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Chelsea to Consult Hiddink Over Summer Plans for Squad Overhaul
Chelsea will seek the input of caretaker manager Guus Hiddink over summer transfer policy despite his planned departure

Chelsea Sack Scolari After Just Seven Months
Brazilian becomes domestic game's 30th managerial casualty of the season, and by far the most noteworthy

Scolari Pays for Failing to Stop the Rot
Discontent at the Brazilian's tactics and managerial style had been festering for some time

Dropping Drogba is a Risk Worth Taking for Scolari
Paul Doyle: Luiz Felipe Scolari's decision to leave the Ivorian striker out of the squad for the game at Southend United is fully justified by his recent performances

Chelsea Drop Drogba for Replay at Southend
Chelsea have dropped Didier Drogba for tonight's FA Cup third-round replay at Southend United

Scolari Switches Systems to Sort Out Set-piece Problems
Chelsea manager will employ zonal marking at Southend tonight

Scolari Says Win Over United is Vital
The Chelsea manager says his team will be looking for a victory when they visit Old Trafford this weekend

Trendspotting
Manchester United versus Chelsea promises to be a high-intensity match that could catch out unwary bookings market punters

Chelsea's Riches Produce Poor Returns for Struggling Scolari
Paul Doyle: Claims by the Chelsea manager, Luiz Felipe Scolari, that the club's poor form is solely the result of feeble finishing are wide of the mark

Scolari Blusters As Southend Show No Fear of Chelsea
Southend's stoppage-time equalizer again exposed Luiz Felipe Scolari's tactical mistakes and the Blues' weakness at home

Chelsea's Economy Drive Continues
First team players have had their complimentary ticket allocation halved as Chelsea attempt to cut costs

Chelsea Hold Heated Meeting Over Form
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari held a meeting in which his players critiqued the performances of their team-mates

Lampard Keeps Faith in Chelsea's 'never Say Die' Attitude
Despite winning only two of their last seven league games, Chelsea's Frank Lampard has not given up hope of claiming the Premier League title

Dempsey Disrupts Flow of Chelsea's Season
Clint Dempsey's late equalizer for Fulham sends Chelsea's season off-course

Chelsea Rediscover Home Form But Drogba and Anelka Fail to Gel Against West Bromwich Albion
Chelsea easily beat West Brom at home, but Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka's partnership failed to get off the ground

Liverpool Stay Top With Chelsea and Manchester United Hot on Their Heels
Liverpool put in an impressive performance to beat Bolton at Anfield, while Manchester United took three points off near neighbors Stoke and Chelsea beat West Brom at home

Deco and Chelsea Discover That This is No Country for Old Men
Kevin McCarra: Luiz Felipe Scolari's men are showing a lack of dynamism as the speed of the Premier League highlights aging limbs

Terry Sees Red As Stuttering Chelsea Draw a Blank
The Chelsea captain was sent off as a goalless draw at Goodison kept them in second place in the table

Chelsea's Arnesen Tipped to Be Denmark's Next National Coach
Football: Chelsea's chief scout, Frank Arnesen, could be next Denmark coach, according to federation official

Scolari Feels the Pain As Chelsea Miss Their Chance to Seize Top Spot
Chelsea's poor home form continued as they failed to gain the win needed to move top of the Premier League

Defiant West Ham Ensure Chelsea Slip Again
Premier League: Chelsea have to settle for a point after West Ham show their mettle at Stamford Bridge

Grant: I Picked Up Pieces at 'failing' Chelsea After Mourinho
Avram Grant has claimed he turned Chelsea around following the departure of Jose Mourinho

Drogba Delivers Chelsea Into Last 16 and Soothes Scolari's Suffering
Didier Drogba scored the winner as Chelsea progressed to the last 16

Scolari at Pains to Ease Chelsea's Aches and Strains
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari used a philosophical outlook to take pressure out of his side's Champions League tie with Cluj tonight

Chelsea Record Eases the Tension But Scolari Still Shows Signs of Fatigue
Goals from Nicolas Anelka and Deco helped Chelsea to an away win against Bolton

Chelsea Will Be Self-sufficient By Next Year, Says Kenyon
Peter Kenyon has pledged that Chelsea will no longer be reliant upon Roman Abramovich's loans by July 2009

Withdrawal of Mikel Deprives Chelsea of Attacking Base
David Pleat: Luiz Felipe Scolari's decision to substitute the anchoring midfielder Mikel John Obi took away the full-backs' insurance to make raiding runs

Chelsea's Bohemians Rage in Fight to Save New York Landmark's Soul
The Chelsea hotel is going upmarket - but its new British manager has a battle on his hands

Gallas Hits Out at Chelsea Over 'lies' and 'laughable' Wage Offer
William Gallas has made serious accusations about his treatment by Chelsea in a new autobiography

Liverpool Make Hard Work of Qualification But Dismal Chelsea Forced to Wait
Tim Rich: Rafael Benítez's side struggled against an impressive Marseille team, while Chelsea's lackluster performance in France left Group A still undecided

Kenyon Says Chelsea Will Target Developing English Players
Peter Kenyon has said that the cuts in Chelsea's international scouting staff puts the onus on developing British players

It Worries Me to See All the Defensive Mistakes We Made, Says Scolari
After seeing his side undone by Roma, Luiz Felipe Scolari bemoaned Deco's red card and the team's inability to keep the ball

Chelsea Cull of Scouts at Odds With Buck's Bullish Declaration
Less than a month after chairman Bruce Buck lauded Chelsea's scouts, the club has decided to 'restructure' its network

Chelsea Sack 15 Scouts As Economic Crisis Worsens
Chelsea have sacked 15 members of the club's scouting network in a cost-cutting exercise

Treble From Anelka Restores Home Pride
Nicholas Anelka scored a hat-trick as Chelsea put their loss to Liverpool behind them with a 5-0 romp at Stamford Bridge

Menacing Chelsea Prove Hull's Mortality But Brave Tigers Still Burning Bright
The scoreline of Chelsea's 3-0 victory belied a competitive and attacking performance by Hull City

Chelsea Win Was Merely 'job Done', Says Carragher in Call for Cool Heads
Jamie Carragher has urged fans to remain calm in the aftermath of Liverpool's 1-0 away win over Chelsea

Drogba Escapes Punishment for Vidic Comments
The FA have cleared Didier Drogba over comments in his autobiography that he wishes he had punched Nemanja Vidic

Chelsea Win the War of Attrition But Totti Provides the Vignettes
Francesco Totti conjured the few moments of quality as Chelsea edged a cautious match at Stamford Bridge

Depleted Chelsea Expose Vast Gap in Class
Despite missing seven of their biggest names, Chelsea still humbled Middlesbrough 5-0 at the Riverside Stadium

Chelsea Open Legal Proceedings Against Lyn and Andersen Over Mikel Transfer
Chelsea have opened legal proceedings against Lyn Oslo in a bid to recoup the full £16m fee they paid for midfielder Mikel Jon Obi

Revitalised Cole Revels in Scolari's Forward Thinking
Ashley Cole has rediscovered his attacking flair under Chelsea's new manager, writes Stuart James

Dazzling Chelsea Make Mockery of Injury Concerns
Goals from Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka helped Chelsea cruise to a 2-0 victory against Aston Villa

Terry Turns on the Charm But Chelsea Are Altogether Tougher
John Terry's grace epitomized the new Chelsea but they retained the old durability at Stoke

Chelsea Gamble on Free Agent Mineiro to Fill Essien Void
Chelsea will boost their midfield options with former Brazilian international Mineiro after injuries to Michael Essien and Deco

Chelsea Spirit Keeps Bridge Record Intact
Man Utd had victory within their grasp against Chelsea only for Salomon Kalou to frustrate them

Scolari Applies Judgment to Charm Offensive
Luiz Felipe Scolari has has brought a fresh attitude to Chelsea, on and off the pitch

Chelsea Manager: Perhaps Next Season Cristiano is Here
Luiz Felipe Scolari has said he would welcome Cristiano Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge if he wants to move in the summer

Chelsea Appoint Wilkins
Ray Wilkins has replaced the departed Steve Clarke as Chelsea's assistant first-team coach

Lampard Hopes to Face Full-strength Champions and Open Lead at Top
After a winning start in Europe, Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard now wants success against Manchester United

'There Were Too Many Mistakes,' Says Scolari the Perfectionist
Chelsea may have won 4-0, but Luiz Felipe Scolari believes his team would have been punished against a better side

Flair of Lampard Puts Chelsea in Fantasy League of Their Own
Luiz Felipe Scolari won his first Champions League match in style, as Chelsea thrashed Bordeaux 4-0

Chelsea's Potency Uninterrupted By Limp Bordeaux
Phil Scolari's side brushed aside last season's Ligue 1 runners-up with a display that was men against boys

Scolari Confident As Chelsea Set Out on Roman's Road to the Holy Grail
Luiz Felipe Scolari has shrugged off the suggestion that he must win the Champions League to keep his job at Chelsea

FA to Consider Terry Red Card
Chelsea have appealed against the red card John Terry was shown on Saturday, the FA has confirmed

Manchester City v Chelsea - Live!
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Clarke Quits As Chelsea Assistant
Steve Clarke has quit as Chelsea assistant manager with West Ham his rumored destination

Chelsea Fight Fresh Charges Over Evra Fracas
Chelsea say they will fight an FA charge concerning groundsman behavior during Man Utd's fractious visit last season

Chelsea FC Gifts: Relive Some Glorious Moments of Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC gifts are collection of genuine items related to this well known English football club. The gifts are exceptional and rare because they are archive and signed duly by the legendary players.

