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: https://youtu.be/156BOPAwVQY?t=26s…
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…
Willian has taken a major dig at Antonio Conte following Chelsea’s FA Cup final win over Manchester United. The Blues triumphed over the Red Devils in the cup final on Saturday, thereby adding a trophy to their cabinet in what has otherwise been an extremely underwhelming campaign. However, it remains to be seen whether this…
Chelsea were able to triumph over Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley to secure the 2017/18 FA Cup title. The London side saw through the victory courtesy of a first-half penalty from Eden Hazard, which the Belgian won after driving through a foul from Phil Jones inside the box. This will be some much-needed respite for…
Chelsea Team News: Today's team: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Cahill (c), Rudiger, Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Bakayoko, Alonso, Hazard, Giroud. Subs: Caballero, Zappacosta, Chalobah, Barkley, Pedro, Willian, Morata. #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/pSekQSv1cp — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2018 Manchester United Team News: https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/997858202657140737 RELATED: https:/2018/05/19/7-things-that-will-happen-if-neymar-joins-manchester-united/
Chelsea have reportedly prepared a transfer shortlist for Antonio Conte’s successor. The Italian tactician looks set to part ways with the London club following Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester United, irrespective of the result at Wembley. Meanwhile, the Blues have already identified Conte’s potential replacements, with the likes of Luis Enrique, Maurizio Sarri, and Mauricio…
Man City are ready to make a sensational swoop for Eden Hazard if he becomes available this summer. Things haven’t been too good at Chelsea this season, as their 5th-place finish in the Premier League has not only taken Champions League football away from their grasp, but also put the future of manager Antonio Conte…
The FA Cup finals are upon us, and rivals Manchester United and Chelsea are apt to give spectators a grand show. Both sides will be aching to win the title in order to take away something from a season that has been bereft of glory. Manchester United, despite their 2nd place finish in the Premier…
Man United have held informal talks with Chelsea superstar Willian’s representatives. The Red Devils have been linked with Willian since the previous summer, wherein Jose Mourinho attempted to sign the forward along with Nemanja Matic, but only succeeded in snatching the central midfielder. The Portuguese tactician has since admitted that the Blues won’t agree to…
Only one big thing remains for Manchester United this season, and that is a potential FA Cup triumph at Wembley. Chelsea won’t be easy opponents to beat, but the weeks leading up to Saturday’s encounter have really hyped up the need for Jose Mourinho to lift the trophy and thus the encounter is bound to…
Chelsea’s awful title defense came to an end on Sunday, when the Blues suffered a miserable 3-0 defeat away to Newcastle United. The loss means that Chelsea will assuredly miss out on Champions League football next season, and will have to settle for the Europa League. A fifth-place finish was on the cards from last week…
An interesting day for Premier League supporters, as two of the competition’s most renowned franchises, Manchester United and Chelsea, have unveiled their kits for next season. In the case of the Red Devils, talks over this third kit have been in the news for quite a while now due to their nature, and the club…
Eden Hazard has made it clear that there is ‘no chance’ that he will be moving to Man Utd in the near future. The Belgian was inches away from moving to the Old Trafford outfit back in 2013, but opted to join Chelsea instead. He has, on several occasions, been linked with a move to…
Alvaro Morata could be set for a surprise return to Juventus this summer, according to reports. Despite a strong start to life in England, the Spaniard has struggled at Stamford Bridge this season, with just 13 goals in 39 appearances. Apart from the dip in form, Morata has also struggled with a number of niggling…
Two of England’s biggest clubs are believed to be monitoring the situation of United star Eric Bailly. The Ivory Coast international’s future at the Mancunian outfit has been a source of immense speculation lately, as Jose Mourinho has continued to avoid picking the impressive 24-year-old for the club’s recent games. This speculation received a gigantic…
Chelsea are already said to be looking for a new manager in order to replace Antonio Conte, if reports are to be believed. The Italian, who joined the Blues last season, helped the the club seal the Premier League title besides reaching the final of the FA Cup. This season hasn’t gone quite well for…
Chelsea will attempt to prise Anthony Martial away from Man Utd in the summer, as per reports. The 22-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, and has found game time hard to come by since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in the summer. Hence, the France international is believed to be considering…
Chelsea are set to make an ambitious move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld, as per reports. The two London clubs are bitter rivals, and share a rough past which started back in 2005,when Sporting Director Frank Arnesen left Spurs after just one year to join Chelsea, where he took up the same position for…
Jose Mourinho, with time, has received a lot of criticism for letting Mo Salah leave Chelsea and join Roma on a permanent deal. Besides Salah, the manager has also been criticised for the departures of Kevin de Bruyne and Juan Mata most of all. But is he to be blamed for everything? Till now, the…
Chelsea secured a victory against Burnley last night, in which Alvaro Morata grew frustrated owing to the fact that he was substituted off by Antonio Conte. The Spaniard clearly portrayed an underwhelming performance, even missing out on simple chances in front of goal. His lack of clinicality has been put to question this campaign, with…
Saturday saw a fine brand of football return in what turned out to be late drama at St. Mary’s Stadium, where Chelsea faced off against Southampton. The Saints launched forward 2-0 by the 60th minute, with goals from Tadic and Bednarek seeming set to extend the miseries of the Blues. However, that was simply not…
In the past, Javier Hernandez was the super-sub at Manchester United who seldom failed to hurt Chelsea, and the situation has not much changed since then, as the talented figure delivered Antonio Conte’s men a lethal blow last night. Chelsea were booed off at home, which was undeniably ungracious given the neat performance they displayed, as…
Juan Mata is a player that has captivated the hearts of the Old Trafford faithful ever since his arrival in 2014, and he continues to play valuable football at Manchester United. However, the recent arrivals at the Mancunian club, coupled with his mixed form could mean that the Spaniard might seek an exit in the…
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.
Here at BlameFootball, we provide a thorough coverage of Chelsea news. Our website delivers up to date information on Chelsea football transfer news and speculation, Chelsea transfer updates, as well as the latest team news, live scores, match analysis, and performance statistics.