Eto'o reveals past hatred for Mourinho.

Chelsea's new signing Eto'o admits that he used to hate his present Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

  Samuel Eto'o, Chelsea's recent summer signing has recently admitted that he used to loath Jose Mourinho before he worked with him at Inter Milan. The pair had a run together at Inter Milan in 2009-10 season in which the Italian club won the treble which was a huge achievement for the player, manager and the club alike.

    However, before that great run, the pair did come up against one another during many Champions League meetings between Chelsea and Barcelona (whom Eto'o played for).

    'Before meeting at Inter, we didn't know each other personally, so our relationship was tense,' Eto'o said in an interview. 'I even said one time that I'd never play for a club where Jose was coach.'

Eto'o and Mourinho had a great spell at Inter and will be looking to repeat it again this season with Chelsea

'But God knows best. He wanted to show me that I was wrong and today Jose is a friend. Now he's my coach again.'

Eto'o has been accused occasionally of having a very bad and problematic influence. But the blues will hope that his second spell with Jose Mourinho, this time with Chelsea, proves to be fruitful as they look to regain the Premier League title once again.

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Chelsea vs Manchester United Match Report by Peter Hanson

Wayne Rooney featured despite the Blues' public interest in his services yet neither team could make a decisive breakthrough in a match of few chances on Monday night

Manchester United and Chelsea played out a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Monday in a game that failed to live up to its pre-match billing.

The fixture marked the first time that David Moyes locked horns with Jose Mourinho as United manager but neither manager could gain the psychological upper hand, although the point puts the Blues clear at the top of the Premier League.

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With two minutes remaining, United had another penalty shout when John Obi Mikel turned into Van Persie's volley but the decision would have been harsh on the Nigerian who knew had no time to dodge the shot.

Oscar tried to prise open a tight United defence in a lacklustre first half but twice wasted good opportunities with weak efforts straight at David de Gea. Robin van Persie had United's best effort when he hit the side netting from inside the area.

The second half followed a similar pattern and England international Danny Welbeck will rue his wastefulness after digging an effort wide after good work from Wayne Rooney. United also had claims for a penalty when a Tom Cleverley shot struck Frank Lampard's hand in the box.

Moyes named Rooney in his starting XI for the first time, with the striker the subject of two rejected bids during the close-season from Monday night's opposition. Ryan Giggs dropped to the bench to allow for his inclusion.

Chelsea started the game with a surprise as Andre Schurrle led the line. Kevin De Bruyne was also given the nod as Juan Mata and Demba Ba were omitted from the side that started against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Both sides struggled to create openings in a tepid opening 45 minutes. It was the away side who had the first chance in the 10th minute when a low De Bruyne cross rebounded to Oscar who hit a tame effort straight at De Gea.

Chelsea had managed to quash the threat Van Persie for the opening 20 minutes but the Dutchman had United's first meaningful effort. Michael Carrick dispossessed Ramires in midfield and the former Arsenal man picked up the loose ball on the edge of the box but he went too wide before firing his effort against the side netting.

Rooney then had his first effort on goal. He showed a neat piece of skill to feint inside Gary Cahill but his shot from 20 yards was weak and rolled harmlessly to Petr Cech.

United were beginning to enjoy more of the ball and, in the 38th minute, Phil Jones's low cross was only half-cleared by John Terry and Cleverley hit a first-time shot from 20 yards that cleared the crossbar.

The half ended with a weak shot from Oscar after a series of neat passes in the Chelsea midfield - the Brazilian will feel that he could have done more to trouble De Gea.

After a slow start to the second half, United should have taken the lead after 56 minutes. Rooney showed good control just outside the area before slipping a neat through-ball to Welbeck but the striker fluffed his lines as he chipped his effort over from 10 yards.

Cahill was unlucky with a 30-yard drive that De Gea got down well to save, before United had claims for a penalty.

Cleverley's half-volley hit Lampard's hand in the area but referee Martin Atkinson deemed that the midfielder had not deliberately made contact with the shot.

Rooney almost had the last say late on when he tested Cech with a strong 25-yard effort. The shot may have been going wide but the Chelsea man took no chances.










This article has been taken from: www.goal.com/en-gb/match/109202/manchester-united-vs-chelsea-fc/report



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Chelsea 2-1 Aston Villa: Ivanovic to the rescue as Blues struggle to hit top gear (Goal.com)

The defender headed home a Frank Lampard free kick midway through the second half, but could have seen red after appearing to elbow Christian Benteke just two minutes earlier

Chelsea maintained their 100 per cent record in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday evening.

