3 reasons why Chelsea need to keep hold of Kevin de Bruyne

When Kevin de Bruyne was handed a start on the opening day of the Premier League against Hull in August, he would have been hopeful that Jose Mourinho was planning on keeping him there, especially after claiming an early assist. However, he has since found game time hard to come by, and was then axed from Chelsea's Champions League squad, unfairly, in my opinion, and reports are suggesting he will be on his way in the new year. Here are three reasons why Chelsea shouldn't let him leave.

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4 reasons why I hate Jose Mourinho

The Portuguese boss is really grinding my gears. Here are four reasons why.

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Chelsea's visit to Spurs is AVB's first big test

This weekend's standout fixture is the meeting of two former colleagues as Jose Mourinho's Chelsea jump across town to north London to pay a visit to his former protege Andre Villas-Boas as they take on a Bale-less Tottenham Hotspur.

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3 Premier League players to keep your eye on this weekend

This weekend provides us, the eager football fan, with another round of tasty football fixtures as the season gets into full swing and we start to separate the wheat from the chaff.

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Chelsea Looking At France U21 International - Scouting Report

Since Jose Mourinho's arrival at Chelsea rumours have been aplenty. Not only have the west London club been linked with almost every forward in world football, but his midfield would have been about 1,000-man strong if all the rumours had transpired. So, continuing the trend, here is another midfileder who the Portuguese coach is supposedly chasing.

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10 Players Chelsea Should Be Looking At In January

Here are 10 players I believe Chelsea should be looking to sign in January.

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3 things you may have missed from this week's Capital One Cup fixtures

The Capital One Cup is now in full flow following the third round fixtures that took place this past week.

We had the return of Luis Suarez in Liverpool's defeat at Old Trafford and we have a very tasty fourth round fixture with Chelsea visiting Arsenal. Here are three things you might have missed from the Capital One Cup third round:

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The fight for Chelsea star Juan Mata

It's been plastered all over the papers, but Jose Mourinho doesn't seem to fancy Juan Mata. Chelsea's player of the year last season is rusting on the bench and there are a whole load of people who are frustrated with it. Not least Juan Mata himself. However, the Metro are reporting that there are a host of clubs after his signature with surprise package Valencia in the driving seat. Or so they think.

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A Look At The Chelsea Defender Who Is Attracting Interest From La Liga

When Cezar Azpilicueta arrived at Stamford Bridge there was a few who met the Spaniard in reserved mind. The £7m fee was judged a tad high by some Chelsea fans, but he settled well and was accepted into the club under the nickname Dave. Fast forward a year and the 24-year-old Spaniard can reflect on a brilliant season under Rafa Benitez, but a frustrating one so far under Jose Mourinho. The right-back has only made one substitute appearance under the Portuguese coach and is being tipped, by the Express, to switch back to his homeland when the transfer window re-opens.

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Chelsea targeting centre-back with 91% pass success, but do they need him?

The argument whether or not David Luiz is a central defender is not what this article is targeting, but it does come into what the Mirror are reporting. They suggest that Jose Mourinho is in the hunt for another centre-back in the shape of Eliaquim Mangala, but do they need him?

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Premier League Duo To Fight Juventus For Midfielder Who Created 48 Chances In La Liga Last Season

Despite the transfer window slamming shut just three weeks ago, rumours are still dominating the back of our daily papers. Early results are generating waves in the rumour mill and it seems as though Chelsea and Liverpool are the most recent clubs getting ready to go to war. The Express are reporting that the Premier League duo are preparing to fight it out with Juventus to capture the services of Xabi Alonso, whose contract at Real Madrid runs out in the summer.

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3 reasons why a rejuvenated Wayne Rooney staying will help Manchester United

It’s amazing what a difference a month can make. Going back to the start of August it seemed Rooney was destined for the exit door with Chelsea ready to be his saviour. Jose Mourinho had already publically admitted his interest for Rooney but understandably new manager David Moyes was less than enthused to let him go.

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Is talk of a Mourinho ‘demise’ far too premature?

For six months, abuse was hurled down at Rafa Benitez with Chelsea voicing their discontent at the appointment of the Spanish and former Liverpool manager. A torrid end at Anfield, despite winning the Champions league, was seen as the probable end of Benitez in England.

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Is Juan Mata worthy of a starting place at Chelsea? The statistics

Since the return of Jose Mourinho it has seemed like Juan Mata has been frozen out of the Chelsea side. It is something that has bemused fans all across the world.

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Wayne Rooney: 200 goals and counting

Following a summer where he was continually linked with a move away from Manchester United, Wayne Rooney has begun the new season in blistering form is making David Moyes's transition to the big time a little easier.

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