CHELSEA

Emma Hayes says Blues ‘Robbed’ Of Victory In Women’s Champions League Draw
16 Nov

Emma Hayes says Blues ‘Robbed’ Of Victory In Women’s Champions League Draw

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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says her side were "robbed" of victory by "embarrassing" refereeing in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League. The Blues dominated their Group D opener but were undone by two controversial decisions - a late penalty call against them and a last-gasp winner ruled out for offside. There is no video assistant referee in the Women's Champions League group stage, unlike the men's competition. "I can't remember the last time we were in a game like that when two humongous decisions like that have gone against us," said Hayes. "That is a…
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Chelsea Could Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Payments Connected To Former Owner Roman Abramovich
16 Nov

Chelsea Could Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Payments Connected To Former Owner Roman Abramovich

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Chelsea could face further scrutiny from football’s authorities over reports of payments connected to the club’s former owner Roman Abramovich. The Guardian has reported that leaked files show the Russian billionaire used offshore companies to make transactions worth tens of millions of pounds to agents and associates which appear to have been for the club’s benefit and could have breached financial rules if they were not officially declared. The revelations are likely to intensify questions over how Abramovich, who owned Chelsea for 19 years until he was sanctioned by the British government in 2022, funded a period of unprecedented success.…
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Chelsea To Play Newcastle In Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals
02 Nov

Chelsea To Play Newcastle In Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals

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Last season's runners-up Newcastle play at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool face West Ham. Newcastle have eliminated Manchester City and Manchester United in the past two rounds and travel to Stamford Bridge for the next round. Everton entertain Fulham in an all-Premier League tie and League One outfit Port Vale play at home against Middlesbrough of the Championship. Matches will be played in the week commencing 18 December, 2023. On Tuesday, Port Vale moved into the quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win at League Two Mansfield Town, while Middlesbrough came from…
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Chelsea’s Struggles Shown In Key Statistics
26 Sep

Chelsea’s Struggles Shown In Key Statistics

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"The only thing we are missing is scoring." Those were the words of Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino after Sunday's 1-0 home defeat by Aston Villa left them 14th in the Premier League with five points from six games. So why are Chelsea struggling for goals and points? BBC Sport breaks down some of the key statistics behind their troubles. Big picture It is the first time Chelsea have won just one of their opening six games in a Premier League season since 2000-01, while they have suffered three defeats in their first six games for the first time since 2015-16.…
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Arsenal will not win title, Chelsea to finish in top four – Robbie Savage
06 Sep

Arsenal will not win title, Chelsea to finish in top four – Robbie Savage

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Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder, Robbie Savage has predicted that Chelsea will finish in the Premier League top four despite their slow start. He, however, warned Arsenal that they won’t win the title. Chelsea are currently 12th in the table after winning just one of their opening four fixtures under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino. But Savage is backing Pochettino to turn things around at Stamford Bridge. He told Planet Sport Bet: “When Mauricio Pochettino was appointed I thought Chelsea would get in the top four, and I still believe that. “They’ve signed so many good, hungry players and with a…
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Chelsea Sign Cole Palmer From Manchester City In £42.5m Deal
01 Sep

Chelsea Sign Cole Palmer From Manchester City In £42.5m Deal

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Chelsea have signed England Under-21 forward Cole Palmer from Manchester City for an initial £40m. The deal includes a further £2.5m in add-ons and the 21-year-old has signed a seven-year contract with the option of a further year. Palmer was part of the England side which won the European Under-21 Championship earlier this summer, and is a product of the City academy. "I'm excited to get started and it feels great to sign," he said. "I've joined Chelsea because the project here sounds good and because of the platform I will have to try to showcase my talents. "It is…
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Transfer: I’m impressed by their ambition – Lukaku after joining Mourinho’s Roma from Chelsea
31 Aug

Transfer: I’m impressed by their ambition – Lukaku after joining Mourinho’s Roma from Chelsea

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Romelu Lukaku has spoken for the first time after leaving Chelsea for Roma on loan. The Belgian said he is ready and raring to go at his new club. The former Everton, Manchester United, and Inter Milan striker spoke to reporters on Thursday. Lukaku spent last season on loan at Inter Milan and wanted to remain at the club on a permanent basis this summer, but the deal failed. Juventus also attempted to sign him but could not reach an agreement with Chelsea. “The welcome I’ve received from this club and its fans has excited me and given me even…
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EFL Cup: Chelsea Come From Behind To Beat AFC Wimbledon
31 Aug

EFL Cup: Chelsea Come From Behind To Beat AFC Wimbledon

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Chelsea had to come from behind to beat League Two AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge. The visitors started brightly and took the lead through a penalty in the 18th minute. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez jumped into Harry Pell while trying to punch away a free-kick, and James Tilley made no mistake as he struck the ball powerfully down the centre of Sanchez’s goal. It was also a penalty which brought Chelsea level on the stroke of half-time. Noni Madueke was brought down by Alex Pearce and the winger dusted himself down to confidently send Alex Bass…
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Barcelona’s Ansu Fati snubs Chelsea, Liverpool for EPL rival
31 Aug

Barcelona’s Ansu Fati snubs Chelsea, Liverpool for EPL rival

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Barcelona winger, Ansu Fati has reportedly opted to join Tottenham Hotspur despite interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea. According to Mundo Deportivo (via TeamTalk), Fati has informed potential suitors that he is headed to Tottenham. It will be a massive signing for Ange Postecoglou’s side should the Spain international finally joins Spurs. Barcelona have been interested in selling Fati as the 21-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in manager Xavi’s squad. Fati’s availability alerted the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla. Barcelona reportedly valued Fati at around €50 million (£42.9 million). However, the…
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Chelsea forward set to leave Pochettino’s team for EPL rivals
30 Aug

Chelsea forward set to leave Pochettino’s team for EPL rivals

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Chelsea forward, Callum Hudson-Odoi, is close to leaving the club. According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest are ‘closing in’ on a deal for the winger. Negotiations between Nottingham and the Blues are nearing the final stages. The move could be completed in the next hours. The England forward spent the 2022-23 season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen. He has yet to be featured in the Chelsea squad so far this campaign. Forest already signed Chelsea’s youngster Andrey Santos on loan earlier this season.
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