David Luiz’s injury time free kick gave Chelsea the advantage in their Europa League semi-final first leg, as the European Champions beat FC Basel 2-1. The Blues took the lead on eleven minutes when the ball went in off Victor Moses, who unknowingly deflected in Frank Lampard’s corner kick. The game looked to be ending
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Cole and Cahill back for Basel test
Chelsea are expected to welcome back both Ashley Cole and Gary Cahill for this evening’s Europa League semi-final first leg against FC Basel. The England duo have been out of action for the best part of a month, after Cole injured a hamstring on the first of April, and Cahill had knee surgery two days
Falcao deal close?
Chelsea are confident of securing a deal in the region of £46 million for Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao this summer. The Blues have been chasing the Colombian international for some months, and now believe they are close to completing the move, according to the Daily Mail, who also report that the club have turned
Suarez charged by FA
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been charged by the Football Association with violent conduct after the Uruguayan bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Anfield. Suarez has also reportedly been fined £200,000 by Liverpool, with the money set to be donated to the Hillsborough Family Support Group. The FA, who have offered
Chelsea denied three points by late Suarez goal
Chelsea conceded a last minute equaliser to leave Anfield with just a point in yesterday afternoons clash with Liverpool. The Blues took the lead through Oscar on 26 minutes, though former Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge equalised having been introduced at half time. Eden Hazard restored the visitors lead from the penalty spot following Luis Suarez’s
Terry set to keep place for Anfield trip
Chelsea will be looking to tighten their grip on a Champions League place as they travel to Rafael Benitez’s former club Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. The Blues go in to the game having won four of their last five league games, the latest of which came at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening. Ashley Cole could
Chelsea back up to third
Chelsea reclaimed third place in the Premier League with a resounding 3-0 victory over West London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage. David Luiz, making his 100th appearance for the Blues, fired in a spectacular opener from 35 yards on the half hour mark, before a brace of back post headers either side of the break
Blues again set for changes ahead of Fulham clash
Chelsea can reclaim third position in the Premier League this evening with victory over Fulham in the West London Derby. Rafael Benitez is expected to once again make changes to the starting line-up, with captain John Terry and Frank Lampard expected to be recalled. However, Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole will not be rushed back
Terry up for the fight
Chelsea captain John Terry has insisted that he can play two games in a week following questions over his fitness. The 32 year old, who is fifth in the list of all time appearances for the club, was an unused substitute in Sunday’s FA Cup Quarter Final defeat to Manchester City, and has started just