Thursday, December 31, 2020

Tommy Docherty - manager of many clubs, quips, anecdotes and one-liners

Former Chelsea, Man Utd and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty, who has died aged 92, will be remembered for one of the most colourful careers.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Frank Lampard: Chelsea situation ‘could turn ugly’, says Chris Sutton

How much pressure is Frank Lampard under at Chelsea after a run of four points from five games?

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Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa: Frank Lampard says team 'deserved to win'

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says he is "disappointed" with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa but that his term "deserved to win".

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Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa: Dean Smith praises side's character

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith praises his side's character to come from behind to secure a point in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa: Anwar El Ghazi rescues point for visitors

Anwar El Ghazi scores his fifth goal in as many games as Aston Villa come from behind to earn a point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Match of the Day analysis: Arsenal made Chelsea look ordinary - Shearer

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises Arsenal saying they made Chelsea "look very, very ordinary" during their 3-1 Premier League win at the Emirates.

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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Perfect Boxing Day or lazy afternoon?

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal's win as 'a special day' but Frank Lampard calls his team 'lazy' after Chelsea's 3-1 defeat.

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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: We lacked energy and desire - Frank Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard criticised his team's first-half performance against Arsenal saying it lacked energy and desire.

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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Mikel Arteta joy at derby win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says "it doesn't get any better than that" after a 3-1 London derby Premier League win over Chelsea at the Emirates.

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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Gunners end winless run in Premier League

Arsenal beat Chelsea to end a seven-game winless run in the Premier League and ease the pressure on boss Mikel Arteta.

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Transfer rumours: Messi, Pochettino, Haaland, Alli, Ozil, Edouard

Mauricio Pochettino wants Lionel Messi at PSG, Chelsea join race for Erling Braut Haaland, Mesut Ozil holds Fenerbahce talks, plus more.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Transfer rumours: Haaland, Vinicius Jr, Mustafi, Jones, Rudiger

Chelsea and Man City to battle for Erling Braut Haaland, Liverpool move for Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger heading to PSG, plus more.

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Chelsea's Jude Soonsup-Bell takes on BBC Sport's Wonderkids challenge

Jude Soonsup-Bell is a highly rated 16-year-old striker at Chelsea - but can he make his mark in our Wonderkids challenge?

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Transfer rumours: Grealish, Alaba, Eriksen, Salah, Tarkowski

Liverpool join the race for Jack Grealish, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea chase David Alaba, plus more.

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: Frank Lampard praises Blues' 'character' after win

Boss Frank Lampard praises Chelsea's "character" after Tammy Abraham scores twice to move them up to fifth in the Premier League.

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Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: David Moyes says Hammers 'didn't do enough where it mattered'

Manager David Moyes says West Ham "didn't do enough where it mattered" in Monday's 3-0 defeat by Chelsea, their "biggest test of the season so far".

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Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: Tammy Abraham scores twice in Blues win

Tammy Abraham scores twice as Chelsea end their recent mini-slump by beating West Ham to move up to fifth in the Premier League.

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Carlton Cole: Black coaches have to be ready as the world is changing

Former Chelsea and West Ham striker Carlton Cole says now is the best time for aspiring black coaches to find work as "the world is changing".

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Everton 2-1 Arsenal: Toffees form means a happy Christmas for Carlo Ancelotti

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is delighted with his team's progress in the Premier League, after they beat Chelsea, Leicester and now Arsenal in their last three games.

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Chelsea: Positive Covid-19 cases force WSL derby v Tottenham to be postponed

Sunday's WSL derby between Chelsea and Tottenham is postponed because of coronavirus cases in the reigning champions' squad.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Advent calendar: Day 18 - 'Save of the season and not by a keeper!' - is this some of 2020's best defending?

Day 18 of BBC Sport's advent calendar features this "incredible" piece of defending by Birmingham defender Harriet Scott in their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Transfer rumours: Pogba, Tomori, Sanches, Wijnaldum, Williams, Giroud

Juve open talks for Manchester United midfielder, Chelsea defender set for French move, plus more.

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Chelsea 3-0 Benfica: Blues cruise into Women's Champions League last 16

Chelsea cruise into the last 16 of the Women's Champions League with a 3-0 win over Portuguese champions Benfica to go through 8-0 on aggregate.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: 'This group has things to learn' - Frank Lampard reflects on defeat

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says his side have 'things to learn' following a second successive defeat as they lost 2-1 to Wolves.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Chelsea: Wolves need more solutions without Raul Jimenez - Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo emphasises the importance of his team finding 'more solutions' in front of goal in the absence of injured striker Raul Jimenez.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Chelsea: Pedro Neto scores late winner for Wolves

Pedro Neto scores an added-time winner as Wolves came from behind to earn a dramatic victory and stop Chelsea going top.

