Big Midweek: Everton v Spurs, Van de Beek, Chelsea

Game to watch – Everton v Tottenham Not since Leiria in 2001 has Jose Mourinho managed a team with less hope of winning a trophy. Carlo Ancelotti has never managed a team with less hope of winning a trophy. These are giants of European football, not slumming it per se, but attempting to prove they […]

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Premier League XI: Chelsea signings who flopped

We still wait for Timo Werner and Kai Havertz to show their pre-Chelsea form. Here’s a team made up from players who, for one reason or another, didn’t replicate their form for previous clubs at Chelsea. Those who went on to make their name after they left the club aren’t eligible, so no Nathan Ake, […]

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Every Premier League club’s most creative players

All of the statistics are chances created per 90 and we have ruled out anybody who has played less than 400 minutes of Premier League football this season…   Arsenal Willian 1.8 Emile Smith Rowe 1.7 Dani Ceballos 1.5 ‘Willian is quickly becoming Arsenal’s scapegoat, and with good reason. He is a sign of a […]

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Werner: ‘Ideas’ under Tuchel will help end Chelsea drought

Chelsea forward Timo Werner is happy with his recent form despite his prolonged goal drought. The Germany international, who was signed in the summer for a fee of around £45million, has managed just one goal in his last 19 games for the club, with that coming against Sky Bet League Two side Morecambe in the […]

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The worst title defences in Premier League history

The worst title defences in Premier League history – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool’s title defence hasn’t exactly gone to plan. Following a severe injury crisis in defence which saw Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, the Reds find themselves ten points off the summit. Sunday’s 4-1 home defeat to leaders Manchester City […]

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Five best ever individual PL performances away at Anfield

Phil Foden invited Liverpool back to his Icelandic hotel on Sunday afternoon to have his way with them. He is a big old winner. But where did his display rank in terms of the best individual performances by an away player at Anfield in Premier League history? This lot take some beating…   Didier Drogba […]

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Shearer: Tuchel needs ‘top forward’ at Chelsea to win title

BBC pundit Alan Shearer believes Thomas Tuchel needs to sign a ‘top centre forward’ at Chelsea to win the Premier League title. Tuchel is currently deciding on his best Blues team after taking over from Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge. He’s used Timo Werner, Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham up front during his three games […]

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Tuchel on his misfiring striker: ‘The goals will come’

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is confident Timo Werner will soon rediscover his goalscoring touch. The Germany international, who was signed in the summer for a fee of around £45million, has managed just one goal in his last 19 games for the club, with that coming against Sky Bet League Two side Morecambe in the FA […]

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‘Elite mentality’, ‘Great game’: Some Chelsea fans react to midfielder’s display vs Sheffield United

‘Elite mentality’, ‘Great game’: Some Chelsea fans react to midfielder’s display vs Sheffield United – originally posted on Sportslens.com Some Chelsea fans have heaped praise on Mason Mount following his impressive display against Sheffield United in the Premier League last night. The England international has played more minutes than any Blues player this term and […]

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Report: Thomas Tuchel provides update on Thiago Silva’s injury, explains Pulisic absence

Report: Thomas Tuchel provides update on Thiago Silva’s injury, explains Pulisic absence – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has provided an update on Christian Pulisic and Thiago Silva after the duo missed the Premier League clash against Sheffield United last night. Silva picked up a thigh injury against Tottenham Hotspur earlier last […]

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