Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku won't need adjustment period
Romelu Lukaku won’t need much time to readjust to the Premier LeagueAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CESAR AZPILICUETA #3 - DEFENDER - ATLÉTICO MADRID
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Chelsea begins EPL title bid with 3-0 win over Palace
Chelsea began its bid to follow up a Champions League title with another Premier League trophy by beating Crystal Palace 3-0AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Busy for clean sheet Azpilicueta made six tackles during Saturday's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Azpilicueta opened the season with a clean sheet, and earned every bit of it. The defender was indomitable behind the ball and shut down Crystal Palace at every turn. Azpilicueta will continue to marshal the Chelsea back line throughout the season.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Late sub Kepa helps Chelsea win UEFA Super Cup on penalties
Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was brought on as a late substitute and saved two spot kicks as Chelsea beat Villarreal 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super CupAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020
They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccerJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in win Azpilicueta scored one goal from two shots (both on target) during Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia on Monday.
Impact Azpilicueta has started two straight games at right-back and done well to earn his place as a natural in the position. Since he also added to Spain's recent scoring renaissance, he'll hope to keep his place in the lineup for the quarterfinals.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in win Azpilicueta created two chances and put two shots off target in 77 minutes of Wednesday's 5-0 win over Slovakia in Group E.
Impact Azpilicueta was stuck on the bench behind Marcos Llorente in the first two games of the group stage but was given the chance to start in the finale. Both Azpilicueta and Llorente have put up decent numbers, so it's just a matter if manager Luis Enrique wants to play to the strengths of his players or continue to try tactical wrinkles, though it was the former that got him his best result instead of the latter in the tournament so far.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
N’Golo Kante, the humble star close to winning it all
Winning the Champions League moves N’Golo Kante closer to completing a total haul of football's major trophies, one that already includes Premier League, World Cup and Europa Leagu...MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League
Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time by beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half goal as Pep Guardiola’s overthinking proved costly again in t...MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cesar Azpilicueta has three-match ban for violent conduct overturned by FA Cesar Azpilicueta has had a three-match ban for violent conduct overturned by the FA. The Chelsea captain was sent off in their 2-1 loss to...
MAY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gets suspension rescinded Azpilicueta had his three-man suspension rescinded following a red card in the final minutes of Sunday's finale against Aston Villa.
Impact Azpilicueta will now be eligible for the first three matches of next season, which is good news for Chelsea. Either way, he'll be ready for Saturday's Champions League final. He's played the last two matches on the right wing, while Reece James has moved to more of a central role. In that period, Azpilicueta has four chances created and nine crosses, much better than numbers he had as a center-back.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea seals CL spot despite 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in EPL
Chelsea clinched a Champions League qualification spot in nervy fashion following a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa in the Premier LeagueMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent off in season finale Azpilicueta was sent off in the final moments of Sunday's season finale against Aston Villa.
Impact Azpilicueta could easily be suspended for three games next season if his arm in the face of Jack Grealish is deemed violent conduct. He should still be available for the UCL final against Man City on Saturday.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances Azpilicueta crossed three times (one accurate) and created two chances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Impact Azpilicueta helped Chelsea claim all three points from his right wing back role on Tuesday. The wide man crossed three times, while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Man City title celebrations on hold after losing to Chelsea
Chelsea has come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 and prevent City from clinching a third English Premier League title in four seasons and dethroning LiverpoolMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man City made to wait for EPL title after losing to Chelsea
Manchester City's wait to clinch the English Premier League title goes on after losing to Chelsea 2-1MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mason Mount changing perceptions in his lead role at Chelsea
Mason Mount is in only his second season with Chelsea but the 22-year-old midfielder has established himself as not just a regular for his club but also now for EnglandMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT star Pulisic is an 'amazing player' says Chelsea team-mate Azpilicueta Christian Pulisic has been lauded as "an amazing player" by Chelsea team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta, with the USMNT star called "a very importan...
APRIL 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Chelsea transformed as Tuchel outwits Europe's best coaches
Thomas Tuchel has transformed Chelsea from a defensively shaky team to surely the most robust in Europe in just three months as the manager of the London club and he is outwitting...APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
$200M trio combines to send Chelsea into CL quarterfinals
Chelsea eased into the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years with a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid to complete a 3-0 win on aggregateMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuchel's Chelsea taking shape after whirlwind start
Chelsea is starting to take shape under Thomas Tuchel after a whirlwind first month for the German coach at the English clubFEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
More Liverpool misery: 1st home loss to Everton in 22 years
Richarlison scored after three minutes and Gylfi Sigurdsson netted a late penalty to give Everton a 2-0 victory at LiverpoolFEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mount nets penalty to give Chelsea 1-1 draw at Southampton
Mason Mount’s penalty gave Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Southampton as the hosts ended a six-game losing run in the Premier LeagueFEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salah ends EPL drought, Liverpool back as threat to City
Mohamed Salah ended one of his longest droughts in the Premier League for Liverpool in style by scoring a trademark left-footed curler into the top corner and then providing the de...JANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea beats Burnley 2-0 in EPL to give Tuchel 1st win
Thomas Tuchel secured his first win as Chelsea manager as his team beat Burnley 2-0 in the Premier League thanks to goals by Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos AlonsoJANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