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Monday, December 14, 2020

Petr Cech: Veteran goalkeeper plays for Chelsea 18 months after retiring from football

Petr Cech concedes inside the first three minutes in his first match since May 2019 as Chelsea's development squad face their Tottenham counterparts.

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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wants fans still permitted when London goes into tier three

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says fans should still be allowed into stadiums when tougher Covid restrictions are introduced in London.

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Champions League: Liverpool to face RB Leipzig

Liverpool face RB Leipzig, Chelsea take on Atletico Madrid and Manchester City play Borussia Monchengladbach in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Frank Lampard: Chelsea must be patient with Kai Havertz

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says people must be patient with £71m signing Kai Havertz.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Women 0-1 Chelsea Women: Sam Kerr scores winner for the Blues

Australia striker Sam Kerr scores the only goal as Chelsea win at Brighton in the Women's Super League.

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Women's Super League highlights: Sam Kerr header extends Chelsea's unbeaten league run

Watch highlights as Sam Kerr's header was enough to extend Chelsea's unbeaten Women's Super League run to 29 matches with a 1-0 win over Brighton.

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Petr Cech set for Premier League 2 outing for Chelsea

Petr Cech is set to play for Chelsea's development squad in a Premier League 2 fixture against Tottenham on Monday.

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Saturday, December 12, 2020

Transfer rumours: Pogba, Haaland, Mbappe, Alli, Kepa, Saliba

Mbappe needs parental approval for any move, Juventus want Paul Pogba on loan, Chelsea short on takers for trio, plus more.

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Everton 1-0 Chelsea: Chelsea didn't have answers against 'tough' Everton, says Frank Lampard

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says his side didn't have the answers against a "tough" Everton following their 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park.

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Everton 1-0 Chelsea: Everton spirit really good - Carlo Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says his side's spirit was "really good" in their 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Everton 1-0 Chelsea: Gylfi Sigurdsson penalty gives hosts win

Everton earn a much-needed victory at Goodison Park which ends Chelsea's 17-game unbeaten run.

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Kai Havertz: Chelsea winger says he was hit 'very hard' by Covid-19

Chelsea's Kai Havertz says contracting Covid-19 hit him "very hard" and he now understands how difficult the global pandemic has been for others.

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FA Cup third round: BBC to stream Chelsea and Manchester City ties

Chelsea's FA Cup third-round tie with Morecambe and Manchester City's home match with Birmingham City are among five ties to be streamed on the BBC.

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Kai Havertz: Chelsea playmaker 'honoured' by praise from Frank Lampard

Kai Havertz says he is "honoured" to receive high praise from Chelsea "legend" and manager Frank Lampard - but admits he has a lot to prove.

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Rangers: Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour not a January loan target - Steven Gerrard

Chelsea's Billy Gilmour is a "fabulous little player" but will not return to Rangers on loan in January, says manager Steven Gerrard.

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Transfer rumours: White, Upamecano, Alaba, Garcia, Rojo, Eriksen, Szoboszlai

Man Utd interested in Brighton's Ben White, Chelsea must make Alaba highest-earner, Mikel Arteta keen on Eric Garcia, plus more.

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Transfer rumours: White, Upamecano, Alaba, Garcia, Rojo, Eriksen, Szoboszlai

Man Utd interested in Brighton's Ben White, Chelsea must make Alaba highest-earner, Mikel Arteta keen on Eric Garcia, plus more.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Karen Carney column: Olivier Giroud is a dream for a manager

In her latest BBC Sport column, Karen Carney discusses the impact of Olivier Giroud, his place in the Chelsea squad and why he is undervalued.

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Champions League last-16 draw: Who could Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City face?

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are all into the Champions League last 16 - who could they face and when is the draw?

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Transfer rumours: Neymar, Mbappe, Alaba, Pogba, Messi, De Jong, Hulk

Neymar 'very happy' at PSG, French side 'confident' of Mbappe extension, Chelsea among Alaba options, plus more.

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Benfica Women 0-5 Chelsea Women: Fran Kirby shines as Chelsea thrash Benfica in Women's Champions League

Fran Kirby scores twice as Chelsea thump Benfica 5-0 in the first leg of their last-32 Women's Champions League tie.

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Andre Villas-Boas: What next for Marseille's 'peculiar', nomadic coach?

Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is back in England on Wednesday, having taken a long and varied road to get there.

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Champions League: Chelsea, Manchester City & Glasgow City prepare for last 32

What are the prospects for Chelsea, Man City and Glasgow City in this season's Champions League and who else are the main contenders?

