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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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.
Eto’o hat-trick sees Blues ease past champions
Samuel Eto’o netted a hat-trick as Chelsea kept up the pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City with a fine 3-1 win over Premier League champions Manchester United. The Cameroon international gave the hosts the lead on seventeen minutes with a deflected shot from outside of the area before doubling his side’s advantage on the stroke
Mikel and Oscar seal Blues progress
Second half goals from Jon Obi Mikel and Oscar secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea in their FA Cup third round clash with Derby County at the iPro Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Rams, who were statistically a match for their opponents in all areas bar the goals, kept the Blues at bay for the first
Chelsea slip to third after Stoke defeat
Chelsea have slipped to third position in the Premier League after losing 3-2 to Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Andre Schurrle put Jose Mourinho’s men in front on nine minutes before Peter Crouch drew the hosts level three minute before the break. The host’s then took the lead five minutes into
Luiz out of Stoke clash
Chelsea remain without centre back David Luiz for tomorrow afternoon’s trip to Stoke City. The Brazilian is still struggling with a knee problem though his international teammate Oscar has recovered from an ankle knock but may still be rested. Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o is available after missing the Blues’ last two games with a groin
Oscar out for Chelsea clash
Chelsea will be without Brazilian midfielder Oscar for this evening’s trip to Sunderland. The 22 year old injured his ankle in Sunday afternoon’s 3-1 win over Southampton, and joins international teammate David Luiz on the side-lines, though Samuel Eto’o could feature after returning to training following a hamstring problem. The Blues have are unbeaten in