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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview: 3 things on the cards according to the stats
Chelsea will host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in the English Premier League. Both the London-based clubs are strong contenders to finish in the top four positions this season. Chelsea began their season with a 1-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park. Tottenham Hotspur had a slightly better start as they demolished Southampton 4-1 at…
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EPL Stats Gallery: Counterattacks, recoveries, xG map and more from Everton vs Chelsea
Chelsea started their new season with a 1-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park in the English Premier League. Jorginho scored a penalty in the first half to secure three points for the Blues. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass…
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Transfer Talk: Marc Cucurella – Why Chelsea hijacked left-back’s deal with Manchester City?
Chelsea made another signing before the start of the season. They sealed a move for Brighton’s left-back, Marc Cucurella. The former Barcelona player was heading for a move to Manchester City. However, Chelsea made a late decision to sign the player, and their deal was accepted ahead of a move to Manchester City. The full-back…
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Everton vs Chelsea Preview: 3 things on the cards according to the stats
Chelsea will kick-start their season with an away trip to Everton in the English Premier League. The Blues finished third in the league last season, and Thomas Tuchel’s side will be one of the contenders competing for the league title. Everton, on the other hand, struggled last season and escaped relegation in the 37th week…
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Transfer Talk: Jamie Vardy – How Chelsea’s gamble on the striker could help them clinch a trophy
Recently, Chelsea have been one of the most active teams in the transfer window. They were getting criticised for their business this time, but Thomas Tuchel’s team waited till the end to confirm some deals. Chelsea’s most significant loss of the season was their powerhouse centre-back, Antonio Rüdiger, who made a transfer to Real Madrid.…
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Transfer Talk: Wesley Fofana – Chelsea eye Leicester City defender after missing out on Jules Kounde
Chelsea have failed to land any of their defensive targets in the summer. Some of their key defenders have left the club, and one or two others are linked with an exit. Jules Kounde was their top defensive transfer target, but the French defender decided to join Barcelona. Now, Chelsea are shifting their focus to…
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Under the microscope – Is Thomas Tuchel doing the right thing by blocking César Azpilicueta’s move to Barcelona?
Chelsea’s captain, César Azpilicueta, has been linked with a move to his home country’s club, Barcelona. Since the appointment of Xavi as their manager, Barcelona have set their eyes on the 32-year-old right-back. Xavi has been a keen admirer of Azpilicueta’s abilities and wants him in his team to win silverware next season. However, Chelsea…
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Transfer Talk: Frenkie de Jong – Chelsea show interest in Manchester United’s target to boost their midfield
Chelsea are the latest team to show their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Spanish club have plenty of options in the midfield and are looking to make some money by selling their Dutch international player. Chelsea also need to boost their midfield if they want to win silverware next season. They were…
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Transfer Talk: Matheus Nunez – Why are Chelsea after highly-rated Portuguese midfielder?
Sporting CP midfielder, Matheus Nunez, is one of the top targets of the English Premier League clubs. He is one of the top-rated midfielders in Portugal and was tipped for a move away from Sporting in the summer. At the age of 23, he already has eight international caps for his country. Some of the…
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Transfer Talk: Presnel Kimpembe – The PSG defender who could be a part of Chelsea’s back-three next season
Chelsea have to rebuild their defensive line following the departure of their best defender, Antonio Rüdiger, to Real Madrid. Andreas Christensen also decided to leave the club and joined FC Barcelona. Chelsea’s captain, César Azpilicueta, and left-back Marcos Alonso are also on the priority list of Barcelona, and they could also leave in the summer.…