Gazumping of Abramovich Signals Power of Latest Rich List Leaders
Chelsea's complacency has been shattered now that they are no longer the only big spenders in town

Chelsea Long for Drogba As Spurs Seize the Initiative
Marcus Bent's fortuitous goal earned Tottenham a deserved draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea v Tottenham - Live!
Undefeated Chelsea host winless Tottenham. Follow all the action with Paul Doyle from 1.30pm

Robinho's Chelsea Move Checked As Real Demand Record £33m
Real Madrid want a British transfer record of £33m for Robinho as relations with Chelsea have deteriorated

Chelsea Warned of Roma Threat
Uefa has told Roma the Champions League final may be moved if there is any violence against Chelsea

Chelsea Answer the Call for Brazilian Style and Move on to Another Level
Deco was instrumental in the Blues' opening day romp, scoring his side's fourth in their 4-0 win over Portsmouth

Chelsea v Portsmouth - Live From 1.15pm!
Will the new Chelsea era get off to a winning start against Portsmouth? Find out with Paul Doyle from 1.15pm

Drogba Still Keen to Leave Chelsea
Didier Drogba is still intent upon leaving Chelsea before the end of the transfer window

Lampard Signs Five-year Chelsea Deal
Frank Lampard has signed a contract extension with Chelsea, finally putting an end to rumors that he will leave the club for Internazionale

Bosingwa in Line for Chelsea Opener After Speedy Recovery
New Chelsea right-back Jose Bosingwa could start against Portsmouth after making a rapid recovery from injury

Premier League Preview No5: Chelsea
With a canny manager and the most talented squad in the league, expect at least one parade in Stamford Bridge come May

First Trophies, Next Youth, Then the World, Says Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari has begun to show his tough side as he drives Chelsea on, writes Dominic Fifield

Scolari Wants British Fans to Love Chelsea
New manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says that he wants to make Chelsea as loved as Barcelona

Chelsea Crush Milan While Arsenal Roll Over Real
Chelsea thrash Milan in Moscow, while Arsenal beat Real Madrid at the Emirates

Chelsea 4-0 Milan
Nicolas Anelka scored four times as Chelsea tore apart a weakened Milan team in their pre-season friendly. Without Kaka or Ronaldinho, the Italians fell behind to Frank Lampard's second minute opener, and were never in the game as the Blues emphatically settled the third-place play-off in the Railways Cup

Chelsea Thrash Milan in Moscow
Nicolas Anelka scored four for Chelsea in an emphatic 5-0 pre-season victory over Milan

Chelsea Shape Up for League Start With One Eye on Robinho
Robinho is set to meet with Real Madrid officials as Chelsea keep a close watch on the Brazilian

New Start Can Help Banish Memories of Moscow, Says Terry
Chelsea's tour of Asia has enabled their manager to bond tightly with team, John Terry tells Dominic Fifield

Chelsea Can Win It All With Me in Charge, Says Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari believes he can secure Chelsea an unprecedented clean sweep of domestic and continental trophies

Scolari Ready to Turn Chelsea Into the Great Entertainers
Luiz Felipe Scolari wants to reinvent Chelsea's style of play

Chelsea Fly to China With Lampard on Board But Drogba Left Behind
The uncertainty surrounding Frank Lampard's immediate future at Chelsea will drag into next month after the England midfielder was included in the club's squad which departed yesterday for a two-week pre-season tour of China, Malaysia and Russia

Chelsea Set to Land Kaka for Record £80m
The Milan playmaker is close to moving to Stamford Bridge for a world-record transfer fee

Drogba 'has 10 Days to Decide' on Chelsea Future
Didier Drogba will make a final decision on whether to stay at Chelsea within 10 days, according to his agent

O'Neill Makes Sidwell the First of Summer Signings
Aston Villa are close to making their first signing of the summer, after agreeing a fee of around £5m for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell

Manchester City Close in on £5m Ben-haim
Chelsea defender Tal Ben-Haim is in talks with Manchester City over a possible £5m move

Lampard Should Honour Contract, Say Chelsea
Chief executive Peter Kenyon says club expect midfielder to see out his contract with Chelsea after rejecting Inter bid

Villa Prepare for Barry Exit After Agreeing £5m Sidwell Deal
Aston Villa have reached a deal to sign midfielder Steve Sidwell from Chelsea for a fee believed to be worth £5m

Chelsea 'interested in Robinho', Claims Agent
Robinho's agent has hinted at a possible move from Real Madrid to Chelsea, rather than Manchester United

Chelsea Sign Deco From Barcelona
Portugal playmaker Deco will join Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea in a deal believed to be worth £8m

Scolari Will Create Conveyor Belt of Winners at Bridge Says Dein
Chelsea's Luiz Felipe Scolari can use his connections to find the best young talent in Brazil and Portugal

Chelsea Threaten Round Deal
Everton are chasing Steve Round, Newcastle's coach, but insist that Andy Johnson is not for sale

Platini Sends Financing Warning to Europe's Top Clubs
Chelsea and Man Utd will take note of Michel Platini's determination to reform the finances of debt-ridden clubs

'He Will Be Popular - the Fans Will Listen to Him and Love Him'
Former Chelsea players were unswerving in their praise for the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as the new manager

Chelsea Sweep Scolari Into the Bridge
Chelsea are delighted to have appointed Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new manager

Hiring Scolari is Tacit Admission of Error By Abramovich
In Luiz Felipe Scolari, the Chelsea owner has opted for a manager not unlike Jose Mourinho

Scolari Appointment Brings Swift End to Chelsea's Search for a Manager
Chelsea are delighted to have appointed Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new manager

Premier League: Chelsea Appoint Luiz Felipe Scolari As New Manager
The Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari is to become Chelsea boss following Euro 2008

Chelsea Appoint Scolari As New Manager
The Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari is to become Chelsea manager following the conclusion of Euro 2008.

Chelsea Suffer Fresh Blow With Spalletti Snub
Chelsea suffered another setback in their search for a manager after Roma boss Luciano Spalletti distanced himself from the job

Ancelotti Denies Chelsea Link
Despite speculation to the contrary the Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has not agreed a move to Stamford Bridge

Mancini Would Relish Chelsea Challenge But No Approach Yet
Roberto Mancini would welcome talks regarding Chelsea's vacant managerial post, says his agent

Chelsea Looked Into Luring Klinsmann
Chelsea made an unsuccessful inquiry into diverting Jürgen Klinsmann from Bayern Munich

Grant Rejected Chelsea Director of Football Role
Avram Grant refused to take his old job back after being sacked as manager at Stamford Bridge

Deschamps Says He is on Chelsea's Shortlist to Return As Manager
Didier Deschamps has said it would be hard for him to refuse Chelsea if they offer him the vacant manager's position

Hiddink Agent Denies Chelsea Link
Guus Hiddink will not be the next manager of Chelsea, according to the Russia manager's agent

Grant Counts Cost of His £15m Shirker
Nicolas Anelka's refusal to take one of Chelsea's first five penalties was shameful, says Paul Wilson

In a Game of Russian Roulette, United Are Champions
Cup goes to Manchester after Terry and Anelka miss penalties for Chelsea in shootout

Man Utd v Chelsea - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Who will lift the European Cup? Find out with Barry Glendenning from 7pm

Only Cole Demurs As Chelsea Cheer Makelele Mastery
Recent tackles aside, Claude Makelele attracts glowing praise from all of his team-mates, writes Richard Williams

Ashley Cole Injury Scare for Chelsea
Chelsea's preparations ahead of the Champions League final were hit after Ashley Cole limped out of training

Would You Dare Tackle This Footballer?
Tim Dowling: Joe Cole's current read - Talking With Serial Killers, by Christopher Berry-Dee - gives us a new insight into the Chelsea footballer: cerebral, but not in a good way, with a discerning eye for gory detail

Ferguson Seeks to Crack the Chelsea Code
Tonight's game of contrasting arguments and interpretations may not be entertaining but it should be intriguing, says Kevin McCarra

Chelsea Have a Psychological Problem With United - Tevez
Carlos Tevez believes United have a mental edge over Avram Grant's side

Chants of Ole Bring Out the Killjoy in Mourinho
Premiership: The Special Killjoy had a minor paddy fit when Chelsea's players and fans dared to enjoy themselves for a few minutes on Saturday, with Joe Cole in particular getting a comedy rollicking.

Essien to Be Right-back
Avram Grant is expected to start with Michael Essien in the unfamiliar role of full-back

Grant Quizzed By Fa Over Comments
The FA has asked Chelsea boss Avram Grant to explain his claim that Premier League referees favor Man Utd

Nigeria Coach Slams Chelsea Over Mikel As Ghana Gain Momentum
International friendly: Ghana 4 - 1 Nigeria: Ghana pressed their case for African Nations Cup success next year by thrashing Africa's highest ranked team in a match that brimmed with excitement.

Chelsea Spending Close to £100m With End of Mikel Saga
The long-awaited capture of Nigerian teenager John Obi Mikel took Chelsea's summer signings to four,and their spending to around the £95m mark.

Carvalho Unwilling to Commit His Future to Chelsea
Ricardo Carvalho has said there will be summer changes at Stamford Bridge and he may be one of them

Other Clubs Are Envious of Chelsea, Claims Ballack
Michael Ballack claims the reason other teams dislike Chelsea is because of their money and their success

Ballack Credits Mourinho for Chelsea Success
Michael Ballack claims Jose Mourinho is as much to thank for Chelsea's Champions League run as Avram Grant

Drogba Insists He Will Be Fit for 'gigantic' Final
Chelsea striker also insists that John Terry will be fit for Moscow, despite dislocating his elbow

Tottenham Set to Win Race for Palace's Star Teenager Bostock
Spurs are close to signing Palace and England U17 midfielder John Bostock from under the noses of Chelsea and Arsenal

Chelsea Complete Signing of £16.2m Bosingwa
Chelsea have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Portugal full-back Jose Bosingwa

Chelsea Agree Terms With Porto Over £16.1m Bosingwa Deal
Chelsea have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Portugal full-back Jose Bosingwa

Indestructible Terry Determined to Lead Blues Out in Moscow
If you had to bet on anyone to recover from a dislocated elbow in time for the Champions League final it would be the Chelsea captain, writes Richard Williams

United Beat Chelsea to Title and Set Sights on Moscow
Sir Alex Ferguson was 'on top of the world' after Manchester United secured the title with a 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic

Chelsea Walk Tall Despite Falling Short at the Last
Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan

Chelsea Fall Short After Taking Season to the Last 10 Minutes
Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan

Proud Chelsea Stay Buoyant in Spite of Title Loss
Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan

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Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan

Experience Can Be Chelsea's Strength, for Now
Signings that were built to last have sustained the Blues in their struggle with Manchester United, writes Kevin McCarra

Eriksson Holds Benfica at Bay and Has Eye on Chelsea Job
Sven-Goran Eriksson is believed to have designs on replacing Avram Grant at Chelsea after stalling on a job offer from Benfica

Chelsea Put Down Marker in Ramos Move
Sergio Ramos could be one of a small selection of quality players brought into Stamford Bridge over the summer

Ghost of Mourinho is Happy Haunting for Spirited Chelsea
The Blues' current success has its foundations in the work of its last four managers, writes Kevin McCarra

Chelsea Make the Case for a Grand Finale
The Premier League title will be decided on the final day of the season after Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Newcastle

Newcastle v Chelsea - As It Happened
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Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea - As It Happened
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Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea
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Newcastle 0-1 Chelsea
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No Tea and Sympathy for Fans in Moscow
Carole Cadwalladr: My heart goes out to the 50,000 poor saps who have decided to follow Manchester United and Chelsea to the Champions League final

Chelsea Fury As Curbishley Says Ferguson is 'mr Amazing'
Chelsea believe comments made by Alan Curbishley expressing his admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson to be "unnecessary and inappropriate" ahead of their weekend meeting

Goals and Ghosts
Mark Lawson: The emotional scenes at Chelsea this week were a reminder that football and death often overlap

Fighting Spirit Fuels Fenerbahce Comeback
Fenerbahce warmed up for their Champions League clash with Chelsea by beating Kayserispor 2-1

