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Chelsea’s defensive system was flexible but it was most effective when Victor Moses, top, and Marcos Alonso pushed forward aggressively and effectively formed a front five. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
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José Mourinho kisses the Europa League trophy after masterminding another European final victory, over Ajax. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images
José Mourinho Delivers Manchester United Glory but Pragmatism has Limits
London – As Manchester United’s players celebrated with the Europa League trophy, José Mourinho brandished a red flag. He walked in front of his squad and tried to plant it into the pitch. The pole, though, was too flimsy and bent, leaving Mourinho to prop the...Caption:
Ray Parlour breaks the deadlock in the 2002 FA Cup final with the long-range goal the Arsenal midfielder later described as ‘probably the greatest moment of my life’. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
It was Arsenal’s Day in 2002 – but it Has Mostly been Chelsea’s Ever Since
London – Winding the clock back to 2002, the last time Arsenal and Chelsea contested the FA Cup final, one of the telling moments took place at the end. Tony Adams, in what would be his final appearance before retirement, sought out a young John Terry, who had...Caption:
Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring Chelsea’s third goal in the 4-3 win over Watford on Monday night. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi: ‘It’s Been Frustrating but I’ve Made Progress as a Man’
London – Michy Batshuayi has admitted frustration at his peripheral role at Chelsea but believes the experience of his first season in English football will benefit his career in the future. The Belgium international moved to Stamford Bridge last summer from...Caption:
The resemblance is clear in Justin Kluivert, son of Patrick, who has made his breakthrough for Ajax this season. Photograph: VI-Images via Getty Images