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Tag: Diego Costa

Four Premier League players who could head to China next

Four Premier League players who could head to China next

June 15, 2017 by Back Page Football

The Chinese Super League is currently top of the list of enemies for many Premier League fans, with Diego Costa the latest to be linked with a move there.

Champions Chelsea cannot afford to rest on their laurels

Champions Chelsea cannot afford to rest on their laurels

May 16, 2017 by Shubhayan Sengupta

With the champagne still fizzing from their Title win, Chelsea must look towards improving for next season, writes Shubhayan Sengupta.

"And then..." - Fantasy FIFA

“And then…” – Fantasy FIFA

October 10, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore talks FIFA and expresses disappointment at how bleak the future looks, even beyond Sepp Blatter.

Mourinho's Chelsea are winners, not entertainers

Mourinho’s Chelsea are winners, not entertainers

May 5, 2015 by Matthew Coyle

José Mourinho has just secured another league title at Chelsea. Yet he has been accused of defensive, win-at-all-costs football. So what asks Matthew Coyle.

Tactical diversity needed for Chelsea to accentuate their dominance

Tactical diversity needed for Chelsea to accentuate their dominance

March 4, 2015 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy believes that Chelsea should add a few more strings to their bow if they are to remain the benchmark team in England.

Van Gaal, Mourinho will put football before friendship for Sunday showdown

Van Gaal, Mourinho will put football before friendship for Sunday showdown

October 25, 2014 by Matt Gault

A look at the history of friendship between Louis Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho as they set to go head-to-head this Sunday in the Premier League.

Can the La Liga Champions do the impossible...again?

Can the La Liga Champions do the impossible…again?

August 28, 2014 by Cameron Strutt

After spending over €100 million so far this summer, Cameron Strutt wonders if Atletico can repeat their La Liga success of last season.

Didier Drogba: Chelsea's best summer signing

Didier Drogba: Chelsea’s best summer signing

July 30, 2014 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy believes that the return of Didier Drogba is the best bit of business done at Stamford Bridge this summer.

Atletico Madrid can keep the goals flowing with Mario Mandzukic

Atletico Madrid can keep the goals flowing with Mario Mandzukic

July 16, 2014 by Matt Gault

Matt Gault takes a look at how Mandzukic can be a success at Atletico Madrid following his arrival from Bayern Munich.

Atlético Madrid - welcome interrupters

Atlético Madrid – welcome interrupters

May 23, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

Matthew Coyle discusses the newly crowned Spanish champions who are looking to claim an amazing double.

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