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N'Golo Kante doubles Chelsea advantage over Tottenham Hotspur ' Premier League

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Thiago Silva heads Chelsea in front of Tottenham Hotspur ' Premier League

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE

N'Golo Kante - Returns, scores goal Kante scored one goal during a 3-0 win Sunday at Tottenham.

Impact Kante returned from a previous ankle injury by playing 45 minutes and recording his first 2021-22 Premier League goal. The midfielder proved he does not need much time to be effective. Despite being safeguarded from frequent yet less challenging games, Kante has been a world-class footballer against better opponents.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea without injured Edouard Mendy for Tottenham clash Chelsea will start with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today after Edouard Mendy failed to reco...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jimmy Greaves, one of England's greatest scorers, dies at 81

Jimmy Greaves, one of England’s greatest goal-scorers who was prolific for Tottenham, Chelsea and AC Milan, has died

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edouard Mendy - Out following collision Mendy will miss Sunday's match against Tottenham due to a collision that occurred during Tuesday's UCL win over Zenit.

Impact Mendy kept the clean sheet in that match but must have felt worse after the fact. With a week to go before Saturday's match against Manchester City, Mendy has plenty of time to assess his status before another big game.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kepa Arrizabalaga - Starting against Spurs Kepa made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Kepa started six EPL matches last season and will get his first chance in the new campaign. With plenty of matches to go around, Edouard Mendy will still get most of the chances, but Kepa is likely to get a few for himself if he doesn't make too many mistakes.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

N'Golo Kante - On bench against Spurs Kante (ankle) made the bench for Sunday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Kante has missed each of the last two matches but is at least an option in reduced minutes. With just one start made this season, there's more to come from Kante if he can stay healthy.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'You have to be the best for yourself' - Chelsea's Mendy reveals secret behind success ' Goal.com Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy speaks on his stay at the club and how manager Thomas Tuchel managed to turn things around ahead of their trip to face Tottenham Hotspur.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • GOAL.COM

MATCHDAY: Messi set for PSG home debut; Chelsea, Man U away

Lionel Messi is set for his Paris Saint-Germain home debut against Lyon at Parc des Princes in the French league

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tottenham vs. Chelsea preview: Can Romelu Lukaku continue his hot start? ' ESPN FC

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Pulisic among UK-based who could miss US qualifier at Panama The British government is keeping Panama on its red list, which means the United States may have to play without star Christian Pulisic and...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pulisic among UK-based who could miss US qualifier at Panama

The British government is keeping Panama on its red list, which means the United States may have to play without star Christian Pulisic and several other players for its World Cup...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Pulisic - Training individually Pulisic (ankle) isn't an option Sunday against Tottenham but is back in individual training, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "He's not in the squad this weekend, as the game co...

Impact This is the expected timeline for Pulisic, who suffered the ankle issue over the international break. If all goes well, he'll be back in team training next week and be an option for the Sept. 25 contest against Manchester City.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

N'Golo Kante - Will be option Sunday Kante (ankle) is "in full shape and ready to play on Sunday," according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Tuchel's quote kind of seems like Kante could be thrown in the starting XI Sunday, but that doesn't feel like the smartest move. He's dealt with a nagging ankle issue since the start of the campaign and starting him in yet another return probably isn't the best move.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Once one of the hottest properties in world football, Saul's poor Chelsea debut shouldn't be a surprise After a less than ideal start to his Chelsea career, it's key to understand why Saul will need time to acclimatise to the Premier League

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Misfiring Inter attack missing former star Lukaku

Inter Milan sorely missed Romelu Lukaku on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reece James says Chelsea, England medals stolen in burglary

Reece James says thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League winner’s medal while he was playing for Chelsea on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benitez changing opinions as tactical shake-up lifts Everton

Rafa Benitez took over as Everton manager in June to a backdrop of protests because of his strong past links to Liverpool but also to the kind of belt-tightening not previously see...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griezmann jeered as Atlético Madrid held 0-0 by Porto in CL

Antoine Griezmann has been jeered by the home fans as Atlético Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 0-0 draw against Porto in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mason Mount - Leader in crosses, chances created Mount crossed five times inaccurately and created three chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact Mount was held off the scoresheet but was the main creator for Chelsea on Tuesday. The midfielder failed to take a shot but led Chelsea in both crosses and chances created in the win.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reece James - Whips in four crosses James took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate) and created three chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact James was active on both sides of the ball from his wingback role during Tuesday's Champions League opener. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Chelsea in chances created and interceptions in the victory.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorginho - Leader in tackles, interceptions Jorginho crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions and won two tackles during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact Jorginho was held off the scoresheet as Chelsea needed just one goal to beat Zenit on Tuesday. The midfielder finished with team-high totals in tackles and interceptions in the victory.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Claims all three points Lukaku scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact Lukaku found the back of the net in the 69th minute scoring the game's lone goal. The goal was the first in the Champions League this season for the forward while his four shots led the Blues in the win.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Sets up lone goal Azpilicueta had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) and making a tackle during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact Azpilicueta set up Romelu Lukaku in the 69th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first in the Champions League this season for the defender as he also helped Chelsea keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back three.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE