Tag: Diego Costa
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Chelsea Blog: Devastating, Dazzling… Deadly!
So the Premier League has finally begun and whilst most teams have failed to impress during their opening game, Chelsea opened their account with much promise against newly promoted Burnley. Chelsea were slower out of the blocks then expected and found themselves a goal down to a wonderful Scott Arfield strike after some sloppy Chelsea…
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Chelsea reject blasts old club for being too image-conscious
Demba Ba has blasted his old club Chelsea for being a team who favours ‘big names’ rather than statistics but insists he did not regret the short time he spent with the west Londoners following his move from Newcastle last year. The former Chelsea striker, who completed his summer transfer to Turkish side Besiktas,…
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Chelsea Blog: Chelsea freeview a no-go!
Chelsea fans were left disappointed on Tuesday night after the long-awaited freeview game against Real Sociedad was met with a severe server overload, causing fans who had selected to watch online to miss Diego Costa’s first two home debut goals in front of a packed Stamford Bridge crowd. After 20 mins of frustration and lightly…
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BLOG: Five reasons why Chelsea will win the title
I am sure I don’t have to remind you but in case you have somehow forgotten the Premier League is back this weekend and it should be one of the best seasons ever. For the first time since its inception there are five genuine title contenders this year and they all play different styles…
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Chelsea Blog: The weakness remains!
Watching Chelsea last season was like watching a blunt arrow flying through the air… Looks great, but causes little damage. With the acquisitions of Didier Drogba (free transfer) and Diago Costa (£32m), hopes are that Chelsea would turn their blunt arrow into a mighty spearhead. But after watching the Pensioners’ pre-season effort, I cant help…
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Chelsea Blog: Chelsea’s secret weapon
When we refer to players equipped for changing a game, you’d take a look at Chelsea’s squad and the likes of Eden Hazard, Cesc Fàbregas, Oscar dos Santos and Diego Costa would be the first names to spring to mind. But nonetheless, the pensioners biggest game changer could be the club’s only World Cup hero, German winner…
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Chelsea Blog: Will Chelsea live up to expectations?
With the start of the Premier League looming, Chelsea appear favourites to reclaim the title. Just like they were 12 months ago… This time last year, it was believed that the return of Jose Mourinho would inspire the Blues to win their first league title since the 2009/2010 season. That prediction turned out to…
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Chelsea Blog: How to solve a problem like Torres?
After signing from Liverpool for a record £50m fee on transfer deadline day in January 2011, Fernando Torres is still giving his Chelsea employees a huge headache and the Chelsea faithful an even bigger one. Since 2011, Chelsea have had Carlo Ancelotti, André Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo, Rafael Benitez and José Mourinho at the…
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Atletico eye United outcast
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are said to be preparing a swoop for Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, according to reports that have emerged this afternoon. The Japan international has struggled to fit in at Old Trafford since he moved from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund two years ago. Last season he managed just 14…
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Wolfsburg offer £22m for Chelsea outcast
Wolfsburg will this week bid £22million for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, according to fresh reports in the German media. Bild claims the Belgium international does not feature in the plans of Blues manager Jose Mourinho and there is a growing belief in the corridors of power at the Bundesliga club that a deal can be…