Jose Mourinho had previously gone four Premier League games without registering a victory over Villa, but he finally bucked that trend at Stamford Bridge courtesy of Branislav Ivanovic's thumping header.

Chelsea made a flying start when Antonio Luna inadvertently scored past his own goalkeeper before Christian Benteke levelled proceedings on the stroke of half-time.

And it looked like the home side would be frustrated until Ivanovic met Frank Lampard's free-kick with 17 minutes remaining.

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By Wayne Veysey Aston Villa were extremely unfortunate not to come away from Stamford Bridge with a point following an outstanding second-half display. Chelsea began the match on fire, just like they did against Hull City last weekend, but they fizzled out after 30  minutes and Villa showed that their 3-1 win at Arsenal was no fluke. Once again, Christian Benteke was almost unstoppable as he showed how far John Terry is from the defensive master and commander of Jose Mourinho's first reign. Had Petr Cech not make two critical point-blank second-half saves from Andreas Weimann, Mourinho would be contemplating the loss of at least two important home points.

Mourinho made two changes to the Chelsea team that beat Hull City on Sunday, with Juan Mata and Demba Ba replacing Kevin De Bruyne and Fernando Torres, the Spaniard omitted from the squad altogether.

Paul Lambert had to make one enforced change from the Villa side that opened with a win against Arsenal on Saturday, as Ciaran Clark came in for the injured Nathan Baker.

Chelsea started with plenty of intent and caused the Villa backline plenty of trouble, and they were rewarded with the breakthrough after just six minutes.

Oscar threaded a through-ball into the path of Eden Hazard on the left-hand side of the box and his curling effort was saved by Brad Guzan only to unluckily rebound off Luna and into the back of the net.

After scarcely touching the ball in the opening 20 minutes, Villa finally started to settle into the game. They had their first glimpse of goal in the 22nd minute when Benteke picked up the ball in midfield and the Belgian laid into the path of Karim El Ahmadi but his long-range effort went harmlessly wide.

But Chelsea's inability to convert possession into goals cost them dearly deep into first-half stoppage time.

Gabriel Agbonlahor beat Ivanovic for pace on the left and picked out Benteke, who took one touch before firing home a left-foot strike that squeezed inside Petr Cech's near post.

The second half continued in a similar fashion with Chelsea enjoying the majority of the play but unable to break down a stubborn Villa defence.

And they were nearly punished in the 61st minute when Matthew Lowton broke on the right and played a pass along the floor that Benteke stepped over before Agbonlahor hit a first-time strike that curled just over the crossbar.

Just two minutes later and Villa once more came desperately close.

Benteke picked up the ball on the left and crossed deep to the far post where Andreas Weimann connected well with a right-foot volley but he was denied by a smart save from Cech.

Chelsea made a double change with Andre Schurrle and Romelu Lukaku replacing Mata and Ba.

And the changes sparked the home side into life when Ivanovic found the breakthrough in the 73rd minute.

Lampard played a teasing outswinging free-kick from the right and the Serbian timed his run well to head beyond Guzan.

There was almost time for one more twist when Weimann hit a half-volley from Benteke's assist but he was thwarted by Cech.

Chelsea now turn to their attention to Monday's trip to face Manchester United at Old Trafford, while Lambert's side welcome Liverpool to Villa Park on Saturday.

 

 

 

 

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Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Preview and Predictions.

Chelsea will look for another victory as they meet Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge

 After wins in their opening fixtures of the season, both Chelsea and Aston Villa will like to carry their good form and register a win tonight. Chelsea were impressive in their opening game against Hull but will look to improve their conversion rate from the chances created. Meanwhile, Aston Villa were impressive in their win over Arsenal with their star-man Christian Benteke  scoring twice.

 The blues are brimming with talent and will look to their star players such as Eden Hazard, Oscar, Lampard, Schurrle, Kevin De Bruyne, Lukaku, Ba and Torres to lead the attack. Another good news for Chelsea is the return of their Player of the season for the last two seasons, Juan Mata, who returns from a hamstring injury. But David Luiz and Kallas will both miss out as they continue their recovery.

Aston Villa will rely on their star Christian Benteke to guide them to another victory.

Aston Villa on the other hand will look to Christian Benteke to lead them to another victory. The Villa striker was very impressive in the victory against Arsenal scoring two goals. With his size, pace and finishing ability, Benteke can pose a major threat to the blues on their home turf.

