Chelsea's N`Golo Kante awarded Player of the Year by Professional Footballer's Association
Kante, who also faces an FA Cup final date against Arsenal, said Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, like Leicester`s title winning manager Claudio Ranieri an Italian, had instilled a winning mentality into the players.
Apr 24, 2017, 09:10 AM ISTFA Cup semi-final, Chelsea vs Tottenham: Eden Hazard comes of the bench to fire Blues into final
Blues boss Conte sprang a major surprise by starting with Hazard and Diego Costa on the bench in the Wembley semi-final as he looked ahead to the Premier League leaders` vital fixture against Southampton on Tuesday.
Apr 23, 2017, 00:36 AM ISTEPL Sunday Report: Manchester United rock Chelsea to ignite title race, Liverpool on rise
United were also knocked out of the FA Cup quarter-finals by Chelsea last month and avenging those painful losses kept alive their bid to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish.
Apr 17, 2017, 00:20 AM ISTEPL Saturday Report: Tottenham hot on Chelsea`s heels, Manchester City up to third
Harry Kane, making his first start since suffering an ankle injury five weeks ago, scored his 20th league goal this season with a predatory 48th minute effort.
Apr 16, 2017, 00:01 AM ISTEPL Saturday Report: Hazard, Alonso send Chelsea closer to title; Aguero strikes as Man City end winless run
Tottenham Hotspur had cut Chelsea`s lead to four points by crushing Watford 4-0, but Antonio Conte`s men responded to take another step towards the title.
Apr 09, 2017, 00:26 AM ISTEPL Preview: Leaders Chelsea hope to fend off Tottenham pressure
With just eight games remaining Chelsea are clinging to a precious seven-point lead over second-placed Tottenham, but the Blues are showing a few glimpses of vulnerability.
Apr 07, 2017, 21:08 PM ISTTottenham starlet Dele Alli banned for three European matches for horror tackle — VIDEO
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been suspended for three European club matches for his sending off against Gent last month, UEFA announced on Friday.
Mar 24, 2017, 23:34 PM ISTPremier League: Manchester City held to 1-1 draw by Liverpool; Tottenham beat Southampton 2-1
City defender Gael Clichy gifted Liverpool a 51st minute penalty when he was beaten to a high ball by Roberto Firmino and compounded his mistake by fouling the Liverpool forward in the area.
Mar 20, 2017, 10:06 AM ISTEPL PREVIEW: Five things to look for in thrilling final third of the season
With a remarkable 17 wins from their last 20 league games, rarely has the phrase "runaway leaders" been more apt than when describing Chelsea`s seemingly unstoppable march to the championship.
Mar 03, 2017, 11:15 AM ISTLiverpool vs Arsenal: Jurgen Klopp under fire as Reds face Gunners
The Reds` 3-1 defeat at Leicester on Monday exposed significant defensive weaknesses once again as a campaign that once promised much continued to unravel.
Mar 03, 2017, 08:40 AM ISTEPL Sunday Report: Chelsea go 10 points clear with draw at Burnley; Leicester in serious trouble after Swansea defeat
Premier League leaders Chelsea moved 10 points clear at the top even as defending champions Leicester run into series trouble following defeat at Swansea on Sunday.
Feb 12, 2017, 23:55 PM ISTManchester United boss Jose Mourinho taunts Chelsea defense style, says it's a big change in English football
Jose Mourinho took a swipe at his old club Chelsea as the Manchester United boss accused the Premier League leaders of lacking style.
Feb 06, 2017, 09:04 AM ISTPremier League: Harry Kane's penalty helps Spurs beat Middlesbrough 1-0
Spurs are nine points off runaway leaders Chelsea, and maintains their hold on second place.
Feb 05, 2017, 09:07 AM ISTFA Cup: Liverpool fall prey to Wolves, Spurs survive Wycombe scare
Seven-times FA Cup winners Liverpool lost 2-1 at home to second-tier Wolves as the Merseysiders` season went from bad to worse.
Jan 29, 2017, 00:08 AM ISTEPL Preview: Chelsea won't dwell on Diego Costa, Tottenham plan Manchester City misery
With Chelsea refusing to consider selling their leading scorer, Conte appears to have smoothed any troubled waters and Costa returned to full training this week.
Jan 20, 2017, 23:00 PM ISTEPL Preview: Manchester United brace for Liverpool crunch, Chelsea eye recovery at Leicester
United go into the Old Trafford showdown in fine fettle after beating Hull in the League Cup semi-final first leg in midweek to extend their winning streak in all competitions to nine matches.
Jan 13, 2017, 21:24 PM ISTKane and Alli strike twice as Tottenham crush Watford
Kane pounced in the 27th and 33rd minutes, both from Kieran Trippier assists, and Dele Alli also struck twice for the visitors with goals either side of halftime as Watford were punished for slack defending.
Jan 01, 2017, 23:36 PM ISTFormer Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez agrees to join Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua
Chinese Super League clubs had already splashed out more than $400 million on players this year, after President Xi Jinping laid out a vision of turning the country into a football power.
Dec 29, 2016, 10:15 AM ISTPremier League: Dele Alli hits double as Tottenham sink 10-man Southampton 4-1
Spurs, stayed fifth in the table with 36 points from 18 matches, one behind arch-rivals Arsenal and three adrift of third-placed Manchester City.
Dec 29, 2016, 09:36 AM ISTEPL Sunday Report: Manchester City sink Arsenal to revive title bid, Tottenham battle back
City`s second win in five days lifted them into second place and closed the gap on leaders Chelsea to seven points ahead of the busy Christmas period.
Dec 18, 2016, 23:43 PM IST