Tag: Chelsea
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Manchester City reclaim top spot in EPL with 6-0 win over Chelsea
Manchester City has become the first EPL side to score more than once in 15 consecutive home matches in the top English soccer league, pulling equal to Tottenham Hotspur who achieved the feat in December 1965.
February 11, 2019 -
Spurs beat Chelsea in 1st leg of Carabao Cup semis
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga fouled Spurs striker Harry Kane in the box in the 25th minute and referee Michael Oliver awarded a penalty but then decided to consult VAR to determine whether the attacking player was onside.
January 9, 2019 -
Klopp sees Chelsea, Arsenal in EPL title hunt
Liverpool appears on its way to sealing the title as it has secured the trophy eight times out of 10 when it was atop the standings by Christmas.
December 25, 2018 -
New coach Julen Lopetegui ready as Real Madrid begin season without Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid are rumoured to be chasing players like Chelsea's forward Eden Hazard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, but Lopetegui avoided talk of signings.
July 31, 2018 -
With new manager, we need to prove ourselves: Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas
"It is a new start for me and for the players," Fabregas told the reporters.
July 21, 2018 -
Cesc Fabregas begs Chelsea’s ‘best player’ Eden Hazard to stay
Eden Hazard's Chelsea teammate Cesc Fabregas has urged him to not leave the Premier League club amid the rumours that Belgium forward is bound for Real Madrid.
July 21, 2018 -
Zola returns to Chelsea as head coach assistant
Former Italian football player Gianfranco Zola rejoined Chelsea on Thursday as an assistant to the new head coach Maurizio Sarri, the English club said.
July 20, 2018 -
Southgate qualities echo Mourinho, Conte says Holland
England coach Steve Holland believes Gareth Southgate is showing the same key qualities he saw in the likes of Jose Mourinho, Rafael Benitez and Antonio Conte at Chelsea. Holland worked with the London club’s first team from 2011 before joining Southgate, and England, in 2016. “I think with Gareth, he ticks so many of the …
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June 21, 2018 -
Liverpool nab CL spot, Swansea relegated from EPL
Liverpool on Sunday thrashed Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 in the final round of the English Premier League, finishing fourth and securing a spot in the 2018-19 Champions League, while Swansea City were relegated from the top-tier English league. With this win, Liverpool deprived Chelsea of the chance to compete in the next Champions League. …
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May 14, 2018 -
Giroud leads Chelsea to win over Liverpool
A first-half goal by Olivier Giroud gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday, endangering their rival’s third-place position in the English Premier League (EPL) football championship. Giroud connected a Victor Moses’ cross from the right, heading the ball home in the 32nd minute, to lead Chelsea to their fourth win in a row …
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May 7, 2018 -
Tottenham beat Watford 2-0 to tighten grip on 4th spot in EPL; Chelsea fifth
With 71 points from 35 matches, Tottenham hold the final Champions League berth from the EPL by a margin of five points over fifth-place Chelsea
May 1, 2018 -
Better late than never for Spain debutant Marcos Alonso
Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso comes from a footballing family which has seen both his father and grandfather (both also called Marcos) play international football for Spain. Now, aged 27, Marcos Alonso junior has finally received a call-up into the Spain squad for the forthcoming friendly matches against Germany and Argentina. It is a reward for …
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March 21, 2018 -
FA Cup: Strange to score with the head but it’s good for my confidence, says Pedro
Pedro, who replaced William in the extra-time, scored the winning goal with a header to give Chelsea a 2-1 win against Leicester City in a tight FA Cup quarter-final tie. Thrilled at making an impact in the game, Pedro said that it was very strange to score with the head, but nonetheless, it’s good for …
March 19, 2018 -
FA Cup: Antonio Conte happy with Chelsea’s extra-time victory over Leicester City
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte was happy with his side’s extra-time victory over Leicester City that helped them progress to the FA Cup semi-final and said that it wasn’t easy for them to play 120 minutes in this way, and in this weather, especially after a Champions League game. “We must be pleased with the …
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March 19, 2018 -
Chelsea revives EPL hopes before playing Barcelona
Chelsea revived its hopes for a top-four English Premier League spot with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at the Stamford Bridge, reassuring the team prior to its match against Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16. Antonio Conte’s team, currently in the fifth spot in the EPL, bounced back from four defeats on …
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March 11, 2018 -
N’Golo Kante fainted in dressing room two days ahead of City clash
France’s Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante fainted in training on Friday and was thus ruled out of their squad which took on Manchester City, according to an Espn report. On Sunday, Kante was a surprise omission from Antonio Conte’s squad at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester where an insipid Chelsea lost 0-1 to English Premier League …
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March 6, 2018 -
Guardiola thinks Luis Enrique can be successful in EPL
Guardiola also supported Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte, hailing his tactical abilities
March 3, 2018