Chelsea have slipped to third position in the Premier League after losing 3-2 to Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Andre Schurrle put Jose Mourinho’s men in front on nine minutes before Peter Crouch drew the hosts level three minute before the break. The host’s then took the lead five minutes into
Luiz out of Stoke clash
Chelsea remain without centre back David Luiz for tomorrow afternoon’s trip to Stoke City. The Brazilian is still struggling with a knee problem though his international teammate Oscar has recovered from an ankle knock but may still be rested. Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o is available after missing the Blues’ last two games with a groin
Hazard impresses in seven-goal thriller
Chelsea edged past Sunderland to take all three points in a seven-goal thriller at the Stadium of Light yesterday evening. The hosts took the lead through Jozy Altidore on fourteen minutes, only for Frank Lampard to draw the visitors level three minutes later with a close range header. Eden Hazard then put Chelsea in front
Oscar out for Chelsea clash
Chelsea will be without Brazilian midfielder Oscar for this evening’s trip to Sunderland. The 22 year old injured his ankle in Sunday afternoon’s 3-1 win over Southampton, and joins international teammate David Luiz on the side-lines, though Samuel Eto’o could feature after returning to training following a hamstring problem. The Blues have are unbeaten in
Ivanovic confident of Blues success
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is confident that the club have a fighting chance of reclaiming the Premier League title, Sky Sports understands. The Blues, who currently sit in second place four points behind leaders Arsenal, last lifted the trophy under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti back in 2010. Ivanovic believes the team are much improved
Chelsea up to second after beating Saints
Chelsea have risen to second place in the Premier League after beating Southampton 3-1 at Stamford Bridge yesterday afternoon. The visitors took the lead inside thirteen seconds through Jay Rodriguez, who capitalised on a mistake from Michael Essien. However, the Blues improved after the second half, and Gary Cahill levelled terms ten minutes after the
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Eto’o out of Saints clash
Samuel Eto’o is out of Chelsea’s clash with Southampton on Sunday afternoon after picking up a groin injury in Tuesday evening’s Champions League defeat to Basel. The Cameroon international, who is set to miss the next two weeks, could be replaced by Fernando Torres, who returned from his abductor injury midweek. David Luiz is doubtful
Bertrand linked with Reds move
Liverpool are plotting to bid £8m for Ryan Bertrand when the transfer window reopens, the Metro understands. Reds’ manager Brendan Rodgers is keen on bringing in cover for Jose Enrique, who is side-lined until February after undergoing knee surgery. Bertrand has played just sixty-four minutes of Premier League football this season, with two other appearances