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Robin Koch: Leeds defender to have surgery on knee injury

Leeds United defender Robin Koch is having an operation on Tuesday on the knee injury he aggravated against Chelsea.

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Kepa Arrizabalaga to make first Chelsea start since October

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will make his first appearance since October in Tuesday's Champions League tie against Krasnodar, says boss Frank Lampard.

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Sunday, December 6, 2020

Women's Super League highlights: Sam Kerr hits hat-trick as Chelsea beat West Ham

Chelsea keep pace in the title battle as Sam Kerr's hat-trick helps them to defeat hard-working West Ham United in the Women's Super League.

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Chelsea 3-2 West Ham United: Sam Kerr hat-trick helps Blues set new WSL record

Sam Kerr's hat-trick helps Chelsea set a new record of 12 WSL home wins in a row as they beat a spirited West Ham.

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WSL: Sam Kerr wraps up hat-trick for Chelsea against West Ham

Sam Kerr caps a fine Chelsea move with her third goal of the day as title-chasing Chelsea extend their advantage over West Ham United.

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Saturday, December 5, 2020

Frank Lampard hails fans' return, but what impact does home support really have?

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard hails the return of fans after his side beat Leeds, but just how much of an impact does home support really have?

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Chelsea 3-1 Leeds Utd: Frank Lampard 'delighted' with Chelsea victory

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says he is "delighted" after his side came back from 1-0 down to beat Leeds United 3-1.

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Chelsea 3-1 Leeds Utd: 'Difficult' defeat gives Leeds opportunity to learn says Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa says his side have an "opportunity to learn something" after a "difficult" 3-1 defeat by Chelsea.

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Chelsea 3-1 Leeds United: Blues go top after comeback win in front of fans

Chelsea go top of the Premier League as they come from behind to beat Leeds United in front of 2,000 fans at Stamford Bridge.

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Friday, December 4, 2020

Patrick Bamford: Leeds striker returns to Chelsea with a point to prove

Overlooked at Chelsea but thriving at Leeds - Patrick Bamford returns to where his Premier League journey began this weekend.

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Transfer rumours: Rudiger, Bissouma, Dembele, Tomori, Milik, Mourinho, Zaha, Williams

Arsenal and Liverpool eyeing Bissouma, Chelsea set to offload Rudiger & Tomori, Mourinho believes he has "15-20 years" left as a boss, plus more.

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Sam Kerr: My life in five pictures

Chelsea and Australia Matildas forward Sam Kerr takes us through her life in five pictures.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Sevilla v Chelsea: Billy Gilmour set to feature in Champions League match

Frank Lampard suggests he might rotate his Chelsea squad for Wednesday's match against Sevilla, with Billy Gilmour set to feature.

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Scotland striker Cuthbert's quickfire Christmas quiz

Scotland and Chelsea forward Erin Cuthbert answers some Christmas quickfire questions.

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Transfer rumours: Giroud, Torres, Ferrari, Schuurs, Eriksen, Alaba

Chelsea forward Giroud a target for Inter Milan, Man Utd step up pursuit of Villarreal's Torres, plus more.

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Chelsea: Frank Lampard still learning but is improving Blues - Alan Shearer

Chelsea are not noted for giving managers time, but Frank Lampard is not in a position where he has to ask for patience, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

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Sunday, November 29, 2020

Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Frank Lampard thought Chelsea 'were on top' of Spurs

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his team "were on top" of Tottenham Hotspur and "created more chances" in the match that ended in a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham: Spurs 'control' pleases Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praises his side's "very good control" after a 0-0 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs return to the top of the Premier League

Tottenham return to the top of the Premier League despite being held by Chelsea in a highly-competitive yet goalless London stalemate.

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Chelsea v Tottenham - rate the players

Rate the players as Jose Mourinho takes Tottenham to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Saturday, November 28, 2020

Transfer rumours: Pepe, Mbappe, Haaland, Messi, Martinez, Coutinho

Arsenal ready to offload Pepe, Real plan to sign Mbappe and then Haaland, Chelsea in frame to sign Messi, plus more.

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Fans return to football: Chelsea Supporters Trust angry over ticket prices

Chelsea Supporters Trust (CST) says the club's £75 ticket prices for the game against Leeds is a "clear exploitation of supporter loyalty".

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Transfer rumours: Haaland, Tagliafico, Kana, Bettinelli, Vydra

Dortmund intend to hold on to Haaland, Chelsea and Manchester City target Tagliafico agrees new Ajax deal, plus more.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Chelsea v Tottenham: 'Battle of the Bridge', goal fests & Eto'o celebration

BBC Sport looks back at some of the most memorable Premier League meetings between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in recent years.

