Sunday, December 30, 2018

Football gossip: Isco, Pepe, Holgate, Hudson-Odoi, Solanke, Bakayoko

Isco says he is staying at Real Madrid, Man City tracking Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo, Chelsea's Bakayoko open to staying at AC Milan, plus more.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea: Palace did not deserve anything from game - Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits they did not do enough to merit anything from their match against Chelsea as they went down to a 1-0 defeat.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea: Sarri wants 'continuity' from Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says his team need to find "continuity" in their results after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

Chelsea close the gap on Manchester City and Tottenham as N'Golo Kante's second-half strike earns them victory at Crystal Palace.

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Friday, December 28, 2018

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri says it is time to decide Eden Hazard's future

Chelsea "have to solve" the problem over forward Eden Hazard's contract, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Premier League and Football League: 12 months, 12 unusual football facts

Chelsea's millennium baby boom, Man City race from nought to 100 and the veteran almost as old as his club - the statistics of 2018.

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Hazard delight at 100 goals for 'great club'

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard talks about his achievement in scoring 100 goals for a "great club" like Chelsea after their 2-1 Premier League win over Watford at Vicarage Road.

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Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Eden Hazard double takes the Blues back up to fourth

Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea gain a hard-fought win at Watford to reclaim fourth place in the Premier League table.

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Monday, December 24, 2018

Jermain Defoe gets League Cup winners' medal - 10 years after Tottenham beat Chelsea

Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is finally given a League Cup winners' medal - 10 years after helping Spurs reach the final.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says Chelsea & Arsenal still in title race

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says "no-one should feel out of the race" for the Premier League title race, including Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Saturday, December 22, 2018

Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: Antonio Rudiger slams 'lack of mentality' in 'stupid' defeat

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger blames a "lack of mentality" for his side's "stupid" 1-0 Premier League defeat to Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: Foxes' win is a 'fantastic feeling' - Claude Puel

Leicester City manager Claude Puel describes the Foxes' 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as a "fantastic feeling" but says that it "doesn't change anything."

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea will not catch Liverpool or Man City

Maurizio Sarri admits that his Chelsea side are now just trying to stay as close as possible to the top four after their surprise 1-0 defeat to Leicester at Stamford Bridge.

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Premier League: Man City lose to Crystal Palace, Chelsea also beaten

Premier League champions Manchester City suffer a shock loss at home to Crystal Palace and Chelsea are beaten by Leicester City.

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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: Chelsea stunned by Leicester and Jamie Vardy winner

Leicester stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Jamie Vardy's second-half strike inflicts a first home defeat on the Blues this season.

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Danny Drinkwater: Chelsea midfielder's future up to him and club - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says there is no place for Danny Drinkwater in his team with his tactics.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Carabao Cup semi-finals: Manchester City face Burton, Tottenham draw Chelsea

Defending champions Manchester City will face League One side Burton in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

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Chelsea: Pat Nevin says fans engaging in 'offensive singing and behaviour' should 'stay away'

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin tells fans engaging in "offensive singing and behaviour" to "stay away" from the club.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Callum Wilson: Gianfranco Zola confirms Chelsea interest in Bournemouth striker

Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola says Bournemouth and England striker Callum Wilson is "of interest" before the sides meet on Wednesday.

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Chelsea v Bournemouth

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Bournemouth.

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Bruce Buck: Chelsea chairman writes open letter to fans condemning 'unacceptable' actions

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has written an open letter to fans condemning the actions of "a few mindless individuals".

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Chelsea: Uefa to investigate alleged racist incidents during Vidi game

Uefa is to investigate the "alleged racist incidents" during Chelsea's Europa League game at MOL Vidi.

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Monday, December 17, 2018

Chelsea alleged abuse: Police investigate historic 'assault'

Police are investigating allegations of an assault of a former Chelsea player, which follows claims of racial abuse of young players in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

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FA Youth Cup: Chelsea's five-year hold of title ended by Man Utd

Chelsea's five-year dominance of the FA Youth Cup is over after a 4-3 third-round loss at Manchester United.

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Europa League draw: Celtic v Valencia, Bate Borisov v Arsenal, Malmo v Chelsea

Celtic are drawn to face Valencia in the last 32 of the Europa League, while Arsenal will take on Bate Borisov and Chelsea meet Malmo.

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck greets fans after allegations of racist chanting

Bruce Buck greets fans at the turnstiles before the Premier League win at Brighton, following allegations of racism against the club's fans.

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Premier League stats: Is Eden Hazard having a deceptively good season for Chelsea?

He failed to find the net in nine successive games, but is Eden Hazard having his best ever season in a Chelsea shirt?

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Sunday, December 16, 2018

Brighton 1-2 Chelsea: Chris Hughton praises players' efforts

Brighton manager Chris Hughton his players' response to Chelsea's early goals, despite their 2-0 defeat by Maurizio Sarri's team.

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Brighton 1-2 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea were a 'danger to ourselves'

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes Chelsea were a "danger to ourselves" during the second half of their 2-1 victory at Brighton.

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Brighton 1-2 Chelsea: Eden Hazard stars as Blues hold on for win

Eden Hazard scores one and assists another as Chelsea hold on to beat Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

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Saturday, December 15, 2018

Football gossip: Pogba, Christensen, Suarez, Pereira, Pavon, Under, Navas

Manchester United want to sell Pogba in January, Barcelona make an offer for a Chelsea centre-back, Arsenal want a Boca Juniors winger, plus more.

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Ruud Gullit says it is 'almost impossible' for black players to speak out about racism

Black footballers find it "almost impossible" to speak out over racism because they are cast in a "victim role" when they discuss it, says former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit.

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Football gossip: Loftus-Cheek, Wilson, Suarez, Cahill, Vertonghen

Bournemouth and West Ham want Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but Chelsea will move for Cherries' striker Callum Wilson and Arsenal are offered Denis Suarez, plus more.

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Friday, December 14, 2018

N'Golo Kante insists life has not changed since signing a new contract at Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante tells Football Focus life has not changed for him since signing a new contract and he still drives a Mini.

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Chelsea anti-Semitic chants: Football fans 'using political atmosphere to cover racism' - Fare

Some football fans are using the "political atmosphere as a cover for their own racism and prejudice", says anti-discrimination group Fare.

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Chelsea condemn anti-Semitic chants in MOL Vidi game

Chelsea say fans who sang an anti-Semitic chant in the Europa League game with MOL Vidi have "shamed the club".

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

MOL Vidi v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between MOL Vidi and Chelsea.

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri condemns discrimination

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri condemns "discrimination in any form" following the alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Pep Guardiola: Racism is everywhere, not just in football, says Man City boss

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says "racism is everywhere, it's not just in football," after the alleged racial abuse of his forward Raheem Sterling in a game at Chelsea.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager's journey from banker to Premier League

From old-school defender to Serie A and Chelsea via the world of banking, BBC Sport charts Maurizio Sarri's football journey.

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Monday, December 10, 2018

Sterling: Is football racism rising?

Raheem Sterling was allegedly racially abused by Chelsea fans.

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Football gossip: Hazard, Fabregas, Man, Slimani, Neves, Almiron

Chelsea playmaker hints at move, Milan target Chelsea midfielder, Spurs eye Romania forward, plus more.

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea fans banned for alleged abuse of Manchester City forward

Chelsea suspend four people from attending matches while an investigation into the alleged abuse of Raheem Sterling takes place.

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Women's Super League round-up: Fara Williams & Erin Cuthbert star

Watch the best action from the weekend's Women's Super League as Reading's Fara Williams scores another beauty and Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert produces a dazzling piece of skill.

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Raheem Sterling allegedly racially abused: 'How does this still happen?' - Patrice Evra

Ex-Manchester United defender Patrice Evra expresses dismay at the alleged racial abuse suffered by Manchester City's Raheem Sterling at Chelsea.

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Sunday, December 9, 2018

Football gossip: Richarlison, Luiz, Moses, Holgate, Foden, Monreal, Moreno

Barcelona eye Everton forward Richarlison, Chelsea could lose David Luiz and Victor Moses, plus more.

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Alex Scott says 'enough is enough' following Raheem Sterling's alleged racist abuse from Chelsea fans

Alex Scott says "enough is enough" after Raheem Sterling faced alleged racist abuse from Chelsea fans during Man City's 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

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WSL: Brighton 0-4 Chelsea highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea beat Brighton to maintain the pressure on WSL leaders Arsenal and Manchester City.

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'That was Messi-esque' - Cuthbert pulls off outrageous trick for Chelsea

Scotland striker Erin Cuthbert produces a Messi-esque piece of skill in Chelsea's 4-0 win at Brighton.

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Brighton 0-4 Chelsea: Late surge ends Brighton fight in WSL

Chelsea keep themselves on the heels of the WSL top-two, with a 4-0 win against a stubborn Brighton.

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Saturday, December 8, 2018

Football gossip: Kane, Hazard, Suarez, Fabregas, Welbeck, Carroll

Barcelona target Tottenham striker Harry Kane, Paris St-Germain want Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard, plus more.

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea and police investigate allegation he was racially abused

Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling was racially abused.

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Chelsea 2-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola has 'no regrets' after defeat at Stamford Bridge

Man City boss Pep Guardiola says his side were "fantastic" during their 2-0 defeat by Chelsea and has "no regrets" over the way they played.

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Chelsea 2-0 Man City: Blues 'mentality' makes Maurizio Sarri 'very happy'

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is "very happy" with the way his side played and feels they fully deserved their 2-0 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-0 Manchester City: Champions lose in league for first time this season

Chelsea inflict a first Premier League defeat of the season on champions Manchester City to breathe life into their own title challenge.

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Chelsea v Manchester City - rate the players

Rate the players in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager's journey from Tuscan banker to iconic coach

Football Focus discovers the story of Maurizio Sarri, learning of his journey from banker to coach.

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

Maurizio Sarri: The Tuscan cafe devoted to Chelsea manager

Football Focus visits the Tuscan cafe in Maurizio Sarri's hometown of Figline Valdarno, which acts as a shrine to the Chelsea manager and his former club Napoli.

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Why Chelsea are still adapting to Sarri as Man City approach footballing nirvana

In Sarriball and tiki-taka, Chelsea and Manchester City have managers with defined playing styles. But are Maurizio Sarri's squad adapting as quickly as Pep Guardiola's did?

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Football gossip: Hazard, Fekir, Cavani, De Jong, Nakajima, Heaton, Mutch

Real Madrid agree terms with Chelsea Eden Hazard, Aston Villa favourites to sign Burnley's Tom Heaton, plus more.

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Sarri 'struggling to understand' defeat

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is baffled how his side managed to allow Wolves to come from behind to beat his side 2-1.

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Premier League: Liverpool close gap, Wolves stun Chelsea, Man Utd hold Arsenal

Liverpool come from behind to beat Burnley, Wolves stun Chelsea, and Manchester United and Arsenal play out a frenetic draw in the Premier League.

