Chelsea

Chelsea edge into FA Cup fourth round, Bournemouth rocked

LONDON - Emiratesvoice

Chelsea needed a penalty shoot-out before finally killing off Norwich after a 1-1 draw in Wednesday’s FA Cup third round replay, while Bournemouth slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Wigan. Antonio Conte’s side finished extra-time down to nine men after late red cards for Pedro and Alvaro Morata at Stamford Bridge. They had been forced into the extra period whenRead more

Conte backs Morata after Chelsea are held by 10-man Leicester City

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Antonio Conte came to the defence of Alvaro Morata as he blamed tiredness in his Chelsea squad for their record-breaking third goalless draw in a week yesterday against Leicester City. The Premier League champions drew another blank as they were unable to find a way past 10-man Leicester, missing out on the chance to move up to second in theRead more

Vardy fit to return against Chelsea

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Jamie Vardy will be fit to play for Leicester in a clash of the past two Premier League champions when they visit Chelsea on Saturday, the Foxes manager Claude Puel said on Thursday. Vardy, who turned 31 on Thursday, has recovered from the groin injury that kept the England international out of the 2016 champions line-up for the FA Cup thirdRead more

Vardy fit to return against Chelsea

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Man City top financial firepower list

London - Emirates voice

Premier League leaders Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football, according to a study that sees English clubs dominate the top 10. The Soccerex Football Finance 100, which ranks the world's top teams based on both their playing and fixed assets, money in the bank, owner potential investment and debt, was published on Wednesday. City, whoRead more

Bayern's Heynckes rules out Vidal Chelsea move

Doha - Emiratesvoice

Jupp Heynckes said Saturday there had been no contact between Bayern Munich and Chelsea over Arturo Vidal and the Chilean international would not be sold during the January transfer window. The veteran coach was responding to media reports over a possible transfer of the midfielder, which Heynckes dismissed as "pure speculation". "Certainly, there's been no contact between the clubs," HeynckesRead more

Bellerin rescues point for Arsenal in EPL derby against Chelsea

LONDON - Emiratesvoice

Hector Bellerin’s fantastic strike earned Arsenal a deserved point against London rivals Chelsea in an exciting game at the Emirates on Wednesday. The Spaniard made amends for conceding a controversial penalty, in which Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard appeared to go down too easily, with a controlled shot to level the score. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger called the decision to awardRead more

Exuberant Conte seeks respite in yoga

London - Emiratesvoice

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is renowned for his livewire touchline behaviour, sometimes diving into the crowd when his side score, and he has revealed that he finds relaxation in yoga. The 48-year-old Italian has apparently alienated some members of the Chelsea dressing room with his demanding training sessions but has admitted that even he needs to take a break himself,Read more

Atletico Madrid finally unveil Diego Costa, Vitolo

Madrid - Emiratesvoice

Atletico Madrid unveiled new signings Diego Costa and Vitolo on Sunday as the Spanish club's transfer ban finally comes to an end. Atletico had been unable to register new signings in last summer's transfer window after being handed a ban by FIFA for irregularities in relation to the transfers of minors. But they had already agreed deals to bring SpainRead more

Chelsea outclass Stoke in five-goal drubbing

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Chelsea demonstrated the yawning chasm in squad depth that exists in the Premier League with a 5-0 canter past Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. While both sides rotated their squads after a hectic series of fixtures, Chelsea maintained their quality on the pitch in a scintillating opening half-hour, racing into a 3-0 lead and effectively winning the matchRead more