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  • EPL: Why we drew 2-2 with Arsenal – Pochettino

    EPL: Why we drew 2-2 with Arsenal – Pochettino

    Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, has lamented his side inability to defeat Arsenal after going two goal up in the encounter on Saturday.

    Chelsea surrendered a two goal lead 13 minutes to the end of the thrilling encounter.

    Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk gave Pochettino’s men the lead, but goals from Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard ensured Mikel Arteta’s men earned a point.

    Pochettino, speaking to MOTD, said: “I think we lost two points. We are disappointed but you can not change the analysis and the judgement of the game. We were very competitive against a very good team fighting for the Premier League last season.

    “We are a young team and I think the way we competed is a lot to be proud but we’re disappointed because after 77 minutes when we conceded the first goal I think we were better. The game was under control and we were playing well and dominating the game.

    “But when you concede there is a risk. Yes, we’re disappointed but we have to take positive things. I wan to see my players sad because they lost two points. We are in a good direction. It’s important we show the people we can compete at this level.”

  • EPL: Chelsea surrender two goal lead in draw with Arsenal

    EPL: Chelsea surrender two goal lead in draw with Arsenal

    Chelsea football club surrendered a two goal lead to settle for a share of the spoils against Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.

    Newboy Cole Palmer, slotted home Chelsea’s first goal from the   penalty spot in the 15th minute of the encounter when Saliba’s arm was adjudged to be in an unnatural position, and the referee wasted no time in pointing  to the spot.

    First half ended 1-0 in favour of Chelsea.

    Upon resumption of second half, Odegaard lost possession and Mudryk probed down the left and crossed the ball, it floated over Raya, stranded on the right-hand edge of his six-yard box, and into the top right for Chelsea’s second of the night.

    In the 77th minute, Chelsea looked completely comfortable, then suddenly Sanchez, well to the left of his goal, passes out towards nobody in particular. Rice latches onto the loose ball and hits a first-time long-distance rake that curls into the left-hand portion of the unguarded net.

    Arsenal then fought hard and got the well deserved equalizer in the 84th minute when a very free Bukayo Saka found Trossard with a pass and the Belgian slotted the ball under Sanchez to level scores for the visitors.

    The result meant Arsenal reclaimed their second position  while Chelsea climbed to 9th on the English Premier League table.

     

     

  • Mikel Arteta hints Havertz will start against Chelsea

    Mikel Arteta hints Havertz will start against Chelsea

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta feels Kai Havertz is up for today’s clash at Chelsea.

    It will mark Havertz’s return to his old club for the first time since joining from the Blues.

    Arteta said: “The last touch of the game that he had and the contribution he had against City was terrific.

    “It was difficult to make the decision whether or not to play him but as well we knew that the last 25-30 minutes against City were going to be critical.

    “And the impact that the subs had was crucial to the result and I’m really happy how he reacted and contributed to the team.

    “Could it prove to be a big moment for him? I hope so, I hope so, and I can see that the confidence is shifting and he’s in a much better place.

    “And we have to continue to do that and he needs to play.”

  • What Havertz and Jorginho have said about Chelsea – Arteta

    What Havertz and Jorginho have said about Chelsea – Arteta

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz and Jorginho have never had a bad word to say about former club Chelsea.

    The Gunners go to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

    Arteta said: “They talk highly of everyone at the club, it’ll be a special day for them.”

    He added: “It is a big game. I’ve been really impressed by them this season, it is different. They deserve more than what they have in the table. We’ll have to be at our best tomorrow.

    “I go game by game. Chelsea have a good squad, they are at home, we are in a good moment too. We will try and beat them and see what happens.”

    Arteta says Bukayo Saka will be fit for the game and commented on whether England should rest the winger given their Euros qualification.

    He said, “I don’t know how they’ll approach it. When our players are fit, we are happy to let them go to the national teams, the players want to go. It is a great opportunity for them.

    “Sometimes players feel better when playing every three or four days. They can get knocks, this is part of the game. I’m sure he wants to play [against Chelsea]. I don’t see any player that doesn’t want to be in the starting XI.”

  • EPL: Chelsea receive major injury boost ahead Arsenal clash

    EPL: Chelsea receive major injury boost ahead Arsenal clash

    Chelsea FC have received a major injury boost ahead this weekend game against Premeir League rival Arsenal.

    New boy and midfield maestro, Cole Palmer would have  recovered in time for clash at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

    Palmer will however be unavailable for England’s European Championship qualifier against Ukraine.

    He picked up a knock during the first half of a 9-1 win over Serbia and had his right thigh bandaged.

    He lasted just six minutes into the second-half and was replaced by Tino Livramento.

    However, England Under-21 boss Carsley provided an update on Sunday afternoon.

    “I think Cole would be fine, but we don’t take any chances with any of the players.

    “If there is a slight doubt that they’re going to miss a game at the weekend, we get them back to the clubs as quickly as we can.

    “We could’ve kept Cole here another day and see how it was, but we didn’t think it was right. Everyone else is fine, a few colds and sniffles,” Carsley said.

  • Eden Hazard ends football career

    Eden Hazard ends football career

    Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football.

    Hazard, 32, joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 for £89m, but played just 54 league games for the Spanish giants and left the club at the end of last season.

    He won two Premier League titles during his time at Stamford Bridge.

    “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time,” said Hazard, who has been a free agent since his contract was terminated in June.

    “After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.”

    The Belgian had already retired from international football last December after being part of the squad which was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup during the group stage.

    At Real Madrid, Hazard won the Champions League, a Club World Cup, a European Super Cup, two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups. But his time in Spain is widely considered disappointing – he scored just 7 goals in 76 appearances in all competitions.

    Hazard started his career with French club Lille, scoring 50 goals in 149 appearances and helping the club to win a domestic double of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France in 2010-11.

