Armando Broja responds to criticism with an important goal in the FA Cup
In the first game of 2024 for Chelsea, they ran out eventual 4-0 winners against Preston North End in the FA Cup after a poor first half. An all-round impressive performance from virtually every player in blue on the pitch in the second half and in this piece we will take a subtle look at […]
Christopher Nkunku gives cause for optimism after league debut goal
Unstable, unpredictable, and blunder-ridden are three words/terms that best describes Chelsea’s present form and performances. A 2-1 loss today against Wolverhampton Wanderers after a morale boosting comeback win against Newcastle in midweek saw the hope of many Chelsea fans dashed after many had tipped that win on Tuesday to be a season re-defining moment. Yes […]
Benoit Badiashile nails starting place under Mauricio Pochettino with stunning performance vs Sheffield United
Despite playing in front of the home crowd and boasting of players that cost as much as in the excess of £200 million on the pitch, Pochettino’s blues looked clueless in the first half against bottom of the league Sheffield United. This was before a resurgent second half, which saw the superior firepower that Chelsea […]
Thiago Silva sets an example of how to respond to critics after a poor display last weekend
“Age is just a number” is a popular saying and Thiago Silva is a valid example of how superhumans could cheat nature and age. Aged 39 and today becoming the oldest defender to play in the Premier League, Thiago Silva continues to be imperial in a young Chelsea team. Facing huge criticism for his mistake […]
Raheem Sterling’s performance vs Manchester City was reflective of his magnificent career
A defence that last conceded 4+ goals in over 1000 days and an opposing attack that last scored 4+ goals in back-to-back Premier league games since 2014/2015 season, it came as a huge shock to everyone in the world of football seeing a final result of a 4-4 enthralling draw at the Bridge. With individual […]
Nicolas Jackson could develop into a cult hero over time for Chelsea
Emotion, grit, fights, controversies and goals have become a certainty in recent history whenever Tottenham Hotspur take on Chelsea and yesterday’s game justified exactly that as Chelsea won away at Spurs by 4 goals to 1, ending Spurs’ unbeaten league run in the process. In a game which was full of drama and major talking […]
Nicolas Jackson’s performances leave Chelsea with no option but to re-invest in the striker position come January
Deja-vu! That’s the word ringing through the speakers at Stamford Bridge after lightning didn’t just strike twice but three solid times as Brentford became the first team to win three consecutive games at Stamford Bridge. Senegalese striker Nicholas Jackson as expected led the Chelsea line against Brentford and his performance leaves much to be desired. […]
Marc Cucurella’s resurgence gives Chelsea hierarchy something to ponder ahead of the January transfer window
Going into a game completely written off by some fans and many football lovers is a regular theme when it concerns Chelsea and more often than not the Blues spring up surprises to remind the ‘masses’ of just what the club is all about. An entertaining 2-2 draw against fierce London rivals Arsenal at the […]
Raheem Sterling makes a statement to Gareth Southgate and the rest of the league in convincing 4-1 win vs Burnley
With confidence gradually returning within the blues’ ranks, Poch’s men visited the clarets with the hope of winning back-to-back games for the first time since October 2022. Here are 3 takeaways from Chelsea’s 1-4 win away at Burnley. Raheem on “Sterling” form : “Get the ball and turn, cause when you do, you’re unstoppable” Those […]
Cole Palmer shows his class in London derby win against Fulham
A West London derby under the lights at Craven Cottage on a Monday night certainly wasn’t going to be easy and so it proved as Chelsea battled hard to win their first away game of the season courtesy of goals from Mudryk and Armando Broja in a 0-2 win. Here are 3 takeaways from the […]