Saturday, August 31, 2019

Chelsea 2-2 Sheffield United: Blues allowed Blades back into game - Lampard

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side were responsible for throwing away a two goal advantage to draw with Sheffield United and need to learn lessons quickly.

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Chelsea 2-2 Sheffield United: Point for Blades after late Zouma own goal

Sheffield United battle back from two goals down to snatch a deserved point after Kurt Zouma's late own-goal at Stamford Bridge.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

'Fatty' Foulke: The legend of Sheffield United & Chelsea keeper

With Chelsea hosting Sheffield United on Saturday, BBC Sport brings you the legendary tale of a man who links the clubs.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Champions League draw: Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Spurs await fate

Champions League holders Liverpool and fellow English sides Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham will find out their group-stage opponents when the draw takes place in Monaco on Thursday.

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Football gossip: Sancho, Bakayoko, Sanchez, Begovic, Neymar

Man Utd will move for Sancho, Chelsea's Bakayoko to make Monaco return, Monreal heading back to Spain, Greenwood wanted by AC Milan and Juventus, plus more.

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Champions League & Europa League finals: Fans send Uefa plan on tickets and travel

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham supporters issue a joint statement calling on Uefa to change how it manages European club finals.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

Lionesses: Striker Fran Kirby and defender Alex Greenwood out with injuries

Chelsea striker Fran Kirby and Lyon defender Alex Greenwood withdraw from the England squad with injury.

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Premier League stats: David Silva, Virgil van Dijk & late drama at Old Trafford

Late goals at Old Trafford, Lampard's youthful Chelsea click into gear and a landmark appearance for David Silva - the top Premier League stats

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

What happened in the Premier League? Win for Chelsea but Man Utd lose to Palace

Tammy Abraham scores twice in Chelsea victory, Manchester United lose to Palace, West Ham, Southampton and Leicester win.

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Norwich 2-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard delighted with young stars after getting first Chelsea win

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is "delighted" with the performance of his young side in their 3-2 win over Norwich, and also praises Canaries striker Teemu Pukki.

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Norwich City 2-3 Chelsea: Small details cost Canaries - Daniel Farke

Norwich City head coach Daniel Farke says small details cost his side as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Chelsea, despite twice coming from behind.

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Norwich 2-3 Chelsea: Tammy Abraham scores twice as Frank Lampard gets first win as Blues boss

Tammy Abraham scores twice as Frank Lampard gets his first league win as Chelsea manager against Norwich.

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Shaun Wright-Phillips announces retirement from football

Former Manchester City, Chelsea and England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has announced his retirement from football at the age 37.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Fernando Torres: Watch four fine Premier League goals from ex-Liverpool and Chelsea striker

Watch four of Fernando Torres' finest Premier League goals as the Spanish striker announces his retirement from football.

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Fernando Torres: Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker retires after final match

Spanish World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres plays his final professional match before retirement.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Davide Zappacosta: Chelsea defender set to join Roma

Chelsea right-back Davide Zappacosta is set to join Roma on a season-long loan.

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester: Mason Mount the shining light under Frank Lampard

No wins in three games but Frank Lampard is moulding Chelsea to his philosophy, says Tim Cahill.

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

David Luiz: Arsenal defender says he left Chelsea because of his 'ambition'

Defender David Luiz says he left Chelsea to join Arsenal because of his "ambition" and that he wanted a "new challenge".

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Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Ndidi mistake my fault - Brendan Rodgers

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers blames himself for the mistake leading to Chelsea's goal, but hails his side's "brilliant response" in fighting back for a 1-1 draw.

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Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Blues need to be more clinical in winning positions - Frank Lampard

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says his side needs to be more clinical in winning positions, after Leicester came from behind to take a point at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Wilfred Ndidi secures hard-earned point

Wilfred Ndidi's header denies Frank Lampard victory in his first game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea boss as Leicester fight back to earn a point.

