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Match Report: Professional Chelsea see off Leeds with competent 1-0 win at Wembley

Match Report: Professional Chelsea see off Leeds with competent 1-0 win at Wembley

Chelsea beat Leeds 1-0 at Wembley in the FA Cup semi final after a professional and mature showing from the Blues. It was a pretty balanced start to the game – both teams testing each other and battling for control in the midfield.

Andoni Iraola News / Chelsea News / April 27
The reasons Chelsea have 'made contact' with Andoni Iraola ahead of other manager options

The reasons Chelsea have 'made contact' with Andoni Iraola ahead of other manager options

Sources all over are reporting that Chelsea have made contact with Andoni Iraola – and the reasons for that are pretty obvious. There is more and more chatter coming out about Chelsea’s push for Andoni Iraola.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27
Key Chelsea player shrugs off Rosenior’s criticisms of the squad after improved result

Key Chelsea player shrugs off Rosenior’s criticisms of the squad after improved result

Liam Rosenior called out his players after his last game in charge – and in many ways was proved right by their performance yesterday. A week ago, Liam Rosenior likely knew he wasn’t going to keep his job after defeat to Brighton.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27
One of Chelsea’s few reliable players honest about dressing room feeling after Rosenior sacking

One of Chelsea’s few reliable players honest about dressing room feeling after Rosenior sacking

Trevoh Chalobah says Chelsea can have no excuses as they look to win games and see out the season nicely. Trevoh Chalobah is one of the few Chelsea players who has visibly been giving it their all this season, something that won’t surprise anyone given his strong roots at the club.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 27
Newcastle will have to stump up £60m or more to sign attacker Chelsea want big profits on

Newcastle will have to stump up £60m or more to sign attacker Chelsea want big profits on

Nicolas Jackson’s time at Bayern Munich is coming to an end – the question is what happens now, with a few options on the cards. Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga, and that means their team is getting rotated far more heavily of late.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27
Chelsea midfielder wins just 1/4 duels and can’t get pass completion above 81%

Chelsea midfielder wins just 1/4 duels and can’t get pass completion above 81%

Romeo Lavia’s poor stats from the win over the Leeds show why he’s got a tough battle to become first choice. Chelsea’s improved performance against Leeds in the FA Cup semi final last night was reflected in their match ratings on stats site FotMob.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27
One Chelsea player still not able to raise his game as Blues win semi final

One Chelsea player still not able to raise his game as Blues win semi final

Chelsea were almost universally improved yesterday afternoon – but one player struggled to match his teammates. Chelsea got a long awaited win yesterday afternoon against Leeds, showing much improved performances all around compared to the dire showings of recent weeks.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 27
Chelsea can break their horrific 8 year record at Wembley and earn a special European prize

Chelsea can break their horrific 8 year record at Wembley and earn a special European prize

A Chelsea win at Wembley against Man City would mean breaking a bad run and cheering the fans up – and there would be a European bonus too. Simon Johnson’s piece for the Athletic about Chelsea’s win over Leeds in the FA Cup semi final over the weekend has some interesting notes as they set up a final against Manchester City.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 27
Some in Chelsea’s boardroom are pushing for 2 former players to take on manager role

Some in Chelsea’s boardroom are pushing for 2 former players to take on manager role

Apparently, there are some in Chelsea’s board room who want Frank Lampard and John Terry back at the club. This time, they want them to be coaches within the first team, if an exclusive report from Caught Offside today is to be believed.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 27
Exclusive claims Chelsea have selected their main frontrunner for new manager

Exclusive claims Chelsea have selected their main frontrunner for new manager

An exclusive report via Caught Offside is claiming that Andoni Iraola is the main frontrunner to get the Chelsea manager job. As you will be well aware of by now, Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior last week after just over three months in charge, and they are on the lookout now to hire a new permanent head coach at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27
'Back' – Former Blues director Marina Granovskaia posts Chelsea message on Instagam

'Back' – Former Blues director Marina Granovskaia posts Chelsea message on Instagam

Former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has posted a Chelsea related image on her Instagram account this morning. Marina was part of the most successful ever era at this club so far, working under Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea FC News / The42 / April 27

Trevoh Chalobah says players are not blameless in Chelsea’s recent slide

The defender said ‘we’ve got to look at ourselves.’

