Chelsea

Chelsea FC Analysis: A Look at Oscar and His Price Tag

Chelsea FC Analysis: A Look at Oscar and His Price Tag

The arrival of Oscar to Chelsea FC this summer turned quite a number of heads. The then 20 year old cost the West London giants €32m according to TransferMarkt, a whopping fee for such a young, relatively unproven talent. Since his arrival, the young Brazilian has featured a number of times for Chelsea and had [...]

Why Wayne Rooney Could Make Sense at Chelsea

Why Wayne Rooney Could Make Sense at Chelsea

Rumors are circulating around the press today that Wayne Rooney handed in a transfer request several weeks ago before Manchester United played Real Madrid in the Champions League. The English international has fallen behind Robin Van Persie in the pecking order at Old Trafford and could seek a move away from the Manchester side in [...]

Has Manchester United Star Wayne Rooney Put Chelsea on Alert?

Has Manchester United Star Wayne Rooney Put Chelsea on Alert?

After constantly playing second fiddle to Robin van Persie this season, it was only a matter of time before Wayne Rooney started expressing his displeasure. This displeasure has been expressed by the striker in the form of a desire to leave Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. Of course, it is not the first [...]

Chelsea News Review: Champions League, Injuries, and More

Chelsea News Review: Champions League, Injuries, and More

1) Title May have been Decided but Plenty of Developments Elsewhere in the Standings Though Manchester United have already sealed the league title this season, Old Trafford was once again the scene of a rather significant scoreline as Chelsea grabbed a hugely important win over the newly crowned Premier League Champions. Continue reading… 2) Frank [...]

Chelsea News: Frank Lampard Hopeful for Blues Stay

Chelsea News: Frank Lampard Hopeful for Blues Stay

Frank Lampard has become an institution for Chelsea since his transfer from West Ham United in 2001. He’s featured a fantastic 201 times in the Premier League for Chelsea and scored 139 goals for the Blues in the Premier League. The London-born star it reaching a crossroads in his career, however, and his future has [...]

Chelsea v Tottenham Highlights: All level in London as Champions League Qualification Takes Shape

Chelsea v Tottenham Highlights: All level in London as Champions League Qualification Takes Shape

Chelsea v Tottenham Highlights All eyes were on London this evening as Chelsea played host to cross-town rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Both sides would’ve been desperate to secure another three points in their fight for Champions League Qualification, but the spoils were shared as the match ended 2-2. Chelsea struck first through Oscar after Gary Cahill [...]

Chelsea v Tottenham Live Match Commentary

Chelsea v Tottenham Live Match Commentary

Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur this evening at Stamford Bridge in one of the Premier League’s most pivotal matches for Champions League qualification. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Spurs are all looking for the final two Champions League spots, but one London based team will compete in the Europa League next season. Join us below throughout the match [...]

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Predicted Lineups

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Predicted Lineups

Chelsea host Tottenham in a massive Premier League fixture this evening at Stamford Bridge in a match that will help decide the fate of next year’s Champions League qualifiers. Both sides are coming off massive wins at the weekend, Chelsea defeating Manchester United at Old Trafford thanks to a late Juan Mata goal, and Tottenham [...]

Chelsea: Rafa Benitez Talks to the Press Ahead of Tottenham Visit (Video)

Chelsea: Rafa Benitez Talks to the Press Ahead of Tottenham Visit (Video)

Chelsea face Tottenham in a crucial match in their quest for UEFA Champions League action next season. The match will see the potential for the Blues to go four points up on Arsenal with two matches to go if they win. However, a draw would see a continued three points gap between Chelsea and Tottenham [...]

Chelsea vs Tottenham: Rafa Benitez praises Andre Villas-Boas and Gareth Bale

Chelsea vs Tottenham: Rafa Benitez praises Andre Villas-Boas and Gareth Bale

Over the weekend Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez was in the press for having a go at rival manager Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United. However, this week he appears to be in better spirits after managing to take three points from his old foe this past Sunday. Now Benitez and his side have to prepare [...]

Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Players to Watch in Crucial Clash for Champions League Qualification

Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Players to Watch in Crucial Clash for Champions League Qualification

On Wednesday, Chelsea will host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in a vital match for both sides. A win for Chelsea could bring them that much closer to second place, while Tottenham could rise to fourth place and a subsequent UEFA Champions League qualifying spot should they get the full three points. Of the sides’ [...]

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Previewing the Battle for Fourth Place

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Previewing the Battle for Fourth Place

It’s the big one. So big in fact, that I (the life-long Gooner) am donning a Chelsea shirt. Tottenham travel to The Bridge tomorrow night and it appears it’s all on the line for both clubs and the red half of North London. A win for Chelsea all but secures Champions League football for next [...]

Champions League Qualification: Eden Hazard Available for Chelsea Against Tottenham

Champions League Qualification: Eden Hazard Available for Chelsea Against Tottenham

Despite missing out in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory at Old Trafford this past weekend, Belgian sensation Eden Hazard is back and available for selection as Chelsea face Tottenham in on the of Premier League’s most vital matches this season. Hazard was one of three Chelsea players unable to take part in their win at United, with [...]

Premier League Top 5: Gabby Agbonlahor Double Earns Player of the Week Credentials

Premier League Top 5: Gabby Agbonlahor Double Earns Player of the Week Credentials

In a double-stacked week of Premier League fixtures, we’re merely halfway through what the English top flight has to offer us this week when it comes to fixtures. However, even with the extra dosage of midweek action waiting in the wings, this past weekend satiated our need for Premier League adrenaline quite nicely, albeit with [...]

EPL Injury Report: Spurs Limping Into Final Weeks Of The Season

EPL Injury Report: Spurs Limping Into Final Weeks Of The Season

With just a few weeks left in the EPL season, the fight for a top four finish looks like it will come down to the final day of competition. Manchester United has long since wrapped up the title, but the next four teams in the table are neck and neck and still have a lot [...]

Tottenham and Andre Villas-Boas Prepare for Return to Stamford Bridge

Tottenham and Andre Villas-Boas Prepare for Return to Stamford Bridge

As Wednesday quickly approaches, Andre Villas-Boas continues to play down his return to Stamford Bridge.  In a match with massive implications both Chelsea and Tottenham should come out of the gate firing on all cylinders in this hotly contested match; however, Tottenham’s  manager insists that his return “means nothing.” At this same time around 14 [...]