An inspiring performance for Eden Hazard
Chelsea have made a gigantic step forward in their Premier League title race thanks to the inspiring 3-1 over Arsenal.
The clash at Stamford Bridge ended up being another display of consistency and strength of character from Conte’s men, whereas Arsenal’s struggles continued much to the disappointment of suspended Arsene Wenger.
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Premier League leaders Chelsea headed into the Arsenal game keen to make amends for the 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture at the Emirates and to open a 12-point lead in front of Tottenham at the top of the table. The Blues have since that September slump lost only two of their last 20 games in all competitions, winning as…
Arsenal defender Kyle Bartley has signed a three-year deal with Swansea City after the two sides agreed on a transfer fee rumoured to be in the region of £1 million, .
Bartley joined the Gunners from Bolton Wanderers in 2007. He made his club debut on 9 December 2009 in the UEFA Champions League group stage against Greek Superleague giants Olympiacos, a match Arsenal lost 1-0.
The 21-year-old centre-back spent last season on loan at Rangers, making 20 appearances (19 starts) in all competitions for the Teddy Bears.
Bartley decided to move on to pastures new just one year after inking a contract extension at the Emirates Stadium.
I spoke to Arsene Wenger briefly last week and he said that my game-time would be at a minimum, the former England…
For a number of years, a clash between Manchester United and Chelsea with less than a month of the Premier League campaign remaining would often be a defining one.
United s days of competing for – and regularly winning – the title are over for now, though, with the Red Devils languishing down in sixth place.
Indeed, following Saturday s 3-1 loss to Arsenal – their third defeat in four games – the Red Devils are also now effectively out of the race for a top-four finish.
While there is little to play for on the face of it, the remaining four matches at least provides Ralf Rangnick a chance to experiment before being replaced by Erik ten Hag.
Rangnick has admitted United need a huge squad overhaul if they are to compete for major honours again, but…
Nottingham Forest have signed the defender Omar Richards from Bayern Munich on a four-year contract. Richards, who made 17 appearances in all competitions for the German champions last season after making the move from Reading last summer, has joined the promoted Premier League side for a fee of £8.5m.
The 24-year-old told Forest’s website: “I’m thrilled to return to England by joining Nottingham Forest at such an exciting time. The club has enjoyed an incredible last few months and there’s great ambitions for the Premier League return.
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“I’ve played against Forest in the past and they get such great backing from their fans, wh…