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 Goals from Azpiliqueta and Alonso secure Thomas Tuchel's       first win as Chelsea boss Cesar Azpiliqueta slots away from close range to score the first goal of the Thomas Tuchel Era Emphatic finishes from Spanish Defenders Cesar Azpiliqueta and Marcos Alonso gave Thomas Tuchel his first victory as Chelsea head catch with a comfortable 2-0 victory at home to Burnley.  The victory ensures Chelsea climb up to seventh place in the premier league however, made it a lot harder than they should have done on a cold Sunday afternoon in West London.  The first goal of the Thomas Tuchel era was scored by defender Cesar Azpiliqueta whilst taking the lead in the 41st minute , smashing home a shot in from close range past Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope.  Fellow Spaniard Marcos Alonso secured the three points for the Blues six minutes from the end with a terrific near post volley.  As expected, Chelsea had total domination of the ball at Stamford Bridge wi...

 Match Preview Chelsea welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge in the premier league on Sunday  A third straight home fixture for Chelsea as Burnley from the North-West of England arrive in South West London. Head coach Thomas Tuchel's second match in charge is the first game kicking off in daylight since November last year.  Hosting a robust claret over a Sunday lunch appears to sound as if the halcyon days are as good as it gets in lockdown, The main course being served is Chelsea vs Burnley at Stamford Bridge which pips the third longest serving coach across the English system Sean Dyche against most recent arrival Thomas Tuchel. Despite being dominant with the ball on Wednesday night against Wolves this was not enough to hand Thomas Tuchel a winning start to his tenure at Chelsea, however, the Bavarian has had more days in order to instil his approach in order to prepare for his second consecutive league game at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel said 'if we take care of our performa...

Chelsea have drawn 0-0 in Thomas Tuchel's first match in charge as head coach at Stamford Bridge.    Chelsea dominated the ball in West London however, had nothing to show for it they were held by a resilient Wolves side.  Chelsea held to a 0-0 by a resilient Wolves in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge Chelsea put up a bright display under the management of Thomas Tuchel playing fluid football and applying high pressure off the ball. Chelsea in fact should have gone ahead with five minutes on the clock, Callum Hudson-Odoi with a beautiful whipped ball into the box however Olivier Giroud was unable to get contact on the ball to tap it in from close range at the near post.  In the 20th minute a glorious chance for Hakim Ziyech presented itself on the edge of the box however, the chance resulted in an easy save for Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio.  Antonio Rudiger who started in defence today , made a reckless challenge on the edge of the area on Daniel Podence, ...

Head Coach Thomas Tuchel makes 10 changes to the Chelsea side in his first game in Charge as head coach of Chelsea.  Hakim Ziyech is the only player to start in Sunday's Fa cup game against Luton town to feature in the starting line-up for todays game against Wolves.  Edouard Mendy returns back in goal replacing Kepa Arrizabalaga, whilst the centre back pairing consists of Antonio Rudiger and Thiago Silva. There is also a return at left-back for Ben Chilwell , as well a start for Cesar Azpiliqueta.  Tuchel will opt for a three man midfield with Jorginho, Kovacic and Havertz all to feature in the side.  The other two players to be handed starts by Chelsea's newly appointed head-coach are Callum Hudson-Odoi and Olivier Giroud who scored the last time Chelsea faced Wolves.  Prior to kick-off at Stamford Bridge Tuchel stated "The choices were unfair because I was expected to pick a starting line-up after just one training session. 'This has to be one of the most unf...