Man United chase 'The Octopus'
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2019 Season
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2019 Schedule
14-6-9, 4th in English Premier League
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Have Chelsea swept in & landed Werner under Liverpool's noses? (0:57)
Sources: Chelsea close to deal for Leipzig's Timo Werner
Liverpool were considered the front-runners but sources tell ESPN that the Blues have agreed to activate the German's £49m release clause.
Sean Johnson draws USMNT level vs. Mexico with Pulisic (0:42)
Would Arsenal sell Aubameyang to London rivals Chelsea? (1:26)
Transfer teases - Saul Niguez follows Griezmann, Ibrahimovic, Usain Bolt with 'new club' announcement
Atletico's Saul Niguez teasing his followers about a "new club" was a PR stunt, but he's not the first star to indulge in some transfer trolling.
Olley: Coutinho the 'cheaper' backup if Sancho fails (1:37)
Battle of the Leagues: Coming to ESPN FC June 8 (0:58)
On this Day: Jose Mourinho joins Chelsea from Porto (2:28)
Giroud: I agreed Chelsea extension due to virus
Olivier Giroud has said the effects of the coronavirus pandemic across Europe influenced his decision to sign a contract extension with Chelsea.
Can Timo Werner be tempted to join Chelsea over Liverpool? (1:36)
Sources: Werner Chelsea's Dembele alternative
Chelsea are considering switching attentions to Timo Werner if the RB Leipzig forward indicates he is willing to join them, sources have told ESPN.
Transfer Talk: Chelsea front-runners to sign Philippe Coutinho
With Chelsea circling, Philippe Coutinho's return to the Premier League looks inevitable. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Sources: Kante working out at Chelsea training
N'Golo Kante is back working on an individual programme at Chelsea's training ground but is yet to resume group sessions, sources have told ESPN.
Jesus Corona to Chelsea 'difficult to say' (1:50)
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea eye 'Tecatito' if swoop for Sancho fails
If their plan for Jadon Sancho falls through, Chelsea are likely to bid for Porto winger Jesus Corona. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Sources: Prem unlikely to restart on June 12
The Premier League is increasingly likely to miss their original June 12 target for resuming matches.
Laurens: Olivier Giroud's Chelsea extension is good business (1:11)
Sources: No time frame on Kante Chelsea return
Chelsea have not put a timescale on N'Golo Kante's return to group training after he expressed his reservations about attending sessions.
Giroud, Caballero sign one-year Chelsea deals
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud and goalkeeper Willy Caballero have signed one-year contract extensions.
Cesar Azpilicueta builds FIFA 20 Ultimate Team (1:47)
Back at work! Son's face says it all as Premier League stars return to group training
Premier League players have returned to group training for the first time in two months after clubs were allowed to reopen their premises this week.
Azpilicueta using esports team to plan for life after football
When the Chelsea captain calls time on his career, he'll still have plenty of football in his life thanks to his thriving esports team, the Falcons.
How does the real Azpilicueta rate the virtual Azpilicueta? (1:14)
On This Day: Chelsea stun Bayern to win Champions League (1:36)
2019-20 Prem Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 29 | 27 | 1 | 1 | +45 | 82 |
| Manchester City | 28 | 18 | 3 | 7 | +37 | 57 |
| Leicester City | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | +30 | 53 |
| Chelsea | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +12 | 48 |
| Manchester United | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | +14 | 45 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 29 | 10 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 43 |
| Sheffield United | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | +5 | 43 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +7 | 41 |
| Arsenal | 28 | 9 | 13 | 6 | +4 | 40 |
| Burnley | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 39 |
| Crystal Palace | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | -6 | 39 |
| Everton | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | -9 | 37 |
| Newcastle United | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | -16 | 35 |
| Southampton | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | -17 | 34 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | -8 | 29 |
| West Ham United | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -15 | 27 |
| Watford | 29 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -17 | 27 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -18 | 27 |
| Aston Villa | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | -22 | 25 |
| Norwich City | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | -27 | 21 |
2019-20 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference125th
Goals Scored514th
Assists354th
Goals Conceded399th