Brazil international Oscar scored a stunning free kick as Chelsea booked their place in the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge yesterday afternoon. The midfield’s curled effort from twenty-five years was enough to see the Blues through to this stage for the fourteenth time
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Blues set to rotate for Swansea clash
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his squad for this afternoon’s game against Swansea City with Sunday’s clash with Liverpool in mind. Ashley Cole could be recalled at left-back, while Michael Essien is available after serving a one-match suspension. The Blues are currently in fourth place, and sit two points behind leaders Liverpool,
Ivanovic back for Arsenal clash
Branislav Ivanovic is set to return to the Chelsea line-up for this evening’s top of the table clash with Arsenal. Cesar Azpilicueta is likely to switch to left back, with Ashley Cole dropping to the bench while Michael Essien will miss the game after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season in the League
Mourinho set to rotate ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is expected to rotate his squad ahead of this evening’s Capital One Cup fourth round tie with Arsenal. Juan Mata, Michael Essien, Demba Ba and Mark Schwarzer are all set to be handed rare starts, with Saturday’s trip to Newcastle United and Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Schalke in mind. The
Mourinho set to rotate ahead of Swindon clash
Chelsea are set to make several changes for tonight’s visit to Swindon Town in the Capital One Cup third round. Cesar Azpilicueta, Ryan Bertrand, David Luiz, Michael Essien and Juan Mata are all likely to come into the starting line-up, while Mark Schwarzer could be handed his debut for the club. The veteran Australian goalkeeper
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
Chelsea keeping striker options open
Chelsea’s search for a new attacker has intensified, with the Daily Mail understanding that four players are being approached by the club. Zenit St Petersburg’s Hulk yesterday all but confirmed that there the Blues interest in him, saying at a Brazil press conference that he “would be lying” if he said Chelsea hadn’t made an
Torres back in Spain fold
Fernando Torres has been recalled to the Spanish national side for their provisional squad for this summer’s Confederations Cup. The 29 year old hasn’t represented his country since coming on as a late substitute in the 1-1 with Spain back in October, though his 22 goals in 64 club appearances this season has persuaded manager
Defensive reshuffle expected for Ruben tie
Chelsea have defensive issue ahead of this evening’s Europa League Quarter Final first leg against Rubin Kazan at Stamford Bridge. Ashley Cole picked up a hamstring injury twenty minutes into Monday afternoons FA Cup Quarter Final replay victory over Manchester United, with Gary Cahill yet to recover from a knee problem. Forward Demba Ba will