Manchester City show their mettle, Chelsea look disjointed: Here’s how Guardiola outplayed Sarri in the 6-0 win

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the 2018 Manchester derby. (Getty Images)

Analysis – Manchester City show their mettle and Chelsea look disjointed Manchester City continued their charge towards a successful defence of their Premier League title by thrashing Chelsea 6-0 at the Etihad on Sunday. Sergio Aguero scored his second hat-trick in two weeks and Raheem Sterling scored a brace to heap misery on Maurizio Sarri’s men. … Read more

Chelsea’s defence would become rock solid if Sarri signs this out of favour Serie A star in the summer

Daniele Rugani

Chelsea should rekindle their interest in Daniele Rugani next summer According to the Calciomercato, Chelsea are in danger of missing out on one of their highly-rated transfer targets, Daniele Rugani, with the Italian international set to sign a new deal with his current club, Juventus. The 24-year-old has been on the Blues’ radar for quite … Read more

Liverpool hijacking Chelsea’s plans for 19-year-old prodigy would stabilise their defence for the next decade

Ruben Dias

Why Liverpool should pursue an interest in Chelsea target Ruben Dias According to the Metro, Chelsea are scouting Benfica’s Portugal international centre-back Ruben Dias, with manager Maurizio Sarri on the lookout for options to strengthen his unit next summer. The highly-rated centre-back enjoyed a successful breakout season in the Portuguese top-flight with Benfica last term, earning … Read more

Chelsea offering a new deal to their 30-year-old speedster would be a poor choice – would end youngster’s time at Stamford Bridge

Willian

Why Chelsea shouldn’t offer superstar Willian a new deal The Sun has revealed that Chelsea star Willian is unhappy with the deal that has been offered to him by the club, with the winger wanting a three-year deal instead. The Brazilian is 30 years old and isn’t getting any younger, which is why the Blues … Read more

Chelsea should surely let go of £40m flop in the summer – would be a win-win for all parties involved

Why Chelsea should let Tiemoue Bakayoko leave the club if he wants to Letting go of Nemanja Matic and Diego Costa will easily go down as one of the many reasons why Antonio Conte failed in his second season at Chelsea. While there were other issues, the two stars were arguably the biggest mistake Conte … Read more

Chelsea’s out of favour star rejecting a deadline day switch is a blessing for Sarri and he should use it wisely

Gary Cahill

With Gary Cahill rejecting moves out of Chelsea, Sarri should use him According to a report in Sky Sports, Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill turned down potential moves to Juventus, Fulham and Monaco during the recently concluded January transfer window. The Blues were prepared to let the player go as he has only made seven appearances … Read more

Chelsea letting go of their third-choice centre-half amidst Dortmund interest would be foolish and Sarri should avoid it

Why Chelsea should keep hold of Andreas Christensen amidst interest According to a report in Daily Mail, European giants Borussia Dortmund and Juventus could make late moves to sign Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen before the transfer window closes. The Danish international made a breakthrough under Antonio Conte last season and did a pretty good job. … Read more

Chelsea completing a clever summer move for top-class Barcelona star would turn them into title contenders next season

Chelsea would be very clever to sign Ivan Rakitic in the summer and here’s why According to a report in Daily Mail (h/t Sport), Premier League giants Chelsea are plotting a summer swoop for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. We have only two days remaining in the January transfer window and the Blues are planning a … Read more

Two PL clubs who should target this out of favour £10m veteran before deadline day including Chelsea

Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic in action. (Getty Images)

Two Premier League clubs who should target Asmir Begovic According to the Sun, Bournemouth shot-stopper Asmir Begovic has put Premier League clubs on alert after being axed by Eddie Howe. The ex-Chelsea keeper was dropped for the first time this season in the Cherries’ 2-0 win over West Ham last week. The manager went for an experienced … Read more

Chelsea signing this Eredivisie star for just £5m would be nothing but daylight robbery by Sarri

Arber Zeneli would be a fantastic January signing for Chelsea According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are interested in signing Heerenveen attacker Arber Zeneli and the Blues have sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old in action. The man from Kosovo has earned rave reviews for his consistently impressive displays in the Eredivisie this term, accumulating 3 … Read more