Chelsea dropped points in their pursuit of the Premier League title as they were held to a goalless draw by relegation threatened West Ham United. The Blues mustered thirty-nine shots on target, the most by any team who failed to score in ten years in the English top flight, with the nine they managed to
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Chelsea looking to extend winning run against Hammers
Chelsea head into tonight’s game against West Ham United looking for the three points that could see them return to the top of the Premier League. Leaders Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at Southampton yesterday evening, giving both the Blues an Manchester City the opportunity to leapfrog them this evening. City travel to
Chelsea keen to beat United to Shaw
Chelsea will use the money they received from Manchester United for Juan Mata to try and beat them to the signature of Southampton defender Luke Shaw, according to the Mail Online. With Ashley Cole now 33 and yet to be offered a new contract, the Blues are keen on bringing in the highly rated left-back
Chelsea edge past Stoke to set up Man City tie
Brazil international Oscar scored a stunning free kick as Chelsea booked their place in the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge yesterday afternoon. The midfield’s curled effort from twenty-five years was enough to see the Blues through to this stage for the fourteenth time
Ba set for Blues recall
Demba Ba is set to be recalled to Chelsea’s starting line-up for Sunday afternoon’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Stoke City. The Senegal international has started just three games so far this season, but is expected to be given the nod after Fernando Torres was ruled out for some weeks with knee ligament damage.
Mata closing in on United switch after Blues accept record offer
Chelsea have accepted Manchester United’s offer of £37m for midfielder Juan Mata, the Telegraph understands. The Spain international, who been used sparingly since Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge, is now free to discuss terms with the Premier League champions, who lost their League Cup semi-final with Sunderland on penalties at Old Trafford yesterday evening.
United won’t include Rooney in Mata deal
Manchester United are closing in on a deal for out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, but are not willing to include Wayne Rooney in any deal, according to the Independent. Both players have been linked with the switch for some time, with Mata who seemingly closer to the exit door. It is understood that the two-time
Cahill keen to clinch title
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is eager to taste title winning success with Chelsea this season, the Express understands. The England international, who has won the FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League since joining from Bolton Wanderers two years ago, has said that he ‘is striving’ to finish the seasons as Champions, as are his
Eto’o hat-trick sees Blues ease past champions
Samuel Eto’o netted a hat-trick as Chelsea kept up the pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City with a fine 3-1 win over Premier League champions Manchester United. The Cameroon international gave the hosts the lead on seventeen minutes with a deflected shot from outside of the area before doubling his side’s advantage on the stroke