The Guardian has announced the appointment of England international footballer Eni Aluko as a new sport columnist.
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Victor Moses must improve as a winger for him to feature regularly for Chelsea, according to manager Maurizio Sarri.
Torino wing-back Ola Aina has pulled out of international duty with Nigeria after sustaining a muscular injury.
Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi, has been nominated for Arsenal Player of the Month award.
The Hornets and Spurs have won three matches from three this month to join Liverpool and Chelsea on nine points at the top of the division, but something has to give this weekend
Bournemouth held their own during the opening three quarters of the match in West London, but clinical strikes from two of Chelsea’s flair players made the difference
The Blues have yet to drop a point under new manager Maurizio Sarri, but their opponents are also in good form after making an unbeaten start to the campaign and have a good recent record at this ground
It is unlikely to be plain sailing for Jurgen Klopp and his team, though, as Claude Puel’s side are in good form having recovered from their opening-day defeat
Aston Villa have signed Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan deal.
Bournemouth narrowly lost their home league match against Chelsea as well as a League Cup encounter between the two sides but secured a shock 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge in January.
The 19-year-old started his Blues career in their Under-10 side in 2007 and is a highly regarded prospect at Stamford Bridge.
Thibaut Courtois was expected to quickly assume the role of first choice goalkeeper for Real Madrid after arriving from Chelsea for 35 million euros this month.
Chelsea’s new handler, Maurico Sarri, however preferred Cesar Azpilicueta and Pedro ahead of Moses for right back and the midfield role, while Ross Barkley, Ruben Lotus-Cheek, Oliver Giroud, Davide Zappacosta, Willian and Andreas Christensen made the bench.
The Blues have now won three successive matches under new head coach Maurizio Sarri, while Newcastle remain without a win after a second consecutive home defeat
Abraham signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea last summer before joining Swansea City on loan
The bank is said to have valued the club at £2 billion and Chelsea have engaged their advisors after they helped Manchester City sell a 13 per cent stake in the club to China Media Capital for £265 million in 2015
Manager Maurizio Sarri confirmed the Belgian is ready for more game time and could be in the starting XI today
Steve Sidwell has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35 and will be taking up a role at Brighton’s academy, according to the player.
Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi, was on target in Arsenal 2-3 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Unai Emery will be hoping to get his Arsenal tenure up and running at the second attempt when his side take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this evening.