Biggest test of the season and a chance for rotation. Chelsea play Liverpool at Anfield in the League Cup third round tonight. It is probably the highlight fixture of the round and one of the teams will not progress further in this competition. Our last game against West Ham perhaps showcased the areas at which we need to work on. Despite the possession and number … Continue reading Liverpool vs. Chelsea League Cup 3rd Round Preview
West Ham continue to remain our bogey team. Chelsea dropped their first points of the season after drawing against West Ham away. The lineup was as predicted as Giroud, Kovacic, Hazard, Luiz, and Azpilicueta returned to the starting lineup. Chelsea started off the better team as we created several chances but failed to put any of them into the back of the net. West Ham … Continue reading West Ham 0 vs. 0 Chelsea Review
Set the record straight. After our trip to Greece midweek Chelsea return to Premier League action against West Ham at the London Stadium. West Ham finally got their season running with a win against Everton last weekend in a performance that should the potential of the West Ham team. Pellegrini might have had a slow start but they might finally get going. West Ham have … Continue reading West Ham vs. Chelsea Preview
A win that could have been more. Chelsea started off their Europa League campaign with a win against PAOK in Greece. The starting lineup consisted of only five changes as Morata, Willian, Barkley, Christensen, and Zappacosta came in for Hazard, Giroud, Kovacic, Luiz, and Azpilicueta. I personally would have liked to see Ampadu, and Hudson-Odoi involved in some capacity but Sarri chose otherwise and they … Continue reading PAOK 0 vs. 1 Chelsea Europa League MD 1 Review
Europa League! This year Chelsea will for the first time start a proper Europa League season thanks to the fact that we finished 5th last season. Europa League is Europe’s second tier club tournament that essentially starts in January when the 3rd placed Champion’s League group teams are brought in to the competition. Why those teams are brought in is something that does not make … Continue reading PAOK vs. Chelsea Europa League MD 1 Preview
Hazard on fire!!! Chelsea continued their winning start to the season with a thumping 4-1 victory at home to Cardiff City. The starting lineup was standard although Giroud started ahead of Morata and it proved a sensible decision. Chelsea began the first half with tired feet as some of the lag from the international break seemed evident. The slow start allowed Cardiff City to take … Continue reading Chelsea 4 vs. 1 Cardiff City Review
Chelsea are back!! Chelsea will be hoping to extend their winning start to five games as they entertain Cardiff City at the Bridge. We have enjoyed a brilliant start to the season and while we may not have faced any major tests till now the points are what matter and we have 12 out of 12. Sarri has been fast in trying to implement his … Continue reading Chelsea vs. Cardiff City Preview
