Chelsea have arguably been handed the toughest Champions League tie, as they are set to square up against Barcelona during the legs scheduled on the 20th of February and the 14th of March. With the rampant nature of the Catalan giants both domestically and in Europe, the Spanish side seems earmarked for victory. Add to that…
Following impressive season with Monaco, Tiemoue Bakayoko, attracted interests from several European clubs. However it was Chelsea, who acquired his services in a £40m deal, which looked like a bargain at that time. We are in mid-season, and the talented midfielder is already being touted as the ‘worst signing of the season’. What are the…
Chelsea have once again hit disastrous form on the pitch, with manager Antonio Conte currently under severe pressure to perform or perish. Naturally, his team’s poor performances have led the media to already begin speculating as to who will replace the Italian tactician at the helm of Stamford Bridge. Amid all the speculation, let us…
Chelsea will be up against familiar opponents Barcelona in the knockout stages of the Champions League, and it has got one Blues’ player very excited, especially with the prospect of facing the legendary Lionel Messi. Former Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater cannot wait to play against the European and Spanish heavyweights and especially Messi in…
Disregarding the fact that Arturo Vidal has another year till his Bayern Munich contract expires, he could be up for the grabs by the end of this campaign. United previously finalised a move for Alexis Sanchez, which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining Arsenal. And according to a Chilean journalist Maks Cardenas, one can’t snub the likelihood of…
Alexis Sanchez’s departure was followed by a 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace for Arsenal. However, the Gunners were aware that they will be thoroughly tested in their upcoming fixture against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. The Blues, who although, were the first ones to open the scoring via a systematic attempt from…
Chelsea faced Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. The encounter had a lively start to it, with just six minutes passing and the scoreline reading an astounding 2-0. The opener was scored in the third minute by Eden Hazard, and was his 100th career strike. A deflection off a good Moses…
Alexis Sanchez’s contract extension talks of apocryphal origins had loomed over the headlines until the transfer window opened, and household names like City and United marked their interest in the Chile international. However, Pep Guardiola, following a meeting with the club chairman Khaldoon El Mubarak, had later on announced that City were pulling out of the…
Jose Mourinho is set to clash his horns with Antonio Conte again, but this time in the transfer division. The Portuguese tactician has now registered his interest in Juventus left-back Alex Sandro. The 54-year-old has been bothered by the shortage of supplies for operating in the left-back position since his advent to Old Trafford. WATCH:…
The Premier League returned after a short break following the festive fixtures, and Saturday’s opening game pinned Chelsea against Leicester City. To the surprise of almost everyone, the Stamford Bridge encounter ended 0-0, as Chelsea were unable to put down a 10-man Leicester. But what surprised and infuriated fans more is one decision of Antonio…
With either of them failing to find their rhythm, Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash with Arsenal ended goallessly. The match resulted in disappointment to supporters, with both of the top-tier clubs not coming up to scratch to claim an upper hand when going on to the second leg. Additionally, they couldn’t even forge…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to move back to the Premier League after growing frustrated with the Galacticos’ run of form both on and off the pitch. The shocking part, however, is the fact that the 32-year-old wants to join Chelsea instead of Man Utd. Ronaldo was heavily linked with a potential return…
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton in a deal worth a fee of £15 million. In an official statement released on the club’s official website, the Blues said: ‘Chelsea Football Club has today completed the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton. The 24-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract and will wear the number…
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is being tipped to leave the Spanish champions, and that could happen this month itself, according to reports. The Portugal international won a third Champions League title with the club last season, and also enjoyed success in La Liga, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World…
Arsenal and Chelsea played a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Thursday night, wherein Alvaro Morata drew much criticism for not being able to finish three golden opportunities in the game. However, Chelsea fans were also left unimpressed by former Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. The French international played the entire of the 90…
Even while squandering multiple chances, Chelsea managed to seize a point from the widely anticipated clash with Arsenal, which ended 2-2. Both teams, desperate for a better spot on the table, faced each other with maximum tenacity. Whilst conceding the fact that almost every player on the pitch played his part well, one particular Chelsea…
