Chelsea missed the chance to all but confirm their place in next seasons Champions League as they drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge yesterday evening. Oscar gave the hosts the lead after just ten minutes; before Emmanuel Adebayor’s sublime finish drew Spurs level. Ramires then restored the Blues lead five minutes before the
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Benitez expecting Mourinho return
Rafael Benitez yesterday dropped a huge hint that Jose Mourinho is set to retake the reins at Stamford Bridge. After telling reporters that “another manager” will be at Stamford Bridge, the Spaniard said: “I think everybody knows who will be here. I have to concentrate on my job. It’s not my concern”. Chelsea’s interim manager
Mourinho to bring Kean to the Bridge?
Former Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean has been linked with a shock move to Stamford Bridge as Jose Mourinho’s assistant manager, should the former Blues boss retake the reins. The Mirror have reported that Kean, 45, is the preferred choice of Mourinho, who’s former assistant Steve Clarke is enjoying his first managerial position at West
Chelsea move a step closer to the top four with Old Trafford victory
Chelsea reclaimed third position in the Premier League after Juan Mata’s late deflected strike secured all three points against champions Manchester United. The Blues finished the game with a man advantage after Rafael was sent off shortly after the decisive goal for kicking out at David Luiz. The club will now turn their attention to
Chelsea through to Europa League final
Chelsea beat FC Basel 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Europa League semi-final second leg to secure a 5-2 aggregate victory, and book there place in the final in Amsterdam on Wednesday week. The Blues suffered a setback on the stroke of half time, when Mohamed Salah gave the visitors the lead, before Fernando Torres
Benitez quiet on Mourinho link
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has declined to comment in the possibility of former Blues boss Jose Mourinho replacing him in the dugout at Stamford Bridge. Rumours of the Special One’s return intensified following comments he himself made after Real Madrid’s 4-3 aggregate defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. However,
Mourinho again hints at Chelsea return
Jose Mourinho has again hinted that he could return to Stamford Bridge in the summer after his Real Madrid side were eliminated from the Champions League yesterday evening. The 50 year old said after the game: “I know in England I am loved. I know I am loved by some clubs, especially one”. When asked
Lampard: Spurs game key
Frank Lampard believes that week’s game against Tottenhm Hotspur will be pivotal in the race to secure Champions League football for next season. The game was originally scheduled for a few weeks ago, but had to be rearranged due to Chelsea’s participation in the FA Cup semi-finals. The Blues currently sit in third place
Chelsea ease past Swansea to stay third
Chelsea strengthened their grip on a top four place with yesterday’s 2-0 win over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge. Quick fire goals from Oscar and Frank Lampard just before the break were enough to clinch all three points for the Blues, who remain in third position ahead of next weekend’s trip to Champions Manchester United.