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Chelsea Fight Back To Force FA Cup Replay

Chelsea launched a thrilling comeback to draw their FA Cup quarter final against Manchester United, despite going two goals down. United looked to be cruising, after going two-nil up after just eleven minutes. Javier Hernandez had opened the scoring, latching … read more »

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2013 Europa League round-up: Liverpool exit as Chelsea and Spurs survive

Holders win 1-0 in Moscow but go out 2-1 on aggregate Inter, Stuttgart, Basel join Spurs and Newcastle in last 16 The holders, Atlético Madrid, crashed out of the Europa League despite managing a 1-0 away win in the second … read more »

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Manchester held by Swansea as Chelsea routs Villa 8-0

Premier League leader  Manchester United dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Sunday, while Chelsea routed Aston Villa 8-0 with a devastating attacking master class. United’s run of five consecutive league wins was brought … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Chelsea vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Preview

Beating Shakhtar Donetsk lately has proven to be nearly impossible for its opponents in all competitions. Claudio Villa/Getty Images Chelsea and Shakhtar Donetsk, the two clubs sitting atop Group E, meet in Donetsk on Tuesday in what certainly promises to … read more »

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Chelsea comeback to beat Spurs 4-2

Andre Villas-Boas’ hopes of upsetting his former employers were dashed by a stirring Chelsea comeback, led by Juan Mata who scored twice and grabbed another assist. Chelsea took the lead through a thunderous Gary Cahill volley and, in truth, rarely … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League: Chelsea v Juventus Preview

It is time for Chelsea to go about defending their European Crown, they begin their campaign at home to Italian Champions Juventus. Now, without the talismatic striker Didier Drogba, who played a pivotal role in winning them their first UEFA … read more »

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Chelsea roar back to hit Reading for four

Chelsea enjoyed a huge let-off on Wednesday night as Fernando Torres’ highly-controversial goal helped send them top of the Premier League and denied Reading a famous result at Stamford Bridge. Torres appeared a yard in front of play when he … read more »

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Manchester City are favourites to win the league – Roberto Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo feels Manchester City are favourites to win the Premier League title this season as Chelsea try to close a big gap to the champions. City edged out local rivals Manchester United on goal difference last term and … read more »

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There isn’t another team in the world who play like Barca – Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo has vowed there would be no Chelsea revolution this season as he questioned the wisdom of trying to play like Barcelona. Andre Villas-Boas had been tasked by billionaire owner Roman Abramovich with transforming the way Chelsea played, … read more »

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Nigerian John Obi Mikel unfazed by pre-season setbacks

John Obi Mikel insists Chelsea are moving in the right direction despite losing their second consecutive game on their USA pre-season tour. The Champions League winners lost 1-0 against AC Milan in Miami on Saturday after going down 3-2 against … read more »

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Pre Season Tour: Seattle Sounders 2-4 Chelsea – Video

Chelsea kicked off their pre season tour of America with a 4-2 win over the Seattle Sounders in front of 53,000 people. With two goals from Romelu Lukaku, one from Eden Hazard and another from Marko Marin, Chelsea got “everything … read more »

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Is Maicon stalling on Chelsea move?

News emerged last night that Inter Milan’s Brazilian right-back Maicon was a step nearer to joining Chelsea after the two clubs had finally agreed a fee for the player. The deal for Maicon is set to be worth around £6 … read more »

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Porto star Hulk reveals desire for Chelsea move

Porto forward Hulk has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea, but has insisted he will not push Porto into making sure the deal happens. Hulk, real name Givanildo Vieira de Souza, has been linked with the Blues since last summer … read more »

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Samir Nasri confident Eden Hazard will choose Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri believes that he will be welcoming Lille star Eden Hazard to the club this summer. The Belgium international has been strongly linked with moves to the Etihad Stadium as well as the club’s local rivals … read more »

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