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Women's Super League: Watch the two WSL goals nominated for the Puskas award

Watch both goals as Manchester City's Caroline Weir and Chelsea's Sophie Ingle are nominated for the Fifa Puskas award.

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Champions League: Chelsea's Olivier Giroud 'a great professional' - Frank Lampard

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says Olivier Giroud is a "great professional" after he helped Chelsea beat Rennes 2-1 in the Champions League with an injury-time winner.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Olivier Giroud: How does Chelsea boss Frank Lampard solve problem?

Olivier Giroud was the match-winner for Chelsea in Rennes, but how does Frank Lampard give the striker the game time he wants?

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Transfer gossip: Musah, Berge, Silva, Van Aanholt, Varane, Tevez

Arsenal monitoring Musah, Chelsea in talks over Silva extension, Ajax interested in Van Aanholt, plus more.

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Rennes 1-2 Chelsea: Blues seal early qualification to Champions League last 16

Chelsea reach the Champions League knockout stage with two games to spare as Olivier Giroud's late header seals victory at Rennes.

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea drawn against Benfica, Manchester City face Gothenburg

Chelsea will play Benfica, Manchester City face Gothenburg and Glasgow City take on Sparta Prague in the round of 32 in the Women's Champions League.

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Newcastle United 0-2 Chelsea: Frank Lampard's Blues go top of the Premier League

Chelsea move to the top of the Premier League following victory at Newcastle, their fifth straight win in all competitions.

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Newcastle United 0-2 Chelsea: Frank Lampard says his side 'must remain humble' after victory

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side "must remain humble" after a confident 2-0 victory over Newcastle put them top of the Premier League.

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Newcastle United 0-2 Chelsea: Players need to be 'cunning' to stop Blues - Steve Bruce

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says his side needed to be "more cunning" to stop Chelsea scoring after their 2-0 defeat.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Jamal Musiala: Bayern Munich midfielder should 'stay with England', says Callum Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi tells Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala to commit himself to England.

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Papa John's Trophy: Danny Drinkwater returns as Chelsea lose thriller at Bristol Rovers

Chelsea's Danny Drinkwater plays in his first competitive game of the season as their under-21 side lose 4-3 at Bristol Rovers.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Frank Lampard on being a manager: 'You have to practise, fail, get better'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard tells Eddie Hearn why life as a manager presents more challenges than years spent as a player.

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Transfer gossip: Balotelli, Bellingham, Guardiola, Pogba, Traore

Balotelli holds talks with Barnsley, Chelsea want Bellingham, Guardiola yet to decide future, plus more.

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France 4-2 Sweden: Olivier Giroud scores twice as Sweden are relegated

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud moves closer to Thierry Henry's goal-scoring record as France survive a late rally from Sweden, who are relegated.

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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Women's Super League highlights: Chelsea score last-minute equaliser to draw at Arsenal

Watch highlights of a game with a dramatic finale, as Arsenal score late but are held to a1-1 draw by Chelsea in the WSL.

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Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea: Visitors level in late drama to prevent Gunners going top

Beth Mead's late strike for Arsenal is cancelled out by a last-minute own goal as champions Chelsea stretch their long unbeaten record to 27 games.

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Saturday, November 14, 2020

Portugal 0-1 France: N'Golo Kante winner sends Blues into finals

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante scores the winner as France beat Portugal to book their place in the Nations League finals.

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Friday, November 13, 2020

Pernille Harder & Magdalena Eriksson: Chelsea's football power couple

Chelsea's Magdalena Eriksson and Pernille Harder are team-mates, partners and among the best footballers in Europe. They discuss all in a wide-ranging interview with BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Kante, Depay, Dalot, Solskjaer, Xhaka

Inter Milan still keen on Chelsea midfielder, former Manchester United winger tipped for move and Liverpool's Champions League game in doubt, plus more.

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Women's Super League: Pernille Harder's 'beautiful' goal rounds off Chelsea win over Everton

Chelsea's Pernille Harder scores a "beautiful goal" to complete a 4-0 win over Everton in the Women's Super League.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea 4-0 Everton

Bethany England's quick-fire second-half double helps Chelsea beat Everton and move up to second in the Women's Super League.

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Saturday, November 7, 2020

Hakim Ziyech ran the show for Chelsea - MOTD analysis

Match of the Day pundit Tim Cahill analyses Chelsea's new signing Hakim Ziyech and predicts the winger will do "amazing things" this season.

