Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chelsea scored four unanswered goals in the second half to earn a comfortable win over Burnley at Turf Moor. Burnley had the best first-half chances, with Thiago Silva forced to clear a shot from Wout Weghorst off the line. Reece James put Chelsea in front …
Read More »Liverpool win epic penalty shootout for Carabao Cup
Reds beat Chelsea on penalties to win Carabao Cup 🔴 Liverpool 0 (11) Chelsea 0 (10) LFC: ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ CFC: ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | All 11 of the Reds’ takers, including Caoimhin Kelleher, converted their spot-kicks before Kepa Arrizabalaga blazed his over the crossbar to seal the fifth major …
Read More »Champions League draw declared void, to be redone at 5pm
Nyon, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT | The Champions League draw has been declared void and will be entirely redone at 5pm today, UEFA has said. Controversy arose when Manchester United was included in Villarreal’s pot, instead of Athletico Madrid’s, and was then drawn to face PSG, “Following a technical problem with the …
Read More »Jorginho’s double penalties seal Chelsea victory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jorginho scored two penalties, the second deep into stoppage time, as Chelsea came from behind to earn a dramatic 3-2 win over Leeds United. Raphinha fired Leeds ahead at Stamford Bridge from the penalty spot on 28 minutes at Stamford Bridge, after Daniel James had …
Read More »West Ham upset league leaders Chelsea
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arthur Masuaku’s first Premier League goal ended Chelsea’s eight-match unbeaten run as West Ham United earned a dramatic 3-2 win at the London Stadium. West Ham, who also scored three times against Liverpool last month, turned this match around after trailing twice to Chelsea, who …
Read More »Ziyech and Mount on target as Chelsea see out Watford
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Goals by Mason Mount and Hakim Ziyech earned Chelsea a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Watford to remain top of the Premier League table. Watford made a bright start before play was stopped due to a medical emergency in the crowd, with the supporter involved stabilised …
Read More »Jorginho penalty rescues a draw for Chelsea
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jorginho’s second-half penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester United as the Blues had their lead at the top of the table cut to only one point. The visitors, led by Michael Carrick for the first time in the Premier League, had …
Read More »Table leaders Chelsea strike 3
✳ Newcastle 0 Chelsea 3 Newcastle, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Newcastle United conceded three second-half goals as the Magpies were condemned to a 3-0 defeat against Premier League leaders Chelsea at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. After withstanding the Blues’ dominant attacking pressure for over an hour, Graeme …
Read More »Manchester City inflicts first defeat on Chelsea
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gabriel Jesus ended Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the season as Manchester City won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. The champions started brightly and went close in the third minute when Aymeric Laporte’s header dropped wide. Chelsea were forced into a change before the half-hour mark as …
Read More »Champions League: Bayern and holders Chelsea shine, Young Boys stun United
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was no shortage of drama and intrigue as the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage started with a bang. Young Boys, Bayern and holders Chelsea were among the teams earning eye-catching victories. Group E Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Julian Nagelsmann’s side served notice that …
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