United Scuffle Was 'handbags at 10 Paces'
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck dismissed the weekend's Stamford Bridge scrap as just 'handbags'

Player Ratings
Andy Hunter rates the performances of both Chelsea and Liverpool players

Lampard Sets Grief Aside to Send Chelsea to Moscow
After a dramatic extra time, Chelsea finally booked a place in their first Champions League final, beating Liverpool 3-2

It's Chelsea v Man Utd in the Final. Now Fans Face the Struggle for a Moscow Visa
Simmering diplomatic row threatens to prevent thousands of the clubs' supporters traveling to Russia

Drogba Blasts Chelsea to Moscow Showdown
After a dramatic extra time, Chelsea finally booked a place in their first Champions League final, beating Liverpool 3-2

Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool (4-3 Agg): As It Happened
Minute-by-minute report: Chelsea went through to their first Champions League final with a dramatic 3-2 victory at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea v Liverpool - Live!
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Drogba More Sinned Against Than Sinning, Says Chelsea Boss
Avram Grant defended his star striker against accusations of diving, saying Didier Drogba needs more protection

United Scuffle Was 'handbags at 10 Paces'
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck dismissed the weekend's Stamford Bridge scrap as just 'handbags'

Benítez's Computer Studies Fire Torres for the Crunch at Chelsea
Fernando Torres believes that he has learnt from the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea and is now ready to put them to the sword

Grant Begins to Find Acceptance in Battle for Hearts and Minds
As Chelsea start to collect results in the matches that matter Avram Grant is increasingly converting the skeptics, says Dominic Fifield

Ballack Keeps Poise As Blues Shake Off Shackles
Guardian: Chelsea and Manchester United turn their attentions to the Champions League after Michael Ballack's brace gave Chelsea a 2-1 victory that could yet prove vital in the title race

FA to Examine Stamford Bridge Fight Footage
The Football Association will ask to see CCTV footage of the post-match scuffle between United players and Chelsea staff

Case for Good Old Belly-laugh - and Cloned Chinese Hendrys
Chelsea's players did well to keep a straight face in the press conference after John Arne Riise's own goal, writes Will Buckley

Chelsea 2-1 Man Utd: As It Happened
Minute-by-minute: Michael Ballack's late winner gave Chelsea a deserved victory at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea 2-1 Man Utd
Minute-by-minute: Michael Ballack's late winner gave Chelsea a deserved victory at Stamford Bridge

Ferguson's Gamble Fails As Chelsea Take Title Race to the Wire
United's manager rested Ronaldo and Tevez and paid the price - but they should still beat Wigan and West Ham and win the league, says Danny Taylor

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Ferguson Uptight But Fancies Double Whammy
Victory for United would not just bring the title but further damage Chelsea's plans to dominate English football, writes Kevin McCarra

Ferguson Riled By 'unfair Fight' But 10th Title is Within Reach
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that a Sky-dictated early kick-off has handed the advantage to Chelsea

Vidic on the Mend and in Line for United's Title Showdown
Nemanja Vidic's swift return to fitness has handed Manchester United a boost ahead of their game with Chelsea

Lampard in Mourning for Mother
Pat Lampard, mother of Chelsea midfielder Frank, has died of pneumonia

Key Roles for Gill and Kenyon in World Cup Bid
The chief executives of Man United and Chelsea will team up to help England's 2018 bid

Cech Keeps Dreams in Check As He Revels in the Plunder After the Blunder
Petr Cech says anything is possible as Chelsea face two games within a week which will define their season

Lampard May Miss Title Summit After Taking Compassionate Leave
Frank Lampard is likely to miss Chelsea's crucial match against Manchester United to be with his critically ill mother

Riise's Calamity Gives Chelsea the Upper Hand
John Arne Riise's own goal gifted Chelsea a priceless away goal as it finished level at Anfield

Riise Spares Grant and Referee
John Arne Riise's goal means bad refereeing decisions and Chelsea's lack of wherewithal may not prove costly for the Londoners, reckons Paul Doyle

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
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Chelsea Have Mental Block, Says Benítez
Rafael Benítez believes that Liverpool's current squad is stronger than at any point in his Anfield reign

Terry Tells Blues That This is Their Chance to Make History
Chelsea captain John Terry has issued a rallying cry ahead of his team's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool

Gerrard Will Not Be Spooked By Team Mindful of a Phantom Goal
Chelsea may still covet Steven Gerrard, but Avram Grant's squad has the strength to test Liverpool, says Kevin McCarra

Monday's Rumours - Franck Ribéry to Chelsea?
Today's rumors mustn't scratch the itch

Chelsea Sweat Over Drogba and Ballack
Avram Grant has injury worries over Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack ahead of the Champions League semi-final with Liverpool

Oligarch Sues Chelsea Owner for £2bn
Boris Berezovsky launches a £2bn lawsuit against Roman Abramovich, claiming the Chelsea football club owner had used 'threats and intimidation' to force him to sell shares at a knockdown price

Grant Bites His Tongue and Plays Strange Yes/no Game
Avram Grant refused to answer many questions in detail following Chelsea's victory at Everton, instead giving only 'yes' or 'no' responses

Essien Strike Keeps Chelsea in Title Chase
Michael Essien's strike gave Chelsea a vital win to keep their title hopes alive, while Everton's struggles continued

Everton 0-1 Chelsea
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Grant's Lack of Public Appeal Belies His Record
Chelsea's results under Avram Grant have been good, but unlike Jose Mourinho he doesn't know how to make the public aware of that fact, says Chris Taylor

Grant Refuses to Give Up Title Chase
Soccer: The Chelsea manager Avram Grant insists his side can still win the Premier League despite only managing a 1-1 draw at home to Wigan last night

Cudicini Injury Pitches Hilario Into the Front Line Again
Chelsea look set to be without both their first and second choice goalkeepers for their crucial upcoming fixtures

Ballack Rises to the Occasion to Keep the Dream Alive
Michael Ballack has found increasing levels of acceptance at Chelsea since his return from injury, writes Mike Adamson

Chelsea 2-0 Fenerbahce (agg: 3-2)
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Chelsea 1-0 Fenerbahce (agg: 2-2)
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Unloved, Unremarked, Grant Assembles Title Form
Premier League: Man City 0-2 Chelsea. Chelsea continued their 'form of champions' with a two goal victory against Manchester City

Middlesbrough 2-2 Man Utd - As It Happened
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Middlesbrough 2-1 Man Utd - Live!
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Middlesbrough 1-1 Man Utd - Live!
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Middlesbrough 0-1 Man Utd - Live!
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Minute by minute report Can Man Utd restore their five-point lead over Chelsea? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW

Anelka Had Agreed to Join City, Says Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson claims Nicolas Anelka had agreed to join City before Chelsea came in for the striker in January

Grant Fumes at 'sleeping' Chelsea
Champions League: Avram Grant was left 'very disappointed' by his Chelsea side, but remained upbeat about their chances of reaching the semi-finals

Fenerbahce 2-1 Chelsea
Minute-by-minute report: Can Avram Grant's side get a positive result from their trip to Turkey? Find out with Barry Glendenning NOW

Fenerbahce 1-1 Chelsea
Minute-by-minute report: Can Avram Grant's side get a positive result from their trip to Turkey? Find out with Barry Glendenning NOW

Fenerbahce 0-1 Chelsea
Minute-by-minute report: Can Avram Grant's side get a positive result from their trip to Turkey? Find out with Barry Glendenning NOW

Fenerbahce v Chelsea - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Can Avram Grant's side get a positive result from their trip to Turkey? Find out with Barry Glendenning NOW

Cech Recovery Checked So Cudicini Warms Up for the Furnace of Fenerbahce
Champions League: Injured Petr Cech did not fly to Turkey with the Chelsea squad, leaving Carlo Cudicini to line up against Fenerbahce

Cech Recovery Checked So Cudicini Warms Up for the Furnace of Fenerbahce
Champions League: Injured Petr Cech did not fly to Turkey with the Chelsea squad, leaving Carlo Cudicini to line up against Fenerbahce

Scrappy Chelsea Ride Their Luck to Keep Up Pursuit
Premier League: Chelsea 1-0 Middlesbrough. Chelsea somehow stayed in the race for the title as Boro were made to pay for Afonso Alves' profligacy at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea 1-0 Middlesbrough
Soccer: Can Chelsea move keep themselves in the hunt for the title or will Middlesbrough upset another big team? Find out with John Ashdown

Proud Man Walking
Big interview: Claudio Ranieri talks about the good times at Chelsea and his current mission to put Juventus back among the greats, with Ed Vulliamy

Blues Claim Fixture Move Favours Rivals
Soccer: Chelsea have claimed that the decision to move their clash against Everton forward by 48 hours "undermines" the league's integrity

Chelsea's Power-play Too Good for Artful Arsenal
Soccer: Why would anyone want Avram Grant to alter an approach that is so difficult to conquer?

Midfielder Calls for Chelsea to Come Through Adversity
Joe Cole has called for unity in the Chelsea set-up if the club are to maintain their Premier League title challenge

Grant Flounders in Spotlight As Chelsea Fall Five Points Off the Pace
Avram Grant's tactical abilities have again come under scrutiny after Chelsea allowed a lead to slip three times

Keane Blunts Chelsea Challenge in Thriller
Premier League: Tottenham 4-4 Chelsea. Spurs recovered from 3-1 down to snatch a point in the goal jamboree at White Hart Lane

Grant Has No Regrets Over Selection That Backfired
Chelsea can draw level with Arsenal if they beat Spurs at White Hart Lane in a rematch of the Carling Cup final

Chelsea Deny Reports of Grant Death Threat
Football: Chelsea have denied reports that their manager Avram Grant received death threats at the club's training ground

Terry Plunders the Points As Chelsea Have to Dig Deep
Premier League: Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea. An early headed goal by John Terry ensured three points for Avram Grant's men

I Want to Be Chelsea Manager - But Not Just Yet, Says Zola
Gianfranco Zola wants to take over at his old club after Abramovich twice asked him to return, he tells Andy Hunter

Lampard Left Frustrated and Confused Over Chelsea's Delay on Deal
Frank Lampard has called on Chelsea to end the uncertainty over his proposed new contract

Lampard Hits Four As Chelsea Backlash Punishes Derby
Premier League: Chelsea 6-1 Derby. Chealsea tore Derby apart to atone for their FA Cup exit at the weekend

Grant Says 'friend and Boss' Abramovich Shares His Vision for Chelsea
Avram Grant has said that Roman Abramovich shares his belief that they will lead the club into a golden era together

Barnsley Take Blues' Breath Away With Ode to Odejayi
FA Cup: Barnsley 1-0 Chelsea. Kayode Odejayi's header enabled Barnsley to dump out Chelsea and continue their fairytale cup run

