Second half goals from Jon Obi Mikel and Oscar secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea in their FA Cup third round clash with Derby County at the iPro Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Rams, who were statistically a match for their opponents in all areas bar the goals, kept the Blues at bay for the first
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Chelsea set to rotate ahead of Derby clash
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for Sunday afternoon’s trip to Derby County in the third round of the FA Cup. The Blues impressed in the league over the Christmas period, taking ten points from the twelve available after beating Southampton, Liverpool, Swansea City and drawing 0-0 with leaders Arsenal. Frank
Chelsea win again to stay in touch with top two
Chelsea began 2014 in style by beating Southampton 3-0 at St Mary’s to keep pressure on the top two in the Premier League. Second half goals from Fernando Torres, Willian and Oscar secured all three points for the Blues, who remain a point behind second place Manchester City, who won at Swansea City and two
Lampard and Ivanovic injured ahead of Southampton clash
Chelsea will be without Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic for this afternoon’s trip to Southampton, as the pair both picked up injuries in Sunday’s win over Liverpool. David Luiz will also miss the game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season at the weekend, though fellow Brazil international Ramires returns after serving
Dortmund join Blues in Costa chase
The Express understands that Borussia Dortmund have joined both Chelsea and Arsenal in the race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. The two Premier League clubs are reportedly on the lookout for a new forward with the Gunners lacking in numbers in that area, and the Blues current selection of attackers somewhat misfiring. However,
Chelsea beat Liverpool to remain two points off the top
Chelsea have kept pressure on leaders Arsenal after coming from a goal down to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge yesterday evening. The visitors took the lead on three minutes through Martin Skrtel, before goals from top scorer Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o swung the game in favour of the hosts before the break, and
Chelsea beat Swansea to keep pace with leaders
Eden Hazard’s 29th minute strike was enough to see Chelsea beat Swansea City, and secure a fifth win in seven league games for Jose Mourinho’s men. The Blues remain two points off the top of the Premier League after Arsenal moved back into first place following a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Manchester City
Blues set to rotate for Swansea clash
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for this afternoon’s game against Swansea City with Sunday’s clash with Liverpool in mind. Ashley Cole could be recalled at left-back, while Michael Essien is available after serving a one-match suspension. The Blues are currently in fourth place, and sit two points behind leaders Liverpool,
Chelsea up to fourth after gaining point at Arsenal
Chelsea moved back into the Champions League places after drawing nil-nil with Arsenal at the Emirates yesterday evening. The visitors best effort came in the first half when Frank Lampard hit the woodwork, while Olivier Giroud squandered two good efforts that, if converted, would have seen the Gunners reclaim top spot. The clean sheet was