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Match Preview: Chelsea face Irish competition for first time in competitive history

Chelsea’s dominance in the UEFA Conference League continues as they aim to continue their league-phase campaign with a perfect record. The Blues have already secured their passage to the knockouts with maximum points from their first five matches (W5). Another win here would mark the first time in the club’s history they win 6 straight […]

Match Preview: Chelsea look to hold onto second spot with victory over Spurs

Tottenham’s inconsistent campaign hit another low with a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, dropping them into 10th place. Post-match tensions boiled over as manager Ange Postecoglou faced fan criticism, signaling growing unrest within the club. With league leaders Chelsea and Liverpool on the horizon, alongside a visit to bottom-placed Southampton, Spurs enter a critical period that […]

Match Preview: Quick turnaround as Chelsea face Southampton

Chelsea are back in action once again tomorrow against Southampton. Southampton remain anchored to the bottom of the Premier League table after a controversial 1-1 draw with Brighton last Friday. A late disallowed goal due to a lengthy VAR offside review left manager Russell Martin frustrated, and even a win wouldn’t have lifted them off […]

Match Preview: Chelsea face Aston Villa in “six pointer” fixture

Chelsea welcome Aston Villa tomorrow at Stamford Bridge in what does truly feel like a six pointer fixture. Win, and Chelsea could end up second by the end of play tomorrow, with Manchester City facing league leaders Liverpool. Chelsea’s Momentum  : Chelsea enter this clash in high spirits after a 2-0 UEFA Conference League win […]

Match Preview: Maresca returns to Foxes in early post international return

Chelsea return to action after the international break with a trip to Leicester. Leicester City enter this clash in a difficult position following a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Manchester United before the international break. To compound their woes, the Foxes are dealing with an injury crisis, with Ricardo Pereira ruled out for four months and […]

Match Preview: Key stakes London derby as Chelsea face off against Arsenal

Enzo Maresca’s men are flying high, sitting ahead of the Gunners on goal difference. Chelsea’s strong start under Maresca has seen them lose just once in their last nine Premier League games (W5, D3), with that lone defeat coming against top-of-the-table Liverpool. The Blues are eager to secure their first head-to-head win over Arsenal since […]

Match Preview: Chelsea return to European action… against a club formed in 2017

Chelsea will look to solidify their position with a victory over Armenian side Noah. The Blues have made an excellent start to their European campaign, winning both of their opening matches in style, scoring four goals in each (vs. Gent 4-2, Panathinaikos 4-1). However, Enzo Maresca’s side has shown some vulnerability recently, winning just one […]

Match Preview: Maresca looks to break daunting Manchester curse

A fresh chapter begins for Manchester United, with Sporting Lisbon’s Rúben Amorim confirmed as the next permanent manager following the departure of Erik ten Hag. However, Amorim will not take charge until after the November international break, meaning interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has three more matches to impress. Under the former United striker, the […]

Match Preview: Chelsea look for double over Newcastle and cup progression

Chelsea continue their impressive start to the season, coming into this Carabao Cup tie on the back of a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League just days earlier. Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer helped secure the win, leaving the Blues in fifth place in the league after four wins from their […]

Match Preview: Chelsea must kickstart home form with visiting Magpies in bad form

Despite doubts surrounding Chelsea’s prospects under new boss Enzo Maresca, the Italian has quickly silenced critics, guiding the Blues to consistent form this season. A convincing 4-1 victory over Panathinaikos in midweek UEFA Conference League action made it two wins from two in Europe, reinforcing their momentum. Though Chelsea lost 2-1 to league leaders Liverpool […]