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
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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
Mourinho escapes touchline ban
Jose Mourinho will return to the dugout for Sunday afternoons Premier League clash with Manchester City, the Daily Star understands. The Blues boss escaped a touchline ban following his behaviour against Cardiff City last time out, which saw him sent to the stands by referee Anthony Taylor though he was fined £8,000 after admitting an
Chelsea go second with solid victory
Chelsea have moved up to second in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Cardiff City 4-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The visitors took the lead on ten minutes through Jordan Mutch, only for Eden Hazard to score a controversial equaliser shortly after the half-hour mark. According to FIFA’s rules, the
Cole and Torres to miss Cardiff clash
Chelsea will be without Ashley Cole and Fernando Torres for tomorrow afternoon’s visit of Cardiff City. Cole hasn’t been able to shake of the rib injury that kept him out of England’s two recent World Cup qualifiers , while Torres remains absent from training after straining knee ligaments. Germany forward Andre Schurrle may be handed
Chelsea go third following Norwich victory
Two goals in the last five minutes saw Chelsea beat Norwich City at Carrow Road yesterday, and record their first away win of the season. Oscar gave the Blues an early lead before Anthony Pilkington equalised on sixty-eight minutes. Substitutes Eden Hazard and Willian then got on the score-sheet in the 85th and 86th minute