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Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United: Blues playing 'enjoyable football' - Frank Lampard

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side played "enjoyable football" in their 4-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Premier League.

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Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United: Comfortable win for Blues leaves Sheff Utd bottom

Chelsea come from behind to beat Sheffield United comfortably at Stamford Bridge, leaving the visitors bottom of the Premier League.

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Friday, November 6, 2020

Ben Chilwell: Chelsea defender on how team-mates help in hard times

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell tells Football Focus how team-mates help each other through difficult times after opening up about how he struggled with confidence last season.

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Ben Chilwell: 'Talk to someone' if you're struggling with mental health

Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell talks to Football Focus about mental health during the second lockdown.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Chelsea 3-0 Rennes: Frank Lampard's new-look side making impressive progress

Chesea's improvements are going under the radar as Frank Lampard's side shape up at the back, writes Phil McNulty.

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Kai Havertz misses Chelsea's game with Rennes after with positive Covid-19 test

Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz tests positive for Covid-19 and is left out of the squad to face Rennes in the Champions League.

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Kai Havertz: Why has Chelsea midfielder not flourished yet?

Why has manager Frank Lampard been unable to unlock Kai Havertz's Bundesliga form after his £71m move to Chelsea?

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Women's Continental League Cup: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Holders Chelsea Women earn a home victory over Tottenham Hotspur Women in Tuesday's Continental League Cup group fixture.

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Chelsea v Rennes: Christian Pulisic to miss game, but injury not as bad as feared

Chelsea will be without forward Christian Pulisic for the Champions League game against Rennes, but his hamstring injury is not as bad as feared.

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Manchester City beat Chelsea in Youth Cup final

Manchester City win their first FA Youth Cup for 12 years with a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the final at St George's Park.

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Sunday, November 1, 2020

Burnley 0-3 Chelsea: I'm not playing the Englishman card - Frank Lampard

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says quotes claiming he believes he is treated differently to managers of other big Premier League clubs because he is English were 'taken out of context'.

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

Burnley 0-3 Chelsea: Sean Dyche - Burnley beaten by better side

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says Burnley were beaten by the better side in their 3-0 defeat at home to Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Burnley 0-3 Chelsea: Hakim Ziyech grabs first league goal in Blues win

Hakim Ziyech nets his first Premier League goal as Chelsea cruise to victory over winless Burnley at Turf Moor.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Frank Lampard: 'I always have Roman Abramovich's support, says Chelsea boss

Frank Lampard says he "always feels the support" of owner Roman Abramovich after the owner made a rare appearance at their game in Russia.

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FK Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea: Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic strikes put seal on emphatic win

Forward Hakim Ziyech scores his first Chelsea goal as Frank Lampard's side pick up a comfortable win in Russia.

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FC Krasnodar: Chelsea's Champions League opponents with the maverick owner

In the Champions League on Wednesday, Chelsea come up against a club who go against the grain in Russian football.

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Transfer rumours: Rudiger, Mustafi, Townsend, Bilic, Rose

Chelsea defender Rudiger set for new chance, Arsenal defender plans departure, Palace seek talks with winger, plus more.

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea: Hosts' season 'delicately poised' after stalemate

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to avoid a repeat of the disastrous slide in fortunes Manchester United experienced following their win against Paris St-Germain in 2019.

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Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea: Frank Lampard frustrated with VAR over Harry Maguire 'headlock'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is frustrated by VAR's inaction over a potential penalty for a "headlock" by Harry Maguire on Cesar Azpilicueta.

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Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels hosts missing spark from fans

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the presence of fans at Old Trafford would have made a difference to their 0-0 draw with Chelsea.

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Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea: Hosts still searching for first home win this season

Manchester United remain without a home win this season after being held to a drab goalless draw by Chelsea.

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Germany v England: Chelsea's Fran Kirby out with an ankle injury

Chelsea forward Fran Kirby is out of England's trip to Germany after injuring her ankle in a practice match on Friday.

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Edouard Mendy: Chelsea goalkeeper 'had doubts' over return during unemployment

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy "genuinely had doubts" over continuing his football career having had a spell in unemployment only six years ago.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Jamal Musiala: Why former Chelsea midfielder could spark England-Germany tug of war

Jamal Musiala is a rising star for Bayern Munich after swapping Chelsea for the European champions and his talent is catching the eyes of both England and Germany.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Petr Cech: Chelsea add retired goalkeeper to Premier League squad

Goalkeeper Petr Cech is named in Chelsea's Premier League squad - despite retiring from playing at the end of the 2018-19 season.

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Monday, October 19, 2020

Chelsea v Sevilla: Cesar Azpilicueta says Blues 'feel like we have to score three'

Chelsea's defensive issues are so bad that they need to score several goals each game, says captain Cesar Azpilicueta.