  Last time the teams met at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea routed Villa by scoring 8 goals. We can expect a similar comfortable victory for the blues but not with such a margin.

  Prediction: Chelsea FC 4 - Aston Villa 1
  Time: 2:45 p.m. ET, 7:45 p.m. BST, 11:45 p.m (Pakistan Standard Time), 00:45 (Indian Standard Time).



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Chelsea vs Hull City Tigers match report.

 

Mourinho and the fans celebrate the Lampard goal.

A comfortable 2-0 victory against Hull City Tigers ensured that the blues welcomed Jose Mourinho to the Bridge and the Premier League in style.

 The atmosphere inside the famous Stamford Bridge was electric as all awaited the emergence of the Special One from the tunnel and when he eventually did emerge with the Hull City manager Steve Bruce, he was given the warmest of the reception from the blues fans who hoisted banners welcoming Jose Mourinho back and sang his name all game long.

  But the real joy for Mourinho must have come in the very early stages of the match when Torres was brought down in the penalty box by the Hull keeper Allan McGregor. What a fitting start it would have been for Mourinho and his team only for the celebrations to be delayed as Lampard's penalty was well saved by McGregor.

Oscar celebrates his goal with Torres against Hull City Tigers

 However, the blues soon took the lead as debutant Kevin De Bruyne dissected the Hull  defense by providing Oscar with a lovely through ball who in turn slid it under the keeper to kick his and Chelsea's season underway in the 13th minute. Soon after Torres was involved again as he won a free kick some 35 yards away from goal and it was Lampard who stood over it. Most people would have looked to chip that ball into the box for the attackers to attack it, but not Lampard. Striking the ball like only he can, he drilled the ball in the top corner and then celebrated in his trademark fashion.

  Chelsea could have had more goals in the match but the Hull keeper was up to the task as he saved brilliantly a Ivanovic header off the line and also denied Lampard from inside the box. Schurrle also missed a glorious chance in the second half as he tried to chip the ball over the on-rushing keeper, but his shot was just over.

  All in all it was an impressive outing for the blues and they will look to keep this good form in tact as they face Aston Villa next on Wednesday night.



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Chelsea vs Hull City Tigers Preview and Predictions.

Jose Mourinho as a Chelsea manager in the Premier League after a 6 year absence.

 
 The Happy One returns to Stamford bridge for the first time in 6 years to take charge of Chelsea in the new season. The fans too will be delighted to see him return and will welcome him with a warm reception at their home stadium.

  Chelsea will look to open their account on a high against the newly promoted Hull City Tigers and will look to avoid any blushes to get their all important premier league season underway.

Chelsea will start to start their season on a high against Hull City Tigers

 
Jose Mourinho will look to rest some players who were on international duty such as Cesar Azpilicueta, Victor Moses, Garry Cahill and Frank Lampard. But new signings Andre Schurrle and Marko Van Ginkle are set to make their Chelsea debuts today.

   For Hull City Tigers, Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore will look to go straight into the first team following their arrival from Tottenham this week. The only injury concern for the Hull City Tigers will be the Irish international Stephen Quinn who is out with a hamstring problem.

   It is worth mentioning that Hull have never won in the league at Chelsea in 15 visits and have scored in only three so we can expect a really one sided contest today.


   Chelsea probable starting line-up: (Possible, 4-2-3-1) Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Luiz, Cole; Essien, Lampard; Schürrle, Oscar, Hazard; Lukaku.

   Hull City probable starting line-up:(Possible, 3-4-1-2): McGregor; Davies, Chester, Figuero; Elmohamady, Quinn, Meyler, Brady; Koren; Sagbo, Graham.
   Referee: Jonathan Moss. Matches: 23, Red cards: 1, Yellow cards: 68.

    Prediction: Chelsea FC 4- Hull City Tigers 0





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Chelsea set Rooney transfer deadline.

The Man Utd. striker has been on Chelsea wish list for a while now and now a deadline has been set for the transfer to take place.

Chelsea has set August 26th as the deadline for a potential Wayne Rooney transfer. According to the DAILY EXPRESS, Jose Mourinho wants this issue to be resolved before Chelsea visit Old Trafford in their 3rd fixture of the premeir league season.

 Although the blues have seen their two bids dismissed and rejected, they are willing to give it another go and will be looking to be 3rd time lucky as they are expected to make one last bid for the Manchester United hit-man.

  Rooney has made it clear that he is not happy at the club and wants to leave although the club's administration constantly state that he is not for sale. Though the club may look to give up at last and look for the best offer possible for the English striker.



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