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Raul Jimenez & Diogo Jota inspire hosts to victory

Wolves fight back to stun Chelsea and gain their first victory in seven Premier League matches.

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Newcastle United: Ex-Man Utd & Chelsea chief Peter Kenyon heads takeover consortium

Former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon is heading a group that is in talks to buy Newcastle United.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

David Luiz and Cesc Fabregas: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants duo to stay

Manager Maurizio Sarri wants Chelsea to rethink their policy on players aged over 30 so he can keep David Luiz and Cesc Fabregas.

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Cesar Azpilicueta: Chelsea defender signs new contract until 2022

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta signs a new contract at Stamford Bridge, extending his stay at the club to 2022.

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Football gossip: Pulisic, Diaz, Ramsey, Loftus-Cheek, Hernandez, Fabregas

Chelsea approach Dortmund over Pulisic, Manchester City teenager set for Real switch, clubs queue for Chelsea midfielder, plus more.

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Sunday, December 2, 2018

Football gossip: Ozil, Abraham, Zielinski, Pogba, Fred, Foyth

Arsenal midfielder eyed by Italian giants, Villa seek assurance over Chelsea striker, Liverpool target could stay in Italy, plus more.

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Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Maurizio Sarri praises Loftus-Cheek's performance

Maurizio Sarri says he is "very happy" with Ruben Loftus-Cheek's performance after the England international's goal sealed a 2-0 win against Fulham.

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Chelsea 2-0 Fulham: Blues hold off spirited Cottagers to go third

Chelsea hold off spirited Fulham at Stamford Bridge to claim victory and move up to third in the Premier League.

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Friday, November 30, 2018

'It hurts to play against him' - Who is Andre Schurrle 'looking forward' to seeing at Stamford Bridge?

Football Focus chat to Fulham forward Andre Schurrle as he prepares to face former club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Chelsea v PAOK Salonika

Chelsea will be without forward Eden Hazard as they look to win their Europa League group against Paok Salonika of Greece.

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Monday, November 26, 2018

Ashley Cole: LA Galaxy release former Arsenal, Chelsea and England left-back

Former England left-back Ashley Cole is released by LA Galaxy after his contract at the Major League Soccer club expires.

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Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea striker and manager reveals he faced cancer

Ex Chelsea and Watford manager Gianluca Vialli, who says he is now well, hopes to inspire others with his book about living with cancer.

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Sunday, November 25, 2018

Is Ozil’s Arsenal place in doubt and do Chelsea have a Kante conundrum?

MOTD2 pundit Matt Upson looks at how the Gunners’ new formation helped them beat Bournemouth without Mesut Ozil and examines whether the Blues should keep N'Golo Kante in his new advanced role.

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Chelsea

Tottenham outplay Chelsea to inflict the Blues' first Premier League defeat of the season, which shows they are capable of "big things", says Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs 'can do big things'

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino says they 'can do big things' after their impressive 3-1 win against Chelsea at Wembley.

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Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: Blues played very badly - Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says his Chelsea team played "very badly" and admits they have "problems to solve" after they were convincingly beaten 3-1 by Tottenham at Wembley.

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Tottenham v Chelsea: N'Golo Kante misses out on your combined XI

Harry Kane and Eden Hazard lead the line in your combined Tottenham and Chelsea XI, but there is no place in midfield for N'Golo Kante

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Friday, November 23, 2018

Didier Drogba: 'Mourinho changed my life, he is someone really special to me'

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba feels their 2004/05 team, who won the league for the first time in 50 years, will be remembered forever.

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N'Golo Kante: Chelsea midfielder signs new five-year deal

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante signs a new five-year deal to keep him at the Stamford Bridge club until 2023.

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

Didier Drogba: Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend retires from playing

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba confirms his retirement from playing, ending "an amazing 20 years".

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Didier Drogba is happy & proud to have 'made history' at Chelsea

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba relives the moment "history was made" at Chelsea after the club won their first league title in 50 years in 2005.

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Monday, November 19, 2018

WSL round-up: Amazing acrobatics & Arsenal win eight in a row

Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert scores one of the goals of the season while leaders Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the Women's Super League.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

10 out of 10? Test your Joe Cole knowledge

Test your knowledge on former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, who has announced his retirement.

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Joe Cole retires: Former England, Chelsea & West Ham midfielder quits at 37

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, who has been playing for Tampa Bay Rowdies, retires at the age of 37.

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Sunday, November 11, 2018

Chelsea v Everton - team news & stats

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton.

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Juventus step up bid for Pogba - Sunday's gossip

Juventus are ready to give Manchester United the choice of one of three players, Chelsea keen on Denis Suarez, plus more.

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Friday, November 9, 2018

Women's Champions League quarter-finals: Chelsea to face PSG

Chelsea will face two-time finalists Paris St-Germain in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals.

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Bring in a Man Utd defender? Add another Chelsea player? Fantasy football tips

Will fantasy football form go out of the window in the Manchester derby? Need more Chelsea players? Time to drop Mitrovic? Here are your weekly tips...

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Gossip: Bournemouth striker Wilson a £35m Chelsea target

Bournemouth's Wilson a £35m target for Chelsea, West Ham consider signing Nasri, Athletic Bilbao could move for Llorente, plus more.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Conte to sue Chelsea for salary - Thursday's gossip

Antonio Conte to sue Chelsea for salary, Fernando Llorente wants Spain return and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no plans for loan move.

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Hazard in Chelsea squad for Europa League trip to Belarus

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between BATE Borisov and Chelsea.

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Monday, November 5, 2018

'Emotionally, I wasn't really prepared' - ex-England captain Chapman on coaching Syrian refugees

Ex-England and Chelsea midfielder Katie Chapman on her "eye-opening" experience coaching Syrian refugees in Jordan.

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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Is the same 4-3-3 formation the reason behind Premier League's unbeaten top three?

Pundits Ruud Gullit and Danny Murphy discuss whether Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool are unbeaten because they play the same 4-3-3 formation.

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Morata is the top striker Chelsea need - Gullit analysis

Alvaro Morata's goals against Crystal Palace showed that with the right service he can be the top striker Chelsea are supposedly missing, says MOTD2 pundit Ruud Gullit.

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Ibrahimovic, Willian, Koscielny, Hazard, Mane, Rashford - Monday's gossip

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could return to AC Milan, Barcelona re-open talks with Chelsea's Willian, plus more.

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Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace: Maurizio Sarri feels improvements are still needed

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits striker Alvaro Morata can be "fragile" and says he still needs to improve despite scoring twice in the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

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Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace: Results will come for Eagles - Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is pleased his side "gave it a good go" during their 3-1 defeat at Chelsea and is sure if they continue to play well results will come for his side.

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Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace

Alvaro Morata scores twice to help sink Crystal Palace and lift Chelsea above Liverpool into second spot in the Premier League table.

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Saturday, November 3, 2018

Drinkwater and Moses must improve to stay at Chelsea - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri tells Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses they must improve if they want a future at Chelsea.

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Spurs survive Wolves fightback to go fourth

Tottenham Hotspur survive a stirring Wolverhampton Wanderers fightback to go level on points with third-placed Chelsea following a five-goal thriller at Molineux.

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

Chelsea having second thoughts about signing Ramsey - Gossip

Chelsea having second thoughts on Aaron Ramsey, Cesc Fabregas Chelsea contract talks to start in new year, plus more.

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Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount: Stick or move for England chance?

While Ruben Loftus-Cheek sticks it out at Premier League Chelsea, Mason Mount gets minutes at Championship Derby - but who is benefiting more?

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Chelsea Women aim for Champions League quarter-finals

Preview followed by coverage of Wednesday's Women's Champions League game between Fiorentina and Chelsea Women.

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Will Derby's loan stars haunt Chelsea? When loanees face their parent club

Derby loanees Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori could play against parent club Chelsea on Wednesday, so should the Blues be worried?

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Can you name the Chelsea team for Lampard's last game?

Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea on Wednesday as Derby manager - but can you name the XI from his final game for the Blues?

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Chelsea coach Ianni fined £6,000 by FA for celebration against Man Utd

Chelsea coach Marco Ianni is fined £6,000 by the FA for his celebration after a 96th-minute equaliser against Manchester United.

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Chelsea v Derby County: Eden Hazard set to miss cup tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Derby County.

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Frank Lampard: Derby County boss set for 'special' Chelsea return in Carabao Cup

Derby's Carabao Cup tie at Chelsea will be "special" for ex-Blues midfielder and current Rams boss Frank Lampard.

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Monday, October 29, 2018

Chelsea's Rudiger calls for stricter racism action

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has called for harsher punishments by football associations on those found guilty of racist abuse.

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Sunday, October 28, 2018

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: Sean Dyche says Premier League 'big boys' are class apart

Sean Dyche says it is hard to compete against the Premier League's "big boys" after Burnley suffered a 4-0 defeat by Chelsea at Turf Moor.

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Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri 'very happy' for goalscorer Alvaro Morata

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he is "very happy" for Alvaro Morata after he scored Chelsea's opener in their 4-0 victory at Burnley.

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WSL Highlights: Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool

Watch highlights from Chelsea's win against Liverpool in the FA Women's Super League.

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Chelsea score four at Burnley to go second

Chelsea cope without Eden Hazard to continue their unbeaten start to the season and move second in the Premier League by easing to victory at Turf Moor.

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Watch: Eriksson's brilliant overhead gives Chelsea Women victory over Liverpool

Magda Eriksson scores with an overhead kick as Chelsea ruin Liverpool boss Vicky Jepson's first game in official charge.

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WSL: Magdalena Eriksson puts Chelsea ahead with an overhead kick

Magdalena Eriksson's spectacular overhead kick puts Chelsea ahead against Liverpool in the WSL.

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Friday, October 26, 2018

Ross Barkley on new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri - 'I watched clips of his Napoli team'

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley tells Football Focus how he did his research on new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri's style of play in pre-season.

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'My family love London' - Willian talks home life & staying at Chelsea

Chelsea star Willian chats to the Premier League Show's Caroline De Moraes ad reflects on his "perfect" life in London.

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

'Tactical problem' limiting Loftus-Cheek's Chelsea appearances, says Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admits he has a "tactical problem" and is struggling to fit Ruben Loftus-Cheek into the side

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea boss forgives coach for Mourinho scuffle

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he will give coach Marco Ianni "another opportunity" after he was charged with improper conduct during the 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

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Eden Hazard: Chelsea forward out of Europa League match with back injury

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will miss Thursday's Europa League home game with BATE Borisov because of a back injury.

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Spain left-back Alonso signs new Chelsea deal

Defender Marcos Alonso has signed a new contract at Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2023.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Wednesday's gossip column - Alonso extends Chelsea stay

Marcos Alonso to sign new deal at Chelsea, Mauro Icardi to stay at Inter Milan, Real Madrid to sack Lopetegui, plus more.

