It's going to take a bit until Chelsea FC get all their summer transfer window additions and young attacking talent coalescing together and realizing their full potential. It wasn't until this past Saturday that they finally all featured together at the same time. When they are fully in sync with each other, and firing on all cylinders, it will certainly be needed, as we saw … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Predicted XI vs Sevilla FC (Champions League)
Archives for October 2020
Chelsea FC Team News vs Sevilla (UCL): Mendy, Silva, Gilmour
The UEFA Champions League gets going tomorrow night with group stage action and Chelsea-Sevilla is one fixture that looks especially interesting on paper. The 2019-20 Europa League champions will take on the unofficial 2020 summer transfer window champs in southwest London. The Blues head into this one feeling they left it short on the weekend, settling for a 3-3 draw with … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Sevilla (UCL): Mendy, Silva, Gilmour
Spurs Collapse Two Days After Jose Mourinho Slams Arsene Wenger Again
If you believe in karma, and you watched yesterday's 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, plus the Jose Mourinho media session to preview that match, well you might believe that karmic allegiance was with Mourinho's long-time arch-nemesis Arsene Wenger. First, let's recap the game- Mourinho’s Tottenham side raced out to a very early 3-0 lead, scoring their … [Read more...] about Spurs Collapse Two Days After Jose Mourinho Slams Arsene Wenger Again
Jose Mourinho Says Spurs Weren’t Mentally Strong Enough Today
Speaking after Tottenham’s draw at home to West Ham United, Jose Mourinho told Sky Sports (via Goal) that his team were psychologically weak. Spurs got off to a great start when Heung-min Son gave them an early lead and things became even better after Harry Kane scored a brace. They went into halftime on a dominant note leading 3-0, but the North Londoners were unable to … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Says Spurs Weren’t Mentally Strong Enough Today
Virgil van Dijk Writes Message to Fans After Devastating Injury News
Many believed that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford should have been sent off yesterday for his ultra-aggressive challenge (pictured above) on Liverpool central defender Virgil van Dijk. The move was certainly a bit Cobra Kai “sweep the leg” to say the least. Now VVD is out with an injured anterior cruciate ligament injury prognosis, and it's possible he may not play again … [Read more...] about Virgil van Dijk Writes Message to Fans After Devastating Injury News
Man United Starting XI Prediction at Paris Saint-Germain (UCL Group Stage)
Paris Saint-Germain hosts Manchester United Tuesday night in a rematch of one of the more memorable moments in recent UCL history. It's been about 18 months and 600 days now since United won 3-1 at the Parc Des Princes to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg and advance through on aggregate, via the away goals scored tie-breaker. That night, at least from an emotional … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Paris Saint-Germain (UCL Group Stage)
Man United at Paris Saint-Germain Team News: Neymar, Cavani
Tuesday night sees a rematch of the extemely memorable 2018-19 Champions League quarter-final tie, in which Manchester United went against all odds and flipped the script on Paris Saint-Germain. The Parc Des Princes leg in that tie, which saw United win 3-1 and overturn a 0-2 deficit from the Old Trafford leg, stands as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's finest moment as United manager. … [Read more...] about Man United at Paris Saint-Germain Team News: Neymar, Cavani
Pep Guardiola Hails ‘incredible’ Ederson After Arsenal Win
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was full of praise for his goalkeeper Ederson after they beat Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday. The Citizens emerged as winners thanks to a goal from Raheem Sterling, but it proved to be a very tough game at the Etihad. The North London club were a threat throughout the entire ninety minutes but the Sky Blues were able to defend their lead thanks … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Hails ‘incredible’ Ederson After Arsenal Win
Mikel Arteta Slams VAR After Manchester City Defeat
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta questioned the way VAR handled a penalty situation in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City today, according to Sky Sports (via Goal). The North London club put up a brave fight, but were not able to find the back of the net. This was in large part due to the impressive performance of City keeper Ederson, but the game still could have gone in a very … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Slams VAR After Manchester City Defeat
Christian Pulisic Makes First Start in Chelsea No. 10, Provides Impact
Today was the very first day that you saw the Chelsea final third fully activated with Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech all playing together. Pulisic, lining up on the right instead of his usual place on the left side (occupied by Mason Mount today), made his first start in the famed Chelsea #10 shirt Saturday at home against Southampton … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Makes First Start in Chelsea No. 10, Provides Impact