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

MOTDx: How Cesar Azpilicueta got involved in Hashtag United

MOTDx's Timbsy heads down to Hashtag United to help out at an FA Vase tie, chatting to chairman Spencer Owen and Chelsea defender and Hashtag board member Cesar Azpilicueta.

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Chelsea 3-3 Southampton: Frank Lampard rues two points thrown away

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side threw two points away after conceding an injury-time equaliser against Southampton at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea 3-3 Southampton: Saints deserved point - Ralph Hasenhuttl

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says his side deserved a point after they scored a dramatic injury-time equaliser to draw 3-3 against Chelsea.

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Chelsea 3-3 Southampton: Timo Werner scores twice for hosts

Jannik Vestergaard heads in a dramatic injury-time equaliser as Southampton peg back Chelsea to claim a point in a Premier League thriller at Stamford Bridge.

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Chelsea's Victor Moses joins Spartak Moscow on loan

Chelsea midfielder Victor Moses completes a season-long loan move to Russian side Spartak Moscow.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Gareth Bale: Can Tottenham's front three better Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea & Man Utd?

As Gareth Bale prepares to make his second Tottenham debut on Sunday, we take a look at who is the Premier League's best front three.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

MOTDx: Tammy Abraham on Chelsea, England kits and his vocal skills

Back in February, MOTDx's Reece Parkinson caught up with Tammy Abraham for an early look at the new England kit and a demonstration of the Chelsea striker's impressive vocals.

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Germany 3-3 Switzerland: Chelsea's Timo Werner and Kai Havertz score in thrilling draw

Chelsea's Timo Werner and Kai Havertz score for Germany in a thrilling draw with Switzerland

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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Women's Super League: Chelsea 3-1 Manchester City - Mjelde, Kerr & Kirby earn win

Maren Mjelde's controversial penalty sets reigning WSL champions Chelsea on the way to victory against Manchester City.

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Chelsea Women 3-1 Manchester City Women - WSL highlights

Watch highlights as goals from Maren Mjelde, Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby help Chelsea comfortably beat Manchester City 3-1 in the Women's Super League.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Chelsea: Edouard Mendy injured on Senegal duty

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy returns to Chelsea after injuring his thigh while training with Senegal.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Women's Continental League Cup: Holders Chelsea beat Arsenal in group stage

Holders Chelsea beat Arsenal and Liverpool stun Manchester United in the best of Wednesday's Women's Continental League Cup action.

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France 7-1 Ukraine: Giroud, Camavinga, Mbappe & Griezmann score

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud becomes France's second highest goalscorer of all-time by netting twice in a friendly hammering of Ukraine.

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Monday, October 5, 2020

Fulham transfer news: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Joachim Andersen & Tosin Adarabioyo sign

Fulham complete the loan signings of Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Lyon's Joachim Andersen, plus a permanent deal for Tosin Adarabioyo.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay at Chelsea despite Bayern Munich interest

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will remain at the club despite interest from Bayern Munich.

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Tammy Abraham: Chelsea striker apologises after reported coronavirus guidelines breach

Chelsea's England striker Tammy Abraham apologises "for the naivety shown" after he an apparent breach of coronavirus guidelines.

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Sunday, October 4, 2020

WSL Trending: 'Save of the season and not by a keeper!' - How did this not go in?

Birmingham defender Harriet Scott produces an 'incredible' piece of defending in their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea.

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Birmingham City Women 0-1 Chelsea Women - WSL highlights

Fran Kirby's early header gives Chelsea a narrow victory at a Birmingham side still seeking their first Women's Super League point of the season.

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Saturday, October 3, 2020

Transfer rumours: Jorginho, Sessegnon, Walcott, Telles, Aouar, Hudson-Odoi, Alli

Chelsea's Jorginho could go to Arsenal on loan and Tottenham's Ryan Sessegnon is heading to Hoffenheim, plus more.

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Chelsea 4-0 Crystal Palace: Frank Lampard says his side are still a work in progress

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side are still a work in progress despite their comfortable 4-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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Chelsea 4-0 Crystal Palace: Palace 'gifted' Chelsea goals after 'horrendous' 4-0 defeat

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says his side "gifted" Chelsea goals after a "horrendous" 4-0 defeat.

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Chelsea 4-0 Crystal Palace: Ben Chilwell scores on first Premier League start since move

Summer signing Ben Chilwell scores one and sets up another on his first Premier League start as Chelsea thump Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Transfer rumours: Alli, Aouar, Rudiger, Torreira, Gray

Tottenham reject Paris St-Germain's loan offer for Dele Alli, Spurs approach Chelsea about Antonio Rudiger, plus more.

