Chelsea Football Club looked really impressive last night, as they routed Middlesbrough 6-1 in the League Cup last night. Winning that semifinal tie and thus advancing to the cup final (where they will meet the Liverpool-Fulham winner) will no doubt give the side confidence as they prepare to host Aston Villa in the FA Cup. Tuesday was a huge morale boost for a club that has … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa (FA Cup 4th Round)
chelsea preview
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham FC
As disastrous as this season has become, Chelsea FC still have a decent chance at winning a trophy this campaign. Entering Saturday's Premier League fixture against Fulham FC, the Blues are reeling from a defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough, in the first leg of their EFL Cup semifinal tie. There is still time to turn it around, but Chelsea seem to be blowing their opportunity … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Fulham FC
Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Chilwell, Nkunku, Badiashile, Carney
Last night saw Chelsea suffer a shock 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough, in the first leg of their EFL Cup semifinal. As always, injuries played a part as the Blues were without the services of four players that they had hoped to have had available for the cup clash: Christopher Nkunku (hip), Ben Chilwell (thigh), Benoit Badiashile (unknown) and Carney Chukwuemeka (knee). Will any … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Chilwell, Nkunku, Badiashile, Carney
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Middlesbrough (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Chelsea FC must quickly pivot from one domestic cup competition, where their opponent is a lower division side, to the next. Having just routed Preston North End yesterday, in the third round of the FA Cup, the Blues next take on Middlesbrough in the League Cup semifinals. "Don't Middles me bro!" In trying to forecast the first team that manager Mauricio Pochettino will … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Middlesbrough (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Chelsea Team News at Middlesbrough: Nkunku, Chilwell, Carney, Lavia
As we rapidly shift from one cup competition to another, the Chelsea FC absentee list remains very lengthy. Thus we'll just dive straight in to it, starting with Christopher Nkunku. His competitive Chelsea debut was a very long time coming (due to a knee injury suffered in the preseason), and sure enough, Nkunku got injured again soon afterward. Now Nkunku has a hip issue, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Middlesbrough: Nkunku, Chilwell, Carney, Lavia
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Preston (FA Cup)
Are you ready for Chelsea Preston? We're not talking about the actress Chelsea Preston, known for Station Eleven and The Hot Zone. We mean Chelsea FC vs Preston North End. Yes, the oldest domestic football competition in the world, dating back to 1871-72, gets going in full this weekend. What a way to get the New Year going, right? This is a round that has been very rough … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Preston (FA Cup)
Chelsea Team News vs Preston (FA Cup): Lavia, Jackson, Chilwell
Chelsea FC striker Nicolas Jackson will not be with his club when they begin their FA Cup campaign, at home, against Preston North End on Saturday. Jackson is jetting off to join the rest of his Senegal teammates, as they look to defend their Africa Cup of Nations crown. Elsewhere, Romeo Lavia finally made his Chelsea debut against Crystal Palace, as he had been recovering from … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Preston (FA Cup): Lavia, Jackson, Chilwell
Chelsea Team News at Luton Town: Enzo, Carney, Lavia, Noni
As always, the Chelsea FC injury list is long as they head into the New Year's Eve weekend clash at Luton Town. However, it could get a little shorter on Saturday if the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Carney Chukwuemeka, Trevoh Chalobah, among others, are passed fit to feature. Meanwhile Romeo Lavia finally featured last night, off the bench in the win over Crystal Palace, so it's … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Luton Town: Enzo, Carney, Lavia, Noni
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town
Chelsea FC picked up a midweek win, and well, this type of thing just doesn't happen very often. The Blues turned in a very solid performance against Crystal Palace, but the good vibes could easily be washed away this weekend at Luton Town. Whenever Chelsea take on a newly promoted side, one who possess just a tiny fraction of their player payroll, and would define success … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Whenever Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion get together, there are always numerous storylines: record-breaking transfer fee generating midfielder Moises Caicedo, polarizing defender Marc Cucurella and procured, and then quickly fired manager Graham Potter come to mind first. These two sides, both currently sitting mid-table and hanging on to the first page in the … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion