Scouting report : Arsenal
Chart represents Chelsea’s strategy against City. Has nothing to do with Arsenal, and is just the starting page of my notes. Arsenal play a different form of the 4-2-3-1 ( getting sick of saying this) . Two static center-backs with full-backs that push forward at every chance. However they’re slightly inefficient. In the middle we […]
Azonto Epistle 25: The EPL Just Got Started
“This week, I watched every Chelsea vs Man City game and the difference was mental not technical” (Jose Mourinho’ post match press conference). Last week, we spoke about the winning mentality about this team and their performance against City up to the last minute where Fernando’s “belief” to chase after every ball till its over, […]
Looking at options for our Left-back position
Cesar Azpilicuta did start the game the game against Schalek04 two nights ago for us, but surprisingly he didn’t start in his preferred position Right Back, but instead he was given a chance to operate as Left Back in the absence of Ashley Cole. That move was sheer brilliance from Jose . But we did […]
What We Learned: Fernando Torres’ best game ever in Blues jersey!
A big relief and huge celebration at Sunday’s big clash of the Billionaires of the EPL at Stamford Bridge. The game winner and Man Of The Match Fernando Torres carried the Blues of London to a huge win and a well deserved 3 points against Man City. Jose Mourinho couldn’t have asked for a better […]
Match Report: Chelsea FC 2-1 Man City; big win inspired by Torres!!
In what is arguably the best and perfect game Fernando Torres has played for Chelsea in his time at the bridge, he assisted 1 and scored the winner in the 90th minute to wrap up a precious 3 points for the Blues. The first goal came in the form of Andre Schurrle after a brilliant […]
Summary of a true clash between EPL giants as Blues of London come out on top!
The football community just witnessed an absolutely brilliant game, with the most bizarre ending that has broken the hearts of many City fans. An awful mix up involving Nastasic and Hart let Fernando Torres to capitalise on the golden chance and fire the ball into the empty net. Torres’ first league goal of the season […]
Predictions for Chelsea’s next four vital games.
So November is about to arrive and historically a nervy time for Chelsea fans as we have been really below par in this part of the year for the last few seasons. But things are looking alot brighter this time around with Jose at the helm and the team finally starting to dominate opponents . […]
Match Preview: Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC
Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge this Sunday, in a game which is being touted as the marquee match of the weekend. The Blues vs Blues tie also throws up an absorbing tactical contest among Jose Mourinho & Manuel Pellegrini, who have contrasting styles of setting up their teams. So lets take a look […]
Sami Khedira prefers Chelsea over United and Arsenal
Chelsea are Sami Khedira’s first priority according to Jack Wilson of the Daily Star. Khedira is a hot property and is wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal but German International’s smooth relationship with Jose puts Chelsea in the driving seat. Jack Wilson writes: “The Real Madrid star has his mind set on swapping the Bernabeu for London, […]
Jose’s Pre-match Press Conference – Chelsea vs City
Chelsea are on a high as they go into the match vs Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on a run of 7 games without a defeat with Chelsea a point and 2 places above the side from Manchester but Jose has played down talks that this game would have any effect on the title race. […]