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Chelsea: Pernille Harder named Uefa Player of the Year

Chelsea forward Pernille Harder is named the Uefa women's Player of the Year after scoring nine times as Wolfsburg reached last season's Champions League final.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Ross Barkley: Aston Villa sign Chelsea & England midfielder on season-long loan

Aston Villa sign England midfielder Ross Barkley from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Eric Dier runs down tunnel: Tottenham defender says 'nature was calling'

Tottenham's Eric Dier said "nature was calling" when he ran off the pitch in the middle of a Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea.

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Monday, September 28, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga: Spotlight on Chelsea goalkeeper unfair, says Frank Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says a lot of the "spotlight" on under-fire goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is unfair.

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Transfer rumours: Kante, Jorginho, Mata, King, Dias, Garcia

Manchester United contact Chelsea over Kante, PSG interested in Jorginho, Spurs looking at Bournemouth's King, plus more.

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Women's FA Cup: Everton 2-1 Chelsea - Toffees come from behind to beat WSL champions

Everton stun Chelsea with a resolute comeback in the Women’s FA Cup at Goodison Park to reach the semi-finals.

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

West Brom 3-3 Chelsea: Where does comeback rank in Premier League era?

Trailing 3-0 at half-time, Chelsea hit back to draw 3-3 at West Brom - but where does it rank in the list of great Premier League comebacks?

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Transfer rumours: Aouar, Rice, Rudiger, Fati, Torreira, Kante

Arsenal to increase offer for Aouar, Chelsea prepare formal Rice bid, Barca turn down £137m offer for Fati, plus more.

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West Bromwich Albion 3-3 Chelsea: 'It's still two points lost' - Frank Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says the 3-3 draw with West Brom is "still two points lost" after coming back from 3-0 down at half time.

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West Brom 3-3 Chelsea: Bilic 'proud' of Baggies despite letting three-goal lead slip

West Brom manager Slaven Bilic is "proud" of his players despite surrendering a three goal lead in their 3-3 Premier League draw with Chelsea at the Hawthorns.

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West Bromwich Albion 3-3 Chelsea: Tammy Abraham scores stoppage-time equaliser

Tammy Abraham scores a stoppage-time equaliser to complete an incredible comeback and rescue a point for Chelsea, who trailed 3-0 at West Brom.

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Transfer rumours: Rice, Rudiger, Skriniar, Smalling, Kounde, Aouar, Arrizabalaga

Lampard wants Chelsea to make move for Rice, Tottenham in talks to sign Skriniar, Sevilla expect second Kounde offer from Man City, plus more.

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Football Focus: Thiago Silva says Frank Lampard is the reason he joined Chelsea

Thiago Silva tells Football Focus' Caroline de Moraes that Frank Lampard is the reason he decided to move to Chelsea after eight seasons with Paris St-Germain.

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Football Focus: Brighton star Tariq Lamptey on life away from family home

Brighton and Hove Albion right-back Tariq Lamptey talks to Football Focus' Nick Bright about what it was like leaving Chelsea and his family home in London for life on the south coast.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Transfer rumours: Sancho, Torreira, Hudson-Odoi, Alli, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Adebayor

Man Utd to make £90m bid for Sancho, Arsenal interested in Chelsea midfielder, Dele Alli gets more interest from Ligue 1, plus more.

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Edouard Mendy: Chelsea sign Senegal goalkeeper from Rennes

Chelsea sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes on a five-year deal.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Chelsea 6-0 Barnsley: Kai Havertz hat-trick sends Blues through

New Chelsea signing Kai Havertz scores a hat-trick as the Blues thrash Barnsley to reach the the Carabao Cup fourth round.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Thiago Silva: Chelsea's new defender says 'age is just a number'

New Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is not worried by the speed of the Premier League despite turning 36.

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Edouard Mendy: Keeper has Chelsea medical before move from Rennes

Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is having a medical with Chelsea as he prepares to join the club, Blues manager Frank Lampard says.

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Monday, September 21, 2020

FinCEN Files: Roman Abramovich had secret stakes in rival players

The Chelsea owner held ownership rights on footballers through an offshore company, leaked files show.

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Edouard Mendy: Chelsea agree deal with Rennes for Senegal goalkeeper

Chelsea agree a deal with Rennes to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, subject to a medical and personal terms.

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Transfer rumours: Alli, Rudiger, Lacazette, Brewster, Morrison, Vidal

Spurs players stunned by Alli omission, Rudiger future at Chelsea in doubt, Shaw wants more Man Utd signings, plus more.

