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Chelsea vs Swansea: Passing Interests

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Chelsea vs Swansea: Passing Interests This Saturday sees Swansea make their way to Stamford Bridge to face a Chelsea side keen to recover from their 3-1 setback at Man United last Sunday. Chelsea’s evolution under Andres Villas-Boas has seen the Blues slowly, but surely, alter their style of play and ditch the more direct approach...

Chelsea Evolution Under Villas-Boas Aim to Overturn Last Season's Defeat to United

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Chelsea Evolution Under Villas-Boas Aim to Overturn Last Season's Defeat to United Andre Villas-Boas faces the first major test of his Chelsea tenure with a trip to Old Trafford this Sunday. Having dropped just two points at home last season, United will be favourites for this one; indeed, it was only four away league games ago that Chelsea last travelled to face Sir Alex Ferguson...

A Mata of Time Before Chelsea Hit Top Form?

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A Mata of Time Before Chelsea Hit Top Form? Sunderland entertain Chelsea this Saturday afternoon still looking for their first win of the new season. Steve Bruce’s team have just two points and scored one goal in their opening three fixtures and will face an unbeaten opponent that arrives on Wearside on the back of two successive wins. ...

Chelsea to Run Riot on Right vs Norwich?

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Chelsea to Run Riot on Right vs Norwich? Andre Villas-Boas will be looking for back-to-back wins as Norwich City travel to Stamford Bridge this Saturday. Chelsea struggled to break down a stubborn West Brom last week but Norwich are a far more attack-minded side and goals look sure to be on the agenda. Paul Lambert’s outfit are still...

Why Juan Matas to Chelsea

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Why Juan Matas to Chelsea After it was announced yesterday that a deal had been agreed to take Juan Mata from Valencia to Chelsea for a fee of around €26m, WhoScored analyses just why the Spaniard was so hotly pursued by the Londoners.Chelsea were rivalled in their bid for the 25-year-old by competitors from the capital...

Chelsea Left Flank Key to West Brom Clash

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Chelsea Left Flank Key to West Brom Clash Andre Villas-Boas will be desperate for all three points in his first home game as Chelsea take on West Brom. Having taken a point at the Britannia in a bruising encounter with Stoke, the new Blues boss will be keen to record a victory, with both Manchester clubs already two points ahead after one r...

United, Chelsea, Bayern and Lille Among Weekend's European League Picks

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United, Chelsea, Bayern and Lille Among Weekend's European League Picks Wolfsburg vs Bayern MunichSaturday 13th August - 14:30Having beaten FC Cologne 3-0 last weekend table-toppers Wolfsburg host Bayern Munich, whose season opener was less emphatic, falling to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of MGladbach.If the visiting German giants were to lose once again then it would rep...

Could Kaka Solve Chelsea’s Playmaker Problem?

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Could Kaka Solve Chelsea’s Playmaker Problem? As Tottenham continue to reject all Chelsea efforts to sign Luka Modric, reports have suggested the Blues may be turning their attention to Real Madrid’s Kaka. Andre Villas-Boas is in the market for a midfield creator but a move for Palermo star Javier Pastore has also been rebuffed after the ...

Why Another Loan Move Should Benefit Daniel Sturridge

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Why Another Loan Move Should Benefit Daniel Sturridge In spite of an eye-catching loan spell at the Reebok with Bolton during the second half of last season, it seems Daniel Sturridge is likely to be farmed out on loan once again by Chelsea. Speaking of the player’s future over the last couple of days, Andre Villas-Boas has admitted uncertainty o...

What Makes Luka Modric So Much in Demand?

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What Makes Luka Modric So Much in Demand? Chelsea’s determined pursuit of Luka Modric took another twist a couple of days back with the Croatian handing in a transfer request while on tour with Tottenham. Having been knocked back with £22m and £27m bids, it’s unlikely Roman Abramovich will be deterred as he looks to ...