Chelsea’s hopes of winning a first league title in four years were dealt a blow at the weekend as they lost 1-0 at Aston Villa. Fabian Delph’s back-heel eight minutes from time was enough to secure all three points for Paul Lambert’s side, who moved into the top half of the table. However, the Blues’
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Chelsea looking to strengthen grip with Villa trip
Chelsea can extend their lead at the top of the table by as much as nine points with victory against Aston Villa in Saturday’s late kick off in the Premier League. With Arsenal and Liverpool not playing until Sunday afternoon, Jose Mourinho’s men will be keen to tighten their grip at the summit though they
Blues set for Spurs clash
With no other sides in the top four playing in the Premier League this weekend, Chelsea will be looking to increase their lead at the top as they take on fifth place Tottenham Hotspur. The Blues, who will increase their unbeaten home league run under Jose Mourinho to seventy-five games if they avoid defeat, should
Chelsea extend lead at the top
Andre Schurrle bagged a second-half hat-trick as Chelsea opened up a four point lead at the top of the Premier League by beating local rivals Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. The Germany international broke the deadlock seven minutes into the second half, while just sixteen minutes later, the Blues were out of
Luiz and Mikel available for Galatasaray clash
Chelsea will have David Luiz and Jon Obi Mikel available for this evenings Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Galatasaray. Both players missed Saturday afternoon’s 1-0 win over Everton, but have made the trip to the Turkish capital ahead of the game. Oscar has also made the squad despite being substituted at the
Cahill doubtful for City cup clash
Chelsea turn their attention away from league matters this weekend, as they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the fifth round of this seasons FA Cup. Gary Cahill may miss out after suffering a calf injury in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion, so David Luiz is ready to
Hodgson casts Cole doubts
Roy Hodgson has suggested that Ashley Cole may miss out on travelling to next summer’s World Cup finals, the Guardian understands. The England manager has maintained that he would not write off the defender’s chances of making his squad, but has admitted that it is the 33 year old’s ‘turn to sit back’ after being
Chelsea drop points in title race
Chelsea missed the chance to move four points clear at the top of the Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw by relegation threatened West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns yesterday evening. Branislav Ivanovic put the Blues in front on the stroke of half time, only for Baggies substitute Victor Anichebe to equalise
Terry out of West Brom clash
Chelsea will be looking to strengthen their position as Premier League leaders as they travel to West Bromwich Albion this evening. Club captain John Terry will miss the game with the minor knock that kept him out of Saturday’s win over Newcastle United, though Fernando Torres could return after missing the last three weeks with