Antonio Rudiger: Chelsea ‘agent’ turned provocateur

The Chelsea fans saw sublime Mason Mount touches, a Timo Werner body swerve and the dazzling feet of Christian Pulisic on their return to Stamford Bridge. But the greatest roars were reserved for Antonio Rudiger: Chelsea’s ‘agent’ turned provocateur. “Unfortunately, some people of them don’t know how to celebrate. We had to punish them, 100%. Some people […]

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Tuchel risks Chelsea sack by putting £90m Rice back on boil

Thomas Tuchel has risked his Chelsea job by putting Declan Rice forward as a transfer target. Chelsea were heavily interested in West Ham midfielder Rice when Frank Lampard was manager, but it was assumed that any move had been curtailed by Tuchel’s appointment as his successor at Stamford Bridge in January. Lampard pursued Rice to […]

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Gossip: Liverpool to boost summer budget by selling £40m pair

Liverpool will raise summer transfer window funds by selling Nat Phillips and Naby Keita. Manchester City tried to get Harry Kane in January.   NAT TODAY While some would argue that Nat Phillips has earned his place in the central-defensive pecking order at Liverpool – although not quite as high as David James would suggest […]

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Crystal Palace interested in signing Danish defender, Chelsea duo also on their radar – report

Crystal Palace interested in signing Danish defender, Chelsea duo also on their radar – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com Crystal Palace have expressed an interest in signing Copenhagen defender Victor Nelsson ahead of this summer’s transfer window, The Mail reports. Palace are planning a major summer rebuild with as many as 16 players having […]

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Premier League final day: Three big games, three big questions

Alex Keble looks at the tactical battles in the three games that will decide who secures a Champions League spot…   The final day of the 2020/21 Premier League season is upon us and all eyes are on the race for Champions League football. Chelsea and Liverpool are in the driving seat ahead of Sunday’s […]

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An XI of players who bowed out against their former clubs

Roy Hodgson will manage perhaps his last Premier League game at Liverpool. Robin van Persie is one of many who bowed out against old clubs.   The Premier League says goodbye to Roy Hodgson on Sunday as the ex-England boss takes charge of Crystal Palace for the final time. Hodgson will face former club Liverpool […]

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Predicted Aston Villa XI vs Chelsea: Smith to make one change, 23-yr-old to return

Predicted Aston Villa XI vs Chelsea: Smith to make one change, 23-yr-old to return – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa host Chelsea in the Premier League later today they will be looking to finish the season on a high with a win over the Blues. Villa managed to hold Chelsea to a draw at […]

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UCL finalists reportedly want £90m Hammers star, could use £40m forward as makeweight

UCL finalists reportedly want £90m Hammers star, could use £40m forward as makeweight – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Telegraph, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is a fan of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, and he will recommend him to director Marina Granovskaia ahead of the summer transfer window. Former Blues boss Frank […]

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Harry Kane leads a Premier League crossroads XI

These players face a big decision this summer. Some need more game time, some have their sights on bigger and better things. This is our very attacking Premier League crossroads XI.   Goalkeeper: Nick Pope “If they offered a bag of crisps and a pint of lager, in a pub, the way things are going… […]

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Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury boost, but key player could miss Aston Villa clash

Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury boost, but key player could miss Aston Villa clash – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel provided an injury update on three players ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa on the road. The Blues recently returned to winning ways with a 2-1 league triumph […]

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