Author: Paul Lagan

The debacle over who should take the spot kick after Nicolas Jackson was upended highlighted some deep-rooted issues that must also manifest themselves on the Cobham training pitches on a daily basis – this was not some spontaneous outburst.

Cole Palmer tore Everton apart with a four-goal salvo that shook the relegation -haunted Toffeemen to the core.

The late, late equaliser by Sheffield United on Sunday is somewhat a barometer for the season so far.

Cole Palmer hit a hat-trick of penalties, but it in truth this was a manic, frantic and frankly bonkers match that somehow Chelsea won 4-3 with two last-gasp goals having taken a two-goal lead before flushing it down the toilet to give United a 3-2 lead.

Emma Stina Blackstenius won the women’s league cup for Arsenal with a late extra-time goal as the Blues ran out of puff at Molineux this afternoon.

Boos from the home crowd greeted the final whistle as Chelsea dropped two points against a non-threatening Burnley who even played the second-half with 10-men.

The ire is directed at Chelsea’s hierarchy and the trust feel that supporters need a coherent, detailed strategy update on their medium to long-term plans.

Now Pochettino will have to hang on until March 30 before he can get to grips with Burnley at the Bridge.

Lauren James demonstrated her extraordinary talent to propel Chelsea to a vital 3-1 win over title aspirants Arsenal at Stamford Bridge tonight.

One player who deserves another chance to start is Alfie Gilchrist.

Mykhailo Mudryk came off the bench and scored a sensational goal that gave the Blues a 3-2 lead against dour but proficient Newcastle United tonight, who could just about count themselves unlucky not to have gained a point.

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping the Chelsea fans will be singing a different Toon on Monday night.

Axel Disasi rescued a point for Chelsea as Brentford came from behind to lead only for the Blues’ defender to end a pulsating, thunderous – for the neutral, match at the Gtech stadium with a late equaliser.

You win some, you lose some. That even-handed assessment of the trial and tribulations affecting Chelsea at the moment is not gaining much traction among the fanbase.

It was Chelsea’s turn to experience a last-minute winner as Conor Gallagher smashed home the winner in a pulsating and often frustrating night for the Blues.

Virgil Van Dijk scored a late, late goal which left Chelsea potless at Wembley this afternoon as the Scousers took the first domestic trophy of the season.