SARRI TO STICK WITH WINNING FORMULA?

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has started well at Stamford Bridge, even better than many would have expected since taking over the reins this summer. The Italian has done a good job so far, getting three out of three wins. Ahead of the weekend game against Bournemouth, the Blues would be hoping to keep the momentum burning with a win, and continue their perfect start to the new campaign.

AFC Bournemouth have been very good this season on their own. They won two games and played a 2-2 draw with Everton, making seven points so far. This places them on the sixth spot, behind league champs Manchester City in fifth, both behind the four teams with maximum points so far – Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea and Watford.
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Conte To Consult Players For Barca Strategy

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte will consult his players for strategies ahead of their Barcelona fixture, according to reports. The Blues played out a 1-1 draw against their perennial rivals in the competition last week. Lionel Messi, who had never scored against Chelsea, broke that jinx due to a defensive slip that the Spanish side capitalized on after an earlier Willian opener.

With the club getting back their form following losses to both Manchester clubs, Chelsea are hoping to see off Barcelona and continue in the continental competition. It has been a dramatic season for Conte and team. After winning the title last term with no European football distractions, it has been tough getting by with a considerable change in the squad and with the stress of increased number of matches. Continue reading “Conte To Consult Players For Barca Strategy”