1. Should Romelu Lukaku Be Made 1st-Choice Striker at Chelsea Next Season?

    Chelsea have set themselves up for a tense final few weeks this season, with a spot in next season's Champions League still to secure and the possibility of a Europa League final yet alive...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 20 days ago 5,869 reads 68 comments

  2. Chelsea Loanee Kevin De Bruyne: Should He Never Have Been Loaned Out?

    It is in times of fixture congestion that a manager starts wishing he had greater armor at his disposal. Pardon me if you disagree, but I believe Rafael Benitez has really had his work cut out over the past fortnight...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 1 month ago 4,149 reads 30 comments

  3. Juan Mata: Four Reasons Why He Makes Strong Case for PFA Player of the Year

    With the annual Professional Football Awards ceremony, scheduled for 28 April 2013, just about a month away, Robin van Persie , Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez have been the talk of the town...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 1 month ago 8,724 reads 41 comments

  4. Manchester United Focus: What Exactly Encompasses a Red Card Offense?

    The furor just refuses to die down now, doesn't it? A contentious decision on the part of referee Cuneyt Cakir contributed to Manchester United 's downfall, as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Old Trafford on Tuesday night...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 2 months ago 2,045 reads 26 comments

  5. Chelsea Focus: Would Antonio Conte Represent a Long-Term Fix for the Blues?

    When Chelsea begin their quest for a new full-time manager in the summer, the board will have quite an arduous task at hand...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 3 months ago 3,490 reads 29 comments

  6. Chelsea Tactical: Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel Are Being Sorely Missed

    While Chelsea slumped to their fifth Premier League defeat of the 2012-13 campaign on Saturday, it was the club's absent duo who led from the front as Nigeria progressed to ...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 3 months ago 3,697 reads 64 comments

  7. Chelsea Focus: Top 5 Managers with a Chance to Take over in the Summer

    Gianfranco Zola enjoys cult status with the Chelsea faithful, given his past exploits as a player of the club. The 46-year-old began his managerial career at West Ham in 2008, and he steered them to ninth place in the Premier League...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 4 months ago 2,426 reads 16 comments

  8. Liverpool: Why the Suarez-Sturridge Partnership Could Be Decisive for the Reds

    A spirited second-half performance was not enough to help Liverpool get points off Manchester United , as the league leaders ran out 2-1 winners at Old Trafford...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 4 months ago 10,034 reads 11 comments

  9. 5 High Profile Transfer Rumors That Make No Sense at All

    Truth is often stranger than fiction. With the transfer market wide open, and rumors flying left, right and centre, it comes as no surprise to me when I see even the most ludicrous of suggestions pop up on my computer screen...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 4 months ago 3,826 reads 10 comments

  10. Chelsea Icon Analysis: Should David Luiz Get a Start in Midfield at Norwich?

    It wasn't the first time that he featured in the double pivot, and going by the evidence put forth against Aston Villa , it won't be the last...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 5 months ago 2,848 reads 36 comments

  11. Demba Ba: Which of His Potential Buyers Needs Him the Most Right Now?

    Demba Ba is a man in demand. As things stand right now, the Senegalese hit-man sits just off the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts with 11 goals in 17 games and has been ...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 5 months ago 1,189 reads 4 comments

  12. Chelsea Transfer Rumors: Theo Walcott Not the Player the Club Needs Right Now

    Transfer silly season is almost upon us, and rumors are being churned out at full throttle in the build-up to what should be a busy first month of the new year 2013...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 5 months ago 3,037 reads 26 comments

  13. Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United: The Major Talking Points

    A day has passed since, and this outcome will have serious implications on the title race. In the aftermath of arguably the biggest and most fiercely contested game in England, there are naturally a number of subjects to discuss...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 5 months ago 1,475 reads 7 comments

  14. Chelsea Comment: Imperative to Put Sunderland to the Sword

    A bittersweet feeling in West London. A deafening silence at the Bridge as the final whistle approaches. An emphatic 6-1 victory that tasted more like defeat. Well, enough with all the oxymoronic talk...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 5 months ago 944 reads 9 comments

  15. Chelsea 2-3 Man United: A Closer Look at the Contentious Second Half Calls

    More than 24 hours have passed since the final whistle was blown to signal the end of the big game on Sunday. Nine-man hosts Chelsea went down battling against Manchester United , as most of you would know...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 7 months ago 3,578 reads 59 comments

  16. Chelsea Conundrum: To Sign or Not to Sign Radamel Falcao

    I'm not sure how well I recollect, but I think these were the thoughts running through my head at the time: The ball is floated in, and Fernando meets it with his head. It's in...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 7 months ago 8,393 reads 69 comments

  17. Chelsea Loan Watch: Romelu Lukaku Showing He'll Be Ready for the Big Stage Soon

    A 6'3" muscle man. The next big thing in Belgian football. The heir apparent to Didier Drogba . A lot was said about the physically intimidating teenager Romelu Lukaku , ...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 8 months ago 6,138 reads 37 comments

  18. Chelsea Tactical: The Double Pivot in Midfield, and the Options Available

    This wait for the weekend seems long, doesn't it? I, for one, am itching for the club action to begin again. The World Cup qualifiers are fine, but sometimes you just want to get on with it...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 8 months ago 6,683 reads 36 comments

  19. Chelsea: Outlining Their Champions League Group H Opponents

    The draw has been made, the stage is set. The groups for the UEFA Champions League have been decided , and the action will commence in just over a fortnight's time...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 9 months ago 3,645 reads 35 comments

  20. Chelsea vs. Reading: 4 Reasons Eden Hazard Will Again Be the Man to Watch

    Wigan Athletic away on the opening day of the Premier League season is not what you'd call an easy start to your campaign, even if you're the reigning champions of Europe...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 9 months ago 3,422 reads 15 comments

  21. Manchester City vs. Chelsea: Key Battles to Watch in Community Shield

    The long wait is almost over. The new Premier League season is a meager nine days away, while the first bit of competitive action comes in the form of the traditional FA Community Shield game...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 9 months ago 4,285 reads 21 comments

  22. Manchester United Transfers: The Pros and Cons of Signing Robin Van Persie

    Transfer silly season is here, and Arsenal Football Club finds itself yet again in an undesirable position. The Gunners could be set to lose their most valuable player, and not for the first time in the past decade...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 10 months ago 18,584 reads 27 comments

  23. Chelsea Corner: What the Final Squad for 2012-13 Would Look Like If I Were RDM

    It's been a busy summer on the football front now, hasn't it? The European season only concluded towards the end of May...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 10 months ago 10,862 reads 108 comments

  24. Euro 2012: The 5 Standout Performers in Poland and Ukraine

    After three weeks of exhilarating action in Poland and Ukraine, the curtain has fallen upon yet another European Championship...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 11 months ago 1,616 reads 9 comments

  25. Euro 2012: Germany Must Play Reus and Schurrle to Unlock Stubborn Italians

    The UEFA Euro 2012 has moved into the semifinal stages. Thursday throws up yet another game flooded with household names from the footballing world. Italy-Germany is a matchup between two sides that have traditionally been giants in the sport...

    Hemant Dua Written by Hemant Dua about 11 months ago 424 reads 0 comments