Jose Mourinho enjoyed a winning return to Stamford Bridge as his Chelsea side beat newly-promoted Hull City 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Oscar and Frank Lampard wrapped up the victory for the Blues, who extend their unbeaten home league run under Mourinho to sixty-one games. The hosts were awarded a penalty after just six
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Mata faces late fitness test ahead of Hulll game
Jose Mourinho has just one injury concern for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Hull City on Sunday. Juan Mata will face a late fitness test ahead of the game after suffering a slight knock, with the rest of the first team squad fit and vying for a starting berth. Romelu Lukaku will be hoping to
Mourinho standing firm over Luiz
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is adamant that the club will reject any bids for defender David Luiz, Sky Sports understands. The 26 year old is a reported target for Barcelona, who are desperately trying to strengthen their defence ahead of their La Liga title defence. They have also been linked with a move for Liverpool’s
Blues considering £5m Eto’o swoop
Chelsea may be able to sign Anzhi Makhachkala’s Samuel Eto’o for as little as £5m, the Guardian understands. Jose Mourinho has been searching for a new striker all summer, but looks increasingly unlikely to secure a deal for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney after seeing both of their bids for the England international knocked back. Eto’o
Eto’o praises Mourinho amid Chelsea link
Samuel Eto’o has been speaking of his admiration for Jose Mourinho, amid speculation linking the former Cameroon international with a move to Stamford Bridge. The 32 year old has reportedly been lined up as an alternative to Wayne Rooney, should Manchester United refuse to part company with the England international. Eto’o spent the 2009/10 season
Barcelona to make final Luiz bid
Barcelona are readying one final offer for Chelsea defender David Luiz, the Mirror understands. The Catalan club are desperately trying to strengthen their back line ahead of their title defence, and have identified the Brazilian international as their top transfer target. However, they are set to be disappointed, as the Blues have insisted that they
Chelsea lining up third Rooney bid
Chelsea are preparing a third bid for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, the Guardian understands. Jose Mourinho remains keen on agreeing a deal for the 27 year old despite David Moyes insistence that the 27 year old is not for sale. The Blues opening two offers – the latest of which thought to be around £25m
Chelsea turn down Barca bid for Luiz
Chelsea have rejected a bid of around £35m from Barcelona for defender David Luiz, according to the Express. The Catalan clubs are desperate to tighten up their defence, after their frailties were exposed last season, none more so than in the 7-0 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals. Luiz, who they
United the place to be to win things, according to Wilkins
Ray Wilkins believes that Wayne Rooney would have a better chance of winning trophies if he stays with Manchester United, the Telegraph understands. On Monday it was confirmed that United had turned down a second bid for the Blues for the England international, who according to former manager Sir Alex Ferguson had expressed a desire