The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg is a known Chelsea hater, but he covers the club closely and knows what’s going on. Before the game against Arsenal, he took a look at the bigger picture, 18 months on from Enzo Maresca’s time at the club. Expectations are constantly rising as our place in the table improves, but…
Chelsea will host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge this Sunday as they look to get a good result at home in the Premier League. The Blues recently recorded a solid 3-0 win over Barcelona, which should keep them in high spirits heading into this match. Enzo Maresca will organize his men in a 4-2-3-1 formation and…
Atlético de Madrid was punished for the racist and discriminatory behavior of its fans at Arsenal in October. The Gunners recorded a dominant 4-0 victory against Atlético in the Champions League at the Emirates Stadium in October. Advertisement After a goalless first half, the Premier League team turned the game around in the second half…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona midfielder Fermín López will be sidelined for two weeks with a leg injury, the Spanish club said Thursday. If that estimated time holds, Fermín will miss four games, including a La Liga match against Atlético Madrid next week and a Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 9. Advertisement…
FC Barcelona suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Chelsea last night at Stamford Bridge, complicating their path to a top-eight finish and direct qualification to the round of 16. He blaugrana They were completely outplayed by the home team that night, and their control only increased after the Catalans’ captain Ronald Araujo was sent off…
Chelsea takes a step forward in search of the Marseille prodigy Growing interest in the rapid emergence of Vaz There is a familiar rhythm to the emergence of a precocious Ligue 1 striker. A teenager finds composure, confidence and clarity in front of goal, then Europe pauses and watches. Robinio Vaz has become the latest…
JEONJU, South Korea (AP) — Former Tottenham defender Mauricio Taricco will resign as assistant coach of South Korean champion Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after receiving a five-game suspension for an alleged racist gesture during a K League match, the club said Tuesday. On November 8, when Jeonbuk faced Daejeon Hana, the Argentine assistant was sent off…
Celtic midfielder Maria McAneny has been called up for the first time by the Scots for the friendly matches against Ukraine and China. The 21-year-old has been capped by Scotland under-23s. Melissa Andreatta’s team will face Ukraine in Jerez, Spain, on Friday (11:00 GMT) and then China, also at the Estadio Municipal de Chapín, on…
Chelsea and Arsenal advance in search of Murillo Interest in the Nottingham Forest centre-back has intensified, with senior figures across Europe monitoring his progress and preparing potential moves, according to Caught Offside. Advertisement Chelsea’s tactical foundation Chelsea have followed Murillo since the summer. Their recruiting approach has increasingly leaned towards defenders who can influence possession…
Talks with Yildiz expected for the ‘New Year’ According to Football Insider, the Reds’ title rivals Arsenal are considering a move for Kenan Yildiz to Juventus, following an update that will be music to Liverpool’s ears as we are also looking at it. Advertisement In their report, the Turkish international’s contract negotiations with The Old…