    He moved to Chelsea in the summer of 2012, signing for a reported £32m and went on to become a club great, winning the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2014-15.

    Hazard scored 110 goals across 352 appearances for the Blues, including the winner in the 2019 Europa League final against Arsenal in his final appearance for the club.

    He is also one of only four players in Premier League history – alongside Thierry Henry, Matt Le Tissier and Eric Cantona – to score 15 or more goals and provide 15 or more assists in a single season, having netted 16 times and laid on 15 assists during the 2018-19 campaign.

    “During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all,” Hazard added on social media.

    “I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian selection.

    “A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad.

    “Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.

    “Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences. See you off the field soon my friends.”

    After making his international debut against Luxembourg in 2008, Hazard earned 126 Belgium caps and scored 33 goals. He featured at three World Cups and two European Championships, as well as captaining the team 56 times.

    He found the net three times at the 2018 World Cup when Belgium finished third, including a strike against England in the third-place play-off.

    BBC

  • EPL: Chelsea thrash Burnley in comeback win

    EPL: Chelsea thrash Burnley in comeback win

    Raheem Sterling inspired Chelsea to an impressive 4-1 comeback win as Burnley slumped to their fifth successive Premier League home defeat of the campaign.

    Eighteen-year-old French forward Wilson Odobert marked his first Premier League start by drilling low and hard past Robert Sanchez to send home fans into raptures at Turf Moor.

    Chelsea were disjointed for spells but were back on level terms before half-time thanks to an unfortunate own goal.

    A cross by Sterling, back in the starting XI after a virus, struck the knee of Belgium defender Ameen Al-Dakhil and looped over James Trafford into the net.

    Chelsea then scored three times in a strong second-half showing to take the points.

    Sterling, who has not featured for England since the World Cup, won a penalty after being fouled by Brazilian defender Vitinho, which allowed Cole Palmer to score his first goal for the Blues since moving from Manchester City.

    The four-time Premier League winner with Manchester City then scored his side’s third with an arrowed finish after Conor Gallagher had spotted his run.

    Play restarted after Sterling’s goal before referee Stuart Attwell stopped the game as a check by the video assistant referee (VAR) for a potential offside was continuing.

    However, the goal was eventually allowed to stand.

    Substitute Nicolas Jackson sealed the points with a spin and finish, with Sterling once again involved in the move.

    Having won at Fulham on Monday, it is the first time Chelsea have secured back-to-back away wins in the Premier League since October 2022.

    BBC

  • EPL: Chelsea finally win second game of the season

    EPL: Chelsea finally win second game of the season

    Chelsea football club on Monday night secured their second win of the season in the English Premier League after defeating Fulham FC 2-0 away at Craven Cottage courtesy of two quick goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja.

    The Ukrainian gave the away side the lead in the 18th minute when he controlled Levi Colwill’s chipped cross with his chest before finishing under Bernd Leno.

    Broja netted the second one minute after to register his first goal for the Blues since October, 2022 as Chelsea climbed up from 15th position to 11th on the log.

    All efforts by Fulham to score in the game proved abortive as the only serious chance they had fell to Sasa Lukic in the second half when his shot from inside the six-yard box was well saved by Robert Sanchez.

    Mudryk was withdrawn at half-time with a quad injury but boss Mauricio Pochettino was hopeful the winger would be fit enough to play at Burnley on Saturday.

    Pochettino was pleased to see his side take three points and deserve it.

    He said: “We got what we deserved. The first half we were much better than Fulham. The second half we were in control. I’m so happy because the players needed this victory and so did the fans. We now have two victories in less than one week. We needed to feel the taste of victory, and another clean sheet also.”

  • EPL: Liverpool beat West Ham 3-1, Chelsea lose to Aston Villa 1-0

    EPL: Liverpool beat West Ham 3-1, Chelsea lose to Aston Villa 1-0

    Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the current season continued after the Reds spanked West Ham by 3-1 at Anfield.

    The Reds again proved to be a high scoring side after putting the ball at the back of the net three times again in the thrilling encounter with West Ham.

    Liverpool  took the lead early in the first half when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty he had won in being tripped by Nayef Aguerd.

    But the visitors fought back to deservedly level it up, the impressive Jarrod Bowen expertly placing a diving header in the corner of the Kop end goal.
    Upon resumption of seconf half, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota scored the second and third goal respectively to put the game beyond the reach of the Visitors.
    The result ensured the Reds maintain thier position as second on the premier League table behind Manchester City who have won all their games so far this season.
    Elsewhere, Chelsea made it three straight Premier League games without a win or a goal after being beaten by visiting Aston Villa by a lone goal on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.
    All efforts to score in the game by the Blues proved abortive.
    Nicolas Jackson, Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling trying to get through the well-structured Villa defence, but nothing came off for the Blues in a frustrating afternoon.
    Villa Striker capitalized on a defensive error from Thiago to score his first goal of the season and the goal proved to be the decider in the thrilling encounter.
    Chelsea have only managed just one win, but have suffered two draws and three loses  in the first six games so far in the present campaign.
    They are currently occupying the 14th position on the EPL log.
  • Pochettino admits knee setback for EPL record signing

    Pochettino admits knee setback for EPL record signing

    Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke about the fitness of several of his star players.

    The Argentine was asked about players who were absent from their game against Bournemouth, but had not previously been declared injured.

    After the 0-0 draw on Sunday, during which the Blues missed countless chances to score, Pochettino stated to reporters:

    “Marc Cucurella had a fever yesterday so was at home and not training, and today it continued.

    “Noni Madueke came back from his national team with a muscle problem.

    “Moises Caicedo came back with a knock to his knee.

    “We need to assess them tomorrow, but that is why they was not available, along with another 10 or 11 players who were missing.”