By Tom Garry BBC Sport 21 Apr From the section Women's Football Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43841822 Read more about sharing. Women's Champions League semi-final - Chelsea v Wolfsburg First leg: 18:05 BST, Sunday 22 April Venue: Kingsmeadow Coverage: Live on the BBC Red Button, online and on the BBC Sport appRecent progress in the English women's game has been amazing, says Wolfsburg boss Stephan Lerch, ahead of their European semi-final against Chelsea.The German side are away in London for Sunday's first leg - live on BBC Sport - before the return leg on 29 April.Wolfsburg, who knocked Chelsea out of the Women's Champions League in each of the past two seasons, are three-time finalists, bidding for a fourth title.No English side has reached the final since Arsenal's triumph in … [Read more...] about Chelsea Ladies v VfL Wolfsburg Ladies (Sun)
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What Southampton can learn from Chelsea defeat to win today’s FA Cup semi-final
Chelsea's season might not look quite so disastrous if they win the FA Cup. Standing in their way of that magical cloaking device is Southampton, a team who threw a two-goal lead against Antonio Conte's side last Saturday. Mark Hughes' attempts to make Southampton more watchable have coincided with them conceding three goals in every one of his Premier League games in charge. It's a dreadful record but if we look for a positive, it does at least suggest he really is trying to make changes instead of doing the usual new manager thing of 'everyone behind the ball'. So, how might he approach this FA Cup semi-final and avoid losing another two goal advantage? Pick the right shape Hughes' first game... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register … [Read more...] about What Southampton can learn from Chelsea defeat to win today’s FA Cup semi-final
Antonio Conte still rues Chelsea’s 2017 FA Cup final loss
by Press Association April 21 2018, 11.16pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Want to read more?Subscribe today from £1 a week Antonio Conte laments last season’s missed opportunity in the FA Cup fearing it is a harder competition for Chelsea to win this time. The Blues were upset 2-1 by Arsenal in the 2017 showpiece at Wembley and Conte, whose side had already been crowned Premier League champions, insists it is a game they should have won. Southampton block the path to a second successive final appearance and if they do prevail at Wembley on Sunday, Conte believes that either Manchester United or Tottenham would prove tougher opponents that the Gunners. “Last season we missed a great chance to win the FA Cup and we could have done better,” Conte said. “If we can win against Southampton and reach the final then I think it will be more difficult against Tottenham or Manchester United. “Last … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte still rues Chelsea’s 2017 FA Cup final loss
NUFC will ask Chelsea about Kenedy’s availability for next season, says Rafa
Rafa Benitez believes Kenedy is “happy” at Newcastle United - but the Magpies manager acknowledges that it “won’t be easy” to extend the Brazilian’s stay on Tyneside. The 22-year-old has excelled during his half-season loan move to St James’ Park, scoring twice and providing two assists in nine appearances so far. Earlier this week, Kenedy hinted that he would be receptive to moving to the North East on the permanent basis. “I am enjoying my time at Newcastle, but obviously I have a contract at Chelsea,” Kenedy told The Daily Mail. “If something occurs then I will be more than happy, it is a good place for me. I like it.” Benitez has welcomed Kenedy’s positive remarks, stressing that Newcastle have plenty of time to discuss the Brazilian’s future with Chelsea. “I’ve seen the interviews and what he said. I know his agent so the point with him is that he’s doing well,” Benitez said of … [Read more...] about NUFC will ask Chelsea about Kenedy’s availability for next season, says Rafa
Antonio Conte reveals what Chelsea must do to beat Southampton
Antonio Conte is desperate for his side to banish their FA Cup Final blues of last season. But the Chelsea boss has warned that his side won’t even make it beyond today’s semi-final against Southampton if they produce the same shoddy performance they did in the first 60-odd minutes against the Saints in the Premier League last weekend. Chelsea were 2-0 down with just under half an hour to go but clawed back to win 3-2 at St Mary’s. Conte said: “If we are the team that played the first half and a part of the second half, we must be concerned, really concerned. “If we go to play with the right team spirit, like on Thursday against Burnley or in the last 30 minutes of the Southampton game, we have a possibility of reaching the final. “My players have to know which is the way we have to follow. “We have only one way to follow: to go on to the pitch with the right fire in our eyes, with the right desire to reach the final, and with our crowd with … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte reveals what Chelsea must do to beat Southampton