‘Shambles’: Carra’s scathing Chelsea demolition
EX-LIVERPOOL defender Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing verdict on Chelsea and Antonio Conte after the Blues were smashed 4-1 by Watford on Tuesday morning.
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Chelsea suffers hefty Kante injury blow
CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte says N’Golo Kante will be sidelined for three weeks, taking in some big games, after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty.
Chelsea’s greatest EPL XI
REINVENTED in the Premier League era, Chelsea are the definition of a modern English football club, and they have had some true world-class players. Find out who made the cut.
Manchester’s breathless start to EPL marathon
IN the opening five games, the top two have each scored 16 goals already. The EPL title race has only just begun but who the hell can keep up with this pace?
Déjà vu all over again for EPL rivals
ARSENAL lose at Stoke, Liverpool can’t defend set pieces, more Wembley woes for Spurs and Jose Mourinho has a title in his sights … as you were, then.
Chelsea hit self-destruct ahead of Spurs test
EARLY TACKLE: The Premier League was back with a bang last weekend. Or, in Chelsea’s case, an implosion. And it’s entirely the champions’ own fault.
Five things we learned from EPL opening round
THE Premier League returned with bang this weekend as Arsenal thrilled, Chelsea choked and one Manchester giant showed they’d learnt their lesson.
Every EPL club’s transfer business rated
IT has been another busy off-season for Premier League clubs — we review who has spent wisely and who still has business to do.
The only EPL preview you probably need
EPL SEASON PREVIEW: The drama of the Premier League returns for a 26th edition this weekend with the stakes – and transfer fees – higher than ever.
EPL 2017-18: bold predictions and blind guesses
SPOTTER’S GUIDE: Forget forecasting who will win the thing: these are the stories ‘guaranteed’ to happen this year. *Includes the ‘winner’ of the sack race.
Chelsea star drops bombshell
CHELSEA lifted the Premier League title just a fortnight ago, but they could be about to force a huge star out the door.
Spurs’ glory game needs a silver lining
THIS electric Tottenham side have proved themselves better than fading Arsenal. Their ambitions should now be much higher than clearing that low bar.
Liverpool’s last chance to save their season?
ARE Chelsea poised to effectively end Liverpool’s season or can Jurgen Klopp’s ‘wounded animals’ end Anfield losing streak and revive their title ambitions?
EPL Late Tackle: Title fight now a top-four scrap
IF you had any doubts about where this Premier League title was going, this weekend fixed that. It’s Chelsea’s to lose while everyone else tears chunks out of each other.
Star axed in explosive Chelsea fallout
DIEGO Costa’s future at PL leader Chelsea has been plunged into doubt, with their top scorer axed for this weekend amid news of a gigantic offer from abroad.
EPL Late Tackle: The team to stop Chelsea
THE Premier League title race is developing into an all-star slugfest. But there is really only one team who have what it takes to halt Chelsea’s charge.
Insane Chelsea raid: $670 for taking a shower
CHELSEA is about to become the latest victim of Chinese football’s new-found wealth, with a bid for a player (not even first-choice) that is just ridiculous.
Why Chelsea star Oscar could face Wanderers
FOR more than four years he has played in the upper reaches of the EPL – but now Brazil international Oscar is poised to tackle the Wanderers in Campbelltown.
Jose’s ugly divorce could make Chelsea champs
THE Bridge has been rebuilt and Antonio Conte is using Jose Mourinho’s DIY disaster for his own grand design. And the Blues are in love all over again.
Another Football Podcast: a tale of two cities
PODCAST: Round 10 of the A-League sees Sydney v Melbourne squared. Tom Smithies and Matt Windley preview the fixtures and assess the EPL title race.
Another Football Podcast: round six preview
CAN Sydney FC maintain their perfect start? Are the Mariners the A-League’s form team? Will Liverpool ever keep a clean sheet? All, some or none of these questions answered …
Chelsea make a case for the defence
LATE TACKLE: Chelsea shut up shop to join the title race, Sergio Aguero proves it’s nice to be nice and have Arsenal finally stumbled on an effective plan B?
Listen up: Another Football Podcast
VICTORY win the fights but City win the FFA Cup war, Adelaide United have reason to be cheerful and Jose Mourinho humiliates himself. LISTEN HERE!
The modern cult of the EPL manager
THE LATE TACKLE: The opening exchanges of this season are already proving the worth — and the failings — of the modern Premier League manager.
The 25 biggest EPL moves this summer
THIS summer has seen the summer transfer window go up another level in the English Premier League. Here are the 25 most important moves. INTERACTIVE
Leicester star heads to EPL rival
CHELSEA coach Antonio Conte hailed the signing of N’Golo Kante after the France international joined from Premier League champions Leicester City.
