Tag

It was another impressive opening-day display by Garry Monk’s Swansea, who won 2-1 at Manchester United a year ago, and added weight to Mourinho’s prediction that Chelsea will face a fight to retain their title.

“Unfortunately, we didn’t get the rub of the green today”, Norwich coach Alex Neil said.

An abject Champions League campaign ended last season before the quarterfinals at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, delaying Mourinho’s bid to become the first manager to win European football’s top prize with three different clubs after successes with Porto and Inter...

He said: “It’s a very, very competitive league where each team gives absolutely everything they’ve got in every game they play“.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the victor for the Gunners who kick off their EPL campaign at home on Sunday against West Ham.

The Blues drew first blood in the 23rd minute.

When Thibaut Courtois received a straight red for a foul on Swansea’s Bafétimbi Gomis, Chelsea called up their reserve ‘keeper.

However, Monk’s side did not falter and dominated the second half, deservedly levelling through Bafetimbi Gomis after the striker was taken down in the box by Courtois.

Following a frustrating 2-2 draw against Swansea City that included injuries and a red card for his starting goalkeeper, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho had some choice words for the club’s medical staff over their behavior during the match.

Swansea debutant Andre Ayew equalised six minutes later, finishing smartly after an initial attempt had been blocked, only for Chelsea to regain the lead when Willian’s cross deflected off Federico Fernandez and looped over visiting goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski for a cruel...

Costa was missing here because of the recurring hamstring problems that prematurely ended his involvement last season and if that is going to be a regular issue over the next 10 months Chelsea could be in trouble.

In a bid to defend the English Premier League title, Chelsea begin their new campaign at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as they welcome Swansea City.

The central defender has been subject of two bids from Chelsea – both of which has been swiftly rejected by Everton – but that has led to comments from John Terry regarding Stones’ future, as per the Telegraph.

Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao is aware of the demands of English football, having had his first taste of the Premier League last season with Manchester United. “I have to be honest and say that it is a bit of a concern”.

Chelsea captain John Terry has warned Arsenal that their Community Shield victory over the champions will count for nothing once the real action starts in the Premier League this weekend.