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Monday, October 22, 2018

Tuesday's gossip column - Real keen on Conte

Former Chelsea boss favoured by Real Madrid, Chelsea coach may face further action, Fulham open Sessegnon talks, plus more.

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss escapes punishment for fracas after Chelsea match

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will not be punished for his part in the stoppage-time fracas at Chelsea.

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Birmingham City Women 0-0 Chelsea Women: Carney misses penalty

England forward Karen Carney misses a penalty as WSL champions Chelsea Women are held to a goalless draw at Birmingham City.

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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Premier League quick stats: Man City, Chelsea, Lamela, Sessegnon, Southampton

Manchester City's five-goal victories, Manchester United conceding late, and who is the first Premier League scorer born this century?

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Don't blame me for scuffle at Chelsea - Mourinho

"Don't do what everyone does and say 'it's Mourinho who does things', says Man Utd boss after Chelsea altercation.

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Chelsea 2-2 Manchester United: Maurizio Sarri says Blues in 'wrong' over Jose Mourinho bust-up

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says his assistant has apologised to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after a touchline bust-up at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-2 Man Utd: Maurizio Sarri's assistant very impolite - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Chelsea's technical assistant Marco Ianni was "very impolite" after celebrating in front of him.

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Late drama as Barkley snatches draw for Chelsea against Man Utd

Ross Barkley scores in stoppage-time as Chelsea snatched a draw against Manchester United to maintain their unbeaten Premier League start.

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Watch: Football Focus

Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend's football, including the game between Chelsea and Manchester United.

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Friday, October 19, 2018

Is Eden Hazard happy at Chelsea? Question tickles Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is in stitches when asked about the happiness of playmaker Eden Hazard at the club.

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Karen Carney: Chelsea and Football Association report abuse to police

The rape and death threats sent to Karen Carney have been reported to the police by Chelsea and the Football Association.

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Mourinho has to be respected - Chelsea boss Sarri

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho "has to be respected" because he has "won everywhere", says Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri.

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Premier League predictions: Chelsea v Man Utd - Shane Warne predicts who will be victorious

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne predicts this weekend's Premier League scores - including a big win for his team Chelsea against Manchester United.

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This weekend's fantasy football tips - now's the time to go for Chelsea

Are you happy with your fantasy team or panicking about transfers? Here are our tips for who you might want to pick this week.

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Chelsea v Manchester United: Is Jorginho the key to 'Sarri-ball' revolution?

BBC football analyst Pat Nevin explains how Maurizio Sarri has revolutionised the way Chelsea play, and why Italian midfielder Jorginho is pivotal to the Blues' promising season so far.

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Sanchez considering Man Utd exit - gossip

Sanchez considers leaving Man Utd, Chelsea wants to start Hazard contract talks, Real Madrid line up Conte to replace Lopetegui, plus more.

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I've got a baby's bum to change when I go home - Hayes' 'maternal side' inspires Chelsea win

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says showing her "maternal side" helped pick her players up after a 5-0 loss against Arsenal.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Women's Champions League: Chelsea 1-0 Fiorentina

Karen Carney's early penalty earns Chelsea Women a 1-0 Champions League first-leg lead against Italian side Fiorentina.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Who gets in your combined Chelsea-Man Utd team?

There will be a host of talent on show at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - but who would make your Chelsea and Manchester United combined XI?

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New Villa assistant Terry 'four or five years' from managing

Ex-Chelsea and England captain John Terry, the new assistant boss at Aston Villa, says he is a long way from being ready to become a manager.

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Sunday, October 14, 2018

Gossip: Hazard would not force Real Madrid move

Chelsea's Eden Hazard would not force Real Madrid move, Nathan Ake dismisses Man Utd rumours, plus more.

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WSL leaders Arsenal thrash Chelsea to maintain 100% winning start

Arsenal maintain their 100% start to the new season by inflicting Chelsea's first WSL defeat since May 2017.

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Eden Hazard: Chelsea forward keen to work with Jose Mourinho again

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is the one coach he would like to work with again.

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Eden Hazard: Chelsea forward rules out January switch to Real Madrid

Eden Hazard says he will not move to Real Madrid in January, but agrees he might need to leave Chelsea to win a Ballon d'Or.

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Chelsea may fund Auschwitz visits for fans guilty of anti-Semitic abuse

Chelsea may require fans found guilty of anti-Semitic abuse to visit the site of Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz rather than banning them.

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Smith leaves Brentford for Villa job with Terry appointed assistant head coach

Aston Villa appoint Dean Smith as their new head coach, with former Chelsea defender John Terry as his assistant.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

I am better equipped for England now - Barkley

Chelsea's Ross Barkley says he is better equipped to make an impact at international level after earning his first England call-up in two years.

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Monday, October 8, 2018

'Real are the best club in the world' - Hazard torn between Chelsea deal and 'dream' move

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says he is torn between signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge and a "dream" move to Real Madrid.

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It's still a two-horse race for the Premier League title - Shearer

Like Arsenal, Manchester United's best hope is fourth, and only Chelsea have a chance of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

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Sunday, October 7, 2018

Penny has dropped for Ross Barkley at Chelsea - Alan Shearer

Pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas agree that Ross Barkley finally knows his best position after playing a starring role for Chelsea against Southampton.

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Titles, trophy lifts, trouble and 26th-minute substitutions - Terry's defining moments

BBC Sport looks back at the highs and lows of Chelsea captain John Terry, who has announced his retirement.

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Former England and Chelsea captain Terry retires

Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry has announced his retirement from football.

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Southampton 0-3 Chelsea - Ross Barkley 'feeling really strong'

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley says he "feels strong" following his goal and assist in Chelsea's 3-0 victory against Southampton.

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Southampton 0-3 Chelsea: Mark Hughes says team showed too much respect

Southampton manager Mark Hughes says his side showed Chelsea too much respect as they were beaten 3-0 at St Mary's.

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Southampton 0-3 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri happy with Blues performance

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is happy with the way his side played in their 3-0 win at Southampton, but still feels they need to improve if they are to challenge for the title.

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Hazard scores again as unbeaten Chelsea win at Southampton

Chelsea extend their unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign by comfortably beating Southampton at St Mary's.

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Friday, October 5, 2018

I feel sensations under Sarri I never thought I would feel again - Fabregas

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he wishes he had played under head coach Maurizio Sarri earlier in his career.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Barkley should get England return, says Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes midfielder Ross Barkley should be called up to the England squad on Thursday.

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Loftus-Cheek could start for Chelsea in Europa League

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Chelsea and MOL Vidi.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Adrian Mutu: Former Chelsea striker loses latest appeal against damages for breach of contract

Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu loses his latest appeal against a ruling that he must pay the club £15.2m in compensation after a failed drugs test.

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Monday, October 1, 2018

Chelsea Women face Fiorentina in Europe; Glasgow given Barca tie

Chelsea are to face Fiorentina of Italy in the Women's Champions League round of 16, while Glasgow City meet Barcelona.

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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Premier League stats: Eden Hazard, Harry Kane and super subs

Chelsea's secret to success, Harry Kane's home from home and the best of the weekend's stats.

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Saturday, September 29, 2018

Lampard takes Derby to Chelsea in Carabao Cup

Frank Lampard will take his Derby County side to former club Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Maurizio Sarri says draw was 'right result'

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says a draw was "the right result" as his side strike late to snatch a point against Liverpool.

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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp hails 'outstanding' equaliser from Daniel Sturridge

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Daniel Sturridge's late equaliser was an "outstanding" end to the Reds' "spectacular" 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Daniel Sturridge snatches dramatic point for Reds

Substitute Daniel Sturridge scores a stunning equaliser a minute from time as Liverpool snatch a draw at Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Friday, September 28, 2018

'Unique genius Hazard can be best in the world'

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard can be the best player in the world if he reaches his full potential, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Premier League Show: Gabby Logan discusses Maurizio Sarri with James Horncastle

James Horncastle chats to Gabby Logan about Maurizio Sarri's time at Chelsea and looks at the impact the Italian has made at Stamford Bridge so far.

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

Is Lamela finally coming good? - Fantasy Football tips

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is a shoo-in for your Fantasy Football teams, but who else is worth a place?

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Swiss suspected Chelsea owner Abramovich to be a ‘threat’

Swiss police reportedly suspected the Russian, who denies wrongdoing, of involvement with criminality.

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Mignolet to start as Liverpool rest Alisson v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Liverpool and Chelsea.

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'Understandable' out of favour Cahill is upset - Zola

Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola says it is "understandable" Gary Cahill is "upset" about a lack of game-time.

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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Blues a step behind Liverpool - Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says his side are "a step behind" Premier League leaders Liverpool ahead of the teams' two meetings in the next week.

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West Ham 0-0 Chelsea: Manuel Pellegrini rues Hammer's missed chances

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is disappointed his side weren't more clinical in front of goal after missing three clear chances in their 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea.

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West Ham 0-0 Chelsea: Blues must improve quickly - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits his side did not play well as they dropped their first points of the season after drawing 0-0 away at West Ham.

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Women's Super League highlights: Everton Ladies 0-0 Chelsea Women

Watch highlights as Everton Ladies draw 0-0 with Chelsea Women in their Women's Super League match at the Merseyrail Community Stadium.

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Chelsea drop first points of season in draw at West Ham

Chelsea drop points for the first time this season after a frustrating London derby at West Ham.

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Who is the best Italian to manage in the Premier League?

With Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea side having a 100% record so far this season, we want to know who you think is the best Italian to manage in the Premier League.

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Friday, September 21, 2018

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill to ask for January move

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says he will ask for a move away from the club in January if he continues to be left out of the first team.

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Hammers to end Chelsea's 100% start? Lawro takes on ex-Olympic champion Ennis-Hill

BBC Sport football pundit Mark Lawrenson takes on Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill to predict this weekend's Premier League results.

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Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea midfielder says Eden Hazard is among world's best

Chelsea's loanee midfielder Mateo Kovacic says he didn't realise how good teammate Eden Hazard was, and counts him among the world's best three players.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Gossip - I was always happy at Chelsea, says Willian

Willian says he never planned on leaving Chelsea, Marcus Rashford receives extra coaching from Romelu Lukaku, plus more.

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Defending champions Chelsea held by Bristol City

A resolute Bristol City Women side hold defending champions Chelsea Women to a goalless draw in the WSL.

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Hazard left out of Chelsea squad for PAOK trip

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between PAOK Salonika and Chelsea.

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Ethan Ampadu: Chelsea youngster signs new five-year contract

Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu signs a new five-year contract at the club.

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Monday, September 17, 2018

Chelsea star Kante eats curry at fan's house after mosque meeting

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante spends the evening watching Match of the Day, playing Fifa and eating curry with a group of fans he met in a London mosque.