Terry ponders ‘different role’ at Chelsea
JOHN Terry says he will consider his future carefully before deciding whether to stay at Chelsea after receiving an intriguing new contract offer from the Blues.
EPL alternative end-of-season awards
LEICESTER may have snaffled up all the proper baubles, but who are the winners and (very many) losers in our Alternative EPL Awards 2016? Find out here …
Hazard breaks 11-month EPL goal scoring drought
EDEN Hazard scored in the EPL for the first time in 11 months, then added another, as Chelsea thumped Bournemouth at Dean Court.
Amazing streak Costa ended with ‘bite’
EVERTON midfielder Gareth Barry has taken to social media to set the record straight over allegations Chelsea forward Diego costa bit him
Costa responds to biting allegation
CHELSEA’s Diego Costa has responded to allegations he attempted to bite Everton’s Gareth Barry but it may not be enough to save him from sanction.
Chelsea denied but unbeaten streak continues
A LATE goal from Stoke striker Mame Biram Diouf denied Chelsea a win in a tense draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday.
Costa stoppage-time drama snatches United draw
DIEGO Costa pounced in stoppage time as Chelsea nipped Manchester United’s mini-revival in the bud with a 1-1 draw in the Premier League.
Pato completes ‘brave’ Chelsea move
CHELSEA says it has completed the loan signing of Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato until the end of the season.
Costa haunts Arsenal as Wenger’s jinx lives on
DIEGO Costa scored as Chelsea renewed their hold over Arsenal in a win at the Emirates that is a dent to Arsene Wenger’s Premier League title hopes.
Madness: Terry nets 98th minute equaliser
EVERTON thought they had three points with a 90th minute winner. But eight minutes later John Terry sealed a great escape for his desperate Chelsea side.
Baggies’ belters stun Chelsea at the Bridge
CHELSEA lead twice during their match against West Bromwich Albion, but were unable to contain the fast finishing Baggies.
Fabregas embroiled in training bust-up
CESC Fabregas has been involved in an alleged training ground bust-up with one of Chelsea’s promising youngsters.
Ex-Socceroos boss set to land Chelsea job
FORMER Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink is set to take over at Chelsea after they sacked Jose Mourinho on Thursday.
This is why Mourinho was sacked
JOSE Mourinho’s “palpable discord” with Chelsea players forced the club to abruptly end his second spell as manager.
Jose Mourinho’s timeline of woe
THE moments that led to Jose Mourinho losing his job at Chelsea just seven months after winning the English Premier Leage title.
Jose Mourinho sacked by Chelsea
JOSE Mourinho has been sacked as Chelsea manager with former Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink set to take over until the end of the season.
Video: Leicester top after stunning Chelsea
LEICESTER are top, AGAIN! The surprise packs of the EPL season have inflicted more pain on struggling champions Chelsea, with goals from Vardy and Mahrez.
Mourinho says Leicester can win title
JUST a few weeks ago Jose Mourinho wrote off Leicester as genuine Premier League title contenders but he’s now changed his tune.
Video: Falcon own goal eases Chelsea pressure
THEY were under immense pressure heading into their UCL clash with Porto, but Chelsea and Jose Mourinho were given a gift with a falcon own goal. Watch it here
’I don’t need to clean the dressing room’
JOSE Mourinho has given his struggling squad of players a vote of confidence by insisting the club does not need to make signings in January.
Mourinho ban for filthy, aggressive ref spray
JOSE Mourinho’s stadium ban for Chelsea’s EPL clash at Stoke was due to a filthy, aggressive spray at referees – with exact details just released by the FA.
Mourinho hit with stadium ban
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has been hit with a one-match stadium ban and a STG40,000 ($A86,000) fine after admitting to a charge of misconduct.
Five talking points from Chelsea v Liverpool
LIVERPOOL have heaped the pressure on Jose Mourinho, whose side now have just 11 points from 11 EPL games. Here are five talking points from the fixture.
World reacts to Chelsea shocker
THE UK press and Twittersphere have handed Jose Mourinho his head on a plate after Chelsea’s disastrous Cup calamity at Stoke.
Furious Mourinho’s threat to media
ENGLISH media have enraged embattled Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and he responded with a threat of his own today that would leave everyone worse off.
Is De Bruyne City’s leading man now?
KEVIN De Bruyne takes the lead, Arsenal need to exploit the ‘Bayern bounce’, Jurgen Klopp looking for a first Liverpool win and the battle of the North East.
We’ll evict you, Jose! FA’s last resort
JOSE Mourinho’s claims of poor English were not enough to have his $106,400 fine and suspended one-match stadium ban for referee criticisms overturned.
