Chelsea didn’t get their first goal until halfway through the second period but in the end remain perfect in the Premier League heading into the international break.
LONDON — Three thoughts on Chelsea’s 2-0 win vs. Bournemouth in the Premier League.
1. Pedro ensures Chelsea make it four out of four
Chelsea may not yet look like a Premier League title contender, but they continue to win like one.
Bournemouth were disciplined and dangerous at Stamford Bridge, but second-half goals from Pedro and Eden Hazard ensured Maurizio Sarri’s men became just the sixth Chelsea side to win their opening four Premier League games of a season; four of those were crowned…
Stewart Robson breaks down the good and the bad for Chelsea after their perfect Premier League start.
Maurizio Sarri has revealed Eden Hazard is not yet ready to return to Chelsea’s starting lineup despite his instant impact off the bench in their opening two games of the season.
Craig Burley explains why Maurizio Sarri may face a difficult decision in Chelsea’s midfield as the FC crew discuss the Blues’ win over Arsenal.
Craig Burley runs through the talking points from each of Saturday’s Premier League matches, including Chelsea’s win over Arsenal.
Marcos Alonso scored the winner for Chelsea in a back-and-forth London derby against Arsenal, who paid the price for their missed chances.
David Luiz has admitted that he faced an uncertain future at Chelsea had Antonio Conte not been replaced as manager by Maurizio Sarri.
Luiz was one of several first-team players at Chelsea that had fallen out with Conte during his time at Stamford Bridge before he was sacked in the summer.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Luiz said that he is relishing a fresh start under new boss Sarri.
“I think I always have to feel fresh start because I am getting old! It is amazing to play football, of course…
Maurizio Sarri starts off his Chelsea tenure with an easy victory as N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Pedro all got on the scoresheet.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri doesn’t want to turn his new side into Napoli 2.0.
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley reflects on the first Saturday of Premier League action, including a debut victory for Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri.
Chelsea manager expects Eden Hazard to stay at the club, and reveals his thoughts on new signings Arrizabalaga and Kovacic.
Paolo Bandini joins the FC crew to weigh in on Chelsea’s potential midfield options and how the addition of Jorginho could help the Blues.
Maurizio Sarri has said that David Luiz has a “big future” at Chelsea after he produced a composed performance in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town on the Premier League’s opening weekend.
Making his first Premier League start since February, Luiz was rarely troubled alongside Antonio Rudiger in defence, and his confidence in possession played a key role in the Blues building their attacks from defence in the manner that Sarri is looking for.
Luiz was frozen out by previous manager Antonio…
Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri believes Alvaro Morata showed he had improved dramatically since their match against Perth Glory after a fine display in their win over Inter Milan.
After a 1-1 draw in regulation, a Willy Caballero save and decisive Cesar Azpilicueta penalty saw Chelsea defeat Inter on spot kicks in Nice.
NICE, France — David Luiz insisted that he is “very happy” at Chelsea and has no intention of leaving the club anytime soon after making an encouraging start to life under new head coach Maurizio Sarri.
The Brazilian was frozen out by Antonio Conte in the second half of last season following a training-ground argument, and would have almost certainly been forced to leave Stamford Bridge this summer had the Italian not been sacked and replaced by Sarri earlier this month.
Promising more “fun” and…
Eden Hazard reacts to how Chelsea have closed the gap to Spurs in recent weeks, and rates the Blues’ chances of finishing in the top four.
Cesc Fabregas’ early goal led Chelsea to a win at relegation-threatened Swansea, putting the Blues only two points behind Tottenham for fourth.
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has said that his team won’t be the favourites when they face Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
The ESPN FC team answer your tweets on Alvaro Morata vs. Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United’s comeback, Napoli’s season and more.
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Chelsea will be favourites in the FA Cup final against Manchester United.
David Luiz should stay at Chelsea because he could find himself back in favour if Antonio Conte leaves this summer, according to former Blues defender Alex.
Conte clashed with Luiz, who has been sidelined for much of 2018 with a lingering knee injury, in November and subsequently benched the Brazilian in favour of academy graduate Andreas Christensen.
Luiz will enter the final year of his Chelsea contract this summer but with Conte expected to leave Stamford Bridge after months of public and private…
Immediately after Bournemouth’s late equalizer, Alvaro Morata scored in stoppage time to send Chelsea through to the Carabao Cup semifinals.
Carabao Cup: Alvaro Morata (90’+1′) Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth
LONDON — Three thoughts from Stamford Bridge on Chelsea’s dramatic 2-1 over Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.
1. Cup runs give Chelsea’s season fresh meaning
Manchester City’s historic run in the Premier League has done more than kill the title race before the turn of the year; it has sunk their rivals into varying levels of existential crisis.
Chelsea, as defending champions, have found it harder than most. Antonio Conte hasn’t enjoyed a victory in weeks, while every defeat has felt like a hammer…
Diego Simeone says he won’t stop Antoine Griezmann leaving Atletico Madrid should an opportunity at another club arise.
With the January transfer window set to open, David Amoyal sorts through the speculation and rates how likely it is that these rumoured moves take place.
Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona: 60 percent
After staying at Atletico Madrid out of loyalty since the transfer ban would have prevented them from signing a replacement, Griezmann will almost certainly move in 2018. Barcelona are the front runners after getting encouragement from the player’s camp but could face sanctions amid reports Atletico filed…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is unable to provide a timetable for David Luiz’s return as club doctors continue to treat his knee injury.
LONDON — An exasperated Antonio Conte suggested that a member of Chelsea’s medical staff should comment publicly about David Luiz’s physical condition in order to disprove claims that he has been misleading people about the reason for the Brazilian’s absence from his team.
Luiz has not featured for Chelsea since last month’s 4-0 away win over Qarabag in the Champions League, with both the club and Conte insisting that the defender is currently being treated “day to day” at Cobham for inflammation…
These seven players are never universally loved or reviled, but something vague in-between.
You know the kind of player who just divides opinion wherever he goes? Well, ESPN FC has picked out seven of the best, and you can watch why we think they are so polarizing below.
Mesut Ozil
The Arsenal playmaker isn’t a beloved figure at the Emirates but has his moments of brilliance.
With criticism coming from all directions, Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil may be the epitome of a polarizing player.
Marouane Fellaini
Do people dislike him because of his uncompromising, physical style or the fact that he’s still so vital to Jose Mourinho and Manchester United?
Is the fact that Marouane Fellaini plays for Manchester United the reason why he strikes such a controversial player?
David Luiz
Slapstick defending and untimely…
While David Luiz certainly brings flair to the game, his lack of defensive discipline contributes to his polarizing status.
Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey grades Antonio Conte and how his side have performed so far this season.
Former Chelsea stars Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Di Matteo talk the Blues’ start so far, Michael Emenalo and Alvaro Morata.
Antonio Conte says David Luiz will be back in the Chelsea squad to face West Brom on Saturday.
Luiz was dropped by Conte for Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Manchester United on Nov. 5, with the Blues boss saying it was purely a “tactical decision.”
However, in a news conference on Friday, Conte confirmed that Luiz will be involved against West Brom at The Hawthorns.
Conte reiterated dropping Luiz was a “technical decision,” before adding: “Every single player has to accept my decision. It’s normal. I’m…