While some may be regretting that it won’t be an El Clasico in this year’s champions league final after all, TheHardTackle provides you reasons why Chelsea and Bayern clash can overshadow El Clasico and is an epic in the making. The tactical and statistical analysis follows.
Beset with injuries but in rampant form, Roberto di Matteo’s Chelsea will look to exact revenge on Mark Hughes’ Queens Park Rangers when they come visiting to Stamford Bridge. The FA have agreed to do away with the traditional handshake routine because of the John Terry – Anton Ferdinand saga, but not before mooting a puzzling guard of honor for the Blues instead.
Manchester clubs prepare for the title-clash as Newcastle aim for Europe. Liverpool and Spurs continue bad form and Wolves suffer relegation. TheHardTackle’s presents its views.
By virtue of Chelsea’s victory over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge last week, a tie that had once appeared to be heavily tilted in favor of the defending European champions, is now delicately poised on a knife edge. TheHardTackle previews the second leg of UEFA Champions League semifinal.
After the clash of styles at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Barcelona will face at the Camp Nou in the 2nd leg on Tuesday. Here’s how TFLComics saw the first leg.
Chelsea defended in a fantastic fashion and showed the world what they are capable of doing at Camp Nou. They frustrated Arsenal throughout ninety minutes by staying in their own half and leaving no gaps for Arsenal to use. Match Post Mortem follows.
Before Chelsea’s visit to Emirates, TheHardTackle takes you back to a day in October, 2011, when Arsenal and Chelsea played out one of the most open London derbies ever.
According to Forbes magazine Manchester United are worth $2.24 Billion making them the most valued sports team in the world. In London, Mikel Arteta has been ruled out for the rest of the season ahead of the crucial game against Chelsea on Saturday. While Pep Guardiola has tipped Chelsea as favorites to progress to the final of Champions’ League after Barcelona lost 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.
After the unbelievable result at Stamford Bridge, TheHardTackle analyses how the two teams approached the crucial first leg of the Champions League semifinal and looks at decisions which eventually mattered.
As Arsenal hosts Chelsea, an intriguing match is on offer as London derbies hardly dissapoint. This is a match that could go a long way into deciding the 3rd and 4th spot in the English premier league. TheHardTackle provides you a detailed preview.
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