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Why Juan Matas to Chelsea

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Why Juan Matas to Chelsea After it was announced yesterday that a deal had been agreed to take Juan Mata from Valencia to Chelsea for a fee of around €26m, WhoScored analyses just why the Spaniard was so hotly pursued by the Londoners.Chelsea were rivalled in their bid for the 25-year-old by competitors from the capital...

United Take a Huge Step Towards the Title

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United Take a Huge Step Towards the Title OverviewA run of eight wins and a draw in their last nine league games meant Chelsea arrived at Old Trafford yesterday just three points behind their hosts. Carlo Ancelotti’s side knew a win would see them leapfrog Man United with just two games left but were given no time to settle, as Javier...

Football Technology - A Needy Evolution that Requires Minimal Adaptation

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Football Technology - A Needy Evolution that Requires Minimal Adaptation The introduction of goal-line technology was championed by Harry Redknapp following his side’s defeat to two goals, which, had video replays been introduced to the game, would have ruled Chelsea’s victory over Spurs obsolete.Sandro’s magnificent opener, along with Luka Modric&rsquo...

Chelsea vs Birmingham Midweek Match

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Chelsea vs Birmingham Midweek Match Pre Match Build UpChelsea came into this game with strong league form; eight wins and two draws from their previous eleven league games was indicative of the champions’ recent domestic displays. With two away wins all season, Birmingham were always going to be heavy underdogs and so it proved,...