Chelsea have been given the permission to build a £500 million 60,000-seat stadium by the mayor of London, according to reports. This means the club can demolish or rework the current state of the stadium to increase the capacity from the current 41,600 to 60,000. Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved the plans earlier in the
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Chelsea through to Champions League last eight
Chelsea eased into the Champions League quarter finals after beating Galatasaray 2-0 in the second leg of their last sixteen tie at Stamford Bridge yesterday evening. With the sides having drawn 1-1 in Istanbul three weeks ago, it was the Premier League leaders who made the breakthrough through Samuel Eto’o after just four minutes. Gary
United to battle Chelsea for Shaw
Manchester United are determined to pip Chelsea to the signing of England U21 international Luke Shaw, the Metro understands. The Blues have been considering a move for Shaw as they look for a long term replacement for Ashley Cole, while United are making plans for when Patirce Evra moves on. With both club’s respective senior
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
Chelsea complete Zouma deal
Chelsea are close to securing a deal for St Etienne starlet Kurt Zouma, according to the Mail Online. The 19 year old centre-back has been linked with a move to the Premier League throughout the winter transfer window, with Manchester United also said to be interested though Jose Mourinho appears to have won the race
Cahill keen to clinch title
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is eager to taste title winning success with Chelsea this season, the Express understands. The England international, who has won the FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League since joining from Bolton Wanderers two years ago, has said that he ‘is striving’ to finish the seasons as Champions, as are his
Lampard and Ivanovic injured ahead of Southampton clash
Chelsea will be without Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic for this afternoon’s trip to Southampton, as the pair both picked up injuries in Sunday’s win over Liverpool. David Luiz will also miss the game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season at the weekend, though fellow Brazil international Ramires returns after serving
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
Ivanovic confident of Blues success
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is confident that the club have a fighting chance of reclaiming the Premier League title, Sky Sports understands. The Blues, who currently sit in second place four points behind leaders Arsenal, last lifted the trophy under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti back in 2010. Ivanovic believes the team are much improved