It seems Carlo Ancelotti will be able to buy players in January after all since Chelseas appeal against the FIFA suspension is due to be resolved in mid January, by which time the Blues could have already recruited a couple of new players to help them

Gael Kakuta was recognized as one of the brightest youth talents in France when he made a move from Lens to Stamford Bridge but the youngster came under the spotlight when FIFA imposed a transfer ban on Chelsea for inducing the player to break his

One competition Premiership managers especially hate is African Cup of Nations since it often leaves them without several important players in the most important part of the season. Next edition of the competition will take part from 10th to 31st January

APOEL created a big surprise after they held on to a goalless draw at Vicente Calderon against Atletico but we are yet to see if they can do something similar against Chelsea, who suffered the first defeat of the season last weekend.