Lampard back to Chelsea was a ‘perfect’ decision – Poyet

Chelsea are on the verge of sacking manager Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats in eight league games left the London side ninth in the Premier League standings, British media reported.

Thomas Tuchel has been named Chelsea manager in the wake of Frank Lampard's sacking, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 47-year-old German, the former Borussia Dortmund, and Paris St Germain coach have agreed on an 18-month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Solomon Fowowe on The Nutmeg this week talks about Chelsea FC's new manager Thomas Tuchel and asks 'Should the countdown to Tuchel's Chelsea sack begin'?

Chelsea F.C. vs Manchester United F.C.: Assessing Ole at the wheel

Chelsea played out a draw against Manchester United in a game where both teams' lack of cutting edge in attack was glaring. On #TheNutmeg, Solomon Fowowe muses what solution Chelsea and Manchester United must come up with to solve their attacking issues. Also, watch out for The Nutmeg's Player of the weekend.

The captivating traditional wrestling championship in Niger is an annual event. The west African nation's "king sport" is about much more than just a good fight.

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his side for overcoming the shock of last week's 5-2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion as they beat Porto 2-0 in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.

He may not be headed to Tokyo this summer, but French B-Boy Mounir is gearing up for the 2024 Paris Games, where breakdancing will make its debut. It's a welcome announcement, one that will "put the spotlight on the sport to open it to a wider audience" and "make it easier to get grants". "I think it's a great thing for breakdancing," Mounir explains. But for him, breakdancing is much more than just a sport. "It's become such an integral part of our culture... it's a lifestyle."

Tolu Olorunmoteni and Solomon Fowowe discuss Chelsea FC and Man City's quest for a quadruple at the Premier League.

"It will be a good battle," says Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola on the eve of the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea. "He knows how I admire him and how good he is as a manager," he adds on Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel, as both are still in the race for the Champions League title.

Chelsea settle for a 1-1 draw awar to Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

Timo Werner and Mason Mount score to send Chelsea into a Champions League final where they'll meet Manchester City.