Frank Lampard’s 181st Chelsea goal was enough to end Sunderland’s good run under new manager Martin O’Neil. Lampard was the quickest to react after Fernando Torres’ stunning bicycle kick almost shattered the crossbar at the Shed End, stabbing home the rebound. In truth though the Blues were lucky their visitors didn’t leave with at least [...]
After a week that left Chelseaon the ropes, the sight of a resounding win at St James’ Park will have Blues fans sleeping a little sounder. Daniel Sturridge and Juan Mata were the stars of the show in the North East as Andre Villas-Boas saw his side end Newcastle’s unbeaten home run. Recent fortunes have [...]
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Chelsea crashed out of the Carling Cup thanks to their second home defeat to Liverpool in 10 days. The result will have Fleet Street piling the pressure on Andre Villas-Boas, and the Blues boss was a frustrated figure as his side fell to a combination of more bad defending and some atrocious refereeing. It started [...]
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After an international debate that seemed to drag on longer than an FA Inquiry the Premier League is back this weekend, and what better way for AVB and his Chelsea side to get back into the swing of things than with a visit from our dear friends from Liverpool. There’s always something going on to [...]
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If you’re like me you’ll have only just removed your head from your hands, such was the frustration of Chelsea’s second defeat of the season. On the one hand there is the utter fury at the lack of discipline shown in some quarters, not to mention a referee who couldn’t have had a lesser hold [...]
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Chelsea were denied successive Champions League victories by a late penalty needlessly given away by Salomon Kalou. Frank Lampard had done his part to silence his critics with his 172nd goal for the club early in the second half, before Soldado leveled from the spot three minutes from time. Juan Mata made his return to [...]
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Andre Villas-Boas’ first big tactical call of his reign proved a masterstroke as Daniel Sturridge scored an outrageous winner at the Stadium of Light. The young Englishman was the big talking point before the game, as he returned from his three match ban picked up whilst on loan at Bolton, and found himself thrust straight [...]
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Chelsea’s late title charge went up in smoke after just 36 seconds at Old Trafford, and as if to add further insult, one of our new cult favourites was to blame. David Luiz was all over the place trying to cover the run of Javier Hernandez; being drawn to the ball, then being the wrong [...]
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Chelsea climbed into second place in the Premier League as Didier Drogba inspired the champions to a 3-1 victory over Birmingham. Despite Carlo Ancelotti writing off his side’s chances of retaining their crown, the Blues now sit 6 points behind Manchester United, who still have to go to Arsenal, and host Chelsea this term. It [...]
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Stubborn Chelsea continued their fight to retain the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over bottom club Wigan, but the wait goes on for Fernando Torres’ first goal. The Spaniard had several great chances to open his account, but a mixture of composed finishing and good goalkeeping kept him at bay. When the goal [...]
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The Chelsea revival continued as the champions moved into third place in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Manchester City. It was the Samba show as Brazilians David Luiz and Ramires sunk the visitors with goals inside the last 12 minutes to keep the Blues’ title hopes alive. City had started the [...]
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Chelsea came out on top in a pulsating clash with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, as Frank Lampard crashed home the winner from the penalty spot.
Continue reading …Despite dominating the second half Chelsea were lucky to escape from Craven Cottage with a point, thanks to Petr Cech’s stoppage time penalty save. It was a strange game this one; whilst it was pleasing to see Carlo Ancelotti’s side control a game again after the shambles of Liverpool last week, the lack of goals [...]
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