Eden Hazard’s 29th minute strike was enough to see Chelsea beat Swansea City, and secure a fifth win in seven league games for Jose Mourinho’s men. The Blues remain two points off the top of the Premier League after Arsenal moved back into first place following a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Manchester City
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Blues set to rotate for Swansea clash
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for this afternoon’s game against Swansea City with Sunday’s clash with Liverpool in mind. Ashley Cole could be recalled at left-back, while Michael Essien is available after serving a one-match suspension. The Blues are currently in fourth place, and sit two points behind leaders Liverpool,
Chelsea up to fourth after gaining point at Arsenal
Chelsea moved back into the Champions League places after drawing nil-nil with Arsenal at the Emirates yesterday evening. The visitors best effort came in the first half when Frank Lampard hit the woodwork, while Olivier Giroud squandered two good efforts that, if converted, would have seen the Gunners reclaim top spot. The clean sheet was
Ivanovic back for Arsenal clash
Branislav Ivanovic is set to return to the Chelsea line-up for this evening’s top of the table clash with Arsenal. Cesar Azpilicueta is likely to switch to left back, with Ashley Cole dropping to the bench while Michael Essien will miss the game after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season in the League
Cole to miss clash against former club
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
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
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
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
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