Tag: Antonio Conte

Chelsea could make January swoop for Giroud

Chelsea are reportedly considering a bid for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud in January, with manager Antonio Conte having approached him during the FIFA awards in the week.

Wenger is fourth highest paid manager in the Premier League

Arsène Wenger is the fourth highest paid manager in the Premier League, according to reports.

Chelsea want Alexis in effort to keep Conte

Chelsea want to sign Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez in January in order to keep manager Antonio Conte happy and at the helm, according to latest reports.

Wenger has earned more points than Mourinho, Pochettino and Klopp

Arsene Wenger has amassed more points over the last 100 league games than Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp.
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Conte blames David Luiz red card on Alexis Sanchez ‘foul’

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has blamed Alexis Sanchez for provoking David Luiz into making a dangerous tackle that led to a red card.

Is this really why Oxlade-Chamberlain picked Liverpool over Chelsea?

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reportedly rejected the chance to move to Chelsea because of their plans to play him at right-back and because he believes Jurgen Klopp will be a better manager for his development.
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Arsene Wenger no sympathy over Chelsea issue due to loan numbers

Arsene Wenger has said that he sympathises with Antonio Conte over squad issues, but believes Chelsea have loaned out too many players.
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Conte: Wenger is one of the best coaches in the world

Antonio Conte has called Arsene Wenger one of the best coaches in the world.

Watch what Wenger, Conte, Xhaka & Cech had to say after Arsenal’s win over...

Arsene Wenger, Antonio Conte, Granit Xhaka and Petr Cech all gave interviews after Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-1 on penalties in the Community Shield.
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Chelsea manager thinks Arsenal can challenge for the title

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes Arsenal could be title contenders this season.

Chelsea manager aims to beat Arsenal to ‘first trophy of the season’

Antonio Conte has been talking to the media ahead of Chelsea's Community Shield match against Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday.

Nicholas: Arsenal must reduce squad size

Charlie Nicholas has said that Arsenal must follow Chelsea's example and reduce their squad size. 
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Arsenal boosted ahead of Community Shield clash after Conte admission

Antonio Conte has admitted that his Chelsea side are 'tired' ahead of their Community Shield clash with Arsenal.
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Antonio Conte feels Tottenham get an easy ride from the media despite their failings

Antonio Conte has replied to Daniel Levy's recent comments over some Premier League clubs' 'unsustainable spending' by pointing out how Mauricio Pochettino's side have less expectations on their heads compared to other top teams.

Pedro suffers ‘multiple fractures’ after Ospina collision

Chelsea winger Pedro suffered 'multiple fractures' after his collision with David Ospina.

Conte confirms Ospina challenge sent Pedro to hospital

Antonio Conte confirmed at his press conference that Pedro was taken to hospital after his clash with David Ospina, but thankfully he is ‘ok’.
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Chelsea open talks with Arsenal for the Ox

Chelsea are the surprise name being recently linked with Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with reports they are in talks over a summer transfer.

Danilo nearing Chelsea move

Real Madrid right-back Danilo is nearing a move to Chelsea.
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What next for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has reportedly rejected Arsenal's latest contract offer and could be on the move. So what does the future hold for the 23-year-old?

Arsenal-target nearly joined Chelsea in January, says Conte’s agent

Chelsea tried and failed to sign Inter Milan winger Antonio Candreva last January, a player who was linked with Arsenal in the past, according to agent Federico Pastorello.

Arsenal-target Bakayoko set to sign for Chelsea

AS Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko, a player Arsenal were reportedly keen on last season, is on the verge of joining Chelsea this summer.

How Chelsea’s defensive revolution helped Arsenal find their way

This season, a new formation and tactical system swept the Premier League, and to some extent world football.
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Arsenal-linked Costa reveals Chelsea want to sell him this summer

The relationship between Diego Costa and Antonio Conte at Chelsea hits a new low as the player is reportedly being forced out of the club.

Chelsea and Arsenal to ‘fight’ over Mahrez’s ridiculous price tag

Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger are both eyeing a move for Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez according to reports which also claim the Foxes value him at £50m.

Antonio Conte hails Per Mertesacker

Antonio Conte was full of praise for Per Mertesacker after Chelsea’s defeat in the FA Cup final.

One game, so many possibilities: Arsenal v Chelsea preview

After a forgettable 2016/17 campaign, Arsenal have a golden opportunity to finish the season in the best possible way, with a piece of silverware no less.

Conte trolls Arsenal by saying their favourites for FA Cup

Whether intentionally or not, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has begun his mind games by claiming that Arsenal will be more motivated to prevail in Saturday's FA Cup final and are the favourites.

Chelsea ‘increasingly likely’ to pull off Alexis transfer

Chelsea are reportedly becoming 'increasingly likely' to pull off a move for Alexis Sanchez this summer.

Report: Arsenal interested in audacious Tammy Abraham approach

According to a report in the Sun today, Arsene Wenger is interested in signing Tammy Abraham.

Alvaro Morata prefers Chelsea because of Antonio Conte

Recent reports suggest that Alvaro Morata is on the verge of leaving Santiago Bernabeu to join English champions Chelsea despite being heavily linked with Arsenal.
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Antonio Conte credits Arsenal defeat for changing Chelsea

Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea's loss to Arsenal earlier in the campaign was a pivotal point in their season.

Conte backs Jose Mourinho to field weakened team against Tottenham

Antonio Conte has backed Jose Mourinho's decision to field a weakened team against Chelsea's title rivals, Spurs, next weekend.

Alexis makes kid scream, Xhaka man hug & more: Football’s top 10 pics

Alexis Sanchez, a random fan, Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere, and more all feature in this week's top 10 pictures from the recent set of matches.
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Thierry Henry picks his manager of the season

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has spoken to Sky Sports about his opinion on who is this year's manager of the season, and there won't be many surprised by his choice.

Chelsea make Alexis their top summer target, agent aware

Antonio Conte is reportedly gearing up to take Alexis Sanchez to Chelsea this summer.
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Antonio Conte – In England it’s legal to elbow players in the head

Chelsea’s manager, Antonio Conte, believes that it is legal to elbow players in the head with such force they are knocked out because Marcos Alonso jumped higher than Hector Bellerin.
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Conte seeking revenge against Arsenal when he should say ‘thank you’

Conte seeking revenge against Arsenal when he should say ‘thank you’ to them for helping to get their title charge on track.
Alvaro Morata

Spanish international ‘could ask to leave’

Alvaro Morata could ask to leave Real Madrid in the summer if he doesn’t see more playing time, with Arsenal heavily linked after trying to land the player in previous windows.
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Conte aims to follow in Ferguson and Wenger’s footsteps

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has spoken highly of 'monsters' Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Rival watch: Costa snatches points as Chelsea leapfrog Arsenal

Despite a tense afternoon on Sunday lunchtime, Chelsea fought hard and eventually snatched a 1-0 win over a resolute West Brom side, who defended well collectively for sustained periods but were punished for a costly second half mistake.