Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea’s ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.© AFP Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea’s ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino as “harsh” and a “sad” moment for the English Premier League. The Argentine was axed this week after just a year in charge despite steering Chelsea to a sixth-place finish […]
Mauricio Pochettino Leaves Chelsea By Mutual Consent: Club
File photo of Mauricio Pochettino© AFP Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season in charge by mutual consent, the English club announced on Tuesday. The Blues finished sixth in the Premier League thanks to a fine run towards the end of the season but missed out on Champions League qualification and a trophy. […]
'VAR Has Damaged Premier League', Says Mauricio Pochettino After Chelsea Drama
Mauricio Pochettino claimed VAR has damaged the Premier League after Chelsea had a late goal controversially disallowed in their dramatic 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday. Pochettino’s side trailed to Marc Cucurella’s early own goal and a Morgan Rogers strike before half-time at Villa Park. Rather than capitulate as they did in Tuesday’s humiliating […]
Mauricio Pochettino Calls For Chelsea Unity After Newcastle Win
Mauricio Pochettino called for the Chelsea fans to trust his players after a 3-2 win over Newcastle on Monday propelled the Blues back into contention for European football next season. Pochettino had faced open revolt from among his own support during last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Brentford. The former Tottenham boss has suffered a difficult […]
Mauricio Pochettino Under Fire As Chelsea Lose, Birthday Boy Rasmus Hojlund Sparks Manchester United
Mauricio Pochettino’s problems mounted as struggling Chelsea crashed to a dismal 4-2 defeat against Wolves, while Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund celebrated his 21st birthday with a goal in Sunday’s 3-0 win against West Ham. Premier League leaders Liverpool face a crucial clash with title rivals Arsenal later on Sunday, but it was Chelsea’s travails that took the […]