Marcus Rashford’s stunning free kick downs Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. LONDON — Jose Mourinho used to call Marcus Rashford “the kid” during his reign as Manchester United manager, but “the kid” celebrates his 22nd birthday on Thursday and he suddenly seems like an elder statesman at Old Trafford. Not
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The race for the 2019-20 Carabao Cup is intensifying with eight matches on Tuesday and Wednesday, all live on ESPN+, to determine who reaches the quarterfinals. It’s been a fun tournament so far, with several high-profile shocks and an average of over three goals per game. But it’s not just the big clubs like Arsenal,
12:21 AM ET Oct 30 (Reuters) – Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said it was important to show belief in his young players after their dispiriting 4-0 defeat by Manchester United in their Premier League opener. Lampard, Chelsea’s record goalscorer, took over as manager in July with the club under a FIFA transfer ban that
Christian Pulisic made the most of his start with a hat trick in Chelsea’s 4-2 win at Burnley. Craig Burley says Christian Pulisic’s confidence should grow after getting Frank Lampard’s vote of confidence. Ale Moreno compares the early-season form of two young players who moved for big money in the transfer window. Janusz Michallik praises
Craig Burley and Frank Leboeuf say they’ve been impressed by Chelsea’s unexpected success under Frank Lampard. Craig Burley says Christian Pulisic’s performance vs. Ajax are the best way to get Frank Lampard to start him. Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic was left out of the squad entirely when they beat Lille in the Champions League earlier this
2:20 PM ET Christian Pulisic scored a perfect hat trick for his first Premier League goals to lead Chelsea to a runaway 4-2 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. Pulisic was named in the starting XI after his impactful role off the substitutes’ bench in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Ajax in the Champions
Janusz Michallik praises Christian Pulisic for his hat trick, but says he needs to show more consistency. A hat trick from Christian Pulisic helped Chelsea secure their fourth straight Premier League victory in superb fashion, with the Blues romping to an impressive 4-2 win over Burnley at Turf Moor. Positives Pulisic was putting in some
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review TOP STORY: Chelsea eye January moves for strike duo Chelsea
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review TOP STORY: Chelsea head Chilwell chase Chelsea have emerged as
Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens question whether Frank Lampard could ever win the Premier League with Chelsea. Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple. Craig Burley says Frank Lampard has rejuvenated Chelsea with youth after the Blues’ 4-1 win over Southampton. When Olivier Giroud arrived
Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple. Gregg Berhalter insists Christian Pulisic is a focal point for the U.S. despite his lack of playing time at Chelsea. Shaka Hislop and Mark Donaldson debate the merits of a loan move for Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic in January.
Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens question whether Frank Lampard could ever win the Premier League with Chelsea. Petr Cech, often considered among the best Premier League goalkeepers of all time, will continue his netminding ways — but this time on ice skates. The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal keeper signed a one-year deal with the semiprofessional Guildford
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are setting a relentless early pace in the Premier League. Eight games into the 2019-20 Premier League season, Liverpool have made a record start by winning all eight fixtures so far to sit eight points clear of the chasing pack heading into the international break. For Jurgen Klopp’s team, the season
With David Luiz’s move from Chelsea to Arsenal now complete, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol examines how Unai Emery should set up his new-look defence. Alejandro Moreno feels D.C. United can’t afford to sign the “inconsistent” Mesut Ozil from Arsenal, after sources say the club and player are in talks. Our ESPN FC panel give their
SOUTHAMPTON, England — In the latter stages of Chelsea’s 4-1 win against Southampton, their fans launched into an adapted version of their hosts’ favoured song, greeting the sight of home fans streaming for the St Mary’s exit with a rousing chorus of “Oh when the Saints go marching out.” This was not merely terrace banter,
Former USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann offers his opinion on Christian Pulisic’s start at Chelsea and what the American star needs to do to be successful. Jurgen Klinsmann explains why the CONCACAF Nations League is bad for the U.S. and Mexico during an exclusive interview with ESPN. Despite reports he was at odds with MLS while
Craig Burley explains why it was so important for Chelsea’s young core to get a victory at Lille. Didier Deschamps wants Chelsea boss Frank Lampard to play Olivier Giroud more often in exchange for the France manager’s leaving N’Golo Kante in London for last month’s European Championship qualifiers. Kante on Thursday was called up for
Christian Pulisic has only played in one of Chelsea’s last five games, but Steve Nicol isn’t hitting the panic button yet. Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic has struggled to get playing time, but ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti says the midfielder is still young and can grow from this experience. Former USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann offers his opinion
Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic has struggled to get playing time, but ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti says the midfielder is still young and can grow from this experience. Frank Lampard hopes Chelsea will continue striving to make improvements following their 2-0 win over Brighton. After losing 2-1 to Liverpool, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley says Chelsea’s biggest problem
Despite Aussie Mat Ryan’s efforts, Chelsea scored a comfortable 2-0 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge for Frank Lampard’s first home league win. United States national team star Christian Pulisic called his lack of playing time at Chelsea “very frustrating” but vowed to keep working to break into Frank Lampard’s lineup. Pulisic, 21, was an