Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has admitted that summer signing Alvaro Morata is improving a lot in terms of his physical condition. The Spain international scored on his league debut for Chelsea earlier this month as he came on as a second-half substitute in the 3-2 defeat to Burnley. Owing to his impressive performance, Conte handed […]
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Chelsea edge past Stoke to set up Man City tie
Brazil international Oscar scored a stunning free kick as Chelsea booked their place in the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge yesterday afternoon. The midfield’s curled effort from twenty-five years was enough to see the Blues through to this stage for the fourteenth time […]
Blues closing in on Matic
The Mail Online understands that Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal that will see Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic return to Stamford Bridge, two-and-a-half years after he moved in the opposite direction. The 25 year old was initially used as a makeweight in David Luiz’s transfer to Chelsea, and now looks set to return to […]
Mikel and Oscar seal Blues progress
Second half goals from Jon Obi Mikel and Oscar secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea in their FA Cup third round clash with Derby County at the iPro Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Rams, who were statistically a match for their opponents in all areas bar the goals, kept the Blues at bay for the first […]
Cole doubtful for Hammers clash
Chelsea will be hoping to return to winning ways as they take on West Ham United at Upton Park in tomorrow evening’s late kick off in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho’s men have dropped five points in their last two games, and needed a late penalty to salvage a point against West Bromwich Albion a […]
Ramires committed to Chelsea cause
Chelsea midfielder Ramires has admitted that he is unaware of any interest in him from other clubs aside from what is written in the media, according to Sky Sports. The Brazil international, who has not missed a minute in the Premier League for the Blues so far this season, is reportedly a target for both […]
PSG back in for Mata
Reports in Italy are suggesting that Ligue 1 big spenders Paris Saint Gemain are ready to renew their interest in signing Juan Mata. The Spain international, who is in line to win his thirty-second cap in a friendly against South Africa this evening, has been used sporadically by Blues manager Jose Mourinho since he returned […]
Wilmots keen for De Bruyne to leave Blues
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has urged Kevin de Bruyne to seek regular first team football away from Stamford Bridge, Sky Sports understands. The midfielder has barely featured for the Blues since signing almost two years ago, spending the second half of the 2011/12 campaign back on loan with Genk, before joining Werder Bremen for the […]
Cahill relishing Poland clash
Gary Cahill has told The FA’s official website that he is looking forward to this evening’s crucial World Cup qualifier at Wembley, where England take on Poland. The Chelsea defender is in line to win his 21st full international cap this evening, and is set to come up against one of the hottest properties in […]
Torres keen to step up
Fernando Torres has admitted that he needs to do more to justify his price tag, Sky Sorts understands. The Spain international has scored just 37 goals in 139 appearances since switching from Liverpool half-way through the 2010/11 campaign. He was the clubs to scorer last term with 23 goals, though he has just scored twice […]