Cesc Fabregas will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Arsenal this Saturday. The Spaniard was sidelined for the 3-0 win over Huddersfield on Saturday afternoon with a knee injury, and is not expected to recover in time for the weekend’s derby at Stamford Bridge. Fabregas was absent from training as the Maurizio Sarri’s side enjoyed …
Chelsea have worked through an uncertain summer as they had their transfer plans mainly on hold while they tried to resolve the contract situation with Antonio Conte and waited to appoint former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as his replacement. Chelsea start their campaign this Saturday with a 2pm kick-off at the John Smith’s Stadium against …
Several of Belgium’s players have been quick to ease fears that Eden Hazard is seriously injured. The forward limped off during Belgium’s 4-1 victory over Costa Rica on Monday, a sorry sight not just for the Belgian’s who anxiously await the well-being of their captain, but also for everyone involved in football who may have …
Chelsea really need to win against Spurs as their top 4 aspirations depends on it. Conte’s side is in danger of missing out on the Champions League as they are currently 5th in the Premier League. With 5 points between them and their Sunday adversaries, there is no other option than a victory. Conte must …
Chelsea should go into the Barcelona clash with high hopes. Even though the numbers don’t quite show it, the Blues were the better side at home against Barcelona. With a bit of luck the tie could have settled things at Stamford Bridge. According to recent statements from Conte, now it is all about experience and …
Antonio Conte has jumped to defend defender Gary Cahill after former Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason was forced into retirement. Cahill and Mason were involved in a accidental clash last January during a game between the two clubs, leaving Mason with a fractured skull. After over a year on the sidelines and extensive rehab, Mason …
Chelsea have a tough 30 days ahead of them. They will have to play Barcelona twice, Manchester United and leaders Manchester City in what could be the most decisive month of the whole season for the Blues. Morale should be good as they won their last match and have a fairly easy game against Hull …
Conte’s team travel to the Emirates and look to put some distance between them, Manchester United and Liverpool who are close behind. It is the perfect time to push hard as United seem to be spiraling downwards – they haven’t won any of their last 4 games. Facing the Gunners is a good years’ …
Back in late September when Chelsea travelled to the Bet365 Stadium to face Stoke City they came away with all 3 points as the Blues simply steamrollered the Potters winning 4-0 with goals from a classy Alvaro Morata hat-trick and Pedro supplying the goals. Mark Hughes will not have forgotten that game and as with …
Chelsea look set for a strong finish to the year from an injury perspective as they head into a busy Christmas schedule with few casualties to be concerned about. While in previous years Chelsea might have struggled to keep key players fit over the festive period, they look like they could be in for a …
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has insisted that David Luiz’s absence from the team is due to injury, and says he is ‘disappointed’ that some people are questioning the legitimacy of the situation. Luiz has started just one game since the end of October, a Champions League clash with Qarabag, and there has been huge speculation …
Chelsea take on Newcastle on Saturday afternoon as Rafa Benitez returns to Stamford Bridge. Newcastle have had a tough run of games recently, winning none in their last 5 league games. They go into the game at Stamford Bridge in 12th place, 5 points off the relegation places. Chelsea on the other hand are unbeaten …
Chelsea travel to Anfield for a 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday, November 25th and it is Jurgen Klopp’s team which holds the upper hand in recent meetings between the two teams. Chelsea are coming into the game on the back of a 4-0 thumping of Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday in Baku having qualified …