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Sunday, September 16, 2018

Chelsea's Hazard 'can score 40 goals this season'

Eden Hazard can score 40 goals this season and win the Premier League Golden Boot, according to Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.

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Saturday, September 15, 2018

The hat-trick club, Palace's lucky charm - Premier League stats

Eden Hazard joins Chelsea's hat-trick elite, Arsenal share the goals around and Crystal Palace keep winning with Wilfried Zaha.

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Chelsea 4-1 Cardiff: Neil Warnock says Bluebirds are still learning

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock admits every game is a "learning curve" after his newly-promoted team were well beaten by Chelsea.

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Chelsea 4-1 Cardiff: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea still have 'steps to take'

Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri, believes that his team still have 'steps to take' when looking at the Premier League title as they are still behind Liverpool and Manchester city, despite their 4-1 win over Cardiff

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What happened in the Premier League on Saturday?

Liverpool and Chelsea maintain their 100% starts to the Premier League season as Manchester City move into third place.

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Hazard hat-trick as Chelsea hit back to beat Cardiff

Eden Hazard scores a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Cardiff to maintain their 100% start to the Premier League season and go top of the table.

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Friday, September 14, 2018

Ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Pidgeley angry as illness revealed against wishes

Goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley says he is "angry and hurt" after his club announces his retirement citing a "long-term personal medical condition".

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Chelsea boss Sarri open to coaching role for Terry

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he will be "very, very happy" if former captain John Terry joins the coaching staff at Stamford Bridge.

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Cardiff boss Warnock wants Ampadu on loan in January

Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock will ask Chelsea about signing Wales international Ethan Ampadu on loan in January.

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

De Gea struggling and Chelsea changing: What we've learned from the Premier League so far

David de Gea's form has dipped significantly, Chelsea are evolving fast and Arsenal might not be as far behind as you would think.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Terry turns down move to Russia's Spartak Moscow

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry turns down a contract with Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow.

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Chelsea thrash Sarajevo in Women's Champions League

Women's Super League champions Chelsea begin their Champions League campaign with a thumping first-leg win over Sarajevo.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Chelsea's Mount takes England U21s to brink of Euro 2019 qualification

Mason Mount scores a debut winner as England Under-21s move to the brink of European Championship qualification with victory in Latvia.

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Sunday, September 9, 2018

Champions Chelsea draw with Man City in WSL opener

Champions Chelsea Women begin the defence of their Women's Super League One title with a goalless draw against Manchester City.

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Being a mum made me more direct - Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes

Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes, who gave birth to a baby boy in May, says being a new mum has made her " more direct" as a boss.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Chelsea and Scotland's Billy Gilmour eyes becoming one of world's best

Chelsea and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is only 17 but already setting his sights on being one of the world's top players.

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Saturday, September 1, 2018

Perfection for Blues and Reds, Benteke draws a blank - Premier League stats

Liverpool and Chelsea lead the way, Glenn Murray and Aleksandar Mitrovic score again, Crystal Palace toil without Wilfried Zaha, plus more.

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Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Chelsea doing well but we can improve - Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says he is happy with his players but admits they can still improve as Chelsea make it four wins from four Premier League games.

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Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Eddie Howe 'heartened' by Bournemouth display

Eddie Howe is "heartened" by Bournemouth's performance despite losing 2-0 to Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea.

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Premier League results: Liverpool hold off Leicester comeback as Chelsea also make it four wins from four

Liverpool and Chelsea maintain unbeaten runs as Southampton seal first win of season.

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Chelsea v Bournemouth

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth.

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Tammy Abraham: Aston Villa sign Chelsea forward on loan

Aston Villa sign forward Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Chelsea.

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Arsenal face Sporting - four British clubs learn Europa League fate

Arsenal, Chelsea, Celtic and Rangers learn their three group-stage opponents in this season's Europa League.

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Villa appoint ex-Liverpool managing director Purslow as chief executive

Aston Villa appoint ex-Liverpool and Chelsea executive Christian Purslow as their new chief executive.

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Liverpool drawn at home to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup third round

Eight-time winners Liverpool are drawn at home to Chelsea in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Gossip - Pique open to Pogba Barcelona move

Barcelona's Gerard Pique would welcome Paul Pogba joining from Man Utd, Gary Cahill to stay at Chelsea, plus more.

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea: Why Chelsea need more from their full-backs

Chelsea need an added dimension from out wide to unlock stubborn defences, says former player and manager Ruud Gullit.

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Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri surprised by Magpies formation

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he was surprised to see Newcastle start with five defenders during the Londoners' 2-1 win at St James' Park.

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Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea: Missing players were injured - Rafael Benitez

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez says Jamaal Lascelles and Jonjo Shelvey missed the 2-1 defeat against Chelsea through injury, and not because of a "bust-up".

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Late own goal gives Chelsea victory over Newcastle

Chelsea maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with victory over Newcastle in a match featuring three goals in 11 minutes.

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Eden Hazard will stay at Chelsea this season - Maurizio Sarri

Eden Hazard will remain at Chelsea this season, according to manager Maurizio Sarri, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek's situation will be reviewed in December.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

FA Cup preliminary round: Radcliffe aiming high under ex-Premier League trio

With former Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal players in the dugout, part-time Radcliffe are aiming for a money-spinning FA Cup run.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Mourinho tells Man Utd chiefs to sell Martial - gossip

Jose Mourinho tells Manchester United bosses to sell Anthony Martial, Real Madrid to make final bid for Chelsea's Eden Hazard, plus more.

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Monday, August 20, 2018

Premier League stats: Man City, Aguero, Cardiff, Tottenham, Chelsea

Manchester City score six but still fall way short of another record, while a keeper is close to a unique hat-trick - the weekend's key Premier League stats.

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

'I'm happy here' - Hazard rules out Chelsea exit this month

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says he "will not leave" the club before the European transfer window shuts on 31 August.

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Gossip: Man City target £60m Neves

Manchester City target £60m Neves, Barcelona give up on Pogba for now, Chelsea open to Drinkwater offers, Robertson set for Liverpool pay rise, plus more.

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Chelsea 3-2 Arsenal: Unai Emery says Gunners must improve their 'stability'

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says Arsenal need to have more "stability and balance" after their 3-2 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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'Chaotic classic exposes Chelsea and Arsenal's limitations'

Chelsea's 3-2 win over Arsenal was thrilling, but also showed why neither will challenge for the league title, writes Phil McNulty.

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Chelsea 3-2 Arsenal: Maurizio Sarri hails 'very important' win for Blues

Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea's 3-2 victory over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge was a "very important" result, but describes the Gunners two quick goals as a "horrible" 15 minutes.

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Alonso hits winner as Chelsea defeat Arsenal in five-goal thriller

Marcos Alonso's late strike settled a chaotic classic in Chelsea's favour after Arsenal fought back from 2-0 down and threatened to earn a point.

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Premier League: Chelsea v Arsenal - rate the players

Give your verdict on the players' performances as Maurizio Sarri takes charge of a Chelsea home game for the first time, against Unai Emery's Arsenal.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Chelsea winger Moses retires from international duty

Chelsea's Nigeria winger Victor Moses announces his retirement from international football at the age of 27.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Premier League: Chelsea v Arsenal - pick your combined XI

Chelsea host Arsenal in a London derby on Saturday - but who would make your combined starting line-up?

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Chelsea's Bakayoko joins AC Milan on loan

Chelsea's France midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko signs for Italian club AC Milan on a season-long loan.

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Monday, August 13, 2018

I would have left Chelsea had Conte stayed - Willian

Chelsea winger Willian says there is "no chance" he would be at the club if former manager Antonio Conte was still in charge.

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Courtois missed Chelsea training 'because of stress'

Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois apologises to Chelsea for missing training before his move to the Spanish club.

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Saturday, August 11, 2018

Huddersfield 0-3 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri says his quality rather than tactics key to win

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says their quality rather than "tactical organisation" were key to beating Huddersfield 3-0.

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Premier League stats: Tottenham, Kane, Warnock, Zaha, Fulham, Chelsea

The best Premier League stats as Harry Kane's dry August continues and Neil Warnock suffers more top-flight opening blues.

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Huddersfield Town 0-3 Chelsea: David Wagner says Terriers beaten by quality

Huddersfield boss David Wagner says Chelsea's extra quality was the deciding factor in the Terrier's 3-0 defeat in their opening game of the season.

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Chelsea off to flying start as newcomers struggle - Premier League round-up

Chelsea open their Premier League campaign with victory against Huddersfield, while Tottenham, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Watford also made wining starts.

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Friday, August 10, 2018

Arrizabalaga in line for Chelsea debut at Huddersfield

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea.

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Everton sign Zouma on loan from Chelsea

Everton sign France centre-back Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

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Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea striker set to join Valencia on a season-long loan

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is set to join Spanish club Valencia on a season-long loan.

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Eden Hazard 'happy to stay' at Chelsea, says Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea and Belgium striker Eden Hazard is happy to stay at Stamford Bridge, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Chinese Super League footballer who allegedly racially abused Demba Ba is banned

A Chinese Super League footballer who is accused of racially abusing former Newcastle and Chelsea striker Demba Ba is banned for six games.

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Thibaut Courtois: Real Madrid sign goalkeeper from Chelsea on six-year deal

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is presented as a Real Madrid player after joining on a six-year deal from Chelsea.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Chelsea sign Kepa in record £71m deal as Courtois heads for Madrid

Chelsea complete the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao for £71m - a world record for a goalkeeper.

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Chelsea agree Courtois deal with Real, Kovacic to join Blues

Chelsea agree the sale of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid, with Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic to arrive on loan.

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Chelsea target Kepa pays £71m contract release clause

Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga pays his release clause of £71m to La Liga, which allows him to leave the club and join Chelsea.

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Pogba wants to leave Man Utd for Barca - Wednesday's gossip

Paul Pogba wants to leave Man Utd for Barcelona, Spurs offer £25m for Grealish, Chelsea's £71.5m target Kepa almost joined Real Madrid for just £17.9m, plus more.

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Chelsea may need three months to reach potential, says Maurizio Sarri

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri warns it could take three months before the Blues are able to perform to their potential.

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Chelsea in talks to sign Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa for £71m

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao for a world record fee for a goalkeeper of £71m.

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Monday, August 6, 2018

Gossip: Chelsea to move for Oblak if Courtois leaves

Man Utd make final Toby Alderweireld bid, Chelsea target Jack Butland or Jan Oblak to replace Thibaut Courtois, plus more.

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Courtois absent from Chelsea training amid Real Madrid links

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has been linked with Real Madrid, did not report for training on Monday.

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Willian aims to stay at Chelsea and confirms bid from Barcelona

Willian says he intends to stay at Chelsea and confirms Barcelona made a bid to sign him this summer.

