Jose Mourinho has announced that Ashley Cole will be left out of the Chelsea side that will face Arsenal on Monday evening, days after he was pictured at the Gunners’ Christmas party, the Mirror understands. The Blues boss has not publicly criticised the England defender, who attended the evening with his old club on his
Drogba lauds Mourinho impact
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been praising Jose Murinho for helping develop his career, ESPN understands. The Blues boss made the Ivory Coast international one of his first signings during his first stint at Stamford Bridge, and together they won two League Cup, and FA Cup and two Premier League titles. The 35 year
Blues crash out of Capital One Cup
Jose Mourinho will not be repeating the success of his first season in his first spell as Chelsea manager, as the Blues lost the League Cup quarter final with Sunderland after extra time at the Stadium of Light. The visitors dominated the majority of the ninety minutes, and took the lead when Lee Cattermole turned
Cole back for League Cup quarter final
Ashley Cole is set to be recalled to the Chelsea line up for this evening’s Capital One Cup quarter final clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Branislav Ivanovic is suspended, so Cesar Azpilicueta is expected to switch to right back allowing Cole to return on the left. Manager Jose Mourinho is expected to
Blues move to within two points off the top
Chelsea moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal by edging past Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Fernando Torres gave the Blues the lead with his first goal in five league games on sixteen minutes before Marouane Chamakh drew the Eagles level thirteen minutes later. Ramires then fired in a
Cahill out of Palace clash
Chelsea will be without Gary Cahill for tomorrow afternoon’s match against Crystal Palace. The defender has a thigh problem and will not be risked against the Eagles, who have been somewhat resurgent under new manager Tony Pulis. Cesar Apilicueta will regain his spot at left back despite Ashley Cole making his first appearance in thirty-nine
Ba goal seals Blues victory and top spot in Group E
2012 winners Chelsea secured their place in the knockout stages of this seasons Champions League with a narrow victory over Steaua Bucharest at Stamford Bridge yesterday evening. Demba Ba’s goal on ten minutes was enough to secure victory for Jose Mourinho’s men, who will find out their opponents in the last sixteen – one from
Cole back for Blues
Chelsea will welcome Ashley Cole back to their starting line-up for this evening’s Champions League clash with Steaua Bucharest. The England left-back has not played for the Blues since last month’s defeat to Newcastle United, with Cesar Azpilicueta taking his place. Brazilian duo David Luiz and Oscar are both fit to play, so their only
Eto’o heading for MLS switch?
Samuel Eto’o could be set for a move to the MLS at the end of the season, according to the Mirror. The Cameroon international moved to Stamford Bridge on a one year deal last summer after Jose Mourinho failed in his pursuit of Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney. Eto’o has found the net just four times