Thomas Tuchel declined to “make a drama” out of Chelsea’s shock defeat by Brentford despite admitting the Blues’ 4-1 Premier League rout came down to a lack of maturity.Vitaly Janelt bagged a brace, Christian Eriksen claimed his first Bees goal and Yoane Wissa netted at the death as Thomas Frank’s side all but secured their top-flight status.Toni Rudiger delivered a...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is hoping he can be left out of any talks with prospective new owners to focus on Chelsea's end-of-season run-in. There's an 11 April deadline set for the four billionaire-led bids to make a final offer to buy the Blues with the winning owner to be decided shortly after. In preparation for a future takeover, the various parties have access to Chelsea's accounts and can talk t...Full Story »

THOMAS PARTEY met his incredible lookalike "Thomas After Partey" - and his Ghana team-mates were understandably in hysterics. The Arsenal midfielder linked up with the Black Stars for their crunch World Cup play-off with rivals Nigeria. Thomas Partey met his lookalike on international duty with Ghana And ahead of Friday's 0-0 first-leg draw in Kumasi, striker Kofi Kyereh posted the sensationa...Full Story »

THOMAS TUCHEL has been warned by Gareth Southgate that playing Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount together could lead to defensive issues for Chelsea. The England boss started the pair in the middle of the pitch alongside Liverpool's Jordan Henderson in Saturday's 2-1 friendly win against Switzerland. Gareth Southgate has declared England looked vulnerable with Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher sta...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insisted he has been impressed rather than surprised by the way his players have handled the uncertainly surrounding the club.The world and European club champions cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory at Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough on Saturday evening, their sixth successive win and the fourth since sanctions were imposed upon owner Roman Abram...Full Story »

Brandon Thomas-Asante scored a hat-trick as Salford earned a thumping 5-1 home win over rock-bottom Scunthorpe.Matt Smith’s opener and a stunner from Stephen Kelly completed the scoring as the Ammies recorded their biggest win of the season to leave Scunthorpe 10 points from safety in League Two.The home side were cruising when Smith glanced a header beyond Iron goalkeeper Rory Watson afte...Full Story »

Chelsea clawed their way into the quarter-final of the Champions League following a sternly-fought 2-1 victory in Lille on Wednesday night. Despite taking a two-goal cushion into the second-leg, the evening was anything but comfortable for the Blues who found themselves under the cosh from the get-go. Burak Yilmaz halved Lille's deficit from the penalty spot, but Christian Pulisic hit back for ...Full Story »

Origi close to AC Milan deal Divock #Origi is getting closer to #ACMilan as a free agent. The belgian striker will leave #Liverpool in summer: #Rossoneri are really interested. Positive meeting between the agents and #Milan last Monday. Expected a new meeting in the next 10 days. #transfers #LFC— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) March 16, 2022 Lord Coe joins Chelsea takeover co...Full Story »

The Blues boss will not walk away from the Stamford Bridge side following the sanctions imposed on owner Roman Abramovich Thomas Tuchel has promised to stay at Chelsea until the end of the season despite the uncertainty surrounding the club. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government because of his ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin amid the nation's invasion of...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta said Thomas Partey has “come a long way” since he signed for the club after the Ghana international produced a starring performance in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Leicester.Partey and Alexandre Lacazette were on target as the Gunners reclaimed fourth spot in the Premier League from Manchester United, who beat Tottenham on Saturday.Partey put Arsenal ahead with an 11th-m...Full Story »

Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey were on target as Arsenal reclaimed a top-four spot in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester at the Emirates.The victory saw the Gunners climb back above Manchester United to return to the position they held going into the weekend, with a one-point advantage over Ralf Rangnick’s side and also with three games still in hand.Partey...Full Story »

Juventus are tracking Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. Tuttosport says Partey is a transfer target for Juventus. The Ghanaian, who cost the Gunners £50million in 2020, has had his ups and downs at the Emirates. And now the Serie A giants could test Gunners resolve with a bid for the midfielder. Arsenal are planning a midfield rebuild in the summer - and the likes of Mohamed Elneny an...Full Story »

Thomas Frank insists signing Christian Eriksen was never a gamble after the Dane inspired Brentford to a 2-0 victory over Burnley.Former Tottenham midfielder Eriksen, signed on a free transfer in January eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020, had a hand in two late goals for Ivan Toney.With five minutes remaining Eriksen, starting his second match for the Bees, ...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players for handling “another level of distraction” to win 3-1 at Norwich on Thursday.The Blues took to the field at Carrow Road hours after learning owner Roman Abramovich had been sanctioned by the UK Government and had his assets frozen.It meant Chelsea required a special licence to fulfil this midweek clash, but goals by Trevoh Chalobah, ...Full Story »

The former Paris Saint-Germain boss took the reins midway through last season and stresses that he hopes to remain at the club Thomas Tuchel has shut down suggestions he could follow outgoing Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, with the German insisting he is happy at Stamford Bridge. The former Paris Saint-Germain boss took the reins midway through last season from club legend Frank Lampard and...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea’s second-half display in their 4-0 win at Burnley proved he and his players have not been impacted by the uncertainty since Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale.It has been a turbulent week at Stamford Bridge with Abramovich initially saying he was handing “stewardship and care” of the club to its charitable foundation on the eve of the Carab...Full Story »

Manager Thomas Frank hailed the importance of Brentford’s crucial 3-1 win at Norwich and praised the contribution of key duo Ivan Toney and Christian Eriksen.On his first start since he suffered a cardiac arrest on June 12 at Euro 2020, Eriksen flourished and saw his 32nd-minute corner find its way to Toney at the back post to break the deadlock in Norfolk.Hat-trick hero Toney took centre ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel hailed Chelsea’s distracted stars for ignoring the news of Roman Abramovich’s impending club sale to grind to FA Cup victory at Luton.Romelu Lukaku’s late goal sunk Luton 3-2 at Kenilworth Road to send Chelsea into the sixth round, after earlier efforts for Saul Niguez and Timo Werner.Reece Burke and Harry Cornick had second-tier Luton dreaming of a major upset, b...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Kepa Arrizabalaga cannot shoulder any burden for Chelsea’s 11-10 penalty shoot-out Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool.Spain stopper Kepa came off the bench in the closing stages of extra time specifically for the shoot-out, but would not have expected to step up to strike from the spot himself.A stunning set of penalties left both keepers having to shoot at goal...Full Story »

Thomas Frank is convinced Christian Eriksen will help steer Brentford clear of relegation after the midfielder completed his emotional return to football. The former Tottenham and Inter Milan star received a huge ovation as he came off the bench in the 52nd minute, 259 days after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match against Finland. The 30-year-old w...Full Story »