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The FA Cup is back! Chelsea play Morecambe in the third round this weekend at Stamford Bridge. Now it’s time to test your memory, can you name the starting line-up the last time Chelsea won the FA Cup against Manchester United in 2018? Let us know how you did in the comments below! View the full article

Chelsea make their FA Cup bow this weekend against League Two side Morecambe, looking for a much-needed win after a tricky Christmas and New Year period. The Blues, who were finalists last season are set to rotate and give some academy players a chance to impress in Sunday’s third-round tie. Morecambe who currently lie 7th […] View the full article

It is ALWAYS going to be impossible to keep every single player happy in a squad; this is an issue that even smaller squads will occur. However, it is always going to be more detrimental the bigger the squad is, and Chelsea made some big mistakes this summer that has just increased the pressure of […] View the full article

Chelsea gaffer Frank Lampard has given his say on the team news ahead of the Blues clash against Morecambe in the third round of the FA Cup. This is will be the first-ever match to be played out between the two in any competition, including friendlies. (Chelsea FC) Speaking to the media, Lampard said: “Although […] View the full article

England is back under tougher restrictions after a significant surge in the number of coronavirus cases being reported. With London and surrounding areas experiencing strict tier-four measures, Chelsea have come forward to lend a helping hand as hospitalizations rise rapidly. In such circumstances, club owner Roman Abramovich has made Stamford Bridge hotel rooms open to […] View the full article

In what may well be somewhat of a surprise in the biannual transfer value list of top 100 football players published by CIES Football Observatory, Chelsea have seen three of their players make the top 20. The research group within the International Center for Sports Studies, based in Switzerland, takes into consideration a variety of […] View the full article

Gary Neville has highlighted how Chelsea’s defensive frailties were exposed during the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Neville was particularly critical of how Cesar Azpilicueta and Ben Chilwell were left exposed on either flank when up against Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling, with their team-mates failing to help out with their defensive duties. […] View the full article

There is no doubt that Chelsea have an abundance of young talent coming through the ranks at the club. With Frank Lampard at the helm, the belief of being able to break into the first team squad must be higher than it has been for many years. Whilst you’re here please take a moment to sign […] View the full article

In what may well be touted as one of Chelsea FC’s worst transfer deals in recent history, Danny Drinkwater’s value has dropped tenfold since his £35m signing in September 2017 from Leicester City. Chelsea could be willing to offload the midfielder for just £3.5m, it is reported that his representatives have already ‘initiated contact’ with […] View the full article

Chelsea’s academy has produced a number of quality right-backs in recent years. The likes of Ola Aina, Reece James, Tariq Lamptey, Dujon Sterling, and Henry Lawrence are just some of the names that come to mind and now it appears another name could be set to break through the ranks in Tino Livramento. The 18-year-old […] View the full article

Chelsea made a number of high profile expensive signings this summer, and it is time to utilise the one who was the most expensive – Kai Havertz. The 21-year old German international has top class undoubted ability, but he also genuinely has a very good chance of becoming a world class player very soon. Whilst […] View the full article

Chelsea are looking to send their academy graduate, Fikayo Tomori out on loan this month, and Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United is the ‘likeliest destination’ for him, as reported by BBC Sport. Tomori was a mainstay in defence at least until Antonio Rudiger recovered from injury last season, and made 22 appearances with 15 of them […] View the full article

Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has spoken exclusively to TalkChelsea about what went wrong against Manchester City and whether it’s fair to question Frank Lampard’s credentials as manager. As you well know, the Blues were defeated 3-1 by Man City on our home turf on Sunday afternoon. The first-half collapse was both concerning and untimely, with […] View the full article

Well, it looks like Olivier Giroud will be staying at Stamford Bridge this transfer window after all the speculation surrounding his future. A couple of top sources have now confirmed that he will at least stay until the summer and finish the season at Chelsea. Olivier Giroud will remain at Chelsea in January despite Juventus […] View the full article

Kai Havertz’s start to life at Chelsea has not been the best, since he arrived from Bayer Leverkusen he has struggled with consistency. However, his performance against Manchester City showed glimpses of the talent we all know he possesses. After he replaced Mateo Kovacic in the seventy-seventh minute, the game was practically over. Chelsea’s goal […] View the full article

It is probably fair to say now that if Chelsea have another defeat within their next five matches, then Frank Lampard could well see the Stamford Bridge exit door. General consensus is that his job is under threat after last night’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City, but he is in no immediate danger of losing […] View the full article

Billy Gilmour made a second half appearance off the bench for Chelsea yesterday, in a game which surely only moved him closer towards earning back his starting role in the team. We already know that manager Frank Lampard is a big fan of the young midfielder, but his minutes on the pitch since returning from […] View the full article

Andrea Pirlo has been talking about the possibility of Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud joining Juventus this transfer window. (Football-Italia) The report suggests the Italian boss has identified the striker as a potential target, and made no secret he would like to sign the Frenchman. Pirlo was talking to Dazn (reported by Goal) “He’d be handy! […] View the full article

Chelsea’s frustrating run of form continued into the New Year which they started in the worst possible way after being on the end of a hammering from Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. The game finished 3-1 in favour of the away side, and if anything, the scoreline flattered the Blues. Gundogan, Foden and De Bruyne […] View the full article

Callum Hudson-Odoi scored an injury-time goal for Chelsea in a game they were left embarrassed by Pep Guardiola’s Man City. The Blues were terrible in the first half and found themselves 3-0 down at the halfway point to goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne. Hudson-Odoi looked lively when he came on […] View the full article

Some Chelsea fans have taken to social media to share their reaction to the first half of action against Manchester City. Frank Lampard’s side found themselves 2-0 down within the first twenty-one minutes of action at Stamford Bridge. Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring with a neat turn and finish and Phil Foden doubled the lead […] View the full article

Chelsea’s manager Frank Lampard has confirmed his starting line-up for today’s game against Manchester City. Edouard Mendy starts in goal for the Blues and will be hoping for a clean-sheet after conceding in his last two games against Arsenal and Aston Villa. Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta will make his 400th appearance and will play for […] View the full article

Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven that will take on Man City in just under an hour in this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have experienced a difficult run of results over the last month, winning only one of their last six games. They will be looking to get one over […] View the full article

The Chelsea players including manager Frank Lampard have arrived at Stamford Bridge for this evenings Premier League clash with Manchester City. Here come the Blues! 👋💙#CHEMCI pic.twitter.com/AcabUx4kBU — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 3, 2021 Among the players spotted arriving are Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante, Kurt Zouma, Tammy Abraham, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben Chilwell, Christian Pulisic and […] View the full article

Chelsea play Man City this evening at Stamford Bridge in what is a crucial game for both clubs at the top of the Premier League table. We’ve put together a quiz of the twelve players that have played for both clubs, how many do you know? Let us know how you did in the comments […] View the full article