Liverpool won a classic EFL Cup final on penalties, after Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive spot kick in penalties. The match was full of quality throughout 120 minutes, but how it stayed at 0-0 is a big mystery. Four goals were disallowed by VAR/offside flag, along with numerous gilt-edged chances missed by both sets of […]
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There’s a lot going on off the pitch around Chelsea. Roman Abramovich released a statement last night saying he has handed over his reigns to Chelsea’s charitable Foundation. The news has stunned the footballing world and Thomas Tuchel has admitted all the ‘uncertainty’ surrounding the club has distracted him and the players. The best way
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When Chelsea beat Palace 3-0 on the opening weekend in August, a lot of optimism was surrounding the Blues. The European champions got off to the perfect start and Romelu Lukaku’s return was imminent. In stark contrast, despite holding World Club champions status, Chelsea’s 1-0 win over the same opponents on Saturday prompted more questions
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Chelsea needed extra-time to get the job done against South American champions Palmeiras to win the Club World Cup. Romelu Lukaku’s road to redemption continued as he put the Blues in front early in the second half. But the lead lasted only 10 minutes as Thiago Silva was caught handling the ball in a VAR
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It wasn’t pretty, but Chelsea sealed progression to the FIFA Club World Cup final thanks to a 1-0 win over Al-Hilal. Chelsea went into the break deservedly ahead, but despite a strong group of players on the field, were unable to build on their lead. Romelu Lukaku scored his first goal since his interview controversy
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Chelsea did secure their place in the FA Cup fifth round but it wasn’t pretty against Plymouth Argyle. Only twice in this century have the Blues failed to make the fifth round of the FA Cup. The most recent was seven years ago, when they were famously upsetted by League One Bradford, in the fourth
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On this exact day last year, Thomas Tuchel took charge of Chelsea for the first time following Frank Lampard’s unfortunate sacking. After beating Luton Town 3-1 in the FA Cup, the club’s record goal-scorer was sacked after a run of two wins in eight matches that left them in midtable. His sacking was announced on
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Chelsea picked up vital three points against Antonio Conte’s Spurs on Sunday in the Premier League. The Blues have FA Cup, Club World Cup and a lot of travelling on schedule before they resume Premier League duties. After 23rd January, Chelsea will next play in the league on 19th February. That is quite a substantial
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Chelsea lost further ground as they were held to another disappointing draw against Brighton. It is very clear that Chelsea are no more in the title race. In fact Tuesday’s result firmly puts them in the top four race. The gap to Man City is already huge, and now a gap to Liverpool is also
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In a manner not to dissimilar to the past few seasons, Chelsea once again find themselves this side of the new year resetting expectations. They start the season convincingly, reach the top, and then self-destruct themselves. This has been happening ever since they last won the title in 2017. And this has happened again this
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