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.
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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.
Blue tide to engulf Sydney
CHELSEA fans from around the globe are expected to arrive in Sydney in the thousands ahead of the London club’s friendly against the Sky Blues.
Chelsea duo claim EPL awards
CHELSEA are celebrating an awards double with Jose Mourinho and Eden Hazard being voted the Premier League’s manager and player of the year respectively.
EPL Preview: relegation battle heats up
SEVERAL clubs will be looking to avoid joining already relegated Burnley and QPR in English football’s second-tier next season in the penultimate EPL round.
Chelsea visit the hottest ticket in Sydney
CHELSEA will be playing in front of twice as many fans as they’re used to next month with their friendly match against Sydney FC on course for a sellout.
Cech set to burn Chelsea bridge
AFTER a decade of success, Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admits he will be pondering a move away from Stamford Bridge when the Blues visit Sydney next month.
Mourinho boils over with ‘envy’ rant
VIDEO: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hit back at his team’s critic with a remarkable attack at a media conference on Friday.
Chelsea fans in new race row
CHELSEA fans have allegedly been caught in a fresh race row, according to British media reports.
Hazard winner thwarts gallant Hammers
EDEN Hazard’s first-half header ensured Chelsea maintained their five-point advantage at the EPL summit as Jose Mourinho’s side won 1-0 at West Ham.
Title race awoken as Burnley stun Chelsea
CHELSEA was stunned by relegation-threatened Burnley, conceding a late goal after being reduced to 10 men in a 1-1 draw.
Ivanovic escapes charge, but clubs hit
CHELSEA & Everton have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players, but Branislav Ivanovic won’t face punishment.
Hazard signs new Chelsea deal
BELGIAN international midfielder Eden Hazard has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Chelsea escape late via Willian cracker
PREMIER League leaders Chelsea maintain their title advantage, but only just, after Willian’s late scorcher sealed a 1-0 escape at home to Everton.
Video: every EPL goal from this morning
WATCH every Premier League goal from this morning’s action as Manchester United leap Southampton into third and Chelsea keep their lead.
Jose launches latest conspiracy rant
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has accused the FA of double standards having not taken action against Robin van Persie for an elbow on James Tomkins.
Chelsea sign Cuadrado, lose Schurrle
CHELSEA have kicked Deadline Day into life by signing Fiorentina midfielder Juan Cuadrado, while Andre Schurrle leaves for Wolfsburg.
Chelsea v Man City: There will be blue blood
THIS weekend, the Premier League’s big two face off in a huge clash that could go a long way to deciding who wears the crown — and it’s only January.
Chelsea’s Costa faces three-game ban
CHELSEA striker Diego Costa faces a three-game suspension after being charged with violent conduct for appearing to stamp on Liverpool’s Emre Can.
Mourinho fined $48k for dummy spit
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has been fined $48,000 over comments he made following his side’s 1-1 draw at Southampton.
Messi deal ‘would be impossible’ for Chelsea
CHELSEA assistant manager Steve Holland distanced the Premier League giants from a move for Barcelona’s Argentina star Lionel Messi.
Mourinho says sorry for bagging ref
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has done the unthinkable — and apologised for criticising a referee.
Schwarzer to leave Chelsea for Leicester
FORMER Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has reportedly agreed to terms on a move to struggling Premier League club Leicester City from Chelsea.
Spurs smash five past shocked Chelsea
THE new year has started with a bang as Tottenham shock London rivals Chelsea in an eight-goal classic as the EPL title race starts 2015 all square.
Slick Chelsea turn on style to sink Hammers
CHELSEA showed West Ham United no Christmas cheer with a one-sided Boxing Day victory that enhanced their status as title favourites.
Chelsea right to release Lampard: Mourinho
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho insists he does not regret releasing Frank Lampard despite the midfielder’s impressive form for Manchester City.
Hazard provides quality in scrappy Chelsea win
EDEN Hazard and Diego Costa scored as Premier League leaders Chelsea responded to their first loss of the season with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Hull City.
Spurs’ nightmare at Chelsea continues
TOTTENHAM have taken their horrific record at Stamford Bridge to 25 winless matches, falling 3-0 to the unbeaten Blues today.
Chelsea kept in check by gritty Sunderland
PREMIER League leaders Chelsea had to be content with a point at battling Sunderland but still stretched their unbeaten start to the season to 20 games.
We don’t want Reus: Jose rejects German star
JOSE Mourinho has ruled out bringing Marco Reus to Chelsea next season amidst speculation about the Borussia Dortmund star’s future.
Costa stars again as Chelsea cruise
BIG guns Diego Costa and Eden Hazard do the business for Chelsea against West Bromwich Albion as the EPL league leaders continue to fly.
Who’s better? Invincibles v Inevitables
TEN years ago Arsenal became the first Premier league team to go through a season unbeaten. How do Chelsea stack up to the ‘Invincibles’?
