East Bengal head coach Trevor James Morgan 
Sports

East Bengal favourites against lowly Chennai in I-League tie

East Bengal head coach Trevor James Morgan has a chance to do an encore of six wins on the bounce when his side takes on newcomers Chennai City FC in an I-League football match at the Barasat Stadium here on Sunday.

migrator

Kolkata

East Bengal, since being held by Aizawl FC in their opening game of the season, have stringed together five wins on the trot with major victory over fellow title contenders Bengaluru FC at home. 

With arch-rivals and heavyweights Mohun Bagan to face after Sunday’s game, the high-flying red and gold brigade would not want to spoil their applecart against a side languishing ninth in the points table. 

Chennai, coached by Robin Charles Raja, were impressive in their win against Aizawl FC at home. 

The southern side has looked good in their own lair, fighting hard against Mohun Bagan but eventually going down 1-2 and holding Minerva Punjab FC to a 0-0 draw, but their travails on the road brought to the fore their inexperience.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Finish Poonamallee-Vadapalani Metro stretch by Feb: CM Stalin

Chennai: New bridge, ABC centre in Manali zone to ease public woes

Anbumani alleges corruption behind TN's pvt power deals; flays lack of vision

Sri Lanka must embrace federalism, ensure Tamil rights: S Ramadoss

TN BJP chief Nainar alleges selective curbs on Hindu rituals