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CHAMPIONS CHELSEA
Chelsea football club became the second club to win the premier league 5 times after the win against West brom away from home. An 86th minute goal from striker Michy BATSHUAYI, gave the league leaders a well-deserved lead. Making them champions with two games to spare. Its a really drab contest with Tony Pulis bent on thwarting Chelsea with defensive and long ball tactics, Chelsea had two handball protest waved on and Pedro and Fabregas missed two chances before the break, Salomon Rondon and Nacer Chadli also had chances on the break to hurt Chelsea. The goal came after a Cahill shot was cannoned over to Cesar Dave who cushioned in a low cross with Batshuayi’s sliding effort slipping through Fosters palms. Only his second goal in the Premier league but an all important goal it was.
CARDIFF HOSTS THE OLD LADY AND THE BLANCOS
After making it past Monaco on a 4-1 aggregate with goals from Mandzukic and a sumptuous cross from Dani Alves, Alves also sealed the win with a wonderful volley to make the scores 2-0 . Even after Mbappe was able to score past Buffon with a deft tap in from close range to make it , The Old Lady had a daunting task against Real Madrid who also went past Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 loss. An early goal from flamboyant Saul who glanced in an excellent header from a corner kick and a Griezmann penalty almost made things look tough but a moment of magic from Karim Benzema put things in Isco’s way to tap in an all important goal to take Real through to the finals. The last time they both faced in a final, Real Madrid went on to win 1-0 to claim the trophy, but with Madrid still favorites, do well not to rule out Juventus. Till June 2 at the Cardiff Stadium England.
MANCHESTER UNITED BATTLE AJAX FOR CROWN
After an hard fought draw a the Old Trafford, Manchester United who got past unlucky Celta Vigo whose strikers lost a lot of golden chances especially at death from former Manchester City player John. They would now lock horns with Netherland giants Ajax who clearly dispatched Lyon 5-4 on aggregate. Eric Baily would miss out on the finals due to a red card gotten against Celta Vigo.
RONALDO FINALLY HITS 400
With two goals against Sevilla, Ronaldo officially made it 401 goals in 392 appearances for Real Madrid, what a stat that is for the Man! The scores ended 4-1, to which Real Madrid continue to battle at both La Liga and UCL. Barcelona also won Las Palmas 4-1 after a Neymar hattrick.
GOLDEN BOOT RACE FOR THE PREMIER LEAGUE HEATS UP
The gong is now up for grabs with about four players on the 20 goal mark. Lukaku has been on a short dry spell leading him to still be top with 24, while Chilean Alexis who has 4 goals in 3 games has gotten closer to 23. England International, Harry Kane whose goal against United brought him closer at 22, still has a game at hand with Chelsea’s Diego Costa at 20.
TRANSFER NEWS
JAMES TO BE MANCHESTER GALACTICO?
There are talks of a deal been agreed with Manchester United for the sale of Colombian James Rodriguez for a deal of about 75m Euros. This might come in as a bargain for Real Madrid chase of De Gea
CHINA COSTA
With the premier league now put to bed, Chelsea’s Costa still seemed to be linked to a 85m move to China. The 20 goal striker was first mooted to leave during the January transfer window with rumors on that he has received and accepted a deal to move.
CHELSEA IN FOR NEW FACES
Deals for new faces are set to be in place at Chelsea with players like Van Dijks, Alvaro Morata, Radja Nainnlogan, Alexis Sanchez all touted for a move to the champions. Latest reports also linked Algerian Mahrez to the club after he was videoed saying Chelsea were a real team.
