Chelsea’s Champions League last sixteen tie with Galatasaray is finely poised as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw at the Turk Telekom Arena yesterday evening. Fernando Torres gave the Blues the lead after just nine minutes with an early tap-in only for Aurelien Chedjou to draw the hosts’ level from close range after
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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
Drogba looking ahead to Blues reunion
Didier Drogba is relishing having the opportunity to face his former club tomorrow evening, as his Galatasaray side host Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last sixteen clash, Sky Sports understands. The Ivory Coast international enjoyed eight successful years with the Blues, which culminated in him scoring the winning penalty against Bayern
Late Terry strike secures Blues victory
An injury time goal from club captain John Terry was enough to give Chelsea all three points against top-four hopefuls Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The result keeps the Blues in first place in the Premier League, after their three nearest challengers also secured home victories over the weekend. Arsenal thumped relegation threatened
Drogba lauds Mourinho impact
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been praising Jose Murinho for helping develop his career, ESPN understands. The Blues boss made the Ivory Coast international one of his first signings during his first stint at Stamford Bridge, and together they won two League Cup, and FA Cup and two Premier League titles. The 35 year
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
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
Hodgson rules out Terry recall
England manager Roy Hodgson has ruled out handing John Terry an international recall, the Mirror understands. The Three Lions fell to a 1-0 defeat to Germany at Wembley yesterday, securing back to back home losses for the first time since the late seventies leading former England defender Danny Mills to call for Terry to be
Galatasaray keen on Terry
Galatasary are lining up a January move for Chelsea captain John Terry, the Mail Online understands. Manager Roberto Mancini is keen to strengthen his squad when the transfer window reopens as he looks to close the gap between themselves and leaders Fenerbache. The centre of their defence is the key area the former Manchester City