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 27
Chelsea and Arsenal scouts were present to watch incredible wondergoal this weekend

Chelsea and Arsenal scouts were present to watch incredible wondergoal this weekend

Mika Godts was one of the names of the weekend after his solo goal, and it seems Chelsea were paying attention. If you are a football fans and even vaguely aware of what was going on at the weekend, you will have seen he incredible Mika Godts solo goal scored for Ajax.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 27

Teams will be 'queueing up' for Premier League manager who Chelsea aren’t so keen on

Chelsea’s hunt for a new manager could line up perfectly with Eddie Howe’s departure from Newcastle, and one pundit would like that. Football fans are often keen to see their manager sacked, especially when things really aren’t working out.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27
'I loved him today' – Joe Cole picks alternate Chelsea man of the match who filled crucial tactical role

'I loved him today' – Joe Cole picks alternate Chelsea man of the match who filled crucial tactical role

Joao Pedro got praise from Joe Cole for a really tough showing leading the line against Leeds at Wembley yesterday afternoon. Joe Cole was a pundit for TNT Sports last night, watching Chelsea take on Leeds in the FA Cup semi final.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 27
'He’s a top manager' – Paul Merson urges Chelsea to hire Premier League coach who’ll be in-demand

'He’s a top manager' – Paul Merson urges Chelsea to hire Premier League coach who’ll be in-demand

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson believes Chelsea should be looking to hire Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe as their next manager. The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior last week after a dire run of form, just three months after he was brought in to replace Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 27
'I don’t question the anger' – Chelsea hero holds his hands up after recent fan discontent

'I don’t question the anger' – Chelsea hero holds his hands up after recent fan discontent

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has held his hands up and says he understands recent Chelsea fan anger. The Blues stopper was a bit of a hero in the

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 27
Sources: Manager open for Man United move becomes frontrunner for Chelsea job

Sources: Manager open for Man United move becomes frontrunner for Chelsea job

Following the abrupt and messy sacking of Liam Rosenior, who lasted a mere 106 days, Chelsea’s hierarchy is right back to the drawing board. With interim

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27
Steven Gerrard names Chelsea player who was 'absolutely tremendous from the get-go' vs Leeds

Steven Gerrard names Chelsea player who was 'absolutely tremendous from the get-go' vs Leeds

Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has named the Chelsea player who was ‘absolutely tremendous from the get-go’ yesterday. Enzo Fernandez got named the official Player of the Match for the game, and he fully deserved to take that medal home with him.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 27

New Chelsea managerial target rules himself out of taking the job if offered

One new Chelsea managerial target, Francesco Farioli, has essentially ruled himself out of taking the job if it was offered. Chelsea are of course on the hunt for a new full time head coach after sacking Liam Rosenior last week following some terrible form and performances.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 26
'One of the best in the world' – Manager picks out player who Chelsea fans don’t rate for strong showing

'One of the best in the world' – Manager picks out player who Chelsea fans don’t rate for strong showing

Robert Sanchez was a key figure in Chelsea’s cup win today, and got some well earned praise from his manager at full time. Chelsea’s goal today came from Enzo Fernandez and there were some good performances through the whole team, but there’s no way the Blues would have won the game without their goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 26
Chelsea manager points out something really interesting about Enzo’s heading technique

Chelsea manager points out something really interesting about Enzo’s heading technique

Enzo Fernandez won today’s game for Chelsea with a great header, and after the game Calum McFarlane had a lot of praise for his captain. A headed goal

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 26
McFarlane gives interesting answer to why he didn’t pick his 'best player' from recent games

McFarlane gives interesting answer to why he didn’t pick his 'best player' from recent games

Chelsea’s lineup picked itself in many ways, and interim manager Calum McFarlane has explained one of the other suggestions. Tosin Adarabioyo is not the most popular Chelsea player among fans – in fact, most cringe when they see him on the teamsheet.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / April 26

Chelsea target ex-manager who left Stamford Bridge after fall-out with club’s hierarchy

Chelsea are looking for a new manager after sacking Liam Rosenior following his poor performances. Rosenior became the second Chelsea boss relieved of his duties this season after Enzo Maresca departed the club earlier this year.

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