Chelsea’s hopes of winning a first league title in four years were dealt a blow at the weekend as they lost 1-0 at Aston Villa. Fabian Delph’s back-heel eight minutes from time was enough to secure all three points for Paul Lambert’s side, who moved into the top half of the table. However, the Blues’
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No fresh injury worries for Chelsea ahead of Hull trip
Chelsea return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime with a trip to Hull City. The Blues remain without Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic, both of whom are out of action for about a month with muscle and knee problems respectively. The sides met at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the season, when
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 marks return with victory
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a winning return to Stamford Bridge as his Chelsea side beat newly-promoted Hull City 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Oscar and Frank Lampard wrapped up the victory for the Blues, who extend their unbeaten home league run under Mourinho to sixty-one games. The hosts were awarded a penalty after just six
Mata faces late fitness test ahead of Hulll game
Jose Mourinho has just one injury concern for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Hull City on Sunday. Juan Mata will face a late fitness test ahead of the game after suffering a slight knock, with the rest of the first team squad fit and vying for a starting berth. Romelu Lukaku will be hoping to