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Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Chelsea battled back to score a late equaliser at the Etihad to steal a point that looked very unlikely at times in the 1-1 draw. Man City dominated the first half – and most of the second too.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

Chelsea paid 'market rate fee' for latest addition – but nobody knows how much yet

Chelsea have been very careful to not infringe any UEFA rules in terms of their relationship with Strasbourg. They want to keep things above board, especially given they’re already in trouble with European football’s governing body.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 8
Chelsea agree permanent deal for in-form loanee with sell-on clause included

Chelsea agree permanent deal for in-form loanee with sell-on clause included

Chelsea and Middlesbrough have reached an agreement for a permanent transfer for on-loan attacking midfielder Leo Castledine, according to reports. Castledine

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
'Out of nowhere' – Chelsea deserved more from defeat claims one player who impressed

'Out of nowhere' – Chelsea deserved more from defeat claims one player who impressed

Liam Delap was one of the few bright lights in a tough evening out for Chelsea at Fulham last night. The striker looked dangerous, despite playing in a team down to ten men for a majority of the game, and scored his first Premier League for the Blues.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8
'Limping heavily' – Chelsea face potential injury issue with versatile regular who Maresca loved

'Limping heavily' – Chelsea face potential injury issue with versatile regular who Maresca loved

Chelsea’s post match press conference last night was taken by interim coach Calum McFarlane, and the focus was on the red card that the Blues picked up.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8

Intermediaries offer Chelsea player to several English clubs but AC Milan may take the bait

Agents and intermediaries have apparently offered a Chelsea player to several English clubs but AC Milan may well take the bait here. It appears that Chelsea are desperately trying to get rid of this player during the January transfer window that we are in right now.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8

Report: Liam Rosenior wants former Brighton player as his first signing at Chelsea

A report claims that new Blues boss Liam Rosenior wants a former Brighton player as his first signing at Chelsea. It’s almost like you couldn’t make this stuff up, right?

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 8
How to pronounce new Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior's name

How to pronounce new Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior's name

Newly appointed Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior's father, Leroy, has explained how to pronounce their family name amid confusion among fans. Chelsea announced that Rosenior has agreed to leave fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg to succeed Enzo Maresca in west London on Tuesday.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
'Completely wide of mark' – Fabrizio Romano shuts down Chelsea transfer rumour

'Completely wide of mark' – Fabrizio Romano shuts down Chelsea transfer rumour

Reports of Chelsea making a move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior are wide of the mark according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues heavily invested in the squad last summer, and made five new attacking signings as they totally revamped their frontline.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / January 8

'Can take you a long way' – Liam Rosenior reveals three things he wants to see from Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has praised Enzo Maresca for the job he did at Chelsea, as he revealed how he wants his team to play. The 41-year-old was confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach on Tuesday, and has signed a six and half year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

Chelsea fans fully turn on club owners and target Behdad Eghbali with protests planned

Chelsea fans have now pretty much turned on the owners of the club, in particular targeting part-owner Behdad Eghbali. The fans already have a protest

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8
'He’s really good with' – Liam Delap reveals main reason he feels Liam Rosenior will be a success at Chelsea

'He’s really good with' – Liam Delap reveals main reason he feels Liam Rosenior will be a success at Chelsea

Liam Delap has revealed the squad are excited for what’s to come under Liam Rosenior, and gave one reason why he thinks he’ll be a success. Rosenior was announced as Chelsea’s new head coach this week on a six and half year contract, and he watched from the stands as the Blues lost 2-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Calum McFarlane explains how one Chelsea player 'did well and got us up the pitch' vs Fulham

Calum McFarlane explains how one Chelsea player 'did well and got us up the pitch' vs Fulham

Chelsea’s interim head coach Calum McFarlane has been explaining how one Chelsea player “did well and got us up the pitch” vs Fulham. It was difficult to find any positives from the 2-1 defeat to Fulham last night, but perhaps our number 9 Liam Delap bagging a goal was one of them, because I feel he certainly needed a goal.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