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FA Cup: Walthamstow player-manager Ryan Maxwell eager to learn from past mistakes

Eighty-three days after Chelsea beat Manchester United in the final, the FA Cup gets under way this Friday with the start of the extra preliminary round.

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Sunday, August 5, 2018

Community Shield: Chelsea looked like they were tired - Upson & Dublin

Dion Dublin and Matthew Upson agree that Chelsea were "outplayed" by Manchester City as they lost 2-0 in the Community Shield at Wembley.

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Gossip: Everton reach Mina deal

Everton reach Mina deal, Chelsea lead Zaha race, Man Utd prepare world record Maguire bid, plus more.

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Maurizio Sarri: Community Shield loss shows issues for new Chelsea boss

Sunday's defeat by Manchester City highlighted the task ahead for Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea, suggests former England defender Matt Upson.

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Community Shield: Pep Guardiola is 'so happy' for his players as Man City beat Chelsea

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Sergio Aguero is a "special guy" after he scored both goals in the 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield.

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Community Shield: Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea players will 'have to work'

Chelsea's new manager Maurizio Sarri has told his players they will "have to work" after losing 2-0 to Manchester City in the Community Shield.

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Highlights: Aguero inspires Man City victory over Chelsea

Sergio Aguero scores twice as Manchester City ease to a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield.

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Sergio Aguero scores his second goal to put Manchester City 2-0 up against Chelsea

Watch as Sergio Aguero scores his second goal for Manchester City as they go 2-0 up against Chelsea in the Community Shield.

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Community Shield: Chelsea v Man City - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for Chelsea v Man City in the Community Shield at Wembley.

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Sergio Aguero scores his 200th Manchester City goal to put them 1-0 up against Chelsea

Watch as Sergio Aguero scores his 200th goal for Manchester City as they go 1-0 up in the Community Shield against Chelsea.

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Sunday's gossip: Pogba agent 'can broker £100m Barcelona move'

Paul Pogba's agent can broker £100m Barcelona move, Chelsea line up Aaron Ramsey, Wolves make Domagoj Vida bid, plus more.

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Courtois' agent wants Chelsea to let keeper join Real Madrid - Saturday's gossip

Thibaut Courtois' agent wants Chelsea to let keeper join Real Madrid, Liverpool interested in Ramsey, Martial set to stay at Man Utd, plus more.

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Friday, August 3, 2018

Pep Guardiola says new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is perfect for English football

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he will "learn a lot" from new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri and that his style is "perfect for English football".

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Maurizio Sarri - Important that Chelsea win a trophy

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says it's important that his side wins a trophy early in the season, they face Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield.

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'No Willian problem' but Sarri unsure on Courtois

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he is "confident" Willian will stay at the club but admits he does not know where Thibaut Courtois' future lies.

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Pedro: Chelsea winger signs Stamford Bridge contract extension

Spanish winger Pedro signs a one-year contact extension at Chelsea, that will keep him at the club until 2020.

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

Willian: Chelsea midfielder asks lawyers to act on 'forged' letter

Chelsea midfielder Willian says he has instructed his lawyers to act after a "forged" document was circulated on the "football market".

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Arsenal score with 17 seconds left - then beat Chelsea in shootout

Petr Cech saved penalties in normal time and in a shootout as Arsenal beat his old club Chelsea in the International Champions Cup.

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Chelsea start WSL defence against Man City, Man Utd play Liverpool in cup

Chelsea will begin their Women's Super League title defence against rivals Manchester City.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Gossip: Zidane could replace Mourinho at Man Utd

Zidane could replace Mourinho at Manchester United, Chelsea want Lewandowski, Barcelona eye Mignolet, plus more.

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Monday, July 30, 2018

Gossip: Real not targeting Willian and only want Courtois from Chelsea

Real Madrid only want Courtois from Chelsea, Leicester set to offer Manchester United target Maguire new deal, Everton lead race for Rojo, plus more.

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Man City winger Mahrez could be fit for Community Shield

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez could be fit for Sunday's Community Shield with Chelsea despite suffering an ankle injury.

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Saturday, July 28, 2018

Man Utd 'must dig deep for Lewandowski' Sunday's gossip column

Manchester United need Sanchez-sized wages to tempt striker, Chelsea playmaker set to stay, plus more.

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Chelsea beat Inter on penalties after 1-1 draw

Cesar Azpilicueta marks his first Chelsea appearance since returning from the World Cup with the decisive penalty against Inter Milan as the Blues run out 5-4 winners after a 1-1 draw.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Chelsea lining up Pickford? Saturday's gossip column

Chelsea target England goalkeeper, world record needed for Leicester defender, Wolves eye Man Utd defender, plus more.

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Ex-Chelsea boss Scolari takes charge of Palmeiras for third time

Former Chelsea and Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is appointed manager of Palmeiras for a third time.

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Man Utd still hope to sign Perisic - Gossip

Manchester United want Perisic, Chelsea ready to sell Morata for £62m, Everton bid £27m for Mina, plus more.

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Chelsea sign 38-year-old ex-England keeper Green

Chelsea make the surprise signing of former England goalkeeper Robert Green on a one-year deal.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Who does Leroy Sane think are Man City's biggest Premier League title challengers?

Manchester City forward Leroy Sane tips Chelsea to be the champions' nearest challengers next season.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Real Madrid eye Lloris? Wednesday's gossip column

Real Madrid want Lloris, Usmanov to sell Arsenal stake, Man Utd and Chelsea chase Thiago, Martial wants Premier League stay, plus more.

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Chelsea Women boss Hayes on best women's coach shortlist

Chelsea Women coach Emma Hayes is named on the Best Fifa Women's Coach shortlist after guiding them to the double last season.

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Chelsea our biggest threat, says Man City forward Sane

Manchester City forward Leroy Sane says Chelsea will be the champions' nearest challengers next season.

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Perth Glory 0-1 Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri makes winning start as manager

Maurizio Sarri makes a winning start as Chelsea boss after Pedro's early goal proves enough to beat Perth Glory 1-0 in a friendly in Australia.

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David Luiz surprises Chelsea fan at family barbecue during Australia tour

Young Chelsea fan Hudson McCarthy invited the team round for a barbecue during their tour of Australia - so David Luiz and friends obliged.

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Gossip: Chelsea consider £65m Barca bid for Willian

Chelsea consider Willian offer and deal for Martial, Rojo tipped for Old Trafford exit, Grealish set for Spurs, plus more.

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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Chelsea boss Sarri 'wanted to dismantle Napoli'

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wanted to "dismantle" Napoli's team by taking players with him, says the Italian club's president.

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Saturday, July 21, 2018

Gossip: Chelsea refuse to be 'bullied' into Hazard sale

Chelsea will not be bullied over Hazard, Martial set to stay at United, Cech linked with move to Roma, plus more.

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Friday, July 20, 2018

Pep Guardiola on Joe Hart and Chelsea's Jorginho

Pep Guardiola discusses the professionalism of third-choice goalkeeper Joe Hart in Manchester City's pre-season training and Jorginho's decision to join Chelsea instead of City.

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Gossip: Man City ready to sell Sterling if he does not sign deal

Manchester City prepared to sell Sterling if he does not agree a new deal, Japan want Wenger, Chelsea target Donnarumma, plus more.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Chelsea eye Higuain as part of double deal - Thursday's gossip

Liverpool beat Chelsea to Alisson, Man Utd could move for Robert Lewandowski and Thiago Alcantara, Tottenham want Jack Grealish, plus more

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Gianfranco Zola: Former Chelsea striker appointed Maurizio Sarri's assistant

Former Chelsea and Italy striker Gianfranco Zola returns to Stamford Bridge as assistant to new manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Maurizio Sarri: New Chelsea boss wants to keep forward Eden Hazard and improve him

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he wants to keep Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge and "improve" the Belgium forward.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Hazard top of Real Madrid wish-list - gossip

Hazard number one target for Real Madrid, Chelsea could move for Schmeichel, Bournemouth eye £57m double deal, plus more.

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Monday, July 16, 2018

I'd give all my possessions for Chelsea glory - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says he would 'give all his possessions to win something' with Chelsea after replacing Antonio Conte as their manager.

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Saturday, July 14, 2018

Pogba offered to Barcelona - Sunday's gossip column

Chelsea offer Alvaro Morata in deal for Gonzalo Higuain, Paul Pogba on the move, Arsenal eye Juventus midfielder, plus more.

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Eden Hazard: Chelsea forward says it 'might be time for something different'

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says "it might be time to discover something different" after six "wonderful years" at the club.

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Jorginho: Napoli midfielder joins Chelsea on five-year deal

Chelsea sign Napoli's Italian international midfielder Jorginho on a five-year deal.

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Maurizio Sarri: Who is the new Chelsea manager and what is his football history?

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri never made it as a player but as a manager he is changing the way the game is played, writes James Horncastle.

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Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea name ex-Napoli boss as Antonio Conte's successor

Chelsea appoint former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri as Antonio Conte's replacement on a three-year contract.

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Friday, July 13, 2018

Antonio Conte: Chelsea sack Italian after two years in charge

Chelsea dismiss boss Antonio Conte after two seasons in charge at Stamford Bridge in which he won the Premier League and the FA Cup.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea manager's exit continues title-winning trend

Chelsea's sacking of Antonio Conte means for the sixth time in eight seasons the Premier League's title-winning manager has left his job within about a year.

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Antonio Conte: Why did Italian's Chelsea reign turn sour?

With Antonio Conte set to depart Chelsea, Simon Stone sheds some light on why the Italian's two-year reign has come to an end.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea set to announce the departure of former Italy manager

Chelsea are set to part ways with Antonio Conte after two years in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Kenedy: Newcastle sign Brazilian midfielder on season-long loan

Chelsea winger Kenedy returns to Newcastle on a season-long loan following a successful spell at the club last season.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea move is closer as former Napoli boss enters final negotiations

Maurizio Sarri is in final negotiations with former club Napoli as he edges closer to taking charge at Chelsea, says the Serie A club's president.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Marco van Ginkel: Chelsea midfielder out for eight months after knee surgery

Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel will be out for around eight months after having knee surgery.

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Ex-Liverpool striker Torres signs for Japanese side

Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres joins Japanese side Sagan Tosu.

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Gossip: Chelsea to rival Man City for Jorginho

Chelsea hope to beat Manchester City to Jorginho, Roma wait on Alisson offers, Liverpool see Vida bid rejected, plus more.

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Sunday, July 8, 2018

Gossip: PSG to make offer for Coutinho

PSG make offer for Coutinho, Real reserve Hazard squad number, Conte set to stay at Chelsea, Mahrez close to Manchester City move,, plus more.

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Saturday, July 7, 2018

Conte back for pre-season training at Chelsea

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte returns to pre-season training despite speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.

