Chelsea kept their domestic season alive thanks to a second-half comeback against current league leaders Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this evening. Despite taking the lead thanks to a venemous Wayne Rooney strike in the first period, Manchester United were unable to hold a one goal lead and eventually lost the tie 2-1 after second-half goals from David Luiz and Frank Lampard. The hosts made a lively start to the match and could have taken the lead early on when French international Florent Malouda came racing into the area with the ball but could only direct his shot safely within … [Read more...]
Holloway Eyeing Improved Performance For Chelsea Clash
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is hoping his side can churn out a much improved performance when the Tangerines host Champions League contenders Chelsea next Monday. A crushing 4-0 defeat away at Wolves last weekend put a very sour end to a positive week for the Seasiders following an emphatic 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur previously. The players returned to training today in preparation for Monday's clash with Holloway hoping his side experience a better day at the office. "I'm looking forward to a different day in the office because that wasn't nice (at Wolves)," Holloway exclaimed. … [Read more...]
Chelsea 2-1 MSK Zilina Highlights
Chelsea recovered from going one goal down to eventually emerge victors in their Champions League home clash with MSK Zilina this evening. Babatounde Bello opened the scoring for the visitors after collaborating with Robert Jez in a neat Zilina one-two move. Chelsea came back strong however and after Daniel Sturridge levelled after the break from a Salomon Kalou cross, Florent Malouda poked in an 86th minute winner to secure Chelsea's place at top of their Champions League group. … [Read more...]