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Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jul 24, 2019
Rakuten's Barca-Chelsea show misses mark
The possibility exists that Tuesday's Rakuten Cup match between Barcelona and Chelsea was being considered by some influential soccer figure or another as an audition for Japan's inclusion in the increasingly popular International Champions Cup, the international preseason tournament that is currently...
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2019
Chelsea outplays Barcelona in Rakuten Cup opener
A confident Chelsea overcame a depleted Barcelona side to win 2-1 on Tuesday in the opening game of the inaugural Rakuten Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2019
Petr Cech returns to Chelsea as technical adviser
Chelsea has appointed its former goalkeeper Petr Cech as technical and performance adviser, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2019
FC Barcelona to meet Chelsea, Vissel Kobe in summer friendlies in Japan
FC Barcelona will face English Premier League veteran Chelsea and the J. League's Vissel Kobe this July, adding to the list of star-studded club friendlies set to take place in Japan this summer.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 23, 2019
FIFA bans Chelsea from signing players for a year over violations
Just hours after Chelsea win in the Europa league earned its under-fire ex-banker coach Maurizio Sarri some breathing space, the club owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was handed another blow: A ban on signing new players.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 18, 2018
Antonio Conte looks to give Chelsea a trophy on way out
If the Chelsea players want to give Antonio Conte a farewell present of winning the F.A. Cup final against Manchester United on Saturday, they will have to raise their game considerably from the shambolic, error-ridden performance in the 3-0 defeat by Newcastle United last Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 26, 2018
Clock ticking on Conte's time with Chelsea
"Antonio Conte has left his post as head coach of Chelsea. The club would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him well for the future."
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 17, 2017
Spurs likely to come up short again in title hunt
Such is the standard Manchester City are setting this season, an away draw against a title rival can no longer be considered a good result.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Nov 3, 2017
Mourinho's strategy not yielding desired results
Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea on Sunday and it is the safest of bets that Saturday's press conference will fire the first bullets ahead of a match neither side can afford to lose. Antonio Conte will inevitably be in Mourinho's sights, but to the many targets for the Vitriolic One was added Manchester...
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 20, 2017
Man City's De Bruyne in a league of his own
To death and taxes as the only certainties in life can, for managers on Planet Football, be added a blunder in the transfer market that comes back to haunt them.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Aug 11, 2017
Manchester City primed to capture Premier League title
Antonio Conte is not happy. Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho are not happy. Arsene Wenger is reasonably happy and so is Mauricio Pochettino.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 26, 2017
Wenger admits his uncertain status has affected Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is not a man to show much emotion.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 19, 2017
Premier League season winds down to underwhelming finish
A Premier League season that began with justified hopes of a competitive, high quality battle between six heavyweight clubs with some of the finest coaches in football ends with a whimper on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 12, 2017
Mourinho puts United's season on the line
The gamble had to pay off for Jose Mourinho and it did, or rather it has so far. The Manchester United manager had prioritized the Europa League over a top-four finish in the Premier League, and for someone who has made pragmatism an art form to roll the dice in such an all-or-nothing manner is out of...
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 27, 2017
Tottenham keeps title hopes alive with narrow victory
With less than a month of the Premier League season left, it remains Chelsea's title to lose but Tottenham Hotspur defiantly stayed in contention by grinding out a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 21, 2017
More at stake than just cup final place for Chelsea, Spurs
The pity is that the F.A. Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Tottenham is not a Premier League match. With six games remaining, Chelsea leads Spurs by four points, following the Blues' 2-0 loss at Manchester United on Sunday. While no league points will be at stake in Saturday's game between the two best...
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 9, 2017
Chelsea wins again but Spurs keep up chase
Chelsea had the look of a champion again as it maintained its comfortable seven-point advantage at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday — but Tottenham Hotspur will not give up the chase.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 2, 2017
Chelsea suffers shock defeat to Palace
New life was pumped into the Premier League title race on Saturday after leaders Chelsea suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace, enabling Tottenham Hotspur to cut the gap at the top to seven points after its 2-0 win at Burnley.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 3, 2017
Liverpool's erratic play this season difficult to decipher
Jürgen Klopp knows what is wrong with Liverpool. He just does not know how to fix it.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 10, 2017
Liverpool out of title chase after recent run of poor form
Given Liverpool's dreadful league form this year — three draws and two defeats — it is remarkable that victory over second-place Tottenham at Anfield on Saturday will see Jürgen Klopp's team only one point behind the visitors.

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