2023 was a glorious year for some football clubs (especially Manchester City) while more enjoyed major signs of improvement (Liverpool, Arsenal, Girona, Aston Villa, Bayer Leverkusen) as others plunged towards mediocrity (Chelsea). It was another calendar year full of thrills and the second half of the 2023-24 season promises even more twists. As 2024 begins,…
As career progressions go, Victor Osimhen’s journey has been filled with constant obstacles and emphatic responses to prove himself even further. Right from the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup where he won the Golden Boot with a record number of goals for Emmanuel Amunike’s victorious side, the striker had heavy pressure on his young shoulders…
Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment at Chelsea has been one of the worst-kept secrets in football in the last couple of months. After an exhaustive search that took a list of candidates, interviews and heavy media speculation, the Argentine is the undisputed choice of Chelsea’s under-pressure hierarchy. After ending a chaotic season ending 12th in the Premier…
2021 Club World Cup winners Chelsea have endured a torrid past 12 months. Since lifting that unique trophy to complete the set of possible club honours won, all hasn’t gone well at Stamford Bridge A year on from losing out by the slimmest of margins to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final, Chelsea find themselves…
A thrilling summer transfer window saw several groundbreaking deals completed, Chelsea’s new owners were perhaps the busiest having spent a record £271 million in one window to kickstart their new era. New signings are already getting to terms with their new environment as some players who sought a move away will remain in situ for…
Chelsea have agreed a loan deal with Inter Milan for the return of Romelu Lukaku to the Guiseppe Meazza following a nightmare spell back in England. After arriving as one of the most feared strikers in European football having netted 64 goals in 95 games with Inter, the Nerazzurri will pay a fee of €8m…
The first domestic trophy of the English football season was handed out on Sunday as Liverpool edged Chelsea on penalties to win the 2021/22 Carabao Cup. The pulsating 120 minutes of football followed by 22 extraordinary penalties characterized the story of one of the most incredible football matches – a cup final classic at that…
There is no better time to be Chelsea than now, with a 3-0 win over Newcastle, the Blues went three points clear at the top of the table after Manchester City and Liverpool dropped points at home to Crystal Palace and Brighton respectively. After ten matchdays, they have delivered four Premier League wins in a…
Liverpool and Manchester City’s 2-2 draw in the Premier League’s blockbuster clash last weekend lived up to its expectations as a pulsating encounter was played out at Anfield, however, it means Chelsea remain top of the league table going into the October International Break after seven games. After what was perceived as a rough week,…
One of the many blockbuster deals in the 2021 summer transfer window has been made official with Chelsea confirming the club-record £97.5m signing of Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan. The deal to bring back Lukaku almost exactly 10 years after he first joined, surpasses Neymar to become the most expensive player ever with a cumulative…
