Red Devils secured a 2-0 win, with goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba proving enough to end it all in the first half itself. United showed great character throughout the game, which…
It’s 2-0 to Manchester United at the full-time whistle against Chelsea, and the FA Cup now has the look of an attainable hope for the Red Devils. First half goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba proved enough to deflate the Blues, who were brilliantly outdone by the visiting side. This game could have a…
Manchester United responded brilliantly to their previous week’s defeat to PSG, as they secured a 2-0 win over Chelsea to proceed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Here’s how the Red Devils fared at Stamford Bridge: SERGIO ROMERO: 8 Dependable deputy. Made good saves off David Luiz and Pedro to keep his clean sheet.…
Zinedine Zidane remains one of the most sought-after managers in world football at the moment, thanks to the enormous success he enjoyed at Real Madrid. He has been linked with the likes of Juventus, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain so far, and now, London juggernauts Chelsea are reportedly the latest contenders vying for his services. The…
It is Chelsea vs Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup, in an encounter that will be a massive test for the two gaffers. Both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Maurizio Sarri have seen woes in their recent games, and the domestic encounter will present itself as a welcome opportunity to change the path…
Manchester United, fresh from their defeat to PSG, will next be up against Chelsea in the FA Cup. The Red Devils have known defeat only once under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but the Blues are the likely opponents to double that particular tally. With the run of games that Sarri’s side has been having, Chelsea will…
Memphis Depay was tipped to greatness when he joined Manchester United in 2015. The winger had a wonderful season with PSV Eindhoven, as his 22 goals ended Ajax’s dominance in the Eredivisie. Louis van Gaal made him one of his first signing, handing the youngster the famous no.7 jersey. Depay had immense pace and acceleration,…
With the winter transfer window on the cusp of being wrapped up, clubs are hurrying with their business. However, at this point, it is the launching of fresh interest from powerhouses that will define the final stretch of this window. As of now, young talents seem to be the way to go, and the subsequent…
Eden Hazard has been tipped to leave Chelsea for the past couple of summers, but the Blues have managed to keep hold of him. The Belgian International was poised to take up the spot left by Cristiano Ronaldo and move to Real Madrid at the start of this season. But the switch never materialised, as…
Jose Mourinho has been out of management for around a month now, but that has not stopped him from being out of the media and the centre of internet attention. While Manchester United seem to be doing better without him, having gone on a 7-match winning run, the Portuguese still claims he trusted his philosophies,…
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…
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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