Stylish Barcelona Were Not Built in a Day - Grant
Avram Grant has repeated his desire to turn Chelsea into a bastion of attacking football but cautioned that it will take time

Howard Set to Show Chelsea What They Missed
The Barnsley captain is relishing the FA Cup clash with the club who cast him aside, he tells Louise Taylor

Cech Injury Worry
Chelsea hope to establish the extent of Petr Cech's ankle injury within the next 24 hours after the Czech international missed last night's victory over Olympiakos

Kalou Caps Cakewalk for Rampant Chelsea
Champions League: Chelsea cruised into the quarter-finals with an emphatic win at Stamford Bridge

Ballack Sends Chelsea Through at a Canter
Champions League: Chelsea cruised into the quarter-finals with an emphatic win at Stamford Bridge

Grant Expects Flak to Fly If Chelsea Were to Crash Out
Avram Grant knows that his Chelsea side must produce an aggressive performance to be sure of ousting Olympiakos

Shevchenko Fails to Light Up Griffin Park
Andriy Shevchenko put in a full 90 minutes for Chelsea reserves as he continues his comeback from injury

Shevchenko Fails to Light Up Griffin Park
Soccer: Andriy Shevchenko put in a full 90 minutes for Chelsea reserves as he continues his comeback from injury

Referee's Admission Boosts Lampard's Appeal Against Red Card
Soccer: Chelsea's appeal against the red card shown to Frank Lampard may be aided by Peter Walton's admission of error

Grant Rejigs to Stunning Effect But Lampard Card Brings New Dilemma
Soccer: Premier League: West Ham 0-4 Chelsea. Chelsea demolished West Ham at Upton Park despite having Frank Lampard sent-off in the first-half

Ten Cate Denies Rift With Terry
The Chelsea assistant first-team coach Henk ten Cate has admitted he had a training ground argument with John Terry but insists he has 'no problems' with the team captain

Tottenham's Triumph of Tactics Leaves Bruised Chelsea Seeing Stars
Carling Cup final: Tottenham 2-1 Chelsea. A goal from Jonathan Woodgate in extra-time gave Spurs their first trophy in nine years

Spurs 2-1 Chelsea (aet)
Minute-by-minute: It's Juande Ramos versus Avram Grant in the first League Cup at the new Wembley

Woodgate Smiles As Chelsea Snarl
Joy and passion triumphed over pout and frown as the right team won the Carling Cup final, writes Scott Murray

Spurs 1-1 Chelsea
Minute-by-minute: It's Juande Ramos versus Avram Grant in the first League Cup at the new Wembley

Spurs 0-1 Chelsea
Minute-by-minute: It's Juande Ramos versus Avram Grant in the first League Cup at the new Wembley

Spurs v Chelsea - Live!
Minute-by-minute: It's Juande Ramos versus Avram Grant in the first League Cup at the new Wembley

Chelsea Lose £74.8m But Still Plan to Break Even By 2010
Chelsea only managed to reduces their losses by 7% last year but are determined to break even by 2010

Ramos Says Uefa Cup More Important Than Chelsea Final
Paul Robinson could be recalled against Slavia tomorrow, but otherwise Spurs will play their strongest possible team

Police Launch Investigation Into Racist Grant Death Threats
Anti-Semitic death threats have been sent to Chelsea manager Avram Grant, police have confirmed

Lampard Joins the 100 Club to Break Huddersfield's Hearts
Soccer: FA Cup: Chelsea 3-1 Huddersfield. Frank Lampard scored twice as Chelsea overcame a first-half scare to book their place in the last eight

Bionic Terry Back in Action for Cup Tie
John Terry has been passed fit for Chelsea's FA Cup tie against Huddersfield on Saturday

'Threats' Smoothed Mikel Move
An former director at Mikel John Obi's previous club claims he was threatened into rubber-stamping the midfielder's move to Chelsea

Kenyon and Gill Linked to World Cup Bid Roles
The chief executives of Chelsea and Man Utd, Peter Kenyon and David Gill, are leading candidates for World Cup bid roles

Chelsea Rallies Friends ... But Oprah Wins It for Barack
Chelsea Clinton, the former and perhaps future first daughter, forwarded an essay by the feminist Robin Morgan to friends on Tuesday, urging them to pass it on, even to men.

Grant Logs on to Friends Reunited As Diarra Writes His Own Headlines
Premier league: Portsmouth 1-1 Chelsea. Jermain Defoe scored on his Pompey debut to deny Chelsea a record-equaling tenth win on the bounce

Anelka Finds Welcome Finesse in the Gloom
FA Cup: Chelsea, minus Ashley Cole, battled to a two-goal lead and held off a late Wigan surge to move into the fifth round

Cole's Power Fires Chelsea Into Final
Carling Cup semi-final, second leg: Everton 0-1 Chelsea. Everton huffed and puffed but came up short against a Chelsea side superior on quality

Everton 0-1 Chelsea (agg: 1-3)
Tom will be here from 7.30pm.

Everton v Chelsea - Live!
Tom will be here from 7.30pm.

Chelsea Fined £40,000 Over Unruly Players
Chelsea have been fined £40,000 by the FA over the conduct of John Terry and co at Derby in November

Portsmouth Complete Diarra Signing
Lassana Diarra has left Arsenal just four-and-a-half months after joining from Chelsea, moving to Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee

Blues Ready to Raise Stakes on Anelka After Bolton Reject £11m Offer
Chelsea will have to increase their offer of £11m to prise Nicolas Anelka away from the Reebok Stadium

Cautious Chelsea Remind Qpr of Their Wealth of On-field Talent
Chelsea 0-1 QPR

Bolton Reject Chelsea's Anelka Bid
Bolton have rejected an undisclosed offer from Chelsea for unsettled striker Nicolas Anelka

Seconds Out for the World's Richest Derby
QPR meet Chelsea with a wealth and ambition that masks three years of hell, writes Dominic Fifield

No Signature, But Lampard Seals His Future to Chelsea With Love
Frank Lampard has spoken of the 'love' he receives from the Chelsea fans while confirming his desire to stay at the club

Lampard Plans for 'six or Seven' More Years With Chelsea
Frank Lampard says he wants to stay at Chelsea for the next "six or seven years", a pledge that will almost certainly mean the 29-year-old sees out his career at Stamford Bridge.

Megson Insists Anelka Isn't Going to Chelsea ... Yet
Bolton manager claims that no clubs have opened talks about a move for French striker

Chelsea Comeback Spoils Hodgson's Welcome Party
Soccer: Premier League: Goals from Salomon Kalou and Michael Ballack helped Chelsea come from behind

Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Chelsea upset their local rivals in Roy Hodgson's first game in charge? Find out with Tom Lutz NOW

Fulham v Chelsea - Live!
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Chelsea upset their local rivals in Roy Hodgson's first game in charge? Find out with Tom Lutz NOW

Kalou Strikes It Lucky and Late to Add and Subtract Pressure
Premier League: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle

Ballack Vows to Plug Gap As Chelsea Dig Deep Into Reserves
Football: Michael Ballack said Chelsea's remaining players would adapt to the loss of several big names to injury and suspension

Chelsea Look to Modric As Injury List Grows
Avram Grant is considering a bid for Croatia midfielder Luca Modric to plug a gap exacerbated by Frank Lampard's injury

Chelsea and Aston Villa Appeal Dismissals of Cole and Knight
Soccer: The Football Association will reconsider the red cards shown to Ashley Cole and Zat Knight during during yesterday's 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea Have Little Defence After Two Red Cards in a Roller-coaster
Premier League: Chelsea 4-4 Aston Villa. A topsy-turvy Christmas-cracker of a match with goals and cards galore ended all square at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea Held By Villa As Tottenham's Revival Under Ramos Continues
Premier League: Zat Knight, Ricardo Carvalho and Ashley Cole were all sent off as Aston Villa battled to a 4-4 draw at Chelsea

Cole Power Leaves Dogged Chelsea With a Warm Glow
Premier League: Blackburn 0-1 Chelsea. Joe Cole's superb strike secured all three points for Chelsea as Blackburn's miserable form continues

Cech Injury Takes Gloss Off Chelsea's Victory
Petr Cech will miss Chelsea's boxing day clash with Aston Villa after suffering a side strain in the win over Blackburn

Be Consistent and Don't Outlaw Strong Tackles - Lampard
Chelsea midfielder defends Peter Crouch after his horror tackle on Mikel Jon Obi and pleads for inconsistent sanctions to be eradicated

Crouch Lays Into Mikel and Blames 'foreign' Fakers
Striker accuses Chelsea man of conning referee but may face further FA censure

Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool - As It Happened
Minute-by-minute report: Can Liverpool upset Chelsea at home? Find out with Paolo Bandini from 7.30pm

Chelsea v Liverpool - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Can Liverpool upset Chelsea at home? Find out with Paolo Bandini from 7.30pm

Terry Faces Up to Three Months Out With Broken Bones in Foot
The Chelsea and England captain faces a lengthy injury layoff after sustaining a broken foot against Arsenal

Terry Injury Changes Game and May Sway Capello
Richard Williams: Fabio Capello will have noted the extended consequences that John Terry's injury had for the Chelsea rearguard

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Stuttering Arsenal have Fabregas back, but will it be enough to see off Chelsea - follow the action with Barry Glendenning NOW

Fábregas in the Frame to Face Chelsea
Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Cesc Fábregas, Mathieu Flamini and Aleksandr Hleb could all be fit to face Chelsea on Sunday

Grant Signs Four-year Chelsea Deal
Soccer: Chelsea reward manager with new contract in the wake of team's impressive run of form

Chelsea Cannot Afford to Lose Drogba Says Worried Grant
Avram Grant has denied that Chelsea and Didier Drogba are in disagreement over the best way to treat his damaged knee

Full-time Medics, Revive Burton and Let Me Rule - Mourinho's Blueprint
Matt Scott reveals what the former Chelsea manager will tell the FA if it makes contact about the England job

Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
Can Alan Curbishley's crew end Chelsea's 69-match unbeaten home run? Find out with Paul Doyle from 12:30pm.

Chelsea v West Ham
Can Alan Curbishley's crew end Chelsea's 69-match unbeaten home run? Find out with Paul Doyle from 12:30pm.

