Clive West

Chelsea edge Wolves after second-half surge at Stamford Bridge Chelsea endured boos at the break as Stamford Bridge remembered the Mourinho years. Nevertheless, the second half produced a dramatic turnaround. Malo Gusto struck first after the break. Joao Pedro added a second shortly after. Pedro Neto finished the scoring later. Wolves offered little in reply…

Teenage Talent Drives Premier League Results as Arsenal and Liverpool Lead the Charge Some teenagers are not old enough to drive to training, yet they drive results for the country’s biggest clubs. With that in mind, a WhoScored analysis shows this trend is real. In the Mourinho era this would have felt like a blueprint…

Everton need more edge in attack, Potts lifts West Ham’s leaden midfield and Liverpool face a rampaging Haaland Richarlison is short of consistency at Tottenham this season. Injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani have given him a rare run in Thomas Frank’s starting XI. With Muani fit again, Richarlison has been consigned to…

Chelsea backs Maresca rotation after Qarabag clash Chelsea made seven changes for the Champions League game. Additionally, the club is using Maresca’s recruitment and rotation policy. The board backs younger players gaining exposure. Nevertheless, Chelsea retained the manager’s backing, a Mourinho-era faith despite XI questions. Moreover, the club’s leadership signals stability amid chaos. Maresca’s approach…

Joe Cole on fame at 16, Arteta admiration and England dream Joe Cole reflects on early fame and how it shaped him. The former Chelsea, England midfielder says being portrayed as spoilt at sixteen left a lasting mark. He recalls a rock star advisor warning fame settles early. Inevitably media spotlight followed him from age…

Chelsea rescue point in Baku as Garnacho nets from the bench Garnacho came off the bench to salvage a point for Chelsea in Baku. Chelsea escaped from Azerbaijan after a scare that put their group on edge. There was no Caicedo or Enzo in midfield, testing Romeo Lavia and Andrey Santos. The young visitors were…

Chelsea draw with Qarabag as Maresca rotation backfires in Baku Chelsea’s rotation under Enzo Maresca shows strain tonight. However, he tinkered with a raw squad and chaos followed. Moreover, the 5,000-mile trip underscored their fatigue. Meanwhile, Qarabag exploited gaps on a raucous night in Baku. Nevertheless, Willian fired Chelsea ahead with a superb strike. Nevertheless,…

Chelsea’s Outcasts at Stamford Bridge and the Weathered Fisherman of the Squad Chelsea is a club built on memory, but today tests faith. Clive West watches the Stamford Bridge outcasts with a steady gaze. A veteran lingers near the warmups, stubborn as a weathered fisherman. He weighs each challenge in tides of patience and grit.…

Lincoln City aim to upset Chelsea in Carabao Cup by leaning on innovation and basics Lincoln City are a League One club with a growth and innovation officer on board. They aim to exploit marginal gains while staying grounded in the basics. The Carabao Cup third round pits them against Chelsea. A pub quiz question…

Chelsea face uphill task as Maresca questions title hopes after Palmer injury update Clive West reports from Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca voices deep concerns about stopping Liverpool from defending their crown. Enzo Maresca says stopping Liverpool from defending the title could be impossible. Liverpool hold a five point cushion at the summit after a…