With no other sides in the top four playing in the Premier League this weekend, Chelsea will be looking to increase their lead at the top as they take on fifth place Tottenham Hotspur. The Blues, who will increase their unbeaten home league run under Jose Mourinho to seventy-five games if they avoid defeat, should
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Terry back for Toffees clash
Jose Mourinho will have almost a fully fit squad to choose from for tomorrow lunchtime’s visit of Everton, with John Terry expected to return to the Blues starting line-up after missing the last three games with a muscle injury. Marco van Ginkel, who is out for the season with an ACL injury is set to
Chelsea looking to extend winning run against Hammers
Chelsea head into tonight’s game against West Ham United looking for the three points that could see them return to the top of the Premier League. Leaders Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at Southampton yesterday evening, giving both the Blues an Manchester City the opportunity to leapfrog them this evening. City travel to
Ba set for Blues recall
Demba Ba is set to be recalled to Chelsea’s starting line-up for Sunday afternoon’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Stoke City. The Senegal international has started just three games so far this season, but is expected to be given the nod after Fernando Torres was ruled out for some weeks with knee ligament damage.
Chelsea set to rotate ahead of Derby clash
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for Sunday afternoon’s trip to Derby County in the third round of the FA Cup. The Blues impressed in the league over the Christmas period, taking ten points from the twelve available after beating Southampton, Liverpool, Swansea City and drawing 0-0 with leaders Arsenal. Frank
Cole back for Blues
Chelsea will welcome Ashley Cole back to their starting line-up for this evening’s Champions League clash with Steaua Bucharest. The England left-back has not played for the Blues since last month’s defeat to Newcastle United, with Cesar Azpilicueta taking his place. Brazilian duo David Luiz and Oscar are both fit to play, so their only
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
Torres out of Schalke clash
Fernando Torres will miss this evening’s Champions League clash against Schalke with a leg injury. The Spain international, who scored twice in the 3-0 win over the Bundesliga side in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge last month, is also set to miss Saturday’s game with West Bromwich Albion. Ryan Bertrand is also unavailable; along
No new injury worries for Newcastle trip
Jose Mourinho has no fresh injury worries ahead on tomorrow’s meeting with Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Marco van Ginkel, who is out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury, is the only absentee for the trip to the North East though several changes are expected to be made from the