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Mason Mount is a force that has come to stay

14Jun

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Mason Mount is a force that has come to stay

The transfer ban against Chelsea did them a lot of good and continues to do so even after the departure of Frank Lampard. The Englishman was tasked with managing the Blues during the torrid period of no major acquisitions and he chose to stick with one young English player who has proven that he has the quality to thrive on the biggest stage if handed the opportunity. Chelsea have never been known to rely on players from their academy but had no choice but to do so in the 2019/20 football season as the likes of Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Reece James, and Mason Mount took up important roles in the team. Mason Mount was one player who never got the credit he deserved in his first season as a regular first-team player at Stamford Bridge. Many pundits and fans believed that he was ...

Reece James had to prove himself to Tuchel

11Jun

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Reece James had to prove himself to Tuchel

Chelsea full-back Reece James may be called on to play a vital role for the Three Lions when Euro 2020 kicks off on Friday, but the 21-year-old imposing defender has admitted that he had to be patient to get his chance at club level after the arrival of Thomas Tuchel to replace Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge in January. James is one of the versatile players in the England squad and can play as a right-back, wing-back, and even an auxiliary center-back. The 21-year-old played major roles for Chelsea in the 2020/21 season as he started in the FA Cup final and UCL final for the Blues. Reece James was a mainstay in Frank Lampard's team but was left out of Tuchel's first game in charge. He then went on to start just two of the next five games in all competitions. He continued to be in a...

Haaland to Chelsea? Can he break the big money strikers’ curse?

8Jun

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Haaland to Chelsea? Can he break the big money strikers’ curse?

One major headline in recent days has been Chelsea's purported move for one of the hottest young center-forwards presently in the game Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been rising to prominence since his days at RB Salzburg in Austria and has carved a niche for himself as a lethal and prolific goalscorer since making the move to Borussia Dortmund in Germany. Haaland, 20, has been a key man for the clubs he's been playing for since the move to Austria and his development graph based on performances and numbers point to a striker who will only get better with time. Chelsea are seriously craving his services according to various reports and are intent on getting their man. However, it would cost the Champions of Europe a fortune to prise the coveted asset away from Signal I...

Lukaku insists he’s not leaving Inter Milan this summer

3Jun

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Lukaku insists he’s not leaving Inter Milan this summer

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has insisted that he'll stay at Inter Milan this summer, effectively ending speculations of a potential return to Chelsea or move to Manchester City. The Belgian has been in top form since his move to the Serie A and played a significant role as Inter Milan wrestled the Serie A title from the grasps of Juventus, winning their first league title in 11 years. Lukaku played his part by scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in 36 games. His brilliance at Inter Milan has attracted the interest of Chelsea and Manchester City but the 28-year-old forward insists that he feels good at Inter and has already had discussions with the new manager following Antonio Conte's decision to part ways with the club. 'Yes, I am staying,' he told Dutch broadcaster V...

Is this Chelsea’s funny formula for winning the UCL twice?

31May

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Is this Chelsea’s funny formula for winning the UCL twice?

It's no more news that Chelsea emerged victoriously against Manchester City in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League at the Estadio do Dragao last Saturday with a 1 nil win via a well-taken goal by supposed generational talent Kai Havertz. Pep Guardiola and his men were favorites for the trophy but found themselves wanting against a very disciplined and resolute Chelsea side under the tutelage of German manager Thomas Tuchel. This came as a little shock though considering how both sides ended their domestic season. Regardless, we want to look into how Chelsea won the UEFA Champions League twice with an unforeseen strange and funny formula. GET THE BEST FREE FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS FOR TODAY 2012 UCL TRIUMPH Chelsea first won the UCL in 2012 against all odds against Bayern Munich at...

Manchester City face defining moment in club’s history

28May

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Manchester City face defining moment in club’s history

It’s all been building up to this. Since the takeover of Manchester City by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, winning the Champions League has been top of the club’s agenda. It’s taken a lot longer than many expected for the opportunity to present itself, but tomorrow night City face their date with destiny — the Champions League final against Chelsea in Porto. On paper, City shouldn’t have too much to fear. They are the favorites to win the match according to the Champions League odds, and with the Premier League title already in their back pockets, confidence will be high among coach Pep Guardiola’s squad. There is also the fact that opponents Chelsea have stuttered somewhat towards the end of the season, losing to Leicester City in the FA Cup final, and only narrowly making it into the top ...

2020/21 UCL Final – The clash of the billionaires and the tacticians

28May

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2020/21 UCL Final – The clash of the billionaires and the tacticians

The 2020/21 UEFA Champions League final takes place tomorrow between two English giants in recent times due to the spending power of their respective owners. The two clubs who will be facing each other in the final of Europe's elite club competition were minnows in English football some decades back but have carved niches for themselves amongst Europe's elite clubs in recent times. Chelsea FC were just there before the arrival of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and Manchester City were the notable noisy rivals with no notable impact before the arrival of Sheikh Mansour. Regardless, both sides have become major players in English football since they were taken over by these billionaire figures. READ: BEST SITES FOR STREAMING LIVE FOOTBALL GAMES Both sides will face each...

2020/21 PL season – Top four drama awaits on the last day

22May

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2020/21 PL season – Top four drama awaits on the last day

2020/21 Premier League season reaches its climax on Sunday as all teams will be in action simultaneously as expected. Some teams will be playing their last games in the Premier League till further notice as the three relegated teams have been confirmed namely, Fulham, West Brom, and Sheffield United. One can't help but wonder where it all went wrong for the latter who impressed under Chris Wilder last season. The strongest title contender Manchester City have also emerged victoriously and there won't be any drama for the title on the final day and it's been a while we experienced that. However, the race for the top four will be fierce on the final day as two spots are up for grabs. Manchester City and Manchester United have already sealed their place in next season's UEFA Champ...

20May

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Chelsea eye move for midfield monster

Chelsea are reportedly interested in the acquisition of highly-rated Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni according to a report from Goal. The detailed report linked the 21-year-old midfielder with the Stamford Bridge outfit and also described him as a midfield monster after series of strong displays for the Ligue 1 outfit in recent times. The player would fit the bill at Chelsea as the likes of Jorginho and Kovacic are not as energetic and hard-working as N'Golo Kante, and these are traits that Tchouameni can offer to the Blues if a deal materializes. A move for him would enhance Thomas Tuchel's further improvement of the team ahead of the 2021/22 football season. READ: Blues and Foxes deprived each other on separate fronts Meanwhile, the report noted that the French midf...

Blues and Foxes deprived each other on separate fronts

19May

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Blues and Foxes deprived each other on separate fronts

The FA Cup final at Wembley was one game that Chelsea went into as favorites but ended up losing as Leicester City were up for it, with the London outfit not being able to breach their backline successfully. A screamer by Youri Tielemans was enough to settle the matter on the day as the Foxes won another major silverware after their Premier League triumph some seasons back. It can also be recalled that ahead of the FA Cup final, there was also little concern about who would finish in the top four as both sides who thought they were home and dry allowed Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool back into the race for a place in the top four with their inconsistencies. The two sides were to face each other in another season-defining game in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. THE BEST SITES FO...