Giroud overhead kick proves that at 34, he's as good as ever
He may have been the oldest player on the pitch, but Chelsea's Olivier Giroud, 34, lit up the Champions League with his stunning overhead kick.
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He may have been the oldest player on the pitch, but Chelsea's Olivier Giroud, 34, lit up the Champions League with his stunning overhead kick.
Thomas Tuchel grabbed a signature Chelsea win, as Olivier Giroud's overhead kick was the difference in a 1-0 first-leg win over Atletico Madrid.
An outrageous overhead goal from Olivier Giroud handed Chelsea victory over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League round of 16 first leg.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is confident Luis Suarez will make things difficult for Chelsea in their Champions League last-16 first leg tie.
Chelsea have long wanted Diego Simeone in west London, but Atletico Madrid have paid lavishly to keep their coach -- with unprecedented success.
Chelsea are keeping an eye on Niklas Sule's ongoing contract negotiations with Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has said that he was "not happy" with Callum Hudson-Odoi's performance in the 1-1 draw at Southampton.
Chelsea dominated proceedings but needed a Mason Mount penalty to save a point, while sub Callum Hudson-Odoi was embarrassed.
Chelsea were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel has said he wants Christian Pulisic to stay at Chelsea but admitted "no decisions" have yet been taken over the club's summer plans.
New Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has said USMNT captain Christian Pulisic will be important for his side and will make an impact in the future.
When Timo Werner's goal drought ended, it had reached 1,000 Premier League minutes. His rebirth under Thomas Tuchel bodes well for Chelsea.
Chelsea jumped into the top four with a victory against Newcastle United on Monday.
Making his first start under Thomas Tuchel at Barnsley, Christian Pulisic didn't do much to suggest he should be in a starring role for Chelsea.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his team didn't show enough courage in their narrow 1-0 win over Barnsley in the FA Cup on Thursday.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manchester City | 25 | 18 | 5 | 2 | +35 | 59 |
Manchester United | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | +21 | 49 |
Leicester City | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | +17 | 49 |
West Ham United | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | +10 | 45 |
Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +16 | 43 |
Liverpool | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | +11 | 40 |
Everton | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | +4 | 40 |
Aston Villa | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | +11 | 36 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | +10 | 36 |
Leeds United | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 35 |
Arsenal | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | +5 | 34 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | -6 | 33 |
Crystal Palace | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | -14 | 32 |
Southampton | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | -12 | 30 |
Burnley | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -12 | 28 |
Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | 5 | 11 | 9 | -6 | 26 |
Newcastle United | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | -17 | 25 |
Fulham | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -11 | 22 |
West Bromwich Albion | 25 | 2 | 8 | 15 | -36 | 14 |
Sheffield United | 25 | 3 | 2 | 20 | -26 | 11 |