Everything you need to know ahead of Monday’s Premier League match at the London Stadium as the Blues travel to face the Hammers. Antonio Conte will face off against his friend Slaven Bilic for the third time this season in Monday night’s match at the London Stadium – with both managers having each notched a 2-1 win against each other this season.
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West Ham forward Andre Ayew likely to replace suspended Michail Antonio ahead of Chelsea clash
Antonio, who is the Hammers top scorer will miss the crunch Premier League clash at the London stadium through suspension after he picked up two yellow cards against Watford on Saturday. The Ghanaian possesses several asset including pace and quickness and could trouble the ageing Chelsea defence comprising Gary Cahill and David Luiz.
Swansea boss Paul Clement set for ‘special’ Stamford Bridge return
The hosts sealed the victory in the 84th minute when Diego Costa volleyed home Hazard’s cross as they extended their lead at the top. “Like every Premier League game you have to work hard, you have to dig in, and in the second half we had to show our character and come back into the game”.
Hazard and Chelsea team-mates amazed by magician
The Chelsea attacker got a taste of his own medicine of sorts when magician Ben Hanlin performed a trick in the dressing room Eden Hazard is known for producing magic on the pitch, but this time it was he who was left amazed by a different kind in the Chelsea dressing room. The Blues players have previously been left in shock by David Luiz’s tricks , but this time it was television magician Ben Hanlin who had them aghast.
Real Madrid ace determined to leave: Chelsea and Man United keen
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo recently claimed Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are all keen on the 24-year-old. 50. David Luiz – Luiz’s return to Chelsea came as one of the biggest surprises of the 2016 summer window Speaking after Real beat Espanyol at the weekend, Isco told beIN Sports : “I’m calm.
‘Liverpool must splash the cash like Man Utd and Chelsea’ – Aldridge
The ex-Reds striker is expecting there to be plenty of movement at Anfield over the summer, with it essential that Jurgen Klopp is backed with funds Liverpool need “a fair few players” and will have to “splash the cash” this summer in order to keep pace with their Premier League rivals, says John Aldridge. The Reds have seen the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea spend big of late in an effort to force their way into title contention.
Marcel Desailly: Arsenal will beat Chelsea to this Premier Lea…
FRANK LAMPARD turned down the chance to earn a staggering A 16m for playing just ONE more season, before announcing his retirement yesterday.
Juergen Klopp argues with impatient fans as draw with Chelsea
Juergen Klopp urged Liverpool’s supporters to show more patience with his team after arguing with a fan during the 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Chelsea. The Liverpool manager could be seen exchanging words with a fan standing behind the dugouts after a first-half back-pass towards goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was met by a collective groan around Anfield.
Chelsea player confirms he wants to leave Stamford Bridge: Thi…
Begovic has started just five games in all competitions this season – all coming in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. 50. David Luiz – Luiz’s return to Chelsea came as one of the biggest surprises of the 2016 summer window The goalkeeper, 29, is wanted by Bournemouth and could reportedly move to the Cherries before Tuesday night’s deadline – providing the Blues can sign a replacement.
Marcos Alonso’s brace means Chelsea don’t miss Diego Costa at Leicester
Chelsea moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as they made light work of Diego Costa’s absence with a routine victory at Leicester. Marcos Alonso’s double helped the leaders brush aside the poor defending champions as Antonio Conte’s side clinched a 3-0 win.
Costa no loss for Chelsea as EPL leader beats Leicester 3-0
Chelsea easily coped without top-scorer Diego Costa, sweeping aside fading champion Leicester 3-0 to go seven points clear in the English Premier League on Saturday. Marcos Alonso scored twice and Pedro Rodriguez headed in the third as Chelsea put its title bid back on track after a 13-match winning run ended at Tottenham in the previous game.
‘David Luiz gets better protection than if he were down the family planning clinic’
Ian Wright believes Tottenham need to look at isolating Chelsea’s centre-halves on Wednesday, but admits that will be easier said than done Tottenham need to find a way of breaking down Chelsea’s midfield ‘impenetrable force field’ and get at their back three if they are to enjoy success at White Hart Lane, claims Ian Wright. The former Arsenal striker believes the Blues, despite being on a 13-game winning streak, remain vulnerable at the back.
Arsene Wenger thinks Chelsea are ‘super-favourites’ for Premier League title
Arsene Wenger admits Chelsea are the “super-favourites” for the Premier League title as they close in on the record winning run set by his Arsenal side more than a decade ago. The Blues sit six points clear at the top of the table having won their last 12 league outings to establish themselves as the team to beat in the race for the championship.
Chelsea: David Luiz Turns Amateur Physio, Cracks Willian’s Neck …
David Luiz has thrived in Antonio Conte’s back-three since moving back to Chelsea this summer. Full of confidence, the Brazilian defender apparently also fancies himself as a physio, judging by his neck-cracking work on team-mate Willian.