He added that he had planned for Dejan Kulusevski, Micky van de Ven, Wilson Odobert, and Christian Romero to be substituted early as he looks to conserve fitness ahead of next weekend’s trip to Anfield. It was a small solace that Spurs came out of the match with no fresh injuries. Source link
Ipswich have taken four points off Chelsea this season Source link
“We started quite well, creating chances,” Maresca said. “Then when they scored the first goal, the game completely changed. The dynamic of the game, I think for 20 to 25 minutes until [half-time]we were not good enough, especially defensively, because the two goals we conceded were from our mistakes. The team was not good enough … Read more
“We hit the crossbar three times, their keeper has made some amazing saves. We had a couple of other good opportunities as well. On any other night we would have a comfortable victory. If we can perform like that over there, and there is no reason why we can’t, then we still give ourselves a … Read more
Blues would have moved to within two points of third with a victory Source link
He said: “To be fair, [the fans] have every right to be [angry]. I think it’s still important that we go over and show our appreciation for them even though we’re not getting a nice reception, let’s put it that way, but I think they deserve that even though it’s not nice to go over … Read more
Gunners are set to miss out in the Premier League title race for the second season in succession Source link
Carragher continued: “This is when I go back to those eight-year contracts, and whether they are good for the club and players. If you’re Cole Palmer, who’s got six or seven years left on his deal, and he should be playing for a team looking to win the Champions League, how does he get out?” … Read more
Toffees stretch unbeaten run to nine matches to move up to 14th Source link
But within whatever structure, Maresca’s style of play has, indeed, at times looked overly rigid. The focus on control is not a new phenomenon across the Premier League more broadly, but is at Stamford Bridge, on this scale at least. Many Chelsea supporters, it seems, are not fans of ‘Maresca-ball’ and nor are they shy … Read more