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Ashley Cole: Ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and England full-back retires

Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole announces his playing retirement from football and hopes to pursue a coaching career.

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Saturday, August 17, 2019

Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp praises Reds' 'mentality giants'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says their tough mentality helped them beat Southampton having had "no time" to prepare after their Super Cup clash with Chelsea.

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Friday, August 16, 2019

Black youngsters should not 'fear' abuse at Chelsea, says Paul Canoville

Young black players joining the Chelsea academy should have "no fear" of being racially abused, says the club's first senior black player Paul Canoville.

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Tammy Abraham: Frank Lampard demands social media firms crack down on abuse of players

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says social media companies need to do more to stop players being targeted after racial abuse aimed at striker Tammy Abraham.

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Jurgen Klopp - Adrian injury 'crazy'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called Adrian's ankle injury "crazy". The goalkeeper was injured when a pitch invader slipped and kicked his ankle with the team celebrating their Super Cup victory over Chelsea on Wednesday.

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Stephanie Frappart: Europe's media hails history-making referee

Referee Stephanie Frappart wins widespread acclaim from Europe's media for her handling of Wednesday's Super Cup match between Liverpool and Chelsea.

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Tammy Abraham: Kick It Out condemn acist abuse towards Chelsea striker

Anti-racism charity Kick It Out condemns racist abuse aimed at Tammy Abraham after Chelsea's Super Cup defeat by Liverpool in Istanbul.

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Super Cup: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails Adrian after Chelsea victory

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praises goalkeeper Adrian after his penalty shootout save saw Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Uefa Super Cup.

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Super Cup: Frank Lampard proud of Chelsea despite defeat by Liverpool

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he is "proud" of his young side despite losing to Liverpool on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Uefa Super Cup.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Super Cup: Victorious Liverpool keeper Adrian on 'crazy week'

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian, who was a free agent nine days ago, says his decisive penalty shootout save in their Uefa Super Cup victory over Chelsea capped off a "crazy week".

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Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win Super Cup

Liverpool win the Super Cup for the fourth time in their history by beating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Istanbul.

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Liverpool v Chelsea in Uefa Super Cup - rate the players

Rate the players in the Uefa Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea.

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Super Cup: Mo Salah & Chelsea stars play football with amputee children

Watch Liverpool and Chelsea stars play football with amputee children ahead of their UEFA Super Cup match.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Frank Lampard pleased to be part of football history

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he is pleased to be part of football history in the Super Cup which will see an all-female officiating team taking charge.

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Stephanie Frappart 'not afraid' of Super Cup between Chelsea and Liverpool

French official Stephanie Frappart says she will have no fears when she becomes the first woman to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup.

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'We are not afraid of this match' - all-female officiating team 'ready' for Super Cup

There will be an all-female officiating team for the Uefa Super Cup for the first time between Chelsea and Liverpool. Referee Stephanie Frappart says she is ready for the match.

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Super Cup: Liverpool and Chelsea to meet in final - why you should care

BBC Sport looks at five reasons why you should care about Wednesday's Uefa Super Cup, as Liverpool take on Chelsea at the Beskitas Park in Istanbul.

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Monday, August 12, 2019

Frank Lampard: Chelsea boss has 'one hell of a job on' - Chris Sutton

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has "one hell of a job on" this season, says former striker Chris Sutton.

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Sunday, August 11, 2019

Man Utd: Why Old Trafford feel-good factor could last this time - Phil Neville

Phil Neville explains why Manchester United showed in their win against Chelsea that they have the right players to execute their gameplan.

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Football gossip: Chilwell, Pogba, Coutinho, Neymar, Ozil, Lovren

Chelsea want Leicester's Chilwell, Pogba talk Man Utd future, Barcelona say Coutinho won't leave, plus more.

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Manchester United remain a work in progress - Solskjaer after 4-0 win over Chelsea

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are still "work in progress" after starting the season with an emphatic 4-0 win over Chelsea.

