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Chelsea play Manchester United this Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge in what is a must win game for the blues in their quest for a top-four finish. Ahead of the game we’ve prepared a quiz, can you name the eight players that have played for both clubs in the Premier League era? View the full article

If Makelele revolutionized the defensive midfield position and led Chelsea to an unprecedented 95-point 2004/05 top-flight winning season, ten years down the lane Kante redefined the role in an era where Leicester City’s 5000/1 odds to win the 2015/16 Premier League raised eyebrows like no other event in recent memory. Although he lasted just one […] View the full article

David Alaba’s move away from Bavaria has been one of the most heated topics of discussion in the last couple of days. The versatile defender’s instrumental presence in the Bayern Munich squad saw them win a treble last season, completing a much-revered sextuple this season. However, with his contract set to expire at the end […] View the full article

We have just heard the reports from The Athletic that fixtures could be moved back this season so we can see fans back inside the stadiums. They say that talks are under way that will see the Premier League’s 37th round moved back in order for fans to come watch inside the stadiums again as […] View the full article

Timo Werner’s night against Atletico Madrid was definitely not his best in the Chelsea shirt. The German forward put in an underwhelming display as Chelsea struggled to find the back of the net until Olivier Giroud popped up with a masterful bicycle kick to give Chelsea an away goal advantage going into the second leg […] View the full article

Mason Mount put in another class act with an impressive showing from the midfield against a stern but wasteful Atletico side who had zero shots on target. Although it was a spectacular Olivier Giroud goal that stole the victory, Mount was arguably Chelsea’s best player on the pitch. He attempted five dribbles throughout the match […] View the full article

As Olivier Giroud made the most of a defensive error and lodged in an acrobatic masterpiece, Chelsea edged Atletico Madrid by a single goal in what was a tight affair in Romania. Although Tuchel was impressed with his side’s resilient showing, he warned them of complacency – more so for the second leg which sees […] View the full article

Chelsea has had some world-class strikers throughout their history, propelling the club to domestic and continental glory in the Premier League fixtures. But, Chelsea’s top goal scorer of all time is a central midfielder: Frank Lampard, a club legend who did not last long as Chelsea manager. And despite the recent influx of money in […] View the full article

Tammy Abraham is a great striker, and yes if they end up selling him it is always a risk and something they could learn to regret. However, IF they are going all out to try and bring in a world class striker this summer such as Erling Haaland or Romelu Lukaku, then they might be […] View the full article

Chelsea travelled to Bucharest on Tuesday night to take on Atletico Madrid in a massive Champions League clash that saw them come away with a vital 1-0 win. With it being Thomas Tuchel’s first Champions League game as Chelsea’s manager, it was crucial to try and get something to take home something from a tricky […] View the full article

Olivier Giroud’s knack for brilliant goals knows no bounds. The Chelsea striker added one more to list of flawless goals with an amazing overhead bicycle kick that put Chelsea one goal ahead of the Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League 1st leg encounter. The French striker made the most of a rare […] View the full article

Chelsea will be without their midfield engine for the return leg against Atletico Madrid. Mason Mount misses the UEFA Champions League 2nd leg Round of 16 clash at Stamford Bridge due to an accumulation of yellow cards as he picked one up inside only the 1st minute at the start of the first leg in […] View the full article

Time is finally up, the day is finally here. Chelsea and Atletico Madrid lock horns in one of the most anticipated knockout fixtures this UEFA Champions League season. The Blues are high on morale, albeit putting in an underwhelming performance over the weekend in the 1-1 draw against Southampton – extending their unbeaten run to […] View the full article

Thomas Tuchel is well aware of the threat Atletico Madrid’s main striker Luis Suarez possesses. The Uruguayan has been in immaculate form for the Rojiblancos since making a shock transfer from Barcelona at the end of last season. He has long been an admirer of the marksman’s relentless ability to lead the frontline. Tuchel spoke […] View the full article

Eden Hazard’s Real Madrid career has experienced a tremendous downfall since his arrival in the Spanish capital for a hefty transfer fee of €115m. So far, he has appeared 35 times for Los Blancos, scoring four goals and assisting seven throughout his stay to date. Ex-teammate Filipe Luis featured alongside the talented Belgian attacker during […] View the full article

Chelsea takes on Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The first leg will be played in the National Arena in Bucharest Romania. Despite the ground being neutral, Chelsea will represent the visiting team, with away goals still at play. The Blues are the last team to beat Atletico Madrid in an […] View the full article

Chelsea jet off to Romania ahead of a mouth-watering last-16 Champions League clash against La Liga’s table-topping Atletico Madrid. It will be Thomas Tuchel’s toughest test so far as Chelsea head coach, with Tuesday’s opponents three points clear with a game in hand at the top of the Spanish league. The match is technically Atletico’s […] View the full article

Atletico Madrid enter the UEFA Champions League last 16 clash in a haze of uncertainty and disappointing news after an underwhelming 2-0 loss to Levante over the weekend, their first home loss of the season. However, bigger than the loss may have been Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Giminez’s injury when he limped off at half-time […] View the full article

At the end of the Chelsea game versus Southampton at the weekend I couldn’t help but notice an age old problem with the squad on the whole, a lack of motivation and dropped heads when things don’t go right. It is an issue that even Antonio Conte faced during his time at the club four […] View the full article

The Arena Nationala in Bucharest will welcome the likes of two heavyweights from the opposing ends of the continent. Chelsea will face their sternest test till date under Tuchel against an Atletico Madrid side who are currently witnessing a slight dip in form, although they are on the top of La Liga. Thomas Tuchel spoke […] View the full article

The Champions League is back! Chelsea take on Atletico Madrid tomorrow evening in the first leg of their last-16 clash, which is being held in Romania’s National Stadium due to coronavirus protocols over travel. The last time the blues played the Spanish club was at Stamford Bridge in the 2017 group stage, the game ended […] View the full article

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to sub-off substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at St.Mary’s Stadium against Southampton came as somewhat of a surprise to the Chelsea faithful. The attacker was brought on at half-time for Tammy Abraham, who just returned from a minor ankle setback. But just over 30 minutes later, Tuchel made an exceptional […] View the full article

In a span of 23 days, beginning on the 23rd of February when Chelsea visit Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in the UEFA Champions League last 16 1st leg, the Blues will face a long list of high-profile encounters that may well define the season at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel has gotten off to an […] View the full article

Mason Mount’s individual display at St.Mary’s Stadium was a performance that stood out in what was an overall sub-par showing by Tuchel’s men. As Chelsea trailed by a goal, Mount was the deciding factor in maintaining new boss Tuchel’s unbeaten streak. He won a splendid penalty after wrong footing Danny Ings and then placed it […] View the full article

Mason Mount’s second-half performance against Southampton was impressive. He put in a show to bring Chelsea back into the game after they went trailing, from Minamino’s first-half goal. Mount won Chelsea’s penalty in the 54th minute by inviting Southampton striker Danny Ings to make a poor challenge. The 22-year-old coolly slotted the set-piece himself into […] View the full article