Rodgers fumes over Liverpool penalty
LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers complained that his men were denied a clear penalty during their 2-1 loss at home to EPL leaders Chelsea.
Costa nets Chelsea winner at Anfield
DIEGO Costa’s second-half goal earned Chelsea a 2-1 win over Liverpool as Jose Mourinho’s side overcame a tough Anfield test.
Mourinho hits back at Suarez claim
CHELSEA manager Mourinho has hit back at Luis Suarez’s claims he told his players to waste time in their 2-0 win at Liverpool last season.
Chelsea fans hit back at Mourinho
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has been told that if he wants Stamford Bridge to feel less like an “empty stadium” then ticket prices need reducing.
Awesome Oscar but QPR make Chelsea sweat
OSCAR’s sublime finish put Chelsea ahead but QPR made the EPL leaders work hard for their 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.
Terry slams United ‘headlock’ tactics
CHELSEA captain John Terry has said both he and team-mate Branislav Ivanovic were “double headlocked at every corner” during 1-1 draw.
Late RVP heroics salvages United point
VIDEO: Watch EVERY weekend goal as Robin van Persie rescues Manchester United in the 94th minute to earn a 1-1 draw with leader Chelsea.
Mourinho incensed by Costa injury
JOSE Mourinho deals with Diego Costa’s injury in typically sarcastic fashion, saying he’ll be back when Spain decides to free him for Chelsea.
No Costa, no problem as Chelsea cruise
CHELSEA maintained their five-point advantage at the head of the EPL after goals from Oscar and Cesc Fabregas secured a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.
Humble Mourinho denies lack of Villa ‘respect’
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at claims he showed a lack of respect to Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert and his assistant Roy Keane.
Wenger escapes punishment for shove
ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger will not face punishment for shoving Jose Mourinho during the Gunners game at Chelsea over the weekend.
Courtois gets all-clear after head injury
CHELSEA goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been given the all-clear after he sustained a head injury during his side’s 2-0 win over Arsenal over the weekend.
Costa adds classy touch to feisty derby
CHELSEA extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to five points over Manchester City after beating Arsenal 2-0 in a feisty London derby.
Could Chelsea-Arsenal kill title race?
JUST six rounds into the Premier League season and Manchester City, Liverpool and co. already need a massive favour from a title rival to reel in Chelsea.
Chelsea could move to Twickenham
CHELSEA are exploring the possibility of moving to Twickenham, home of English rugby, while Stamford Bridge is being developed.
Jose reveals freakish Costa doesn’t train
HE might have eight goals this term, but Chelsea’s star striker Diego Costa’s hamstring is so tight he can barely train during the week.
Lampard ends Chelsea’s winning start
FRANK Lampard was ‘lost for words’ after scoring a late equaliser against his former club Chelsea to earn 10-man Manchester City a 1-1 draw.
Title showdown round 1: City v Chelsea
IT might only be September but Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea will have implications for both side’s Premier League title ambitions.
’Hazard could be as good as Zidane’
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho says star player Eden Hazard can be as good as Zinedine Zidane and perhaps even ‘the talent of his generation’.
Costa grabs hat-trick as Chelsea stay unbeaten
JOSE Mourinho lauds Diego Costa after the Chelsea striker continued his great start to life in the EPL with a hat-trick in the win over Swansea City.
Courtois signs five-year deal with Chelsea
BELGIUM goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Rumour Mill: Chelsea to make play for Ronaldo
IF Cristiano Ronaldo returns, as highly anticipated, to the EPL, then Manchester United may not be the only bidders for his services. Enter Jose Mourinho!
Costa fires six-goal Chelsea to Everton win
DIEGO Costa scored twice as Chelsea continued their winning start to the Premier League season with a remarkable 6-3 victory over Everton.
Rumour Mill Live: Torres gone; Remy in?
CHELSEA striker Fernando Torres is ending his miserable spell at Stamford Bridge and joining AC Milan on loan for the next two seasons.
What we learnt from EPL round two
WHILE Liverpool will turn to Super Mario, City’s fourth choice marksman showed their frightening depth. Here’s five things we learnt from round 2.
Costa strikes again as Chelsea stay unbeaten
DIEGO Costa scored for the second match in succession as Chelsea made it two succcessive EPL wins with a 2-0 victory at home over Leicester City.
Courtois wants Cech to stay at Chelsea
CHELSEA goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants Petr Cech to remain at the club, having apparently supplanted him as the No.1 at Stamford Bridge.
Video: Fabregas pass as good as you’ll see
WATCH as Cesc Fabregas reminded us all immediately of his EPL quality with a stunning hand in Chelsea’s come from behind 3-1 win over Burnley.
Who will win this year’s Premier League?
WHO will win the Barclays Premier League? That’s what we’re asking as we conclude our preview series with a look at last year’s ‘big four’.
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