Watford scored three late goals to make manager Javi Gracia’s first home game an “unforgettable night” and increase the pressure on his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte. The Blues played an hour with 10 men after Tiemoue Bakayoko’s red card capped a dreadful individual 30-minute performance – in which he gifted Watford four chances. The Hornets … Read more
Chelsea secured their fifth Premier League title with a dramatic late victory at West Brom. Substitute Michy Batshuayi scored in the 82nd minute to secure the vital win, sliding in to turn home Cesar Azpilicueta’s cut-back from close range. After nearest rivals Tottenham lost against West Ham on 5 May, Chelsea needed only two wins … Read more
The Blues boss has brought tactical nous, a winning mentality and resilience to the squad as the under-fire Arsene Wenger struggles to do the same As each week passes, Antonio Conte’s Chelsea look more and more certain of lifting the Premier League title. Yet another ruthless display on Monday night sent them 11 points clear … Read more
Cesc Fabregas marked his 300th Premier appearance with a goal as Chelsea beat Swansea at Stamford Bridge to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Fabregas opened the scoring on 19 minutes, collecting a pass from Pedro in the visitors’ box and poking the ball past Lukasz Fabianski. Swansea drew level on the … Read more
It might only be February but that’s surely Arsenal well and truly out of the title , if they were even in it to begin with. Chelsea have gone 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, cruising to a 3-1 win over the Gunners at Stamford Bridge. Marcos Alonso opened the scoring … Read more
Chelsea missed their chance to set a consecutive winning in the Premier League after losing 2-0 to Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Dele Alli scored a brace of headers either side of half time, following two fine Christian Eriksen crosses, to ensure the Blues’ lead at the top of the table stayed at five points. … Read more
Chelsea captain John Terry has seen injury and the form of others restrict him to just five Premier League appearances this season. The Blues have flourished in his absence, with his only top-flight outing since they embarked on a 12-match winning run coming in a 5-0 demolition of Everton. Antonio Conte has found a formula … Read more
The Spain international converted the all-important winner as the Blues momentarily moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table Chelsea equalled their longest Premier League winning run by beating Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday for their 11th consecutive victory. The league leaders were already guaranteed to be top of the tree … Read more
Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park in today’s early Premier League kick off, sealing their 11th consecutive top victory. Diego Costa headed in the winning just before half-time at Selhurst Park, keeping the pressure on their title rivals by sending the Blues nine points clear at the top of the table. Despite Chelsea’s intimidating … Read more
Gareth Southgate said he has shown he can handle “big matches” after concluding his four-game tenure as England’s interim manager with a 2-2 friendly draw against Spain on Tuesday. Appointed caretaker manager in the wake of Sam Allardyce’s abrupt departure, Southgate led England to two wins and two draws in his brief stint at the … Read more
Sergio Ramos’ only contribution to Spain in a World Cup qualifier this weekend will be a pep talk to his teammates. Ramos visited the team’s training camp this week ahead of tomorrow’s match against Macedonia, but the captain won’t be on the field in the southern city of Granada because of an injury — one … Read more
Chelsea lie 7th on the table ahead of their match against league champions Leicester City John Terry was on the bench as Chelsea boss Antonio Conte kept faith with his 3-4-3 formation against Leicester City, while Claudio Ranieri rests Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani. Chelsea captain Terry suffered an injury in the 2-2 draw with … Read more
Ghana received a massive injury boost on Tuesday night with news of attacker Jeffrey Schlupp returning to action. The 23-year-old was handed a starting role by manager Claudio Ranieri and he lasted the entire duration of the game for the Foxes. Schlupp had not played for Leicester since the start of the Premier League season … Read more