A Cool Samsung Galaxy Camera with One Lacking Feature: Chelsea Thrash Nordsjaelland But Crash Out of Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Rafael Benitez’ Chelsea delivered an impressive win over Nordsjaelland 6-1 in last Wednesday’s Champions League. Yet, the Blues failed to qualify for the last 16 after Juventus prevailed over Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0.

David Luiz first scored through a penalty on the 39th minute, followed by a finish from Fernando Torres shortly before half time. Joshua John struck for the Danish side a minute into the second half, while Gary Cahill came in to make it three for the hosts.

Torres scored his second moments later. Juan Mata and Oscar added one each inside the net, highlighting Chelsea’s dominance in the game. The Blues failed to leave a footpr1nt despite the win, as they failed to qualify for the next round.

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Chelsea Fans Threaten To Continue Dissent against Benitez

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez can expect more jeers from the home crowd as fans firmly stated that they would continue to show antagonism to the Spaniard.

Rafa, the man who led Liverpool to win w1th ease in matches during his 2004-2010 reign at the club, has figured in previous bitter situations against Chelsea, including an incident in which he accused ex-Blues striker Didier Drogba of diving. The impending departures of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole – both being fan favourites, have reportedly increased the tension.

Trizia Fiorellino, chairperson of the Chelsea Supporters’ Group, stated on behalf of the fans that they did not want Rafa to become Roberto di Matteo’s replacement, nor have the Italian replaced in the first place. 

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Mitsubishi Mirage Collision: Chelsea, Manchester City, Scoreless in Super Sunday

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – The Stamford Bridge clash between Champions League winners Chelsea and Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday failed to produce goals from either side.

The 0-0 draw did not reflect lack of attacking sharpness, with both sides exhibiting great control in defence. New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez stood for his side amidst an unwelcoming home crowd, as he marked his first game for the side with a clean sheet.

Sergio Aguero went close to leading City to win w1th ease, with a half-time effort assisted by Edin Dzeko landing on keeper Petr Cech’s save. Fernando Torres, formerly under Benitez’ Liverpool, made no instant rebirth of his old form – a shot over the bar being his closest chance.

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Like a Dismaying UPSR Result 2012: Di Matteo Fired As Chelsea Manager

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Roberto Di Matteo made his exit from his duties as Chelsea manager following poor recent performances that caught the ire of owner Roman Abramovich.

Di Matteo’s Chelsea won the Champions League and FA Cup trophies last season. He took over from Andre Villas-Boas in March 2012, spending eight months in the position. Since then, he led the club to win w1th ease in several matches.

The Blues’ recent decline in form, including a 3-0 loss to Juventus that could cost them their qualification chances, prompted Abramovich to end Di Matteo’s stint in the club. The club appointed former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as interim manager. 

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Reaching AIM 2012 Glory: Juventus Jeopardize Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League Entry with Win

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Juventus did more than just a convincing 3-0 victory over champions Chelsea in their Champions League match on Tuesday.

Chelsea’s flat performance, which saw the absence of a formal centre-forward with Fernando Torres staying on the bench, have given them better burden to fight the prospect of being the first Champions League winners to exit early in the following season.

Fabio Quagliarella’s successful rebound effort from a repelled Andrea Pirlo attempt indicated that Juventus could win w1th ease in the match. An hour into the match, Arturo Vidal fired inside scoreless Chelsea’s netting. Sebastian Giovinco sealed victory with an injury-time goal. 

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Just like a Tight Anugerah Skrin 2012 Competition: Shakhtar Donetsk’s Luiz Adriano Gets Attention of Interested Premier League Clubs

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano have caught the interest of top-flight English Premier League clubs Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, all of which being keen to sign the player in the January transfer window.

                                              

Adriano has scored 45 goals within 107 times of appearing for Donetsk. The Brazilian proved challenging against Chelsea during their previous Champions League match, as the current European champions struggled to win w1th ease against the Ukrainian club in a match that ended 3-2 in favour of the Stamford Bridge hosts.

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Intense Like the US Election: Chelsea Level with Liverpool in Premier League Match

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Chelsea’s hopes to regain first place in the table diminished once more after failing to break their 1-1 deadlock against visitors Liverpool.

John Terry’s powerful header in the first half showed that Chelsea could win w1th ease in the match. Yet, a knee injury marred the captain’s return from his four-match ban, which affected his side’s winning chances.

Failed opportunities from Oscar and Juan Mata proved fatal to Chelsea as they failed to salvage a win from Luis Suarez’ equalizer 17 minutes from time. 

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Chelsea Trounce Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Champions League last-season winners Chelsea paid back their previous defeat against Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk through a 3-2 win in Wednesday’s Champions League match at Stamford Bridge.

None of the two teams promised to win with ease against one another as both figured in a tight contest throughout the fixture. Fernando Torres opened scoring for Chelsea on the sixth minute but Willian equalized three minutes later.

Up-and-coming Brazilian star Oscar scored from 45 yards to give Chelsea the lead shortly before half time. Willian completed his brace with another equalizer two minutes into the second half. Victor Moses broke the deadlock with a late injury-time winner.

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