Costa gets Chelsea back to winning ways
DIEGO Costa played a key role in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, easing some of the pressure on Jose Mourinho but ramping it up for Villa boss Tim Sherwood
Costa facing ban over Gabriel spat
DIEGO Costa and Gabriel have been charged with violent conduct and improper conduct respectively over incidents during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Arsenal.
EPL: 5 things to look out for this weekend
JOSE Mourinho and Arsene Wenger face off, Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers under pressure and Anthony Martial under the spotlight again …
Mourinho hits back at Gerrard allegations
CHELSEA are back on track, winning comprehensively, but that hasn’t stopped Jose Mourinho from having to fend off unwanted claims, this time from Steven Gerrard.
Mourinho to wield axe, four players in danger
CHELSEA’S poor Premier League start could see four key players lose their spot come Thursday’s Champions League game, with Jose Mourinho set to wield the axe.
Chelsea in turmoil, stunned by Everton
CHELSEA’s horrid start to their title defence has continued. Despite scoring a cracking goal, they were stunned 3-1 on the road by Everton. Re-live here.
EPL: 5 things we learned this weekend
NO home comforts in the EPL, chasing a title is easier than defending one, Liverpool the latest club in crisis and two more things we learned this weekend.
EPL Podcast: Arsenal’s ‘consistent under achieving’
THE latest transfer news, same old Arsenal, Terry’s wobble and Coutinho’s class. All this and more in this week’s EPL Podcast. Listen here now.
5 things we’ve learned from the EPL so far
Judgments after three games of an EPL season are harsh, but that won’t stop us. We assess Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea (and Bournemouth) so far.
’Mourinho phoned and said he needed me’
CHELSEA bolstered its striking options by signing Pedro Rodriguez from Barcelona in a deal worth up to $33 million on Thursday.
How Chelsea stole Pedro from Man United
BEFORE Man United announced they had ended their interest in Pedro, the Barcelona winger was already on a plane to sign for Chelsea. Here’s how it transpired.
If Chelsea’s website reported on other sports
CHELSEA FC’s ‘official’ match report of defeat to Man City is a monument to clumsy spin. Here’s how they might have reported on five other sporting calamities.
The woman who made Mourinho mad
A CHELSEA staffer has banned from sitting on the bench on matchdays after Blues boss Jose Mourinho blasted her as “naive”.
Mourinho, Pellegrini re-sign with EPL giants
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has announced a new four-year contract to stay in charge of the EPL champions, while Manuel Pellegrini has extended at Man City.
39 reasons why we love the EPL
THE Premier League is back and we’re pumped about the storylines that will dominate the next nine months. Here’s 39 reasons #WhyILoveEPL.
Video: Hazard solo stunner v Barcelona
JOSE Mourinho has said Eden Hazard is up there with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and he proved it, scoring a spectacular first half solo effort against Barcelona.
How’s it feel to be praised by Jose?
TERRY Antonis and Alex Gersbach ‘humbled’ after Sydney FC youngsters are singled out for praise by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Cech impressed with Sydney FC, but …
PETR Cech praised Sydney FC’s performance against English champions … but the Chelsea star says if you don’t score, you can’t win football matches.
10,000 fans watch Chelsea train
FOR some it was the only chance to see their heroes, for others – the lucky ones with tickets – it was just an entree taste of Chelsea.
The biggest blue derby: Sydney v Chelsea
IT will be a case of David versus Goliath when the multi-millionaire superstars of Chelsea take on the relative minnows of Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium tonight.
Cashed up Chelsea pair in A-League of their own
ON Monday was the shopping spree. On Tuesday night comes the scoring spree.
7 reasons to savour Chelsea visiting Sydney
THE star quality of Jose Mourinho, a sold out ANZ Stadium and a chance to forget the FIFA cesspit for 90 minutes: it’s good to have Chelsea in town …
How Sydney’s coach outshone Mourinho
WHEN two of the world’s grumpiest coaches came face to face, we expected a standover contest. What we ended up with was stand-up comedy.
Chelsea captain Terry: ‘It’s going to be huge’
THEY may be up against the Sky Blue of Sydney FC, but if the scenes at the airport yesterday are any indication, the Harbour City is about to turn a shade of regal Chelsea blue.
EPL visits mean Sydney hogs spotlight
SYDNEY may have beaten Melbourne in the bid to host English champions Chelsea, but local officials are confident that Real Madrid and Manchester City will be a bigger drawcard in July.
The formula driving the big Blue machine
THEY are the sixth richest club in football, with a growing fan base of over 500 million. So, is it the almighty dollar driving Chelsea or something else?
Fabregas misses Chelsea’s Sydney visit
CHELSEA will be without Cesc Fabregas when they play Sydney FC on June 2, but striker Diego Costa will travel with an otherwise full strength squad.
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