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Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal

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Pictured above is a screen shot of NBC's pre-match show last weekend, ahead of Chelsea's demolition at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion. While Graham Potter's formation and lineup obviously didn't work out here, we kept this as a base for making out predicted lineup here for the Sunday fixture against Arsenal. After some squad rotation in midweek against Dinamo … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal

Chelsea FC Team News vs Arsenal: Chilwell, Kepa, Kovacic

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You can make a case that Chelsea versus Arsenal is the headliner fixture of the Premier League weekend, but we would beg to differ on that. Liverpool versus Tottenham Hotspur should, at least on paper, be the more entertaining fixture. It is what it is, but this London derby should be an exciting match as well. It's always captivating to watch when these two get together. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Arsenal: Chilwell, Kepa, Kovacic

Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Dinamo Zagreb

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As sports fans, pundits, journalists, et al, is in our DNA to question the tactics, decisions and motivations of coaches. Like his predecessor, Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea manager Graham Potter remains committed to the idea of a wing back and included them in his formation. But what's strange about that is this notion of employing forwards in this role. Why would you make wingers … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Dinamo Zagreb

Chelsea Team News vs Dinamo Zagreb (UCL): Wesley Fofana, Reece James

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Chelsea FC are through to the UEFA Champions League round of 16, but before they get to the knockout stages, they have one more UCL group stage clash, dead rubber though it may be. They'll welcome in Dinamo Zagreb, the side which brings up the rear in their grouping standings. The Blues are currently top of the group, by three points over Inter Milan, plus they have a +4 … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Dinamo Zagreb (UCL): Wesley Fofana, Reece James

Chelsea News and Notes: Pulisic, Gallagher, Sterling, Potter

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It wasn't a happy homecoming for Chelsea manager Graham Potter as he finally suffered his first loss as Blues boss. While that sentence may rhyme, there was certainly not much rhyming or continuity in Potter's lineup, shape, formation or tactics today. His first Chelsea L came at the hands of the same team that he just left in September, Brighton & Hove Albion. The … [Read more...] about Chelsea News and Notes: Pulisic, Gallagher, Sterling, Potter

Chelsea Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Brighton

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Obvious what the main storyline will be here on Saturday, when Chelsea visits Brighton & Hove Albion. Yes, Graham Potter makes his homecoming, of sorts. The Blues boss took over on Sept 10, leaving Brighton behind, and this will be his first match against his former club. It will be emotional for him, and his former players, and very intriguing for us outside observers. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Brighton

Chelsea GK Gaga Slonina Called Up to USA Pre-World Cup Camp

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Gaga Slonina is set to officially become a member of Chelsea FC, on January 1, having now completed his Chicago Fire career. Slonina missed the last two games of the Fire's miserable, and I really do mean miserable (although still not as terrible as DC United's campaign), season due to a head injury. Slonina, 18, last featured in a 3-2 home loss to FC Charlotte on Sept. … [Read more...] about Chelsea GK Gaga Slonina Called Up to USA Pre-World Cup Camp

Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at RB Salzburg (Champions League)

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Chelsea have literally gone from worst to first in the UEFA Champions League group E standings, a testament to all that Graham Potter has done since he took over the club from Thomas Tuchel. Still in the midst of the "new manager bounce," the Blues are on a nice run of form right now and they are closing in on booking passage to UCL knockout round. Barring total collapse, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at RB Salzburg (Champions League)

Chelsea Team News at RB Salzburg (UCL): Koulibaly, Kovacic

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Chelsea played Manchester United to a score draw yesterday, in a match that saw all the scoring transpire at the tail end. It was probably a more riveting match than the 1-1 final score line might indicate, and it marked the fifth straight time that the two sides have split the spoils. The Blues got a point in what was a critical match in the battle for a top four finish, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at RB Salzburg (UCL): Koulibaly, Kovacic