European Cup is Main Target for Chelsea, Says Grant
Following their win over Rosenborg, the Chelsea manager hinted that winning Europe's biggest prize is the club's priority this season

Drogba Double Shows His Value in Blues Cruise
Rosenborg 0-4 Chelsea Group B: Avram Grant's side will finish top of their group after running out easy winners in Sweden as Didier Drogba scored two

Drogba Double Drives Chelsea Into the Last 16
Rosenborg 0-4 Chelsea Group B: Avram Grant's side will finish top of their group after running out easy winners in Sweden as Didier Drogba scored two

Rosenborg 0-4 Chelsea
Minute-by-minute report: It's below zero in Trondheim. Join Paul Doyle to see if Chelsea freeze

Rosenborg v Chelsea - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: It's below zero in Trondheim. Join Paul Doyle to see if Chelsea freeze

Roman Woe As Chelsea Players Celebrate
Israel 2 - 1 RussiaGroup E: Omer Golan's late goal dashed Russia's Euro 2008 hopes while allowing Steve McClaren a second chance

Carvalho Ruled Out for 'at Least Eight Weeks'
Chelsea's injury crisis has worsened after Ricardo Carvalho was advised to rest for eight weeks to solve his back problem

Chelsea Cut to the Quick By Cahill's Overhead Scissors
Soccer: Premier League: Chelsea 1-1 Everton. Tim Cahill broke Chelsea hearts with a last-minute equaliser at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea Seek Help to Limit Cech's Absence
The London club is desperate that Petr Cech be allowed to miss two meaningless internationals so he can recover from injury.

Cech Could Be Out for a Month With Calf Injury
Chelsea's goalkeeper Petr Cech is undergoing a scan at the club's training ground in Cobham, with fears growing that he may have to half surgery on a calf muscle injury which could keep him out of action for up to a month.

Stumbling Chelsea Do Just Enough As Goals Dry Up
Schalke 0-0 Chelsea Champions League: Chelsea need one more group win after grinding out a fortunate point in a dull away draw in Germany.

Schalke v Chelsea - Live!
Soccer: Can Group B's bottom club stop the Avram Grant bandwagon? Find out with Tom Lutz from 7:30pm.

Belletti Belittles Defensive Efforts of Waning Wigan
Wigan 0-2 Chelsea: Two goals in the first 20 minutes, including a fine individual goal from Juliano Belletti, proved insurmountable for the tired Latics.

Chelsea Alone in Ronaldinho Race
After Milan ruled themselves out of the chase for Ronaldinho, Chelsea remain the sole contenders for his signature.

Lampard Hat-trick Finishes Off Foxes in Seven-goal Thriller
Chelsea 4 - 3 Leicester Carling Cup: Frank Lampard's hat-trick spared Chelsea's blushes as they narrowly avoided an embarrassing loss at home to Leicester.

Lampard Hat-trick Runs Defiant Foxes to Ground
Chelsea 4 - 3 Leicester Carling Cup: Frank Lampard's hat-trick spared Chelsea's blushes as they narrowly avoided an embarrassing loss at home to Leicester.

New Boss is Good Enough to Fill Mourinho's Shoes, Says Mandaric
Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric backed his friend Avram Grant to do a good job at Chelsea.

Fantasy Football Comes to Chelsea As Grant's Men Demolish High-flying City
Premier League round-up: Man Utd went top, but Chelsea stole the headlines with a stunning 6-0 demolition of Man City.

Chelsea Censured and Stung for Failing to Control Their Players
Soccer: The FA regulatory commission have fined Chelsea £30,000 for their players' misconduct against Manchester United.

Chelsea 2-0 Schalke
Preamble

Abramovich Almost Gets What He Wants for His Birthday
Football: Avram Grant said he was committed to bringing a new style of play to Chelsea after their victory over Schalke.

Drogba's Flying Delivery Brings Home Comforts to Grant and Chelsea
Champions League: Chelsea moved clear at the top of Group B with goals from Florent Malouda and Didier Drogba.

Chelsea v Schalke - Live!
Kick off is at 7.45pm, but this baby will start warming up at 7pm.

Eriksson Awaits the Chelsea Test to Judge His City Experiment
Premier League: Man City 1-0 Birmingham. Manchester City and Elano continue to excite after the Brazilian's goal secured victory over Birmingham.

Drogba Masters Turmoil and Gives Grant a Fillip
Premier League: Middlesbrough 0-2 Chelsea. Didier Drogba did his talking on the pitch as his goal helped Chelsea to victory at Middlesbrough.

Terry and Cole Deliver Fresh Setbacks to Chelsea
Soccer: Chelsea may have to make do without injured pair John Terry and Ashley Cole for the next five matches.

Drogba Denies He'll Leave Chelsea in January
Striker wants a transfer next summer, but not before because 'it would be a little cowardly'.

Drogba Desperate to Leave 'broken' Chelsea
Soccer: Chelsea striker keen for a transfer because of 'big damage' caused by Jose Mourinho's departure.

Hiddink Plays Down Chelsea Speculation
Guus Hiddink insists his loyalties lie with the Russian national team rather than Chelsea.

Ten Cate to Leave Ajax for Chelsea
Chelsea target Henk ten Cate will leave Ajax for Stamford Bridge, according to a statement from the Dutch club.

Kalou Ends Drought As Chelsea Hint at Return to Old Routine
Premier League: Bolton 0-1 Chelsea: Chelsea revisited the old days at the Reebok Stadium with a workmanlike victory secured by Salomon Kalou.

Ten Cate: I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea
Soccer: Ajax coach Henk ten Cate says he does not want to move to Chelsea to work as an assistant to Avram Grant.

Chelsea Line Up Ajax Coach in Stamford Bridge Shake-up
Soccer: Chelsea's Dutch connection could continue as Frank Arnesen has approached Ajax coach Henk ten Cate.

Chelsea Line Up Ajax Coach to Become Their Director of Football
Chelsea's Dutch connection could continue as Frank Arnesen has approached Ajax coach Henk ten Cate.

Drogba Puts the Pride Back Into Chelsea
Champions League: Valencia 1-2 ChelseaAn almost full-strength Chelsea, inspired by Didier Drogba, were superb against Valencia.

Drogba Puts Excellence Back Into Chelsea
Champions League: Valencia 1-2 ChelseaAn almost full-strength Chelsea, inspired by Didier Drogba, were superb against Valencia.

Valencia 1-2 Chelsea
Soccer: Will the Spaniards pile more agony on Avram Grant? Find out with Tom Lutz from 7.30pm.

Amazing Recovery By Masked Man Terry
Champions League: John Terry will lead Chelsea out against Valencia with a fetching face-mask to protect his broken cheek.

FA Charges Chelsea After Old Trafford Chaos
Soccer: Chelsea facing sanctions for 'failing to control players' during defeat at Manchester United.

Chelsea Rout Kick-starts Grant Era
Hull 0 - 4 Chelsea Carling Cup: The unrest at Chelsea was kept off the pitch as the Blues ran riot at Hull in a display of attacking football that will encourage Roman Abromovich.

Chelsea Reject Van Basten Speculation
Soccer: Dutch FA also deny that Chelsea have offered manager's job to Marco van Basten.

Hill-Wood Brands Chelsea's Bid for Domination 'fantasy' As Arsenal Future Looks Bright
The Gunners' move to the Emirates Stadium is already looking great on the profit and loss sheet.

United Have Last Laugh As Blues Are Undone By Man in Black
Premier League: Man Utd 2-0 ChelseaAvram Grant lost his first game in charge of the Blues, but referee Mike Dean didn't do him any favors.

Shevchenko Strikes at Last to Save Chelsea Blushes
Champions League: Chelsea 1-1 RosenborgRosenborg embarrassed impotent Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but Andriy Shevchenko ensured it was only a draw.

Chelsea Struggle at Half-empty Bridge
Champions league: Andriy Shevchenko scored but Chelsea struggled to overcome Rosenborg at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Fall Foul of German Officials Again
Soccer: Chelsea have been accused of behaving disrespectfully following a row over Michael Ballack's involvement in an advertising shoot for the German national team.

Knight Slays Chelsea As Abramovich Exits Early
Soccer: Aston Villa 2-0 Chelsea: Premier League: Zat Knight's goal helped Villa inflict Chelsea's first league defeat in eight months as Didier Drogba's injury compounded Blues grief.

Aston Villa 2-0 Chelsea
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Chelsea go back to the top? Find out with Rob Smyth from 3.30pm.

Knight Makes Instant Impact to Give Chelsea the Blues
Soccer: Premier League: Aston Villa 2-0 Chelsea: Zat Knight scored for Villa on his debut to inflict the first league defeat on Chelsea in seven months.

Holders Chelsea Face Hull in Carling Cup
Soccer: Holders Chelsea face a tricky third-round tie in the Carling Cup as they visit Hull, while Arsenal face Newcastle.

James Gives an Inch and Chelsea Take a Mile to Set the Pace
Soccer: Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth: Frank Lampard's goal was enough to separate the teams and send Chelsea to the top of the table.

James Error Hands Win to Lacklustre Chelsea
Soccer: Premier League: Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth. Chelsea went top of the table thanks to a Frank Lampard strike and a David James error.

Chelsea Beat Pompey to Go Top
Soccer: Premeir League round-up: A trademark Frank Lampard goal was enough to send Jose Mourinho's men to the position they aim to stay in for the rest of the season.

Chelsea Complete Belletti Signing
Soccer: Chelsea have ended their search for a new right-back by bringing Barcelona's Juliano Belletti to Stamford Bridge for an undisclosed fee.

Makelele Extends Chelsea Contract
Soccer: Claude Makelele has signed a one-year extension to his Chelsea contract, committing himself to the club until 2009.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Liverpool peg back Chelsea? Follow it now with Paolo Bandini

Styles Pulls Poll's Card Trick and Chelsea Escape
Soccer: Premier League Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea: Some questionable decisions put the spotlight on referee Rob Styles as Chelsea stole a point at Anfield.

Reds Make a Point As Chelsea Get Lucky
Soccer: Liverpool and Chelsea played out a draw which suggested this season's title race could be a war of attrition right to the end.

Chelsea to Beef Up Backroom Staff With Forde
Soccer: Chelsea are expected to steal Bolton's performance director Mike Forde from under the noses of Newcastle.

Sevilla Stand Firm to Reject Chelsea's Alves Bid
Soccer: The Spanish club are playing hardball over Daniel Alves, dismissing Chelsea's offer for him as "way below" what they would accept.

Drogba Digs Chelsea Out of Trouble From 20 Yards
Soccer: Premier League: Reading 1-2 Chelsea. Jose Mourinho waved his magic wand to conjure a Chelsea win through second-half goals from Lampard and Drogba.

Chelsea Out to Exorcise Memory of Cech Nightmare
Soccer: Last year's trip to the Madejski proved Chelsea's undoing, but this time they'll get it right, insists Jose Mourinho.

New, Carefree Chelsea Enjoy Living on the Edge
Soccer: Premier League: Chelsea 3-2 Birmingham. Chelsea were the victors but they did not get things their own way at Stamford Bridge as Birmingham put up a good fight.

Chelsea 3 - 2 Birmingham
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Birmingham end Chelsea's unbeaten run at home? Probably not, but join Tom Lutz NOW to find out.

Chelsea to Offer £20m for Alves As Robben Edges Closer to Madrid
Soccer: Chelsea's pursuit of Sevilla defender Daniel Alves could result in Arjen Robben finally getting his Spanish wish.

