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Chelsea’s Corner: The Broomstick And Why de Bruyne Is Needed

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What does Chelsea do in the final third, that other better-performing clubs don’t? Apart from the usual litany of flaws and excuses that Chelsea are beset with, is there something else that Andre Villas-Boas’ men are doing terribly wrong in attack?

February 12th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,England,Slider | Read More »

Everton vs Chelsea : Chelsea Up-beat Following Last Week’s Debacle

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Following last week’s heartbreak at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea travel to Goodison Park. TheHardTackle presents the match preview and other facts.

February 10th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,England,Slider | Read More »

Chelsea v Manchester United – Preview: Against Ferguson’s Men, Villas-Boas Needs To Pull Out Something Special From The Hat

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An injury-hit, struggling Chelsea side will welcome joint league leaders Manchester United on Sunday. TheHardTackle previews the encounter at Stamford Bridge, presenting the complete team news, formations, tactics and predictions.

February 4th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,England,Manchester United,Slider | Read More »

Chelsea FC: The Italian Angle – Part II

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The rise of Chelsea Football Club, from a team that was promoted to the top flight in the late 80s, back after a long layoff, to title contenders in the 21st century has a huge Italian influence. Sushanth Rao, TheHardTackle’s guest author, takes a look into the liaison.

February 1st, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »

English Premier League Midweek Preview: Round 23 – Arsenal, City, Chelsea And Liverpool Travel Down The Road

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Arsenal, City, Chelsea and Liverpool travel down the road to pick up crucial points as United face Stoke City at home. Match previews of all the games along with predictions up next.

January 30th, 2012 | Posted in Arsenal,Chelsea,England,Liverpool,Manchester United,Slider | Read More »

Chelsea’s Corner: An Injury To Ramires – What The Blues Stand To Lose

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In the wake of an injury to Chelsea midfielder Ramires, TheHardTackle evaluates his importance to the club and what Villas-Boas can do to cover for his injured player.

January 29th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,England,Slider | Read More »

English Premier League Review – Round 22: Man Utd Chase Man City As Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool & Arsenal Slip

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TheHardTackle reviews another thrilling weekend of Premier League football as the Manchester teams stayed on course while Bolton moved out of the relegation zone.

January 23rd, 2012 | Posted in Arsenal,Chelsea,England,Liverpool,Manchester United,Slider | Read More »

Norwich City v Chelsea – Preview: Blues Chase Third Successive Victory

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Norwich City will be chasing their third straight victory in the season when they take on Chelsea this Saturday, in Carrow Road in the English Premier League.

January 20th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,England,Slider | Read More »

Chelsea FC: The Italian Angle – Part I

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The rise of Chelsea Football Club, from a team that was promoted to the top flight in the late 80s, back after a long layoff, to title contenders in the 21st century has a huge Italian influence. Sushanth Rao, TheHardTackle’s guest author, takes a look into the liaison.

January 19th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »

Torres – The Turnaround, The Transformation, The Tragedy

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The scissor kick that Fernando Torres attempted against Sunderland mirrors the Spaniard’s recent form at Stamford Bridge – it involved a turnaround (in mid-air), a transformation (into someone who believed as he connected) even if it did end in some measure of tragedy.

January 16th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »