Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Julien Laurens reacts to Chelsea extending Olivier Giroud’s contract until 2021. Olivier Giroud has said the effects of the coronavirus pandemic across Europe influenced his decision to sign a contract extension with Chelsea. The striker almost left the club in January
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Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Craig Burley reacts to Christian Pulisic’s comments surrounding his not-so-warm welcome at Chelsea. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Cesar Azpilicueta rates his own FIFA ability and how good the virtual FIFA 20 Azpilicueta
Relive the FC panel’s reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo’s overhead kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus. The FC guys debate whether Cristiano Ronaldo ranks higher than Brazilian Ronaldo among the best of all time. Count down Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo’s best five goals from the Serie A season so far. Over the years,
1998 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf rips into Karim Benzema for his comments about Olivier Giroud. Julien Laurens says Karim Benzema’s remark that he is “F1” and Olivier Giroud is “kart racing” wasn’t needed. Will Olivier Giroud remain at Chelsea next season or should he seek pastures anew? Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim
Julien Laurens says history between Chelsea and Antonio Conte could impact the striker’s move to Serie A. Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol react to Dries Mertens being linked with Chelsea. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed Dries Mertens won’t be joining the club in the January transfer window and Olivier Giroud won’t leave. Giroud, 33,
Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in making football decisions for a struggling Manchester United. Steve Nicol is unsure about Man United’s ability to replace their current squad with superior players. This article has been edited after publication following Javier “Chicharito”
Steve Nicol says a move for Lewis Dunk would make sense for Chelsea, but he worries about the price. Steve Nicol praises Chelsea’s performance vs. Burnley but still has concerns over their young squad. Inter Milan transfer rumors: Why Eriksen, Giroud & Young don’t make sense | Serie A Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is on
Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens question whether Frank Lampard could ever win the Premier League with Chelsea. Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple. Craig Burley says Frank Lampard has rejuvenated Chelsea with youth after the Blues’ 4-1 win over Southampton. When Olivier Giroud arrived
Now that the summer transfer window is finally shut, ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop gives his picks for the best five. Olivier Giroud is keen to play in MLS before the end of his career, the France international revealed in an interview on French television on Wednesday. “MLS, for my family, my children who speak English,
Chelsea prove too strong for Arsenal in the second half, running away with a 4-1 victory to claim the Europa League trophy. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson laments Arsenal’s defensive inadequacies and lack of spirit after the Gunners fell to rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti answers the burning question at
The ESPN FC panel agreed with Maurizio Sarri’s squad selection in the Europa League, saving Chelsea’s big guns for Liverpool on Sunday. Pedro scored twice to help Chelsea into the Europa League semifinals as 5-3 aggregate victors over Slavia Prague after a 4-3 win at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. On a day when his former club
Alejandro Moreno addresses the latest rumours surrounding Alexis Sanchez, Sadio Mane, Antoine Griezmann and more in Transfer Rater. With Chelsea’s top-four hopes fading, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes it’ll take winning the Europa League for Maurizio Sarri to remain in charge. Olivier Giroud said he has not been given a fair chance by Maurizio Sarri
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: