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
Rennes vs Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Match Preview
Chelsea can secure qualification for the Champions League knockout stages with a win in France tonight; an undoubtedly welcome weight off of Frank Lampard’s shoulders as we approach the hectic festive period. Our hosts this evening, Rennes, are yet to win in this year’s competition and have only found the back of their opponents net … Continue reading Rennes vs Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Match Preview
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
Newcastle vs Chelsea – Premier League Tactical Lineups
Newcastle (3-4-3): Substitutes: Shelvey, Krafth, Schar, Carroll, Gillespie, Almiron, Hendrick Chelsea (4-3-3): Substitutes: Jorginho, Kepa, Azpilicueta, Giroud, Emerson, Hudson-Odoi, Christensen
Last Time Out – Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United
Hakim Ziyech stole the show as Chelsea came from a goal down to take all three points against bottom of the league Sheffield United. Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Timo Werner all got onto the scoresheet after David McGoldrick's shock opener gave the away side the perfect start. Lampard made one change from … Continue reading Last Time Out – Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United
Newcastle vs Chelsea – Match Preview
It feels like an eternity, but Chelsea are back in less than 24 hours. Frank Lampard's men will travel to St James' Park to take on Newcastle for the 9th game of the 20/21 Season. The Blues enjoyed a rather pleasant and injury free international break with many getting on the score sheet for their … Continue reading Newcastle vs Chelsea – Match Preview
International Break Review
Here's your report for the Blues out on international duty across the globe. Most of the sides played three games over the international break which meant plenty of action for current Chelsea players and on-loan Chelsea players. Let's get right into it- England were in action against the Republic of Ireland as the Three Lions … Continue reading International Break Review