8:51 AM ET Getty N’Golo Kante’s second-half goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 win in a drab match at Crystal Palace and took them to within a point of third-placed Manchester City ahead of City’s game at Southampton. Maurizio Sarri’s side dominated possession in the early stages but were unable to get through Palace’s well-organised defence,
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N’Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half, and that’s all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. N’Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half and that’s all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. English Premier League:
N’Golo Kante scored his third goal of the season early in the second half, and that’s all Chelsea would need as they defeat Crystal Palace 1-0. LONDON — Chelsea tightened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League with a workmanlike 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with N’Golo Kante providing the
Steve Nicol has his say on where Christian Pulisic is most likely to go should he leave Borussia Dortmund this campaign. Raf Honigstein explains why he feels Christian Pulisic still has more to prove at Dortmund before making a big-money move elsewhere in Europe. Chelsea have submitted a bid “north of €50 million” to sign
Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno examine Chelsea’s dilemma: splashing for Gonzalo Higuain in January or pursuing a younger striker in the summer. Check out all the action you may have missed this weekend, including huge wins for Tottenham and Manchester United, and a shock result for Man City. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs
ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes and Steve Nicol question where Chelsea can find their goals, besides from their talisman Eden Hazard. Jamie Vardy’s blistering second-half finish gave Leicester a shock win at Chelsea. Jamie Vardy’s blistering second-half finish gave Leicester a shock win at Chelsea. Steve Nicol rounds up a big day in the Premier League
Steve Nicol recaps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sensational start as Man United manager with a 5-1 win over Cardiff City. Steve Nicol rounds up a big day in the Premier League with Man City and Chelsea beaten at home and Man United thrashing Cardiff. Kylian Mbappe found the net for the twelfth time this season for
The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League, Jose Mourinho’s ability to manage a top side again and more. Are too many Liverpool stars excluded from Gab Marcotti’s Premier League team of the weekend after their win over Manchester United? Gab Marcotti believes the personality issue between Paul Pogba
Chelsea’s Mauricio Sarri admitted that Eden Hazard’s injury is not a serious one and that he was substituted as a precaution during their win over Brighton. Eden Hazard assisted the first and scored the second goal for Chelsea as the Blues escape Brighton with all three points. Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek spoke out on the alleged
Steve Nicol has his say on where Christian Pulisic is most likely to go should he leave Borussia Dortmund this campaign. Raf Honigstein explains why he feels Christian Pulisic still has more to prove at Dortmund before making a big-money move elsewhere in Europe. “We will not sell a player in winter who’s essential to
Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek spoke out on the alleged racism his England team mate Raheem Sterling received by some ‘Blues’ fans in Man City’s 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Pep Guardiola and Leroy Sane come to the defense of Raheem Sterling, who has spoken out against media coverage that he says ‘helps fuel racism.’ Peter Walton
Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that Gary Cahill is not suited to his style of play, adding that it is up to the Chelsea captain whether he chooses to seek a move away from Stamford Bridge in January. Cahill has played just 21 minutes of football in the Premier League this season, and admitted in September
Craig Burley was surprised to not see a reaction from Manchester City to N’Golo Kanté’s first-half goal, in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over the title-holders. Gabriele Marcotti outlines Lucien Favre’s tactics in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 win over Schalke. Craig Burley and Adrian Healy breakdown Manchester United’s thrashing of Fulham and Jose Mourinho’s cryptic comments after the
Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea handed Manchester City their first league defeat of the season overpowering the league leaders at Stamford Bridge. English Premier League: David Luiz (78′) Chelsea 2-0 Man City English Premier League: N’Golo Kante (45′) Chelsea 1-2 Man
Alejandro Moreno and Alexis Nunes muse on the latest round of fixtures in the Premier League, including the big one between Chelsea and Manchester City. Vincent Kompany has taken a cheeky dig at Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho by saying Eden Hazard is flourishing because he’s finally got an attacking manager. The Chelsea star (the
A lone goal from Bernardo Silva a minute into the second half would be all Man City would need to down Chelsea back in March. Maurizio Sarri insisted that Chelsea can compete with Manchester City in a single match as the teams prepare to meet in the Premier League on Saturday, even if it is
Alejandro Moreno and Alexis Nunes muse on the latest round of fixtures in the Premier League, including the big one between Chelsea and Manchester City. A lone goal from Bernardo Silva a minute into the second half would be all Man City would need to down Chelsea back in March. LONDON — Defeats to Tottenham
Alejandro Moreno and Alexis Nunes muse the latest round of fixtures in the Premier League including the big one between Chelsea and Manchester City. W2W4 previews the week’s Premier League action by highlighting its most compelling storylines … Will Wolves loss spur Chelsea on against Man City? Maurizio Sarri had an “out.” After their defeat
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