Lampard: Chelsea are moving in the right direction
Chelsea climbed into the top four after beating Newcastle and Frank Lampard challenged them to stay there.
Alonso fires Chelsea past stubborn Newcastle
Marcos Alonso found a way through Newcastle United’s resolute defence to give Chelsea a hard-earned 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
5 EPL talking points ahead of this weekend’s fixtures
FourFourTwoSA takes a look at some of the major talking points heading into another key round of Premier League fixtures this weekend.
Lampard thinks increase in UCL group games would be a bad idea
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes an increase in Champions League group games in the future could lead to player burnout.
Real Madrid determined to land N’Golo Kante
Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante and could include James Rodriguez as part of the deal.
Premier League given assurances over Champions League places
The Premier League has received assurances that there are no current proposals to cut the number of Champions League group-stage places for English clubs.
Boothroyd hopes to see more of rising star Hudson-Odoi
England U21 manager Aidy Boothroyd hopes that he gets to see more of Callum Hudson-Odoi, even if it might be wishful thinking.
Kante and Kovacic among five Chelsea players injured on international duty
Chelsea’s injury crisis appears to have worsened after Mateo Kovacic picked up a knock on international duty with Croatia.
Giroud’s lack of game time at Chelsea worries Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Olivier Giroud for delivering under pressure but admits a lack of game time with Chelsea is damaging his international chances.
Chelsea make Chilwell a priority target
Chelsea are leading the race for Leicester City full back Ben Chilwell despite facing competition from Manchester United, say reports.