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is edging closer to the club’s exit door, as Real Madrid’s interest in his services continues to grow. According to Spanish news outlet AS, Los Blancos have been informed by Courtois’ camp that he is very eager to leave Stamford Bridge and return to Spain – a place he considers his…
Paul Scholes was one of the most talented and technically gifted midfielders to ever grace England’s football culture. And now, the legend has named the man he considers the most ‘perfect’ midfielder in the Premier League. His former club host a couple of brilliant midfielders at Old Trafford in Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba, but neither…
John Terry is one of the greatest and most influential defenders to ever grace English football. And consequently, the decades of experience brings valuable insights and wisdom. However, when the Chelsea legend was asked to pick his best XI of the biggest stars to ever play in England during a chat on Sky Sports’ Monday…
Chelsea are reportedly considering making a move for Crystal Palace starlet Wilfried Zaha in the upcoming January transfer window. The Blues have been facing problems lately, mainly because of the lack of depth in their squad, and Antonio Conte is thus keen on adding more quality to his side. The Italian tactician had voiced his…
One of the advantages of having Jose Mourinho as a manager is the rich list of talents he has worked with in the past, most of them aiding him in attaining one form of success or another. His most recent stint at Chelsea has perhaps the most viable bunch of players from which to choose,…
David Luiz, a popular figure amongst the supporters, recently demonstrated some friction with Antonio Conte. And with that, the Brazilian’s position at the club has become somewhat unsettled. And as per reports, Jose Mourinho intends to exploit the situation by swooping in for the talented midfielder during the January transfer window. Owing to a horrible…
Manchester United and Chelsea, apart from being bitter rivals when they clash on the pitch, have more often than not also locked horns in the transfer window. As of such, targeting the same players and then causing heavy changes in the asking price is a common sight. The same was highly apparent in the targeting…
Following a successful title-winning campaign last term, Chelsea have looked a different side altogether this season in terms of their performances. Having already given up hopes by deeming the Premier League title defence as “impossible”, manager Antonio Conte now faces the task of saving this season from going from bad to worse. With that said,…
With just two targets for the striker position, and one of them preferring a move to Old Trafford, it is certain as to why Antonio Conte pursued Alvaro Morata this summer. However, the Blues took their chances with midfield, as they let go of Matic, and signed Bakayoko as his replacement. Conte, being an admirer…
Antonio Conte’s men were held to an embarrassing and a frankly unexpected 1-0 loss on Saturday to West Ham United. The Hammers secured a victory courtesy of Marko Arnautovic’s splendid early goal. Being close on the heels of Manchester United just two weeks ago, one would expect the London side to go into the match…
Bestowing solace to their supporters, Manchester United and Chelsea have established their spots in the last 16 of the Champions League, with their respective final group stage matches concluded last night. The Red Devils finished as winners of their group, with their final fixture being a 2-1 triumph over CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford. Whereas the Blues…
Let’s face it; Chelsea’s title defense in the Premier League isn’t going all too well. Despite sitting third in the Premier League table, they aren’t looking like they will catch up to first-placed Man City, and their own spot appears to be precarious owing to the performances of Arsenal and Tottenham in recent weeks. This…
David Luiz hasn’t found it easy going at Chelsea this season, as he continues to be snubbed by manager Antonio Conte. The Brazilian is currently in his 2nd spell at the London club, after having left the side earlier for French giants Paris-Saint Germain. The versatile player has only featured in 8 Premier League games…
Football is a very competitive sport; not just on the pitch among the players, but also among passionate fans. This shared mentality of wanting to win at all costs is appreciable for sure, but certain players just take it to another level. That’s probably how Kurt Zouma would describe Paul Pogba, who apparently banned the…
Chelsea faced off against Liverpool this Sunday at Anfield, and ended up straying further off from their title defence. The much awaited fixture disappointed in one half, and left the supporters on their toes in the other, and ended with shared points among the Premier League giants with a goal each by Mohamed Salah and Willian.…
United received a huge boost recently when the news of Real Madrid closing in on a deal with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois caught the headlines. Real Madrid has been targeting United shot-stopper David de Gea for the past two seasons, but they have not been able to materialize a proper deal in order to bring…
Manchester City and Chelsea have reportedly launched bids for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. The Argentine is believed to be unsettled at Barcelona, and reports suggest that he is keen on a move away from the club. Journalist Eduardo Inda made claims that Messi is seriously considering leaving the club. Speaking to Spanish TV show El Chiringuito de…
Jose Mourinho has set his mind on a move for his former star Willian, who looks set to leave Chelsea, according to The Express. The Brazilian has struggled for game time of late, with Eden Hazard and Pedro often being chosen instead. As a result, he looks set to bring an end to his time…
