Nicolas Jackson was sent off as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the race to finish in the Premier League top five, Afrosport reports. The Blues came to St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon off the back of a 3-1 win over reigning champions Liverpool last weekend. They however fall behind against the Magpies in just the second minute of play with a...
Antony was at his stellar best in a Real Betis shirt once again after scoring a goal and providing an assist in the 2-2 draw and 4-3 aggregate victory over Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League semi-final second leg on Thursday night, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian winger has earned rave reviews since joining the Spanish side on loan from Manchester United in January. After scoring in...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has emphasised it is 100% important for his team to win this season's UEFA Conference League, Afrosport reports. The Blues have been considered favourites to lift the third-tier European competition owing to their gulf in class from the rest of the participating teams. The West London outfit already have one leg in the final having defeated Swedish side Djurgarden 4-1 in the...
Jadon Sancho provided two assists as Chelsea defeated Legia Warsaw 3-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The first half at the Polish Army Stadium was a cagey affair with the Blues having just two shots and an xG of 0.51 despite having 76% of ball possession. The game came alive in the second half with Chelsea captain...
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is wary of the edge Legia Warsaw will have with home support when the Blues travel to the Polish capital for their UEFA Conference League quarter-final first leg on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The Blues are considered favourites to lift the title and topped the league phase with a 100% record before going past FC Copenhagen in the round of 16. Legia...
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