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Chelsea Left Flank Key to West Brom Clash

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Aug 17 2011 10:14
Chelsea Left Flank Key to West Brom Clash Andre Villas-Boas will be desperate for all three points in his first home game as Chelsea take on West Brom. Having taken a point at the Britannia in a bruising encounter with Stoke, the new Blues boss will be keen to record a victory, with both Manchester clubs already two points ahead after one r...
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United, Chelsea, Bayern and Lille Among Weekend's European League Picks

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Aug 12 2011 16:38
United, Chelsea, Bayern and Lille Among Weekend's European League Picks Wolfsburg vs Bayern MunichSaturday 13th August - 14:30Having beaten FC Cologne 3-0 last weekend table-toppers Wolfsburg host Bayern Munich, whose season opener was less emphatic, falling to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of MGladbach.If the visiting German giants were to lose once again then it would rep...

Could Kaka Solve Chelsea’s Playmaker Problem?

by Paul McKinnon at Tuesday, Aug 2 2011 10:22
Could Kaka Solve Chelsea’s Playmaker Problem? As Tottenham continue to reject all Chelsea efforts to sign Luka Modric, reports have suggested the Blues may be turning their attention to Real Madrid’s Kaka. Andre Villas-Boas is in the market for a midfield creator but a move for Palermo star Javier Pastore has also been rebuffed after the ...
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Why Another Loan Move Should Benefit Daniel Sturridge

by Paul McKinnon at Monday, Jul 18 2011 17:02
Why Another Loan Move Should Benefit Daniel Sturridge In spite of an eye-catching loan spell at the Reebok with Bolton during the second half of last season, it seems Daniel Sturridge is likely to be farmed out on loan once again by Chelsea. Speaking of the player’s future over the last couple of days, Andre Villas-Boas has admitted uncertainty o...
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What Makes Luka Modric So Much in Demand?

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Jul 15 2011 10:22
What Makes Luka Modric So Much in Demand? Chelsea’s determined pursuit of Luka Modric took another twist a couple of days back with the Croatian handing in a transfer request while on tour with Tottenham. Having been knocked back with £22m and £27m bids, it’s unlikely Roman Abramovich will be deterred as he looks to ...
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Could a Chelsea Return Prove Successful for Scott Parker?

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Jul 13 2011 10:29
Could a Chelsea Return Prove Successful for Scott Parker? Last Monday saw Chelsea confirm yet another lengthy lay-off for Michael Essien due to cruciate knee ligament damage sustained in the first day of pre-season training. The Ghanaian is expected to be out of action for around six months and with two similar injuries in the previous three seasons, the m...
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Why Chelsea and Real Madrid are Willing to Splash Cash on Pastore

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Jul 8 2011 13:57
Argentine playmaker Javier Pastore has attracted huge interest from the world's best teams, which could see his current club Palermo cash in on the 22-year-old.Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is resigned to losing his prized asset, but has slapped an astronomical 50million euro price tag on his...
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United Take a Huge Step Towards the Title

by Paul McKinnon at Monday, May 9 2011 09:56
United Take a Huge Step Towards the Title OverviewA run of eight wins and a draw in their last nine league games meant Chelsea arrived at Old Trafford yesterday just three points behind their hosts. Carlo Ancelotti’s side knew a win would see them leapfrog Man United with just two games left but were given no time to settle, as Javier...

Passed Off the Pitch – How Arsenal Handed Chelsea a Title Race Lifeline

by Chris Davie at Monday, May 2 2011 09:34
Passed Off the Pitch – How Arsenal Handed Chelsea a Title Race Lifeline Arsene Wenger is adamant he will not change his football philosophy - either Arsenal win silverware by aesthetical performances or the six-year trophy drought continues.It appears Wenger’s charges, despite sealing victory over Manchester United on Sunday, are set to go another campaign without...
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Football Technology - A Needy Evolution that Requires Minimal Adaptation

by Chris Davie at Sunday, May 1 2011 13:05
Football Technology - A Needy Evolution that Requires Minimal Adaptation The introduction of goal-line technology was championed by Harry Redknapp following his side’s defeat to two goals, which, had video replays been introduced to the game, would have ruled Chelsea’s victory over Spurs obsolete.Sandro’s magnificent opener, along with Luka Modric&rsquo...