Michy Batshuayi has decisively responded on Twitter concerning the claims that he is homosexual. A Twitter account, TheChelseaDaily, had claimed that the 24-year-old is ‘set to become the first openly gay footballer in the Premier League after coming out to teammate’. However, the Chelsea striker has responded by rendering those claims false. The following was…
Defending Premier League champions Chelsea may not be having a terrific season so far, but their 1-0 win against rivals Manchester United just before the international break seemed to have brought the missing flare back in the team. However, if not on the field, United manager Jose Mourinho is planning to beat Antonio Conte off it…
Chelsea are planning to let go of Willian in order to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Lucas Moura. Willian has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge since last summer, with Jose Mourinho showing a firm interest in getting reunited with the winger. But the Brazilian turned down the Portuguese boss’s advances, and decided…
As maintained by a few French reports, Manchester United are in pursuit of former Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore. Jose Mourinho has been desperately craving for a player who can operate in the wide areas. Accordingly, the Portuguese is attracted by Lyon’s prized starlet, as per a French football magazine Onze Mondial (via TeamTalk). Mourinho was the one…
On Sunday, Jose Mourinho was handed his second Premier League defeat of the season against a club he knows all too well. The 1-0 dropping will ensure that Manchester City’s comfort atop the Premier League table will be cemented by a resounding eight points. Before being sacked by Chelsea, he spent an eventful prodigal season…
In a surprising development, Chelsea’s technical director Michael Emenalo has turned in his resignation, and has left the club. The Nigerian had spent over a decade with the Premier League club, and his decision to leave is being attributed to power play struggles behind the scenes. Emenalo said: “This has been a very difficult decision…
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier has reportedly revealed that he had the chance to join Premier League Champions Chelsea on deadline day, but he ‘didn’t want to’. The 26-year-old, who lost his place to Dani Alves after the Brazilian completed his switch to Paris, is unhappy at PSG due to lack of game time. Once…
“Antonio, Antonio,” was the incantation of the crowd, as Stamford Bridge bounced with enthusiasm after Chelsea delivered another blow to Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United. The exhilarating clash between the English giants concluded with the Blues forging forward further towards the top position, albeit in terms of points. The Londoners were the dominant side throughout,…
Chelsea secured all three points in what was their most important fixture of the season so far, against a Manchester United team that looks devoid of confidence at the moment. The Blues were well worth the win, putting in a superb, spirited performance, and were the dominant side throughout. Alvaro Morata provided the decisive goal…
The Stamford Bridge curse of United continued on Sunday, as Chelsea cruised to a 1-0 victory. A well-found ball from Cesar Azpilicueta was headed firmly into the back of the net by Alvaro Morata, who couldn’t have found a better occasion to end his dry spell. Antonio Conte was animated to his fullest in the…
David Luiz is set to be dropped for Chelsea’s blockbuster clash against Manchester United today, as Antonio Conte attempts to make a defensive shake up. Luiz has been a central figure for the champions since his return to the club from Paris Saint-Germain, but he has been called into question for his poor form of…
Antonio Conte won’t be in the brightest of moods going into Sunday’s Premier League encounter against United. An embarrassing 3-0 showing against Roma on Tuesday in the Champions League hasn’t sat well with the Italian boss. This is another one in a string of underwhelming performances from the reigning English champions. Upon returning from Rome,…
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has revealed the reason as to why his move to Manchester United didn’t go according to the plan. This year’s summer transfer window saw some high quality drama, but the switcheroo between Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku was one of the major highlights, especially in the Premier League. The Red Devils…
On Sunday, viewers of the Premier League will be treated to a grand spectacle, as Manchester United will take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. To add to the importance of the fixture are the positions of the two giants in the table. A victory for Chelsea will keep alive some hope of retaining their crown.…
Chelsea face Manchester United on Sunday in what is a must-win fixture for Antonio Conte’s men. Ahead of the clash, they must introspect about the form of the players at hand, as well as the lineups they command, largely due to a run of bad form in recent weeks. With the winter transfer window inching…
Chelsea will be looking to do their best when they face Manchester United on Sunday. The fixture is a daunting one, and of vital importance should they wish to remain realistic contenders in retaining their Premier League crown. Trailing nine points to City, they already look doubtful for glory. On Tuesday, a 3-0 defeat 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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