'The message that I gave' – Liam Rosenior reveals his first words to the Chelsea squad

Liam Rosenior has stated his biggest focus is not just on being Chelsea manager, but being a winning Chelsea manager. The 41-year-old watched from stands on Tuesday night as the Blues lost 2-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage, meaning they are now on a run of one win in nine in the league.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

ESPN: Liam Rosenior has inherited a dysfunctional team & may want to check if the ink is dry on his contract

ESPN have gone in with their reaction article on the Fulham vs Chelsea game in the Premier League last night. I’ve just written an article detailing reactions from The BBC which to be honest, were not quite as gloomy looking or as harsh as ESPN’s article was.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8

BBC: A gloomy task for Liam Rosenior to reach minimum aim this season

The BBC have detailed how it’s a gloomy task for new Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior to reach the minimum aim this season. The Blues slipped to 8th in the Premier League table last night after losing 2-1 away from home against Fulham.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
This Chelsea player won 11 duels and made 14 defensive contributions in midfield whirlwind

This Chelsea player won 11 duels and made 14 defensive contributions in midfield whirlwind

Chelsea were beaten by Fulham 2-1 today after going down to ten men after 22 minutes. Suddenly on the back foot, the game of game state did allow Moises Caicedo to rack up yet more defensive stats.

Chelsea FC News / NBC Sports / January 7
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 7
5 goal Chelsea star must be dropped if Blues use new formation

5 goal Chelsea star must be dropped if Blues use new formation

Chelsea tried a new shape tonight against Fulham – one we expect to see more of under new boss Liam Rosenior. It allows the Blues to use Andrey Santos, who shone under Rosenior at Strasbourg, along with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo all at the same time.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 7
'Not a lack of discipline' – Chelsea remain in denial about their obvious problem after another card-fest

'Not a lack of discipline' – Chelsea remain in denial about their obvious problem after another card-fest

Poor Calum McFarlane has only been in interim charge for two games, but has had to answer a lot of “big picture” questions about Chelsea’s ownership, strategy, and tonight their disciplinary record.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 7
Chelsea interim coach praises one 'brilliant' Blues player after defeat to Fulham

Chelsea interim coach praises one 'brilliant' Blues player after defeat to Fulham

Chelsea lost to Fulham today after going down to ten men, but they did have one good moment when they started to put on some pressure and Liam Delap scored from a corner.

Calum Mcfarlane News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 7
Fulham vs Chelsea: Starting XIs, confirmed team news for Premier League clash

Fulham vs Chelsea: Starting XIs, confirmed team news for Premier League clash

Calum McFarlane has named his Chelsea side to face Fulham in the Premier League. The Chelsea Under-21s head coach will take charge of the first-team for one final time on Wednesday night as they head to Craven Cottage for the west London derby.

Enzo Maresca News / Athlon Sports / January 7
Who Will Be Chelsea's Manager vs Fulham After Maresca Sacking?

Who Will Be Chelsea's Manager vs Fulham After Maresca Sacking?

Chelsea will play another away game in the Premier League as they will take on Fulham at Craven Cottage. This will be Chelsea's second game of the new year, and without Enzo Maresca, who left the club on New Year's Day.

Raheem Sterling News / Caught Offside / January 7
Forgotten Chelsea man is high in demand as Premier League clubs line up January move

Forgotten Chelsea man is high in demand as Premier League clubs line up January move

Raheem Sterling’s future remains uncertain as the January transfer window progresses, with the experienced winger still yet to secure a move away from Chelsea after effectively being frozen out at Stamford Bridge.

Calum Mcfarlane News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / January 6
Calum McFarlane sends Liam Rosenior message ahead of huge Chelsea task vs Arsenal

Calum McFarlane sends Liam Rosenior message ahead of huge Chelsea task vs Arsenal

Chelsea caretaker Calum McFarlane commented on Liam Rosenior's upcoming task of leading the team in two back-to-back cup matches against Charlton and Arsenal in his first two games.

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