Benfica 0 Chelsea 1: Lessons from a well-deserved Blues victory
Blues snuff out Benfica threats Roberto Di Matteo and his coaching staff deserve credit for setting Chelsea up perfectly to contain Benfica’s potent attacking threat.…
Martin Caparrotta Archives: 03/2012
Mark Hughes backs Fernando Torres to shine at Chelsea
Fernando Torres could finally be about to make his mark at Chelsea, according to Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes. The £50m Spanish striker ended…
Fourth-place finish would be ‘fantastic’ for Chelsea – Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo believes his Chelsea side’s new-found confidence can be the key to ending the season on a high. The Blues have won all…
Each Chelsea win gives us more belief, says Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo believes his Chelsea side are gradually rediscovering the confidence that has escaped them during a turbulent season for the Blues. The Stamford…
John Terry: Chelsea players must take some blame for AVB axe
John Terry admits the Chelsea players must shoulder some of the blame for Andre Villas-Boas’s dismissal – because performances were not up to par. The…
Arsenal 2 Newcastle United 1: Lessons from a last-gasp victory
Gritty Gunners leave it late Arsenal seemed destined for disappointment after a frustrating night in north London – but they eventually reaped the rewards of…
Arsenal 3 AC Milan 0: Lessons from a pride-restoring display
Arsenal’s bright start costs them in the end Arsene Wenger’s men, so thoroughly outplayed in Milan in the first leg of this tie, came out…
Chelsea’s fortunes can be turned around very quickly, says Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle has insisted the next Chelsea manager should be able to turn around the Blues’ fortunes “very quickly” – and admits he would relish…