Rafael Benitez’s brief reign at Stamford Bridge comes to an end on Sunday as the Blues host Everton at Stamford Bridge. Victory would seal third place for the Blues, whilst a draw should also be good enough, though if Chelsea’s game ends goalless and Arsenal win 2-1, then the sides would be level on points,
Chelsea clinch dramatic Europa League victory
Branislav Ivanovic’s stoppage time header secured victory for Chelsea in last night’s Europa League final against Benfica in Amsterdam. Fernando Torres gave the Blues the lead with almost an hour played, before Oscar Cardoza drew the Portuguese Primeira Liga side level with a deserved equaliser. Petr Cech then pulled off a save at full stretch
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Terry and Hazard ruled out of final
Frank Lampard will wear the captains armband for tonight’s Europa League final against Benfica in Amsterdam, after John Terry failed a fitness test. The news is a huge blow to Terry, who also missed last season’s Champions League final victory after being sent off in the semi-final second leg against Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
Terry and Hazard travel to Amsterdam ahead of Final
John Terry and Eden Hazard have travelled with the Chelsea first team squad ahead of Wednesday evening’s Europa League final, despite concerns over their fitness. Both players were injured in Saturday’s win at Aston Villa, but have been included in the 25 man party, along with Jon Obi-Mikel, who has recovered from a hip injury.
Lampard breaks goal scoring record
Chelsea came from behind to take all three points at Aston Villa, and all but secure Champions League football for next season. The win means only a combination a huge loss for the Blues and an equally emphatic victory for Tottenham Hotspur would halt Chelsea’s progress, whilst Arsenal would also need to win their final
Rooney a target for Chelsea
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Manchester United’s want-away striker Wayne Rooney. The England international has reportedly requested to leave the Premier League champions after nine years at Old Trafford; something that has alerted a host of clubs including the Blues, Arsenal and Bayern Munich. The revelations came just hours after the news
Chelsea draw with Spurs to remain on course for the Champions League
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
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