English Premier League champions Chelsea FC were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United on Sunday as they drop to fifth on the log. Willian put the Blues ahead in the 32nd minute but the goal was equalized in just seven minutes by former Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian’s goal kept the score at one apiece … Read more
Chelsea made the perfect start to their pre-season tour as Michy Batshuayi scored twice in a 3-0 win over Arsenal. Two goals in as many minutes from Willian (40) and Batshuayi (42) put Chelsea two up at the break in Beijing before the Belgian striker added his second four minutes into the second period. Chances … Read more
Chelsea have been crowned Premier League champions as Michy Batshuayi’s late goal gave them the victory they required to secure the title at West Brom. It looked as though Antonio Conte’s side might be forced to delay the celebrations as they were frustrated for long periods by the resilience and organisation of the Baggies. But the … Read more
The manager believes the Reds are closer to Antonio Conte’s side than the 14-point difference in the Premier League table suggests Jurgen Klopp suggests Liverpool aren’t too far behind Chelsea, despite a 14-point gap between the two teams in the Premier League table. While the Reds are fighting for a top-four finish, Antonio Conte’s side … Read more
Chelsea’s title credentials have not really been in doubt for several months but the manner of their 3-0 win over Everton suggests they are no mood to allow nerves to get the better of them. For more than an hour it remained goalless at Goodison Park but the air of confidence Antonio Conte’s side carry … Read more
Eden Hazard is the man who crushes Tottenham’s dreams of glory. His sensational off-the-bench cameo proved decisive for Chelsea as he provided a goal and an assist to send his side to the FA Cup final at Spurs’ expense. Michy Batshuayi and Willian started ahead of Diego Costa and Hazard at Wembley but if that … Read more
Eden Hazard came off the bench to inspire a late Chelsea surge as the Blues booked a place in the FA Cup final with an enthralling 4-2 victory over title rivals, Tottenham at Wembley. The Belgian was a shock omission from Antonio Conte’s starting XI alongside Diego Costa, but played a key role when he … Read more
Nemanja Matic scored a stunning strike to help Chelsea beat Tottenham at Wembley and reach the FA Cup final. Willian opened the scoring with a well-placed free-kick after five minutes and the Brazilian added his second from the spot two minutes before the break. Harry Kane had headed in from Christian Eriksen’s cross to equalise … Read more
A late Gary Cahill goal sent Chelsea 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Stoke City. The defender pounced on a poor Erik Pieters clearance at a corner three minutes from time to reward Chelsea for their dominance. Pieters had also conceded the corner with a misplaced … Read more
Chelsea midfielder Willian believes healthy competition for places has been one of the driving forces behind the Premier League leaders’ assault on the title this season. Chelsea have a 10-point cushion over second-placed Tottenham Hotspur with 12 games remaining. Willian also feels the strength of the squad means manager Antonio Conte can rely on his … Read more
Chelsea winger Willian has revealed that Manchester United made enquiries over signing him in the summer transfer window. The Brazil international has been rotated frequently in the 2016-17 season, with Pedro often picked in his place, as was the case in the 3-1 win over Arsenal. The 28-year-old was a key performer in Jose Mourinho’s … 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
Chelsea moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Cesc Fabregas’ first-half goal beat a stubborn Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Fabregas steered into the far corner from the edge of the box as the Blues recorded a 10th consecutive league victory. Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford saved from former Black … Read more
Former Ghana U20 star Emmanuel Okyere Boateng scored his fourth goal of the season in the Portuguese league on Saturday. The frontman gave Moreirense a lifeline after falling behind but they ended up losing 2-1 to Chaves in the Primeira Liga. Boateng, who played for Ghana at the 2015 Fifa U20 World Cup in New … Read more
Football teams around the world have paid tribute to the victims of Monday’s Colombian plane crash that killed 19 members of Brazilian side Chapecoense. Journalists, commentators, team staff among many others also lost their lives in the crash. In solidarity, most teams that played throughout the week paid tributes to all victims. A minute silence … Read more
Chelsea FC thrilled fans in an emphatic win at the Etihad stadium Saturday afternoon. They extended their in-form unbeatable record and both Costa and Hazard move a goal up each on the top scorers list. Manchester City took the lead in the last minute before half time through an own goal by Gary Cahill in … Read more
Willian and Diego Costa produced fine second-half finishes as Chelsea tasted victory for the first time in four Premier League outings with a 2-0 triumph at Hull City. Antonio Conte’s side performed fitfully in their 3-4-3 formation during the early stages and Thibaut Courtois was the busier of the two goalkeepers before the break. Warnings … Read more