Our fellow ATC writers share their thoughts and answer some questions on our 2-1 victory against Rennes in the UEFA Champions League. Vayam Lahoti (@VayamLahoti) Question 1: We didn’t play our best today and credit to Rennes but how important is getting wins like these especially in a jam packed schedule? It's really important to … Continue reading UEFA Champions League Post-Match Questionnaire: Rennes 1-2 Chelsea
Rennes 1-2 Chelsea: Player Ratings As Olivier Giroud Bags Late Winner For the Blues
The Blues from the Bridge leave Roazhon Park with all three points after edging out Rennes in a cutting, hard-fought match and thereby advance to UEFA Champions League Round of 16 stage. The home side were resilient and relentless in their press and caused havoc in midfield. After Sehrou Guirassy cancelled Callum Hudson-Odoi's early opener … Continue reading Rennes 1-2 Chelsea: Player Ratings As Olivier Giroud Bags Late Winner For the Blues
Rennes 1-2 Chelsea: UEFA Champions League Match Review
They left it late, but a stoppage-time Olivier Giroud header secured knockout qualification in the Champions League with two games to spare as Chelsea ran out 2-1 winners in Rennes. Another late goal in Krasnodar meant that Sevilla also confirmed their place in the knockout stages. However, Chelsea will need at least one point in … Continue reading Rennes 1-2 Chelsea: UEFA Champions League Match Review
Newcastle vs Chelsea: Player Ratings
Chelsea leave St. James Park with a crucial 3 points after wasting several chances early in the first half and capitalize on Newcastle's blunders in the final third. Take a look at Chelsea's individual performances and player ratings from our 2-0 win! Édouard Mendy - 7 The Senegalese goalkeeper once again remained calm and looked … Continue reading Newcastle vs Chelsea: Player Ratings
Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea: Match Review
Chelsea go top of the league - for a few hours at least - after an early own goal and a second half strike from Tammy Abraham made for a relatively comfortable afternoon for Frank Lampard's men. A late return from international duty for Thiago Silva meant Antonio Rudiger made his first start of the … Continue reading Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea: Match Review
Chelsea 4-0 Everton – FAWSL Match Review
Chelsea Women beat Everton at home and maintained a clean sheet by goals from Ji So-Yun ('16), Bethany England (73', 76') and Pernille Harder (90'+7). The Blues put out a very strong starting lineup with Kerr benched for England and Pernille up front. Everton's most lethal attackers, Valérie Gauvin and Lucy Graham, were out for … Continue reading Chelsea 4-0 Everton – FAWSL Match Review
Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United- Player Ratings
A Hakim Ziyech-inspired Chelsea came back from a goal down to register a dominating 4-1 win against Sheffield United. There were plenty of stand-out performances on the night as the Blues stretch their unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions. Let's have a look at our player ratings from Saturday evening's action at Stamford … Continue reading Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United- Player Ratings
Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United – Match Report
Hakim Ziyech starred as Chelsea cruised to a 4-1 victory over strugglers Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge this evening. Ziyech turned provider twice; first for Ben Chilwell’s second goal for the club, and then for Thiago Silva to net his first in blue. The win means the Blues are now unbeaten in 11 games in … Continue reading Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United – Match Report
Last Time Out: Blues Run Riot in Russia
Frank Lampard's men made the 2000 mile trip to Southern Russia a successful one with four goals and a clean sheet against Champions League debutants Krasnodar, but it wasn't as simple as the score-line (or the opposition) may suggest. With five changes from Saturday's draw with Manchester United, the line-up saw a first Chelsea start … Continue reading Last Time Out: Blues Run Riot in Russia
Chelsea Women 2-0 Tottenham Women – Conti Cup Match Review
An early November evening at Kingsmeadow saw Chelsea take on Tottenham Hotspur in the second round of Conti Cup fixtures. Emma Hayes’ starting eleven, as ever, deadly on paper.Pernille Harder and Sam Kerr led the line, with Niamh Charles coming in to replace the recently injured Fran Kirby. Spurs challenged with a fine line-up of their own, one whollycapable of containing the Blues. Kerys Harrop and Ria Percival charged with holding Chelsea’s … Continue reading Chelsea Women 2-0 Tottenham Women – Conti Cup Match Review