Chelsea have crashed out of this seasons FA Cup after losing Saturday afternoon’s fifth round tie at Manchester City by two goals to nil. Goals either side of half time from Stevan Jovetic and Samir Nasri secured victory for Manuel Pellegrini’s side, who kept alive their hopes of winning every competition in which they are
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Cahill doubtful for City cup clash
Chelsea turn their attention away from league matters this weekend, as they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the fifth round of this seasons FA Cup. Gary Cahill may miss out after suffering a calf injury in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion, so David Luiz is ready to
Chelsea drop points in title race
Chelsea missed the chance to move four points clear at the top of the Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw by relegation threatened West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns yesterday evening. Branislav Ivanovic put the Blues in front on the stroke of half time, only for Baggies substitute Victor Anichebe to equalise
Terry out of West Brom clash
Chelsea will be looking to strengthen their position as Premier League leaders as they travel to West Bromwich Albion this evening. Club captain John Terry will miss the game with the minor knock that kept him out of Saturday’s win over Newcastle United, though Fernando Torres could return after missing the last three weeks with
Chelsea return to summit after easing past Newcastle
Chelsea fired themselves back to the top of the Premier League after thumping Newcastle United 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with all three goals coming from top scorer Eden Hazard. The Belgium international put the hosts in front on twenty-seven minutes, before doubling their advantage seven minutes later. Hazard was then given the
No new injury problems ahead of Newcastle clash
Chelsea have no fresh injury concerns for Saturday afternoon’s visit of Newcastle United. The game is likely to come too soon for Fernando Torres, who has missed the last three matches with a back problem while Marco van Ginkel is out for the rest of the season. Three points for Jose Mourinho’s men could see
Mourinho key in move – Eto’o
Samuel Eto’o has revealed that Jose Mourinho was the decisive factor in his summer move to Stamford Bridge, the Mirror understands. The 32 year old joined Chelsea on a one year deal back in August, and took a massive pay cut to be reunited with the man he won the treble under at Inter Milan.
Chelsea beat City to move within two points of leaders Arsenal
Chelsea beat Premier League title favourites 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium yesterday evening to move level on points with Manuel Pellegrini’s men, and two behind leaders Arsenal. Branislav Ivanovic’s 32nd minute strike was enough to separate the sides, and consign City to their first home defeat of the season. The Blues, who are contenders for
Chelsea complete Zouma deal
Chelsea are close to securing a deal for St Etienne starlet Kurt Zouma, according to the Mail Online. The 19 year old centre-back has been linked with a move to the Premier League throughout the winter transfer window, with Manchester United also said to be interested though Jose Mourinho appears to have won the race