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Friday, July 6, 2018

380 minutes, 0 shots on target, 0 goals but Deschamps will not drop Giroud

France coach Didier Deschamps says he will not drop Olivier Giroud for his side's World Cup semi-final, despite the Chelsea striker failing to score in Russia.

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

World Cup 2018: Didier Drogba reckons 'it's coming home' for England

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba tells BBC Sport why he thinks England can go all the way and win the World Cup in Russia.

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Monday, July 2, 2018

Chelsea ready to use Morata in Higuain deal - Tuesday's gossip

Chelsea want to swap Alvaro Morata for Gonzalo Higuain, Kasper Schmeichel is a target for the Blues and Roma, plus more.

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Saturday, June 30, 2018

Gossip - Man Utd challenge Liverpool for Fekir

Liverpool and Man Utd to compete for Lyon midfielder, manager confusion at Chelsea, Petr Cech turns down Napoli, plus more.

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Liverpool and Chelsea agree Solanke fee - a year after his move

Liverpool and Chelsea have come to an agreement over the fee for striker Dominic Solanke - a year after his move to Merseyside.

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

Sophie Ingle: Captain determined to guide Wales to first World Cup

Wales captain and recent Chelsea signing Sophie Ingle says she is determined to guide Wales to their first World Cup.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Chelsea Women sign England defender Carter

Chelsea Women sign England international defender Jess Carter on a three-year deal from Birmingham City.

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Sophie Ingle: Chelsea Women sign Wales captain from Liverpool Ladies

Chelsea Women re-sign Wales captain Sophie Ingle on a two-year contract from Liverpool Ladies.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Arsenal to face Chelsea in pre-season International Champions Cup in Dublin

Arsenal and Chelsea will face each other in Dublin at the International Champions Cup in pre-season

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Monday, June 11, 2018

World Cup 2018: Cesc Fabregas joins BBC's punditry line-up

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas joins the BBC's World Cup punditry line-up in Russia.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Eniola Aluko signs for Italian champions Juventus

Former Chelsea forward Eniola Aluko has signed for Italian champions Juventus.

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

Ex-Chelsea winger Zhirkov in Russia World Cup squad

World Cup hosts Russia have named a heavily home-based 23-man squad for the tournament

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Friday, June 1, 2018

Fran Kirby: Chelsea FC Women forward signs new three-year contract

England forward Fran Kirby signs a new three-year contract with Women's Super League One champions Chelsea.

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Stadium delay will help Chelsea - Purslow

Chelsea's decision to abandon plans to build a new stadium will benefit the team, says former managing director Christian Purslow.

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Roman Abramovich, Chelsea owner, 'withdraws' UK visa application

A source close to the Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner says his application was not refused.

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Chelsea put stadium plans on hold because of 'unfavourable financial conditions'

Chelsea put their new stadium plans on hold citing an "unfavourable investment climate".

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Frank Lampard: Derby County name ex-Chelsea & England midfielder as manager

Derby County appoint former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their new manager on a three-year deal.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Norway captain Mjelde signs new three-year Chelsea deal

Norway captain Maren Mjelde signs a new three-year contract with 2017-18 double winners Chelsea FC Women.

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Monday, May 28, 2018

Chelsea owner Abramovich 'eligible to become Israeli' after UK visa delay

The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC had faced delays in renewing his UK visa.

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Friday, May 25, 2018

Frank Lampard among 20 Derby County manager's job applicants

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard is among 20 applicants for the vacant Derby County manager's job.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Napoli manager replacing Maurizio Sarri

Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is named as the new manager of Serie A side Napoli.

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Chelsea: Women's Super League champions renamed Chelsea FC Women

Women's Super League champions Chelsea Ladies rename themselves as Chelsea Football Club Women.

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Ji So-yun's sensational brace & other great WSL goals

Watch the best of the action from Women's Super League 1 including Ji So-yun's sensational brace against Liverpool as WSL 1 champions Chelsea end the campaign unbeaten.

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Chelsea's Morata misses out on Spain World Cup squad

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has failed to make Spain's final 23-man World Cup squad.

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Willian: Chelsea midfielder 'erases' Antonio Conte with cup emojis

Chelsea midfielder Willian shares pictures from Saturday's FA Cup celebrations - but where is boss Antonio Conte?

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FA Cup Stories: What it's like to watch the final with a Chelsea & Man Utd fan

BBC Sport spends the day at the FA Cup final with Lewis, a Chelsea fan, and Dave, a Man Utd fan, as the two teams meet in the showpiece at Wembley.

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'Whatever happens with Conte, Chelsea must keep Hazard' - Shearer analysis

FA Cup winners Chelsea need to keep hold of forward Eden Hazard regardless of who is manager next season, says Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer.

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

Can you name every club to win multiple FA Cups?

Chelsea won the 2018 FA Cup by beating Manchester United, but can you name every club to win the competition multiple times?

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Antonio Conte: What will happen to the Chelsea manager?

BBC Sport looks back at one of the main talking points from the FA Cup final, will Chelsea manager Antonio Conte stay at the club?

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Unbeaten Chelsea come from 2-0 down to beat Liverpool

Ji So-Yun scores two sensational late goals at Liverpool as WSL 1 champions Chelsea Ladies ended the campaign unbeaten.

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Chelsea owner Abramovich faces UK visa 'delay'

A source close to the Chelsea FC owner says the renewal process is taking a little longer than usual.

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FA People's Cup: Winners describe their 'amazing' day at Wembley

Winners of the FA People's Cup competitions collect their trophies on the Wembley pitch during the FA Cup Final between Manchester United & Chelsea.

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Chelsea 'may have to sell Hazard to fund transfers'

Chelsea may need to sell FA Cup final match-winner Eden Hazard "to help fund other transfers", says ex-assistant boss Steve Clarke.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

'I am committed to this club but I can't change' - Chelsea boss Conte

Antonio Conte says he is "committed" to Chelsea - but adds he cannot change his style of management if he stays.

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Chelsea v Man Utd: How the players rated at Wembley in FA Cup final

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty gives his player ratings for Chelsea's FA Cup final win, plus your ratings.

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Chelsea didn't deserve FA Cup final win - Mourinho

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Chelsea did not deserve to win the FA Cup, accusing them of being too defensive in Saturday's final.

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FA Cup: I will respect Chelsea's decision on my future - Antonio Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he will "respect" the club's decision about his future and says a decision is yet to be made.

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FA Cup final - Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: We were the best team - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his team did not deserve to lose 1-0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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FA Cup highlights: Eden Hazard's first-half penalty helps Chelsea beat Man Utd to win FA Cup

Watch highlights as Eden Hazard's first-half penalty helps Chelsea to win the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: Chelsea need to improve if we are to win more trophies - Eden Hazard

Chelsea's Eden Hazard was critical of his side's performance in the FA Cup final despite him scoring the only goal of the game as the blues beat Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley.

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FA Cup Final - Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: FA Cup win 'saved our season' - Gary Cahill

Chelsea captain Gary Cahill says beating Manchester United 1-0 to lift the 2018 FA Cup at Wembley has saved their season.

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FA Cup: Alan Shearer slams Man Utd's Phil Jones for 'last-ditch defending' that led to Chelsea goal

Alan Shearer slams Phil Jones & the 'last ditch' defending that led to Chelsea's opening goal against Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

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FA Cup: Chelsea & Manchester United supporters pay emotional tribute to Ray Wilkins at Wembley

Watch as Chelsea & Manchester United supporters pay an emotional tribute to their former player Ray Wilkins at Wembley.

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FA Cup: Chelsea's Eden Hazard opens the scoring after Phil Jones gives away a penalty

Watch as Eden Hazard gives Chelsea the lead, after Manchester United's Phil Jones gives away a penalty.

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FA Cup final: Chelsea v Manchester United - rate the players

Rate the players from both teams in the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United.

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Watch: Chewbacca's FA Cup predictions

Star Wars' Chewbacca relives his favourite FA Cup memories and give his thoughts on the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Man Utd.

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Man Utd's Lukaku facing fitness test for FA Cup final

Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku is a doubt for Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea, but Anthony Martial is fit.

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Ex-Chelsea youth alleges racial abuse

An ex youth team player becomes the first alleged victim of racial abuse at Chelsea to reveal his identity and talk publicly about "internal racism and bullying".

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Chelsea's Eden Hazard 'not selfish enough' to win Ballon d'Or

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says he is happier being a team player and glad he is not "selfish enough" to win the Ballon d'Or.

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Lawro's FA Cup final prediction

BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson on whether Chelsea or Manchester United will win at Wembley on Saturday.

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Classic FA Cup goals: Manchester United v Chelsea - Beckham, Rooney, Drogba, Gullitt

BBC Sport looks back at some classic FA Cup goals between Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley.

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Chelsea's Musonda cuts short Celtic loan stay

Brendan Rodgers confirms midfielder Charly Musonda has returned to Chelsea early after playing just eight games for Celtic.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea Ladies manager gives birth to boy

Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes gives birth to a boy two days after her side win the Women's Super League title.

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Manchester United and Chelsea fans enjoy FA Cup final date

United fan, Natalie, goes on a date with Chelsea fan, Christiano, to see if love can conquer their Cup Final rivalry.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Chelsea fined £20,000 for surrounding referee during draw with Huddersfield

Chelsea have been fined by the Football Association after players surrounded referee Lee Mason at half-time during their draw with Huddersfield.

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Duke of Cambridge to miss FA Cup final because of Royal Wedding

The Duke of Cambridge will miss Saturday's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United, Kensington Palace confirm.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea Ladies beat Bristol City 2-0 - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea Ladies secure the Women's Super League title with a hard-fought victory against Bristol City.

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Where heroes are made: The Road to Wembley - fans' FA Cup poem

Football fans relive the the magic moments from this season's FA Cup ahead of Saturday's final between Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Eniola Aluko: Forward to leave Chelsea when season ends on Sunday

Chelsea Ladies forward Eniola Aluko announces she is leaving Women's Super League champions when the season finishes on Sunday.

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Fran Kirby: Winning the league was special

Fran Kirby revels in a "special" moment after Chelsea Ladies secure the Women's Super League title with a hard-fought victory against Bristol City.

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Gossip: Arteta close to becoming Arsenal manager

Arteta close to becoming Arsenal manager, West Ham want Heaton from Burnley, Pochettino to reject Chelsea, plus more.

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Sunday, May 13, 2018

Martial a doubt for Man Utd in FA Cup final, but Lukaku is fit

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is a doubt for Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea, but striker Romelu Lukaku is likely to be fit.

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Newcastle 3-0 Chelsea: Benitez pleased by Magpies' 'commitment and passion'

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is delighted to end the season on a high following a deserved 3-0 win against Chelsea on the final game of the season.

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Newcastle 3-0 Chelsea: Blues' approach not good enough - Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits his team were outplayed after losing 3-0 to Newcastle United at St James' Park on the final game of the season.

