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Lukaku: I have no problems with Jose

Romelu Lukaku has insisted that everything is good between him and Jose and has denied that there is a rift between the player and manager. The striker was loaned out by Chelsea quite unexpectedly on deadline day this summer on a season long loan to Everton since then there have been talks of a rift. […]

Match Preview: Chelsea FC vs Swansea City AFC

Chelsea will face Michael Laudrup’s struggling Swans on Boxing Day after playing out a draw against Arsenal at Emirates. The clean sheet came as a boon for Petr Cech & the Chelsea defense and Jose Mourinho was relatively pleased with Chelsea’s efforts against the London rivals. The Premier League standings have been at a logjam […]

Mourinho makes point at Arsenal

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho reflected on a point gained rather than two dropped after his side shared a goalless draw with title rivals Arsenal. Few fans whose weekend football betting included Monday’s game at Emirates Stadium would have predicted a 0-0 between two sides with plenty of attacking talent. That is what Arsenal and Chelsea […]

What We Learned: Wenger still can’t beat Jose Mourinho; 0-0

Chelsea and Arsenal shared a point in this crucial game between the two London clubs fighting for title race. Jose Mourinho explained how it was mission accomplished from this match and how he set up his team for a result rather than risking going 5 points behind the Gunners. Arsenal had more possession but, it […]

Match Report: Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea FC

The Blues drew 0-0 against the Gunners of Arsenal denying them a chance to extend their lead on 5 points against us over the Christmas period in the title race. Chelsea were set up strongly to defend against Arsenal’s fast wingers and attacking midfielders. Jose Mourinho admitted after the game he was more concerned about […]

Cole to retire at the end of the season?

An year ago the thought of Ashley Cole retiring sounded ridiculous, but not anymore. If rumors coming out of Cole’s close circle (or the news in the British papers anyway) are to be believed, Ashley might be retiring after the World Cup next summer. Cole now 33, has been widely recognized as one of the […]

Eden Hazard- “Our aim is to improve & make Jose Happy!”

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has claimed all the squad players are trying to improve and win matches to make Jose Mourinho happy and satisfied with his team. Speaking from when he was promoting and working with Chelsea’s foundation, the Belgian was asked about the manager demanding more defensive work from the attacking players when we […]

Match Preview: Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC

Chelsea play Arsenal as London Derby looms large pre-Christmas with the fight for top spot in Barclays Premier League up for grabs. The match also brings face to face former adversaries Arsener Wenger and Jose Mourinho who have shared an intriguing professional relationship over the years. Chelsea have been going through a rough patch with […]

Scouting report on Arsenal : How did the 6 goals go in?

Arsenal faced a rampant Manchester City at the Etihad and were forced to pick the ball 6 times out of their own net, stunning a number of fans who expected an evenly fought contest. At the same time Chelsea also haven’t been on the best of forms. The London club has been suffering from poor […]