Hazard helped by ‘understanding’ with new Chelsea team-mates
Roberto Di Matteo believes the apparent speed at which Eden Hazard has slotted into the Chelsea first-team is largely thanks to a natural understanding with…
Premier League Archives: 08/2012
Esteban Granero looking forward to ‘exciting chapter’ at QPR
Esteban Granero has expressed his excitement at being part of an “exciting chapter” in Queens Park Rangers’ history after the Real Madrid midfielder completed a…
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres: I never felt pressure of £50m price-tag
Fernando Torres insists he did not feel weighed down by his £50m price-tag as he made a stuttering start to life at Chelsea following his…
Uefa Super Cup 2012: Chelsea’s defence one of the best, says Falcao
Radamel Falcao has described Chelsea’s defence as “one of the most effective in Europe” ahead of Atletico Madrid’s European Super Cup clash with the Blues…
Champions League draw: Who could Arsenal, Chelsea, City & United face?
The Champions League group stage draw takes place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday afternoon, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United…
Uefa Super Cup 2012: Atletico’s Diego Simeone not fazed by Chelsea threat
Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid will not be fazed when his side line up against “favourites” Chelsea in Friday’s European Super Cup. Atletico face the…
Liverpool 2 Man City 2: Lessons as errors deny Rodgers first league win
Mixed fortunes for Skrtel Martin Skrtel was linked heavily with a move to the Premier League champions during the summer, but the Slovakia international ignored…
Norwich City 1 QPR 1: Mark Hughes backs controversial penalty decision
Mark Hughes backed Mark Clattenburg’s decision to award Queens Park Rangers a 20th-minute penalty as the Hoops shared the points with Norwich City on Saturday.…
David Luiz is part of Chelsea’s long-term future, says Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo insists David Luiz remains part of Chelsea’s long-term plans and is not for sale at any price, amid reported interest from Barcelona.…
Chelsea’s Di Matteo plays down furore over Luiz’s Barcelona trip
Roberto Di Matteo insists he no concerns over David Luiz’s midweek trip to Barcelona amid reports the Catalan giants are keen on signing the Brazilian…
Chelsea transfers: Victor Moses will be a ‘great option’ – Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo believes Victor Moses will be a “great option” for Chelsea and has backed the winger to thrive at Stamford Bridge in years…
QPR boss Mark Hughes confident transfer policy will pay dividends
Mark Hughes believes his transfer strategy of signing established Premier League players at Queens Park Rangers will pay dividends over the course of the season.…
Mark Hughes: QPR fans should have high expectations this season
Mark Hughes insists Queens Park Rangers supporters should have high expectations for the Hoops this season. The 48-year-old helped steer QPR to safety in May…
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is wary of Reading threat
Roberto Di Matteo admits he is wary of the threat posed by newly-promoted Reading ahead of Chelsea’s first home game of the Premier League season…
QPR owner Tony Fernandes: Swansea drubbing a ‘body blow’
Tony Fernandes admits Queens Park Rangers suffered a “body blow” after the Hoops succumbed to a demoralising 5-0 defeat by Swansea City in their Premier…
QPR boss Mark Hughes: Swansea thrashing ‘could be a blessing’
Mark Hughes believes Queens Park Rangers’ 5-0 humiliation at the hands of Swansea City in their opening Premier League fixture could prove to be a…
Wigan 0 Chelsea 2: Eden Hazard was outstanding, says Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo heaped praise on Eden Hazard after the Belgian’s impressive Premier League debut inspired Chelsea to victory at Wigan Athletic. The 21-year-old’s neat…
Man City 3 Southampton 2: Lessons learned as Nasri rescues champions
Aguero injury concern There is never a dull moment for Manchester City, and the defending Premier League champions were dealt an early blow in their…
West Brom 3 Liverpool 0: Lessons learned from Rodgers’ tough debut
Gera stunner worthy of winning any game Zoltán Gera has endured a frustrating 12 months after the Hungary international returned for a second stint at…
QPR’s Mark Hughes: Park Ji-Sung signing was ‘a statement of intent’
Mark Hughes believes Queens Park Rangers’ signing of Park Ji-Sung signalled “a statement of intent” from the Hoops. The 31-year-old penned a two-year contract after…
Premier League 2012-13 preview: Four new-season talking points
Ferguson’s treble dreams premature Manchester United’s treble success in 1999 was unprecedented in English football, and even Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ and Jose Mourinho’s special Chelsea side…