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Mourinho’s Toughest Test
As Graziano Pellé struck for Southampton in the 72nd minute to put the Saints ahead 3-1 at Stamford Bridge the Sky Sports commentator remarked, “This is turning from a blip into a full blown crisis for Chelsea.” Southampton would win … Continue reading
The Myth of Mourinho
I remember the first time I watched a José Mourinho team, and I think that’s very much telling. Usually, you don’t really focus on the manager, no matter how good he is, when watching a game. Back then, managers were … Continue reading
Posted in English Premier League, Features
Tagged Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea, Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, Jose Mourinho
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Offensively Blue
Arsene Wenger claimed his first win in fourteen tries against Jose Mourinho when his Arsenal squad beat Mourinho’s Chelsea in the Community Shield thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first half strike. While Mourinho will be quick to downplay the loss as … Continue reading
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Tagged Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea, Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, Jose Mourinho
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Chelsea 1 – PSG 1: Midfield Dominates, Forwards Stifled For Blanc’s Crew
PSG and Chelsea battled to a 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes, with PSG probably ruing the fact that they couldn’t get more out of this game. Because of PSG’s injury problems (Serge Aurier, Yohan Cabaye, Lucas Moura and … Continue reading
Balance At The Bridge
Before the season began, I wrote about Jose Mourinho building a squad that would contend with the best of Europe, and perhaps pick up a few trophies along the way. I still think Chelsea are a juggernaut, probably not on … Continue reading
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Tagged Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea, Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, Jose Mourinho
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The Reeducation Of Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has had, by his standards, a lukewarm 2014. After a subpar season with Barcelona, which ended with no trophies and a lot of questions about whether or not he was the best player in the world anymore, Lio … Continue reading
EDIZD Guide to the Weekend, Vol 1
We’ve decided to start offering you a new feature to help you through the weekend, so it’s not all EPL, all the time (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Here’s your guide to the best the world of football … Continue reading
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Tagged Bundesliga, Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea, Diego Costa, juventus, Manchester City
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A Fan’s Logic
Sports fandom is a very tricky. You can worship a player one day, and call him a cunt the next. You can pledge your allegiance to a racist, an adulterer or hell even a guy who hangs out with Lil Wayne … Continue reading
Posted in Champions League, English Premier League, Frivolities
Tagged Cesc Fabregas, Frank Lampard, luis suarez, Manchester City
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Every Day Is Zlatan Day 