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Chelsea warm up for FA Cup final with 3-0 defeat at Newcastle

Chelsea miss out on a place in next season's Champions League after being beaten by Newcastle's outstanding performance in the Premier League.

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

Chelsea Ladies 2-1 Sunderland Ladies: Eni Aluko scores winner as Chelsea on brink of WSL title

Chelsea move within just one point of the Women's Super League One title with two games to go after a 2-1 victory over Sunderland.

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Liverpool & Chelsea compete for final Champions League spot - Premier League's final day preview

Will Liverpool deny Chelsea the final Champions League place? And what chance is there of Swansea escaping relegation?

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Kirby & Aluko score to put Chelsea Ladies on brink of title

Chelsea move to the brink of the WSL 1 title as victory over Sunderland puts them six points clear with two games to go.

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Chelsea 2005 or Man City 2018? Lampard picks his combined XI

Former England midfielder Frank Lampard selects his combined XI from his Chelsea 2005 title-winning side and 2018 champions Manchester City.

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Chelsea: Blues charged by FA after Huddersfield incident

Chelsea are charged by the FA after players surrounded referee Lee Mason at half-time during their draw with Huddersfield.

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Katie Chapman: Chelsea Ladies captain to retire this summer

England midfielder and Chelsea Ladies captain Katie Chapman will retire from professional football at the end of the season.

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Chelsea Ladies 2-1 Birmingham City Ladies: Kirby & Cuthbert goals take Chelsea top of WSL 1

Chelsea go top of FA Women's Super League 1 with a 2-1 victory over Birmingham City, thanks to goals from Fran Kirby and Erin Cuthbert.

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FA Cup final: BBC Sport live coverage details revealed for Chelsea v Man Utd

A series of special programmes will be shown on the BBC on FA Cup final weekend, including a John Motson-themed edition of Mastermind.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Huddersfield ensure Premier League safety with draw at Chelsea

Huddersfield Town ensure Premier League survival with a draw at Chelsea - a result which damages the Blues' Champions League hopes.

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Chelsea go top of WSL 1 with late win at Birmingham

Chelsea take a big step towards the Women's Super League title thanks to Erin Cuthbert's late winner against Birmingham.

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Premier League: Chelsea v Liverpool – rate the players

See how you rated the players out of 10 for Chelsea's against Liverpool in the Premier League.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Ex-Chelsea coaches Williams & Rix face new racism claims

Ex-Chelsea coaches Gwyn Williams and Graham Rix face new allegations of racially abusing young players in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

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Antonio Conte says top four and not his future is priority

Finishing in the Premier League top four is more of a priority than his own future, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

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Sunday, May 6, 2018

Liverpool: Why Reds risk playing themselves into bad form - Jenas

Liverpool losing to Chelsea is not a problem, says MOTD2 pundit Jermaine Jenas - but the Reds performance must be a concern.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool: Blues must be ready - Antonio Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says they must "be ready" for any slip-ups by Spurs and Liverpool after a win against the Reds kept alive their top four hopes.

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Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool: Hate the result, fine with the performance - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts defeat but remains pleased on his sides performance after their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

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Chelsea boost Champions League hopes by beatng Liverpool

Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League are boosted with victory over third-placed Liverpool at Stamford Bridge

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Premier League: Chelsea v Liverpool - rate the players

Give your player ratings out of 10 for Chelsea against Liverpool in the Premier League.

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'It's only going to get better' - Chapman wants more after record 10th cup win

Chelsea Ladies captain Katie Chapman says there are still more trophies to come in her career, after winning the Women's FA Cup for a record 10th time.

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Saturday, May 5, 2018

Man Utd want Willian if Martial joins Chelsea - gossip

Manchester United want to swap striker for Chelsea midfielder and eye Lazio midfielder, Leicester winger targets the capital, plus more.

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Arsenal Women 1-3 Chelsea Ladies: Ramona Bachmann brace wins Chelsea FA Cup

Watch highlights as Chelsea beat Arsenal 3-1 in the Women's FA Cup Final at Wembley.

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I'm only a role model because I'm female - I want to be known for my coaching'

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to be known as a coach not a "role model" as she prepares her side for Wembley while 33 weeks pregnant.

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Mahrez withdraws transfer request - gossip

Leicester's Riyad Mahrez withdraws transfer request, Arsenal and Chelsea want Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim, plus more.

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FA Women's Cup final - Arsenal v Chelsea: Danielle Carter aiming to make history

Arsenal forward Danielle Carter says she is looking to make more history with Arsenal by beating Chelsea in Saturday's FA Women's Cup final.

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FA Women's Cup final - Arsenal v Chelsea: Fran Kirby wants trophy to cap 'positive' season

Chelsea striker Fran Kirby says she is aiming to help Chelsea beat Arsenal in Saturday's FA Women's Cup final after missing out on a winners medal in the 2015 and 2016 finals.

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Women's FA Cup final 2018: Arsenal Women v Chelsea Ladies (Sat)

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Women's Cup final between Arsenal Women and Chelsea Ladies at Wembley.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

FA Cup: Ray Wilkins' family invited to final between Chelsea & Man Utd

The family of former England captain Ray Wilkins will be special guests at Wembley when Chelsea face Manchester United in the FA Cup final on 19 May.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Liverpool's Buvac 'serious candidate' to replace Wenger - gossip

Jurgen Klopp's number two heading to Arsenal, Man Utd to sell Darmian and Blind, Chelsea want Martial, plus more.

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Women's FA Cup final: 40,000 tickets sold for Wembley showpiece

More than 40,000 tickets have been sold for Saturday's Women's FA Cup final, with Arsenal and Chelsea set to play in front of a competition-record crowd.

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Monday, April 30, 2018

FA Youth Cup: Chelsea beat Arsenal to secure fifth straight title

Chelsea win the FA Youth Cup for the fifth year in a row, thrashing Arsenal 4-0 to complete a 7-1 aggregate victory in the final.

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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Women's Champions League: Wolfsburg 2-0 Chelsea - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea are knocked out of the Women's Champions League by Wolfsburg after a 2-0 (5-1 agg) defeat in the semi-final.

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Wolfsburg beat Chelsea in Champions League semis

Wolfsburg Ladies beat Chelsea Ladies 2-0 in the their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg to win 5-1 on aggregate.

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Saturday, April 28, 2018

Swansea 0-1 Chelsea: We've put some pressure on Spurs - Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte says Chelsea's 1-0 win over Swansea has helped put some pressure on fourth-placed Tottenham, with three games left in the Premier League season.

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Swansea 0-1 Chelsea: Swans commitment can keep us up - Carlos Carvalhal

Carlos Carvalhal praises Swansea's "heart and commitment" following their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea which sees them just one point above the relegation zone.

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Chelsea boost top-four hopes and leave Swansea in relegation trouble

Cesc Fabregas scores his 50th Premier League goal as Chelsea close in on the top four and leave Swansea in trouble.

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'Mourinho my biggest influence'

Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke hails the impact of Jose Mourinho, who he worked with at Chelsea, on his approach to management.

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Friday, April 27, 2018

Jose Mourinho: This season better than last for Manchester United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says this season is 'better than last'. United are chasing second place in the league and will play Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

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Not my decision to sell Salah from Chelsea - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says it was not his decision to sell Egypt forward Mohamed Salah when he was Chelsea manager.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Thibaut Courtois: Chelsea goalkeeper launches libel claim against Marc Wilmots

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he has initiated "proceedings for libel and defamation" against ex-Belgium boss Marc Wilmots.

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FA Cup final: Chelsea v Man Utd to kick off at 17:15 BST

The 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley will kick off at 17:15 BST on 19 May.

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Chelsea Ladies striker Kirby wins inaugural footballer of the year award

Chelsea Ladies and England striker Fran Kirby wins the first Football Writers' Association's Women's Footballer of the Year award.

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Monday, April 23, 2018

Former Chelsea player Marko Marin makes comical tumble in Greek Super League

Watch former Chelsea player Marko Marin take an unusual dive in a Greek Super League game between Olympiacos and Apollon Smyrnis.

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Barcelona beat Chelsea to win Uefa Youth League

Chelsea are denied a third Uefa Youth League title as they are beaten 3-0 by Barcelona on Monday.

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Sunday, April 22, 2018

PFA Women's Player of the Year 2017-18: Chelsea's Kirby 'humbled' to win award

Chelsea's Fran Kirby says it is "very humbling" to receive the PFA Women's Player of the Year award for 2017-18.

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Women's Champions League highlights: Chelsea Ladies 1-3 Wolfsburg Ladies

Chelsea's hopes of reaching the Women's Champions League final diminish after they concede three away goals in their first-leg defeat by Wolfsburg.

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Antonio Conte: 'I have respect for Jose Mourinho's story'

Chelsea will be underdogs when they face Manchester United in the FA Cup final on 19 May, says head coach Antonio Conte.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 2-0 Southampton - Conte says Blues are 'deservedly' into final

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says his team were deserved winners following their 2-0 victory over Southampton in their FA Cup semi-final.

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Women's Champions League: Ji So-yun puts Chelsea Ladies ahead against Wolfsburg

Ji So-yun puts Chelsea Ladies 1-0 up against Wolfsburg in their Women's Champions League semi-final first leg at Kingsmeadow.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 2-0 Southampton highlights

Olivier Giroud's brilliant semi-final goal helps Chelsea beat Southampton 2-0 to reach the FA Cup final and set up a meeting with Manchester United.

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Watch: Morata's header doubles Chelsea's lead

Watch as Alvaro Morata's downward header doubles Chelsea's lead against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.

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Chelsea book FA Cup final date with Man Utd

Goals from Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata help Chelsea beat Southampton to reach the FA Cup final against Manchester United.

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FA Cup: Olivier Giroud skilfully puts Chelsea ahead against Southampton in semi-final

Watch as Olivier Giroud dances around Southampton's defence to give Chelsea the lead in the FA Cup semi-final.

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FA Cup: Chelsea v Southampton - rate the players

Rate the players from both teams in the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Southampton.

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Saturday, April 21, 2018

Chelsea Ladies v VfL Wolfsburg Ladies (Sun)

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's Champions League semi-final first leg between Chelsea and Wolfsburg.

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Friday, April 20, 2018

Uefa Youth League: Chelsea to face Barcelona in final

Chelsea will face Barcelona in Monday's Uefa Youth League final after beating Porto on penalties in the last four.

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Roy Bentley - last surviving member of 1950 England World Cup squad - dies at 93

Former Chelsea striker Roy Bentley, the last surviving member of England's 1950 World Cup squad, dies at the age of 93.

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Ethan Ampadu: Exeter City 'disappointed' by Chelsea tribunal ruling

Exeter City say they are "disappointed for football" as a tribunal orders Chelsea to pay them up to £2.5m for Ethan Ampadu.

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Chelsea must fight in FA Cup semi - Conte

Manager Antonio Conte says he is not "listening to those who say Chelsea are already in the final", before Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.

