Chelsea fired themselves back to the top of the Premier League after thumping Newcastle United 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with all three goals coming from top scorer Eden Hazard. The Belgium international put the hosts in front on twenty-seven minutes, before doubling their advantage seven minutes later. Hazard was then given the
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No new injury problems ahead of Newcastle clash
Chelsea have no fresh injury concerns for Saturday afternoon’s visit of Newcastle United. The game is likely to come too soon for Fernando Torres, who has missed the last three matches with a back problem while Marco van Ginkel is out for the rest of the season. Three points for Jose Mourinho’s men could see
Chelsea beat City to move within two points of leaders Arsenal
Chelsea beat Premier League title favourites 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium yesterday evening to move level on points with Manuel Pellegrini’s men, and two behind leaders Arsenal. Branislav Ivanovic’s 32nd minute strike was enough to separate the sides, and consign City to their first home defeat of the season. The Blues, who are contenders for
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
Chelsea held by West Ham
Chelsea dropped points in their pursuit of the Premier League title as they were held to a goalless draw by relegation threatened West Ham United. The Blues mustered thirty-nine shots on target, the most by any team who failed to score in ten years in the English top flight, with the nine they managed to
Chelsea edge past Stoke to set up Man City tie
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
Chelsea beat Liverpool to remain two points off the top
Chelsea have kept pressure on leaders Arsenal after coming from a goal down to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge yesterday evening. The visitors took the lead on three minutes through Martin Skrtel, before goals from top scorer Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o swung the game in favour of the hosts before the break, and
Chelsea beat Swansea to keep pace with leaders
Eden Hazard’s 29th minute strike was enough to see Chelsea beat Swansea City, and secure a fifth win in seven league games for Jose Mourinho’s men. The Blues remain two points off the top of the Premier League after Arsenal moved back into first place following a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Manchester City
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