Chelsea will be hoping to regain their four point lead at the top of the Premier League when they travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. Liverpool’s victory over Sunderland on Wednesday moved them to with a point of first place, but with Brendan Rodgers’ side not playing until Sunday afternoon, and Arsenal hosting Manchester
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Chelsea tighten grip at the top with Arsenal thrashing
Chelsea sent out a clear message of intent to their title rivals by thumping Arsenal 6-0 at Stamford Bridge Saturday lunchtime. Samuel Eto’o put the hosts in front on five minutes, and their advantage was doubled just two minutes later through Andre Schurlle – both goals coming from clinical counter-attacking from Jose Mourinho’s side. Then,
Chelsea to revive Rooney interest?
Chelsea are planning to make a £30m bid for Wayne Rooney if he fails to sign a new deal with Manchester United, according to the Mail Online. The Blues made two bids for the England international during the summer, but were rebuffed on both occasions. However, despite being a rare star performer in David Moyes’
Blues move to within two points off the top
Chelsea moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal by edging past Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Fernando Torres gave the Blues the lead with his first goal in five league games on sixteen minutes before Marouane Chamakh drew the Eagles level thirteen minutes later. Ramires then fired in a
Cahill out of Palace clash
Chelsea will be without Gary Cahill for tomorrow afternoon’s match against Crystal Palace. The defender has a thigh problem and will not be risked against the Eagles, who have been somewhat resurgent under new manager Tony Pulis. Cesar Apilicueta will regain his spot at left back despite Ashley Cole making his first appearance in thirty-nine
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
Wilmots keen for De Bruyne to leave Blues
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has urged Kevin de Bruyne to seek regular first team football away from Stamford Bridge, Sky Sports understands. The midfielder has barely featured for the Blues since signing almost two years ago, spending the second half of the 2011/12 campaign back on loan with Genk, before joining Werder Bremen for the