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Man Utd 4-0 Chelsea: Damning scoreline but some positives for Lampard's Blues

Frank Lampard says his side can take some positives and also some lessons away from their heavy defeat at Manchester United.

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Man Utd 4-0 Chelsea: Winning is a good habit - Solskjaer

Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his side's confidence grew in the second half as the Red Devils started the season with a 4-0 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

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Man Utd 4-0 Chelsea: Blues made too many mistakes - Frank Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard feels his side did not deserve to lose 4-0 against Man Utd but admits the Blues need to learn lessons after making too many mistakes.

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Manchester United 4-0 Chelsea: Marcus Rashford stars in fine win

Marcus Rashford scores twice as Manchester United begin their Premier League campaign with an emphatic win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

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Man Utd v Chelsea - rate the players

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

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Friday, August 9, 2019

Alisson: Liverpool keeper to miss Super Cup with calf injury

Goalkeeper Alisson will miss next week's Uefa Super Cup against Chelsea with a calf injury that "cast a shadow" over Liverpool's 4-1 win against Norwich.

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Football gossip: Dybala, Sanchez, Mustafi, Lovren, Neymar

Roma eye loan move for Man Utd's Alexis Sanchez, PSG want Paulo Dybala, Chelsea build £200m transfer budget, plus more.

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Chelsea: David Luiz did not go on strike, says Frank Lampard

David Luiz did not go on strike at Chelsea before joining Arsenal, says Blues manager Frank Lampard.

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Frank Lampard: Transfer ban, being a 'modern dad' & risking his Chelsea legacy

Frank Lampard tells Football Focus about returning to Chelsea as manager and the challenges he has faced this summer, including the club's transfer ban.

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Danny Drinkwater: Burnley close to signing Chelsea midfielder on loan

Burnley are close to signing Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater on a season-long loan.

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David Luiz: Chelsea and Arsenal have got 'very good deal', says Jermaine Jenas

Ex-England midfielder Jermaine Jenas says Arsenal fans will be 'singing from the rooftops' after signing David Luiz from Chelsea for £8m.

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David Luiz: Arsenal agree £8m deal for Chelsea defender

Arsenal agree an £8m deal with Chelsea to sign defender David Luiz on a two-year contract.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Transfer deadline day gossip column: Neymar, Williams, Zaha, Ake, Sessegnon, Drinkwater

Real Madrid open Neymar talks, Man Utd eye Athletic Bilbao striker, Burnley want Chelsea midfielder, plus more.

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David Luiz: Chelsea defender among transfer targets for Arsenal

A move for Chelsea defender David Luiz is one of the deals Arsenal are working on to fulfil their aim of signing a centre-back.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Chelsea sex abuse scandal: 'Stress, tears, anger, depression' - Eddie Heath victim on painful memories

A damning report into historical sex abuse at Chelsea brings up "tearfulness and uncertainty", says a former player who was a victim of a "manipulative and prolific sexual abuser" at the club.

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Chelsea apology over ex-chief scout Eddie Heath's 'unchallenged' sex abuse

Young footballers were targeted for years at Chelsea by a "prolific and manipulative sexual abuser" who was able to operate "unchallenged", says a damning report.

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Monday, August 5, 2019

Ross Barkley: Chelsea midfielder will push on under Frank Lampard, says Carney

Midfielder Ross Barkley will push on and produce his standout season at Chelsea under Frank Lampard, predicts former Chelsea Women winger Karen Carney.

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Gary Cahill: Crystal Palace sign former Chelsea defender

Crystal Palace sign former England defender Gary Cahill following his release by Premier League rivals Chelsea.

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Sunday, August 4, 2019

Declan Rice: West Ham midfielder wants revenge on Chelsea's Mason Mount.

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice says he will have his revenge on Chelsea's Mason Mount for filming a holiday prank that went viral.

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Friday, August 2, 2019

Claude Makelele: Ex-Chelsea midfielder rejoins club as technical mentor

Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele is appointed technical mentor for young players at the club.

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