Chelsea in Crisis As Big Kick-off Looms Large
Soccer: Chelsea's manager complained that half his team were missing after their Community Shield defeat.

Chelsea Must Conquer Europe - Kenyon
Soccer: Peter Kenyon said Chelsea need the European Cup to be a world force, but the manager will keep his job if they fail this season.

Drogba Delivers Double to Lighten Chelsea's Gloom
Soccer: Friendly - Brondby 0 - 2 Chelsea: Didier Drogba's double strike and the news that Alex could get a work permit this week proved timely for troubled Chelsea.

Alex's Airport Walkout Deepens Chelsea's Crisis
Soccer: Chelsea-bound Brazilian defender Alex flew home after being told at Heathrow that he may not get a work permit.

Chelsea in No Rush to Tie Up Terry and Lampard
Soccer: Chelsea will thrash out new deals with their English stars but say there is no hurry to get them signed.

Chelsea Sign French Winger Florent Malouda
Soccer: French international winger leaves Lyon for fee, believed to be around £13.5m.

Chelsea Make £5m Drenthe Offer
Soccer: Chelsea are believed to have made a £5m offer for the Dutch Under-21 flier Royston Drenthe of Feyenoord.

Chelsea Are Close to Signing Florent Malouda From Lyon
Soccer: Peter Kenyon says he's "very optimistic" about prising Florent Malouda from Lyon.

Lyon Question Chelsea's Commitment to Florent Malouda
Soccer: Lyon's president reckons Chelsea aren't willing to stump up the £17m necessary to sign Florent Malouda.

If Chelsea Were Under Water, It Would Be Taken Seriously
There is a north-south divide in the reaction to floods; only when the rich are hit will prevention be pushed up the agenda. By Polly Toynbee

Chelsea's Pizza Looks Tasty
Soccer: Jose Mourinho has outflanked his Premier League rivals this summer by snapping up the talented Peru striker Claudio Pizarro, writes Marcus Christenson.

Chelsea's £12m Bid for Malouda Could Spell Exit for Robben
Soccer: Lyon winger Florent Malouda could be signed by Chelsea for £12m, with Arjen Robben on the way out.

Steve Sidwell Agrees Chelsea Move
Soccer: Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Steve Sidwell has agreed to join the club on a free transfer from July 1. The 24-year-old midfielder has quit Reading after rejecting a new £25,000-per-week, four-year deal.

Premiership: Chelsea 0 - 0 Man Utd
Soccer: After the new champions were given a guard of honour by the old champions, their two reserve teams played out a ragged goalless draw.

Champions League Semi-final: Liverpool 1 - 0 Chelsea (4 - 1 Pens)
Soccer: After Arjen Robben and Geremi missed for Chelsea, penalties - again - gifted Liverpool a cup final berth in Athens.

Follow the Champions League Semi-final Between Liverpool and Chelsea With Our Live Minute-by-minute Report
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Who will make it through to Athens? Find out with Mike Adamson from 7.30pm.

Champions League Semi-final: Chelsea Must Win Without Shevchenko
Soccer: Jose Mourinho has urged his patched-up Chelsea team to seize the initiative against Liverpool at Anfield.

Champions League Semi-final: Chelsea 1 - 0 Liverpool
Cole's first-half strike gave Mourinho's side the advantage, making them favourites to reach the final.

Police Investigate Chelsea Bus Missile Attack
Soccer: Police are investigating the incident which saw Chelsea's team coach attacked before Wednesday's West Ham fixture.

Premiership: West Ham 1 - 4 Chelsea
Soccer: West Ham look doomed after Shaun Wright-Phillips' brace kept the pressure on United at the top.

Chelsea 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
Soccer: Scotty will be here just before 4pm, which is when the match kicks off. Don't worry, you'll miss nothing. By Scott Murray

Chelsea 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
Soccer: Scotty will be here just before 4pm, which is when the match kicks off. Don't worry, you'll miss nothing.

Champions League: Valencia 1 - 2 Chelsea (chelsea Win 3-2 on Agg)
Soccer: Michael Essien's last-gasp winner capped a stirring second-half comeback that took Chelsea to their third Champions League semi-final in four years.

Champions League: Follow Valencia v Chelsea With Our Live Minute-by-minute Report
Soccer: Can Chelsea bore their way through to the semis? Find out with Scott Murray from 7.30pm.

Divided Valencia Determined to Beat Chelsea
Soccer: Despite off-field disputes Valencia boss Quique Sanchez Flores has assembled a team well capable of finishing off Chelsea's Champions League challenge.

Chelsea 1 - 1 Valencia
Soccer: Chelsea salvaged a draw against Valencia thanks to hard graft and the direct running of scorer Didier Drogba.

Chelsea Look at Hughes As Mourinho's Successor
Soccer: Former Chelsea striker and current Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is being touted as a possible replacement for Jose Mourinho.

Fa Clears Tottenham of Blame Following Fa Cup Replay Against Chelsea
Soccer: FA clears club of blame following fan's attempt to punch Frank Lampard.

Fa Fines Chelsea and Arsenal £100,000 Each for Their Part in the Carling Cup Brawl
Soccer: Arsenal and Chelsea have both been fined £100,000 and reprimanded by the Football Association for their part in the brawl that marred the latter stages of the Carling Cup final.

Chelsea Could Be Forced to Play Four Games in Eight Days As Fixtures Pile Up
Soccer: Chelsea could be forced to play four games in the final week of the season after the Premier League refused to extend the season to take account for their fixture backlog.

FA Cup: Tottenham 1 - 2 Chelsea
Soccer: A spetacular goal from Andriy Shevchenko and another from Shaun Wright-Phillips helped Chelsea into the semis.

Chelsea and United Avoid Last Four Showdown
Soccer: The FA Cup sponsors were pleased after Man United and Chelsea avoided each other in the draw for the semi-finals.

Champions League: Chelsea 2 - 1 Porto (agg 3 - 2)
Soccer: Goals from Arjen Robben and Michael Ballack ensured Chelsea's progress after Porto gave them an early scare at Stamford Bridge.

Follow Chelsea v Porto in the Champions League - Live!
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: How many will Didier Drogba score tonight? Find out with Mike Adamson from 7.30pm.

Premiership: Portsmouth 0 - 2 Chelsea
Soccer: Didier Drogba grabbed his 29th goal of the season as Chelsea closed the gap at the top to nine points.

Arsenal and Chelsea Charged By Fa After Carling Cup Brawl
Soccer: Clubs face FA's wrath for failing to control their players in Carling Cup final.

Chelsea's Terry 'can't Remember' Kick in the Head
Soccer: Chelsea captain has no memory of incident that caused him to swallow his tongue during Carling Cup final.

Carling Cup: Chelsea 2 - 1 Arsenal
Soccer: Chelsea won an exciting, and at times bad-tempered, Carling Cup final, but the future belongs Wenger's starlets.

Drogba Double Claims Carling Cup for Chelsea
Soccer: Carling Cup final: Didier Drogba settled a magnificent, madcap match match with two deadly strikes.

Chelsea Make Losses But Deny Owner is Losing Interest
Soccer: Following Chelsea's announcement of £80m losses, the club have insisted owner Roman Abramovich is going nowhere.

Chelsea Handed Spurs Derby in Last Eight
Soccer: Tottenham visit Stamford Bridge in FA Cup quarter-finals, while Plymouth host Watford.

Chelsea Cut Their Losses Down to £80m
Soccer: Chelsea record an annual £80m loss, but at least it is a reduction compared to the previous three years' losses.

YouTube Strikes Deal With Chelsea Football Club
Soccer: Chelsea have struck a deal to show archive footage and club news on YouTube, the first such deal to be done by a Premiership football club. By Paul Kelson.

Chelsea Optimistic Over Cole Injury
Soccer: Ashley Cole is expected to return for the Blues this season after a scan revealed knee ligament damage wasn't as serious as first feared.

Chelsea Should Find Out Today Whether Ashley Cole is Out of the Rest of the Season
Soccer: Defender to discover if season is over after suffering knee-ligament injury.

Premiership: Cole Injury Casts Cloud Over Chelsea's Easy March
Soccer: Chelsea 3 - 0 Blackburn: Frank Lampard was on target for Chelsea but an injury to Ashley Cole was the talking point.

Drogba: Board and Mourinho Not Pulling Together
Didier Drogba has contradicted Peter Kenyon and admitted that results have been affected by the fued between Jose Mourinho and the Chelsea board.

Chelsea 4 - 0 Wycombe
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Watch Chelsea blunder into the Carling Cup final with Mike Adamson from 7.30pm.

Chelsea 1 - 0 Wycombe
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Watch Chelsea blunder into the Carling Cup final with Mike Adamson from 7.30pm.

Eriksson Holds Out for Chelsea Job
Soccer: Sven-Goran Eriksson is reportedly turning down jobs in the belief that Chelsea, Real Madrid or Barcelona will soon come calling.

Shevchenko Fitness Will Test Chelsea Peace Pact
Soccer: All eyes will be on the teamsheet prior to Chelsea's clash with Liverpool to see if Jose Mourinho has the bottle to drop Sheva.

Arnesen Signing at the Heart of Chelsea's Troubles
Soccer: The infighting at Stamford Bridge between Jose Mourinho and the Chelsea board can be traced back to when Frank Arnesen was recruited.

Mourinho Hints at Deepening Rifts With Chelsea Board
Soccer: Jose Mourinho's ill-feeling towards the Chelsea board is likely to deepen after he revealed he would have nothing to spend in January.

Carling Cup: Wycombe 1 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: Chelsea's defensive frailties were exposed again as Wycombe's Jermaine Easter nicked a late equaliser.

Martins Shaken By Rumours of Chelsea Move
Newcastle are concerned that plans are afoot to transfer Obafemi Martins to Chelsea, while they look to offload another forward, Albert Luque.

Chelsea Target 100m Chinese Fans in Global Campaign
Soccer: Chelsea Football Club's plans for world domination came a mouse click closer to realisation yesterday with a Chinese internet tie-up that adds more than 100m people to the club's potential fanbase.

FA Cup: Chelsea 6 - 1 Macclesfield
Soccer: Chelsea may have hammered unfortunate Macclesfield, but Andriy Shevchenko's continued failure to get among the goals was a cause for concern.

Premiership: Aston Villa 0 - 0 Chelsea
Soccer: Chelsea's indifferent form continued as a resolute Villa kept them at bay.

Drogba: I Almost Quit Chelsea
Soccer: Didier Drogba has revealed he almost quit Stamford Bridge last summer.

Premiership: Everton 2 - 3 Chelsea
Soccer: Didier Drogba's stunning 35 yard volley won Chelsea the game and, more importantly, cut Manchester United's title lead to just two points.