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Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Antonio Conte feels playing two strikers is a good option for his side

Antonio Conte says playing two strikers is a good option following an impressive showing by Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Burnley.

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Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Sean Dyche feels top six are a 'different animal'

Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes the top six teams in the Premier League are a "different animal" following their 2-1 defeat by Chelsea.

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Moses strikes as Chelsea win at Burnley

Chelsea maintain their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at European hopefuls Burnley.

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PFA WSL 1 Team of the Year: Five Chelsea Ladies players named

Chelsea Ladies have five players in the PFA Women's Super League One Team of the Year for 2017-18.

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Chelsea's Marcos Alonso given three-match ban for tackle on Shane Long

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is given a three-match ban for violent conduct after a tackle on Shane Long in Saturday's 3-2 win at Southampton.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Manchester City can "continue to dominate", says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

Manchester City can dominate English football for the foreseeable future, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

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Antonio Conte's wife disrupts Chelsea news conference

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's news conference is interrupted when his phone rings.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

FA looking into Alonso tackle on Long in Chelsea win at Southampton

The FA is looking into Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso's tackle on Shane Long in his side's 3-2 win at Southampton on Saturday.

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Monday, April 16, 2018

England keeper Hart shouldn't go to World Cup - Sutton

Goalkeeper Joe Hart should not go to the World Cup with England, says former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton

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Sunday, April 15, 2018

Women's FA Cup: Chelsea Ladies 2-0 Manchester City Women

Two inspired solo goals from Fran Kirby fire Chelsea into the Women's FA Cup final, where they will meet rivals Arsenal on May 5.

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PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year: Five Chelsea players shortlisted

Women's Super League leaders Chelsea provide five players on the six-woman shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association women's player's player of the year

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Watch: 'Superb' Kirby goal gives Chelsea Ladies early FA Cup lead

Fran Kirby scores a fantastic solo goal, calmly slotting in past the keeper to give Chelsea an early lead in their Women's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

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Saturday, April 14, 2018

Gossip: Man City may make move for Mbappe

Manchester City want to sign PSG's Mbappe, Chelsea are interested in Lewandowski, Manchester United keen on Maguire, plus more.

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Super sub Giroud & Burnley match class of 1968 - best Premier League stats

The best stats from Saturday's Premier League action as Chelsea mount a comeback, Wilfried Zaha inspires a Palace win and Burnley chase European football.

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Southampton 2-3 Chelsea: Alonso decision changed game - Mark Hughes

Southampton boss Mark Hughes feels the decision to not send off Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso changed the game as his side went on to lose 3-2, despite being 2-0 up.

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Southampton 2-3 Chelsea: Second-half spirit pleases Antonio Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says his side were "very disappointing" in the first half but was delighted with the "spirit" his side showed to come from 2-0 down to win at Southampton.

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Superb Chelsea comeback keeps Southampton in bottom three

Substitute Olivier Giroud scores twice as Chelsea come from 2-0 down to win at Southampton in the Premier League.

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Women's FA Cup: Chelsea Ladies v Manchester City Women

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea Ladies and Manchester City Women.

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Friday, April 13, 2018

Chelsea complain to Uefa over treatment of fans at Barcelona game

Chelsea make a formal complaint to Uefa over the treatment of the club's fans at a Champions League match at Barcelona in March.

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Scottish women's player of the month is 15-year-old Chelsea McEachran

A 15-year-old schoolgirl playing in the second tier of Scottish women's football is named player of the month.

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Sunday, April 8, 2018

MOTD2: Chelsea staring Europa League in the face after West Ham draw - Jenas

Match of the Day 2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says Chelsea are now likely to miss out on Champions League football next season.

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Chelsea: FA Cup win 'not enough to save season' - Cesar Azpilicueta

Winning the FA Cup will not be enough to "save" Chelsea's season, says defender Cesar Azpilicueta.

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Chelsea 1-1 West Ham: David Moyes delighted with point

West Ham boss David Moyes says his side "did a really good job" in earning a point against a "very good" Chelsea.

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Chelsea 1-1 West Ham: Antonio Conte says draw sums up Blues' season

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says their 1-1 draw with West Ham sums up the Blues' season after they dominated the game, created chances, but still failed to win.

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Hernandez goal earns point for West Ham at Chelsea

Javier Hernandez's second-half equaliser boosts West Ham's survival prospects and damages Chelsea's top-four hopes.

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Saturday, April 7, 2018

Ray Wilkins: Tributes at games to former England & Chelsea midfielder

Tributes are paid to Ray Wilkins at Saturday's matches, following the death of the former England and Chelsea midfielder.

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Kevin de Bruyne recalls 'distant' relationship with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne recalls his time at Chelsea under then-manager Jose Mourinho.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Real Madrid target De Gea again - Thursday's gossip

Real Madrid rekindle interest in David de Gea, Chelsea consider Jardim as boss, Fabinho wants Man Utd move, plus more.

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Ray Wilkins dies aged 61: 'One of the best players of his generation'

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins has died in hospital at the age of 61.

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Ray Wilkins: Former England captain dies in London hospital

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins dies in hospital at the age of 61.

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Monday, April 2, 2018

De Gea to sign five-year Man Utd deal - gossip

David de Gea set for new Man Utd deal, nine Chelsea players could leave this summer, five candidates for West Brom job, plus more.

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Pogba has 'no problem' with Mourinho - Monday's gossip

Antonio Conte 'cannot wait' to leave Chelsea, Paul Pogba has no problem with Jose Mourinho, plus more gossip.

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Sunday, April 1, 2018

Analysis: Alli's performance against Chelsea shows that class is permanent - Murphy

Dele Alli's performance against Chelsea is a reminder that young players can lose form but not their quality, says MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy.

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Ray Wilkins: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praying for former club captain

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he is praying for Ray Wilkins as the former club captain remains critically ill in hospital.

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Chelsea 1-3 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino 'very happy' for Spurs fans after Chelsea win

Spurs boss, Mauricio Pochettino, acknowledges the long wait fans have had to see their team win at Stamford bridge and says that the 'performance was fantastic'

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Chelsea 1-3 Tottenham: Antonio Conte says Spurs were more clinical than Chelsea

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte rues his team's lack of firepower and says they need to take their chances - he also hints that Chelsea's struggles this season may be due to a failure to "reinforce the team" but says that overall the Premier League table is a fair refection of their performances this season.

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Spurs break Stamford Bridge hoodoo thanks to Alli

Dele Alli scores twice as Tottenham claim a first league win at Stamford Bridge in 28 years and damage Chelsea's top-four hopes.

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WSL Highlights: Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea

Watch the highlights from Chelsea Ladies' tense 1-1 draw with Arsenal Women in the Women's Super League.

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Arsenal draw dents Chelsea's title hopes

Chelsea's WSL title challenge is dented as they are held to a draw by Arsenal in .

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Women's Super League: Arsenal's Beth Mead equalises against Chelsea

Watch Arsenal's Beth Mead equalise against Chelsea in the Women's Super League with an "absolutely brilliant" goal.

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Friday, March 30, 2018

Ex-England captain Wilkins in critical condition in hospital

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is in a critical condition in a London hospital.

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Chelsea step up bid for Alderweireld - Saturday's gossip

Chelsea step up Alderweireld bid, Manchester City to fight Real Madrid's Sterling move, Arsenal's Wilshere to leave on a free, plus more.

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

English clubs 'no longer second class in Europe' - Chelsea Ladies boss Hayes

Emma Hayes hails the progress of English clubs as her Chelsea team and Manchester City reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Jesus rejects £90,000-a-week Man City deal - gossip

Jesus rejects new Man City deal, Premier League leaders eye £75m Isco move, Alonso wants to stay at Chelsea, plus more.

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WSL sides need fixture help to progress in Champions League - Hayes

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Women's Champions League game between Chelsea Ladies and Montpellier.

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Monday, March 26, 2018

'Their goalkeeping coach had a few swings at one of our coaches' - Reading Women coach Chambers

Reading Women's coach Kelly Chambers reflects on a post-match scuffle involving the Chelsea goalkeeping coach and some of the Reading backroom staff following her team's 2-2 draw against Chelsea and says there is no place for it in football.

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Chelsea sign Crewe Alexandra teenage striker George Nunn

Crewe Alexandra's teenage striker George Nunn signs for Premier League side Chelsea, BBC Radio Stoke reports.

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Women's FA Cup: BBC to show Everton v Arsenal and Chelsea v Man City semi-finals

The BBC will broadcast both of this season's Women's FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in the competition's history.

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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Leaders Chelsea hit back to draw with Reading

Leaders Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down against Reading to stay unbeaten in WSL1 but can only earn a frustrating draw.

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WSL: Chelsea 2-2 Reading - highlights

Watch highlights as league leaders Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down to earn a draw at home to Reading in the WSL.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Man Utd consider Varane move - gossip

Man Utd consider Varane move, Chelsea join the race to sign Alderweireld, Liverpool looking at Jorginho to replace Can, plus more.

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Chelsea Ladies win away in France in Champions League quarter-final

Chelsea take control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Montpellier with two valuable away goals.

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea and Manchester City bid to make history

Preview of Wednesday's Women's Champions League quarter-finals involving Chelsea Ladies and Manchester City Women.

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Monday, March 19, 2018

'He was regarded as a genius - now rattled Mourinho looks outdated'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is "looking outdated" and his personality has changed, says ex-Chelsea striker Chris Sutton.

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Chelsea to host Sunderland or Man City in Women's FA Cup semi-finals

Chelsea Ladies will host either Sunderland Ladies or Manchester City Women in the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

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Sunday, March 18, 2018

'Last season's defeat was a pity' - Conte seeks FA Cup redemption

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he hopes to make up for his side's FA Cup final loss last season by lifting the trophy in May.

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FA Cup: Leicester 1-2 Chelsea (aet) highlights

Chelsea substitute Pedro heads an extra-time winner to see off Leicester City and put the visitors into their second successive FA Cup semi-final under manager Antonio Conte.

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Man Utd face Spurs, Chelsea play Southampton in FA Cup semi-finals

Manchester United will play Tottenham and Chelsea take on Southampton in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at Wembley.

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Chelsea edge Leicester in tight cup tie

Pedro heads in an extra-time winner to see off Leicester City and put Chelsea into their second successive FA Cup semi-final.

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FA Cup: Pedro header gives Chelsea lead agianst Leicester

Pedro's extra-time header gives Chelsea a 2-1 lead against Leicester in their FA Cup quarter-final.

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FA Cup: Jamie Vardy equalises for Leicester against Chelsea

Jamie Vardy equalises for Leicester against Chelsea to send their FA Cup quarter-final into extra time.

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FA Cup: Morata puts Chelsea ahead against Leicester

Alvaro Morata scores his first goal of 2018 to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead at Leicester in their FA quarter-final.

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