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  • Chelsea FC – Eden Hazard Brilliance Doesn’t Help

    Chelsea FC – Eden Hazard Brilliance Doesn’t Help

    Another home match, another loss of points. It didn’t help that Eden Hazard has found his form again, including a beautiful goal to give Chelsea a 2-0 lead before half-time.

  • Chelsea FC – Fernando Torres Back to No Confidence Days

    Chelsea FC – Fernando Torres Back to No Confidence Days

    One match on the bench and one new player at his position was all it took for Fernando Torres to look like the man he’s been for Chelsea for most of his tenure with the club.

  • Best Centre Backs in the World

    The best centre backs in the world become more and more attacking as time goes by. Most of them, like David Luiz, Javi Martinez and Mats Hummels, are just as adept as playing as defensive midfielders. Others, like Sergio Ramos and Giorgio Chiellini, can play just as well as full backs. Nonetheless, along with Thiago Silva and Vincent Kompany, they are the best Central defenders in the world heading into 2013.

  • Chelsea FC – The Ongoing Brilliance of Juan Mata

    Chelsea FC – The Ongoing Brilliance of Juan Mata

    Everything is suddenly getting back to normal. Rafa Benitez is adjusting to life as manager of Chelsea, and the club is adjusting to his organized, less exciting ways. They’ve even re-entered the title race club, mostly thanks to the continued brilliance of Juan Mata, the real star and best player this season for a team that probably expected to be a bit higher at this stage.

  • Chelsea FC – Fernando Torres Finally Having Some Fun

    Chelsea FC – Fernando Torres Finally Having Some Fun

    For the first time in quite a while, it looks like Chelsea players are enjoying themselves. They did have a good start to the season, but it’s been a couple of months since a win brought these kind of smiles to their faces. None looked to be having more fun than Fernando Torres, enjoying the best form he’s been in since joining the Blues.

  • Chelsea FC – The Cost of Building the Current Squad

    Chelsea FC – The Cost of Building the Current Squad

    The get the current squad Chelsea have now, they have spent over £300 million in transfer fees over the years, beginning with Frank Lampard in 2001, through Michael Essien in 2005, Fernando Torres in 2011 (the most expensive player in Premier League history) and Eden Hazard this summer, for a change looking like someone worth the money spent.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Manchester City Chasing David Luiz

    It’s no secret that Manchester City aren’t done with their summer shopping list, especially at centre back. Their latest target? Chelsea’s David Luiz, with a bid to sign the Brazilian for £30 million already being rejected by his club, which doesn’t mean Roberto Mancini is going to stop trying.

  • English Premier League – Chelsea Take Down Manchester United at Stamford Bridge

    A brutish second half from Chelsea, with goals from David Luiz and Frank Lampard (penalty) gave the Blues their annual Stamford Bridge win over Manchester United, beating the league leaders 2-1 despite Wayne Rooney scoring the opener.

  • Transfer Frenzy – Torres to Chelsea, Carroll to Liverpool?

    The contracts haven’t been signed yet, but it seems these are done deals – Fernando Torres from Liverpool to Chelsea for around 45-50 million pounds, Andy Carroll from Newcastle to Liverpool for 35 million.