Premiership: Chelsea 1 - 0 Newcastle
Soccer: Dider Drogba showed Andriy Shevchenko how to score again after latching on to the Ukrainian's mishit to net the winner.

Gunners Hold Chelsea to a Draw
Soccer: Premiership: Michael Essien's fantastic late equaliser salvaged a draw for Chelsea as they cut Man United's lead at the top to eight points.

Chelsea v Arsenal: Cole Better Off in Blue
Soccer: Ashley Cole will think he made the right decision in joining Chelsea when he looks at the inexperience of his old team's back four, writes Amy Lawrence.

Shevchenko is Ready for Move If Chelsea Leave Door Ajar
Soccer: Andriy Shevchenko is ready to leave Chelsea after admitting that his style of play does not fit in with Jose Mourinho's tactics.

Macclesfield Draw Chelsea in Cup
Soccer: Macclesfield have been rewarded for their second-round win against Hartlepool with a trip to Chelsea.

Premiership: Bolton 0 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: Chelsea finished their Greater Manchester road trip with four points from two games after Michael Ballack's headed winner.

Chelsea Still Waiting for Reality to Match Shevchenko Dream
Soccer: At a cost of £10m per goal so far, Jon Brodkin asks if it may be a lack of his old pace that is holding Andriy Shevchenko back.

Villa Only Available to Chelsea 'for £100m'
Soccer: Valencia president insists any club that wants to sign Spanish striker David Villa must meet hefty buy-out clause.

"Jolie –A Belated Eulogy"
When I moved in with Allen, Jolie was a young freak, scared of everything and prone to hiding. In the ceiling of our Chelsea apartment.

Carvalho Rescues Chelsea As United Rue Misses
Soccer: Another over-hyped Premiership summit meeting, another damp squib of a game. The top two in the table played out 90 minutes which, while always well-contested, never lived up to the billing in terms of quality or drama.

Champions League: Werder Bremen 1 - 0 Chelsea
Soccer: Dominant Chelsea were undone by Per Mertesacker's goal but will still qualify for the knock-out stages.

Cole Gets Chelsea Break As Mourinho Sets Out His Serious Intentions
Soccer: Champions League: Jose Mourinho will give Joe Cole a chance to shine against Werder Bremen tonight.

Premiership: Chelsea 1 - 0 West Ham
Soccer: A quickly-taken Geremi free-kick saw off the Hammers in a tight affair at Stamford Bridge.

Premiership: Chelsea 4 - 0 Watford
Soccer: Didier Drogba fired the Blues to an emphatic victory with a fantastic hat-trick against struggling Watford.

Chelsea Hand Magnus Hedman One-week Trial
Soccer: Former Coventry and Celtic goalkeeper Magnus Hedman has been offered the chance to come out of retirement and impress at Chelsea until the end of the week.

Carling Cup: Chelsea 4 - 0 Aston Villa
Soccer: Andriy Shevchenko was on both the teamsheet and the scoresheet as Chelsea produced a brilliant performance to sweep Villa aside.

Referees Are Picking on Us, Claim Chelsea
Soccer: Chelsea players have complained that Graham Poll and other referees are picking on them even though it looks the other way round each week.

Premiership: Tottenham 2 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: Suprisingly Jose Mourinho blamed the referee for once after Chelsea's first league defeat against Spurs since 1990.

Tottenham 2 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: Premiership: Aaron Lennon scored the second-half winner before John Terry was controversially sent off in an absolute humdinger.

Chelsea Reward Drogba's Improved Form With New Deal
Soccer: Didier Drogba has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea, so fans have until 2010 to see amazing goals and Olympic-standard diving.

Chelsea and Barsa Get Off Lightly
Soccer: Despite Uefa executive criticism, Chelsea and Barcelona have escaped further censure after their bad-tempered match.

Champions League: Barcelona 2 - 2 Chelsea
Soccer: Didier Drogba's injury-time goal grabbed a point for Chelsea from a match full of intrigue and gamesmanship.

Barcelona 2 - 2 Chelsea
Soccer: Follow all the latest falling-outs between the feuding pair with Barry Glendenning from 7.30pm.

Barcelona 1 - 0 Chelsea
Soccer: Follow all the latest falling-outs between the feuding pair with Barry Glendenning from 7.30pm.

Chelsea Goalkeeper Petr Cech Talks About the Collision That Left Him With a Fractured Skull
Soccer: Petr Cech says he doesn't remember anything about the incident at Reading that left him with two metal plates in his skull.

Fa Receives Letter of Complaint From Chelsea Over Petr Cech's Injury
Soccer: FA receives letter from Premiership champions following game at Reading where Petr Cech fractured skull.

Juventus Keeper Gianluigi Buffon's Representative Cools Talk of Chelsea Move
Soccer: Italian keeper's representative claims English champions are ready to contact Juventus regarding transfer.

Chelsea Chasing Juventus Keeper Gianluigi Buffon, Insists Player's Agent
Soccer: Italian keeper's representative claims English champions are ready to contact Juventus regarding transfer.

Chelsea 1 - 0 Barcelona
Soccer: Champions League: A Didier Drogba stunner sealed the points for Chelsea and left Barcelona's qualification hopes hanging in the balance.

Chelsea Striker Didier Drogba Rejects Stephen Hunt's Claims of Innocence Over Petr Cech Injury
Soccer: Chelsea striker accuses Reading's Stephen Hunt of intentionally attempting to injure Petr Cech.

Chelsea to Drop Demands for Hunt Action
Soccer: Reading's Stephen Hunt may escape action over his challenge on Petr Cech after it was revealed that Chelsea have yet to submit a letter of complaint to the FA.

Sam Allardyce Offers to Loan Chelsea One of Bolton's Goalkeepers
Soccer: Sam Allarcyce has offered to help Jose Mourinho out of his current goalkeeping crisis by letting him borrow Ian Walker or Ali Al-Habsi.

Chelsea Keepers Hospitalised
Soccer: Jose Mourinho said Petr Cech was lucky to be alive after he and reserve keeper Carlo Cudicini were hospitalised in the game against Reading.

Reading 0 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: Premiership: Both Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini were taken to hospital in a bad-tempered game that Chelsea were lucky to win.

Soccer: Chelsea 1 - 1 Aston Villa
Premiership: Didier Drogba's early point blank strike was cancelled out by a competitive Villa side.

Champions League: Levski Sofia 1 - 3 Chelsea
Soccer: Didier Drogba grabbed a hat-trick as Chelsea resisted early pressure to move two points clear in Group A.

Chelsea 1 - 0 Liverpool
Soccer: A stunning goal from Didier Drogba gave ten-man Chelsea the victory despite Michael Ballack's second-half red card.

Chelsea 2 - 0 Werder Bremen
Soccer: A typically German penalty from Michael Ballack ensured three points for Jose Mourinho's men.

Premiership: Chelsea 2 - 1 Charlton
Soccer: Ashley Cole made his long-awaited debut as Chelsea's galacticos found their feet.

Furious Gallas Accuses Chelsea
Soccer: William Gallas has denied Chelsea's claims that he had threatened to score an own goal or get himself sent off before he was transferred to Arsenal.

Premiership: Blackburn 0 - 2 Chelsea
Soccer: Peter Cech's goalkeeping meant goals from Lampard and Drogba were enough to seal victory for the champions despite another mostly ineffectual display.

Chelsea to Make Final Push for Cole
Soccer: Peter Kenyon said ha hopes Ashley Cole will be a Chelsea player soon. The longest transfer in history has to be settled next week.

Round Three for Chelsea and Barasa
Soccer: Champions League: After past refereeing criticisms, who will want to take charge of this year's Barcelona - Chelsea fixtures?

Premiership: Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: Mark Viduka's last-minute winner completed Boro's comeback as they beat the champions at the Riverside for the second season running.

Chelsea to Leave Gallas in Reserves
Soccer: William Gallas faces a season in Chelsea's reserves after Jose Mourinho decided he'd had enough of the wantaway defender's demands.

Chelsea Bag Boulahrouz
Soccer: The Dutchman who tried to take home Cristiano Ronaldo's leg as a World Cup souvenir has arrived at Chelsea - just in time to hear William Gallas admit he is desperate to leave.

Soccer: Chelsea 1 - 2 Liverpool
Community Shield: Goals from John Arne Riise and Peter Crouch gave Liverpool a comfortable victory over Champions Chelsea in Cardiff.

Chelsea and Pompey Eye Martins
Soccer: As Hernan Crespo left Chelsea for another Italian loan, the blues were linked with Obafemi Martins, but they face competition from other Premiership clubs.

Chelsea Spending Nears £100m
Soccer: The long-awaited capture of Nigerian teenager John Obi Mikel took Chelsea's summer signings to four,and their spending to around the £95m mark.

Shevchenko Primed for Chelsea
Soccer: Ukrainian to visit Stamford Bridge and pave way towards £34m move from Milan.

Chelsea Set to Sign Kalou
Soccer: Feyenoord striker Salomon Kalou is set to finalise a contract at Chelsea this weekend, which could prompt an exodus of strikers from the club.

Ballack Completes Chelsea Move
Soccer: Germany captain Michael Ballack claimed it was Chelsea's passion not pounds that lured him to leave Bayern Munich for Stamford Bridge.

The Chelsea Fans
Soccer: Will Buckley joined the Chelsea fans on the King's Road and found that while a lot has changed at Stamford Bridge, the faithful are the same as ever.

Blooming Brilliant Chelsea Flower Show Packages
The Chelsea Flower Show is nothing short of a British Institution that has been enjoyed by generations of visitors. Enjoy a number of fantastic packages available that include tickets and hotel accommodation.

A Moral Stain on Football
The cash that put Chelsea at the top came from the exploitation of Russia's people in the 1990s. By Joseph Harker

FA Cup Semi-final: Chelsea 1 - 2 Liverpool
Soccer: A screamer from Luis Garcia and some wayward Chelsea finishing saw Liverpool through to the FA Cup final and ended Chelsea's hopes of a Double.

Chelsea Fans Give Me the Blues
Soccer: Simon Hattenstone took a step back in time as he travelled south with joyous Chelsea "fans".

Premiership: Bolton 0 - 2 Chelsea
Soccer: Jose Mourinho is looking smug again after a stunning goal by Frank Lampard gave his side all the points they needed to end any talk of losing the title.

Premiership: Birmingham 0 - 0 Chelsea
Soccer: Mourinho still confident of title as Bruce looks to a lifeline after his side's recent maulings on and off the field.

Chelsea Line Up Shevchenko
Soccer: Andriy Shevchenko is set to sign for Chelsea for £35m after reportedly agreeing in principle to a four-year contract with the club.

Premiership: Chelsea 2 - 0 Man City
Soccer: The hand of Drog struck again as Mourinho's champions elect ran riot against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Premiership: Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham
Soccer: William Gallas scored a stunning winner in injury time, but it didn't seem to improve Jose Mourinho's mood

Champions League: Barcelona 1 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: (Barcelona win 2 - 3 on aggregate) Frank Lampard's late equaliser was not enough to redeem a poor Chelsea performance, or save them from being knocked-out.

