Well, I thought last season was a marathon. Our clash with Everton will be our 69th game of this season, setting a new record, and it may not even end there.
As we (hopefully) enter the final game of the season, there is a possible set of results that would lead to a playoff, that decides which of the two teams progresses straight to the group stages, and which unlucky club then has to battle through the qualifying stages of the Champions League.
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One of the strangest rumours I’ve seen over the past week or two, is the possibility of Wayne Rooney coming across from the newly-crowned Premier League champions.
But looking into it, would it really be that bizarre? The man that has been dubbed ‘Shrek’ by fans of opposing clubs, is more than likely going to leave United in the summer, especially after David Moyes was rubber-stamped for the job.
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After our historic European win last night, Rafa Benitez has apparently said he expects us to spend up to £100m in the summer, but do we need to?
This transition stage is well and truly showing an effect now, players like Hazard, Mata, Luiz, are integral to our success now. But with De Bruyne apparently on his way before getting through the door, and Marin seemingly no closer to a start, it does seem the job isn’t complete.
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If any Chelsea fans were looking forward to seeing Kevin De Bruyne in action then they are likely to be bitterly disappointed with ESPN Soccernet reporting that a host of German clubs are set to compete for his signature next season.]]>
With the agent of Thiago Silva suggesting that the Brazilian defender could be leaving in the summer and is on the radar of Barcelona, we offer three reasons why we think Chelsea should break the bank to capture his services.]]>
On the penultimate weekend of what's sure to be a thrilling end to the 2013/2014 EPL season, as far as the top 4 contest goes, it's still not absolutely certain who picks the 2 Champions League spots, but Chelsea's 'journey to the Holy Land in pursuit of the Holy Grail' is almost over as we need just one more win to secure our spot amongst 'the immortals'.
With Jose Mourinho on the brink of leaving Real Madrid this summer, it seems like he is destined to arrive back at the Bridge, and finally answer the prayers of thousands of Chelsea fans.
After enduring the widely loathed Rafa Benitez for several months, it seems apt that we should be dragged out from under the carpet by the Special One, and back amongst the big boys next season.
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Since I started watching the Premier League, not one season has gone without a unique, riveting ending. From last season's sensational finish, to the 09/10 season when Chelsea whipped Wigan 8-0 to secure the title, and also the relegation battle, defining moments for the struggling teams; it's always been a recurring epic end to the season. Surely this year will be the same.
If Jose Mourinho does, as now seems increasingly likely, return to Chelsea, it appears he will come bearing a gift.]]>
It has been revealed that Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has sent Borussia Dortmund goal-gobbler Robert Lewandowski a text message asking him to join his club. Crazy, I hear you shout. Well, it gets better. Rather than offering the Poland striker a move to the Santiago Bernabeu where Mourinho is currently employed, he has asked him to join him at Chelsea where is expected to be in charge of next season.]]>
One of nine players aged 30 or over in the Chelsea side, Essien may well find himself on the transfer list come June-time, along with a host of the others, the likes of Hilario, Ferreira, Benayoun and Meireles are out of favour and have just the one start between them this season. It certainly seems like this will be the summer that the older players get shown the door.
However, is it possible that Essien still has a future at the club? At just 30, and with 18 appearances for Real Madrid this season, its still quite possible. He has certainly shown he can still play at the top level of the game still.
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As we head into Week 35 of this years campaign, another thrilling sets of matches are on offer as the jostle for Champions League spots heat up.
Prior to last weekends games, some league fixtures were played during the week and it had a bag of mixed results for two London teams who had games in hand. Arsenal was held to a scoreless draw by Everton, whilst a confident 3-0 at Fulham sent our confidence well up
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With Super Frank on 200 goals for the club, there is no doubting that we all want him to strike three more times and break Bobby Tamblings 40-year record.
However, has his pursuit of the record hindered our progress this season? I think so, and the facts suggest so too.
In 24 Premier League games this season, the midfield man has scored 12 times, but currently has 0 assists. If you compare that to other seasons, you will notice a huge difference.
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If recent reports are to be believed, it appears that management is talks with Malaga's Manuel Pellegrini to replace Rafael Benitez at Stamford Bridge. These talks come after an impressive season where the club made the quarter finals of the Champion's League in their first ever appearance there.]]>
Rumours making the rounds hint that Chelsea have all but wrapped up the signature of Bayer Leverkusen's André Schurrle, with the intention of using Kevin De Bruyne as a makeshift loanee for Bayer.
Giving the enormous fee, supposedly £20 million, to be used in executing the deal, many are beginning to question the logic behind this plan whilst some feel KDB, who his having an excellent season, should be recalled to the team in the summer to team up with the trio of Oscar, Mata, and Hazard.
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