Mourinho Happy to Handle Fans' Fury
Chelsea manager has plan to deal with Barça support.

Chelsea Fans Face Anti-lout Fines in Barcelona
Soccer: Under Barcelona's new anti-lout laws, hooting and hollering during the small hours or turning the nearest doorway into a makeshift loo is now a civil offence - punishable with fines of between €30 and €1,500.

Referee Will Put the Boot Into Chelsea
Soccer: West Brom and Chelsea could face fines after player antics during their match at The Hawthorns were included in the referee's report.

Premiership: West Bromwich Albion 1 -2 Chelsea
Soccer: Mourinho's 100th game in charge of Chelsea ended in comfortable victory, despite a red card for Arjen Robben.

Chelsea Home in on Ballack
Soccer: Chelsea are the new favourites to sign Michael Ballack, with an offer of £121,000 a week on the table.

Premiership: Chelsea 2 - 0 Portsmouth
Soccer: Arjen Robben's late goal flattered Chelsea after a tightly contested game against a surprisingly competitive Portsmouth side.

Chelsea Target £30m Eto'o
Soccer: Samuel Eto'o has become Chelsea's no1summer transfer target, a move which could heighten Barca's interest in Thierry Henry.

FA Cup: Chelsea 4 - 1 Everton
Soccer: Arjen Robben found his feet quickly to score the opener as Jose Mourinho's men overwhelmed a fragile-looking Everton.

Motor Racing: Glorious Send-off for Burns, the Angel With X-ray Eyes
The world of rallying collected in Chelsea to pay their respects to 2001 World Rally champion Richard Burns, who died of a brain tumour.

Chelsea Face Barça Reunion
Soccer: Today's last 16 Champions League draw couldn't have come much tougher for Chelsea and Arsenal, who were paired with Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively.

Chelsea 1 - 0 Wigan
Soccer: Premiership: Dominant Chelsea sealed a comfortable win over Wigan with a second-half header from John Terry.

Premiership: Chelsea 1 - 0 Middlesbrough
Soccer: John Terry headed the second-half winner as Chelsea overcame a surprisingly aggressive Middlesbrough to maintain their unbeaten home run.

Chelsea Fined Over Fan Violence
Soccer: Chelsea hit with £30,000 fine by Football Association after failing to control their supporters during the Carling Cup tie against West Ham last season.

Chelsea 5 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
Soccer: Premiership: Chelsea made a mockery of Bolton's half-time lead, responding with five second-half goals to crush their visitors' resistance at Stamford Bridge.

Long Queues to Vote As Ravaged Liberia Chooses New President
· Ex-Chelsea star George Weah is favourite to win · Elections are first since end of 14-year civil war.

Yanna-boys v Book-men: George Weah Ready for His Biggest Match
· Ex-Chelsea star favourite to win Liberian election · Candidate pledges life to poor, war-ravaged country

Chelsea Not to Blame for Boring Premiership
Soccer: Premiership managers should put their own houses in order before blaming Chelsea for a 'boring' start to the season, says Paul Wilson.

Premiership: Chelsea 2 - 1 Aston Villa
Soccer: Chelsea conceded their first goal of the season to Luke Moore but responded in style to maintain their perfect start.

Premiership: Charlton Athletic 0 - 2 Chelsea
Rugby Union: Chelsea cruised to victory over second-placed Charlton, setting a consecutive clean-sheet record in the process. And they're not even playing that well. Lordy.

Chelsea Count Cost After Bid to Sign Essien Falters
Chelsea's attempts purchase Michael Essien from Lyon have continued to meet firm resistance from the French club's powerful president

It's a money old game
John O'Farrell: It's been a tough week for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. His pay has been increased to £5.2m and he doesn't have to go to matches any more.

Premiership: Chelsea 1 - 0 West Brom
Rugby: Didier Drogba scored the only goal as Chelsea stretched their lead at the top to 11 points.

Carling Cup Final: Liverpool 2 - 3 Chelsea (aet)
Despite conceding a goal after just 45 seconds, Chelsea totally controlled a final that brought that rarest of beasts: a Mateja Kezman winner.

Portuguese Football Champions Shaken By Corruption Charges
The Portuguese football club that Chelsea coach José Mourinho turned into European champions is at the centre of a huge corruption scandal involving claims that referees were bribed to fix matches.

Striker Shoots for Liberia's Presidency
Former Chelsea striker and world footballer of the year, George Weah, returned to his war-battered west African country this week to run for the presidency.

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Chelsea Attack Fa Over Mutu Ban
Adrian Mutu has been banned for seven months for failing a drug test, a punishment his club Chelsea believe is 'far too lenient'.

Chelsea Seal Drogba Deal
Didier Drogba has become Chelsea's record signing, as well as being new coach Jose Mourinho's fourth accquistion of the summer.

Chelsea Admit Interest in Tiago
Jose Mourinho is again set to raid his former club for a new signing. But there's a new twist on an old story: this time the club is Benfica and the player is midfielder Tiago.

Mourinho Plans to Cull Blues Squad
Far from spending Roman's readies Jose Mourinho has it made clear that he wants to cut his new Chelsea squad to 24 and he'll only need 15 days.

Sponsors Sign on for the £1bn Summer Season
Top events reap the reward of big push for brand recognition. The Chelsea Flower Show opens its doors tomorrow, marking the start of the "season". It also kicks off a summer of sponsorship in what has become a £1bn a year business.

Chelsea Owner in Kremlin's Sights Over Tax
Investigation into Abramovich governorship finds discrepancies.

Morientes 'close to Chelsea Move'
Fernando Morientes says a deal for his services is "90% done". And though he's gone all coy about naming his suitors, French newspaper L'Equipe reckons it's Chelsea.

Veron Puts in Transfer Request
Juan Sebastián Verón has formally requested a transfer from Chelsea in a meeting with the club's chief executive Peter Kenyon.

Deals, and Denials
YOU BETTER, YOU BETTER, YOU BET On Wednesday night, hours after Chelsea's Big Cup defeat against Monaco, some of football's biggest movers and shakers were seen at Les Ambassadeurs club in London's trendy Park Lane. Needless to say the Fiver, having dribbled Horlicks over its...

Ranieri: Let Me Finish the Job
Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri wants to finish what he started at Stamford Bridge

Agent: Mourinho 'probably' Off to Chelsea
Porto boss finally admits he is attracted to the prospect of spending Abramovich's millions at Stamford Bridge

Mourinho to Sign Within Four Weeks
Jose Mourinho is expected to be installed as Chelsea's coach by the end of the first week of June. Then we can all get on with our lives.

Vivek Chaudhary: Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game
Sadly, Ron Atkinson's racist comments merely reflect attitudes that still dog professional football. So former football manager Ron Atkinson claims he suffered a "moment of stupidity". He was attempting to explain his racist comments about a Chelsea player that cost him his jobs as a TV and Guardian football pundit.

Mihajlovic Banned for Eight Matches
Lazio defender Sinisa Mihajlovic has been suspended for eight matches by Uefa for spitting at Adrian Mutu and kicking out at an official during Chelsea's 4-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico in midweek. Mihajlovic was sent off in the 52nd minute after chopping down Damien Duff - his second...

Roman's Costly New Boys Fail Screen Test
August 10: Despite huge media interest in New Chelsea, TV bosses are spurning their Champions League qualifier against MSK Zilina in Slovakia on Wednesday.

Chelsea Turn Sights on Viduka
Chelsea admitted defeat in their attempts to buy Christian Vieri and will now try to secure the services of another striker from a short list that includes Mark Viduka.

More than just Brazilliant
My last season proved a memorable one, with Arsenal winning the Double. And so for me the highlights were clearly Sylvain Wiltord's goal at Old Trafford that clinched the title and the FA Cup win over Chelsea in Cardiff.

Bosnich Faces Sack at Chelsea After B Sample Proves Positive for Cocaine
Mark Bosnich faces a worldwide ban of up to two years and the sack from Chelsea after the B sample of his drugs test confirmed the presence of cocaine.

Worthington Cup: Chelsea 4 - 1 Everton
Everton wonder-kid Wayne Rooney missed a late penalty as the merseysiders were completely outclassed by a rampant Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Lights, cameras, action! Game's directors have turned Lancaster Gate into Heaven's Gate
I never thought I would see so many of my friends lining up behind Ken Bates (well, not unless the Chelsea chairman happened to be standing on the edge of a precipice) but recent events at the Football Association have made it happen.

Giggs Pumps Up Pressure As Chelsea Fizzle Out
Disjointed in the first half but dominant in the second, Manchester United last night recovered from a dreadful start against Chelsea to take a deserved point.

Bates Tightens His Grip
Ken Bates yesterday became the undisputed power broker at Chelsea when a mystery investor that owned the largest single chunk of shares in the club sold out. The septuagenarian chairman paid £3.6 million buying a further 20 million shares in the London club from secretive off-shore...

LIVE: Arsenal 0 - 0 Chelsea
HALF-TIME: Arsenal 0 - 0 Chelsea 45: Henry remonstrates with the referee over something or other as the players trudge off at the break 0 - 0. 44: Lauren links well with Bergkamp down the left. He plays a one-two with the full-back who produces a weak...

Liverpool 1 - 0 Chelsea
Liverpool got lucky as Vladimir Smicer's last-minute volley sent them top and kept them in the title race after Chelsea's solid display so nearly earned a deserved point.

Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 4 Chelsea
Ranieri's team banish bitter memories as Spurs see their second route to Cardiff ruthlessly closed.

Le Saux for England?
The FA Cup rather than Fort Knox is Chelsea's aim this weekend; the World Cup rather than world domination is Graeme Le Saux's mission after that. Both are long shots but Chelsea's captain refuses to give up the chase.

West Ham United 2 - 3 Chelsea
Chelsea, refusing to buckle after twice going behind to goals from Jermain Defoe, triumphed in the 93rd minute from a John Terry header.

Top Teams May Lose Undisciplined Players
The championship is at risk of being decided in disciplinary hearings as much as on the pitch as Leeds, Arsenal and Chelsea face the prospect of losing important players.

Chelsea footballers released on bail
The "Chelsea Two" John Terry and Jody Morris along with Wimbledon's Desmond Byrne were this morning remanded on bail until February 20 after denying charges of assaulting a nightclub dorrman. The trio appeared at Horseferry Road Magistrates Court in London accused of actual bodily harm...

Chelsea 4 - 0 Liverpool
Suddenly Liverpool's championship aspirations are in danger of unravelling like an old pullover. Certainly they lost the thread here yesterday without Michael Owen. Now, far from striding into the new year at the top of the Premiership, they will lose the leadership if Arsenal win at...