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

MOTD2: Chelsea 'better off' not playing Kepa - Shearer

Match of the Day 2's Alan Shearer says Chelsea need to invest in a 'top class goalkeeper' if they want to compete for the Premier League title.

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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Kepa Arrizabalaga needs his support after latest mistake

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he will try to boost Kepa Arrizabalaga's confidence after another mistake in Sunday's defeat by Liverpool.

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Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Klopp happy with 'super mature' Liverpool performance

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "super mature" in their 2-0 win over Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: Frank Lampard says Christensen red card changed everything

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says the red card shown to Andreas Christensen changed everything about the game in which his side lost 2-0 to Liverpool.

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Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Sadio Mane nets double against 10-man Blues

Sadio Mane scores two second-half goals as defending champions Liverpool win comfortably at Stamford Bridge against 10-man Chelsea.

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Chelsea v Liverpool - rate the players

Rate the players as Chelsea face Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Transfer rumours: Lingard, Rice, Kounde, Mendy, Aouar, Ndombele, Suarez, Kean

Spurs want to sign Lingard, West Ham tell Chelsea Rice is not for sale, Manchester City have a bid for Kounde knocked back, plus more.

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Transfer rumours: Telles, Bale, Mendy, Dembele, Traore, Brewster

Manchester United close in on full-back, relief at Real Madrid, Chelsea face new demands over goalkeeper move, plus more.

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Andriy Shevchenko: Frank Lampard is doing 'a great job' at Chelsea

Former Chelsea and AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko, speaking to BBC's World Football, praises the job manager Frank Lampard is doing at Chelsea.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Kai Havertz: Chelsea's £71m midfielder not worried by how much he cost

Chelsea's £71m midfielder Kai Havertz says he does not feel pressured by how much he cost and is "very excited" to learn from Frank Lampard.

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Chelsea v Liverpool: Choose your combined XI

As they prepare to face each other this weekend, who makes your XI from a combined team of Chelsea and Liverpool players?

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Transfer rumours: Reguilon, Tomori, Sigurdsson, Gimenez, Partey, Garcia

Tottenham close to signing Real Madrid full-back, Everton target Chelsea and England defender, Manchester City seek another defender, plus more.

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Timo Werner: German forward chose Chelsea 'to win titles'

Chelsea forward Timo Werner says Frank Lampard's vision and the desire to win titles made him choose Stamford Bridge over other options.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Carabao Cup: Middlesbrough 0-2 Barnsley

Barnsley set up a Carabao Cup third round tie at Chelsea with a convincing win at Championship rivals Middlesbrough.

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Branislav Ivanovic: West Brom sign ex-Chelsea defender

West Brom sign former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic on a one-year deal.

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Monday, September 14, 2020

Meet Founder of Season Zine and Chelsea fan Felicia Pennant

From Vivienne Westwood intern to Season Zine editor, meet Felicia Pennant as she catches up with host Gundeep Anand to drop some career advice for young people looking to get into the world of journalism.

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Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard impressed with Chelsea debutants

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he was impressed with Chelsea debutants Timo Werner and Kai Havertz after they helped their side beat Brighton 3-1.

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Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Graham Potter takes positives from defeat

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter takes some positives from the 3-1 home defeat by Chelsea to open the new Premier League season.

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Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Reece James scores stunner as Frank Lampard's side win

Chelsea defender Reece James scores a stunning long-range effort and gets an assist as they begin their Premier League season with victory at Brighton.

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Premier League: Brighton v Chelsea - rate the players

Rate the players in the Premier League match between Brighton and Chelsea.

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Adam Lallana: Brighton midfielder injured on league debut against Chelsea

Brighton's new signing Adam Lallana goes off injured on his Premier League debut against Chelsea.

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Frank Lampard calls Jurgen Klopp comments 'slightly amusing'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says Jurgen Klopp's comments about Chelsea's transfer window spending are "slightly amusing".

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WSL: Chelsea 9-0 Bristol City - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea Women produce a stunning performance to thrash Bristol City Women 9-0 in the WSL.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea 9-0 Bristol City - Nine different goalscorers in Blues win

Chelsea thrash Bristol City 9-0 with nine different goalscorers to register their first win of the 2020-21 WSL campaign.

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WSL: Pernille Harder scores her first WSL goal for Chelsea against Bristol City

Watch Denmark international Pernille Harder score a brilliant first WSL goal as Chelsea thrash Bristol City 9-0.

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Transfer rumours: Kante, Aubameyang, Smalling, Wijnaldum, Rose, Ivanovic

Inter Milan want Chelsea midfielder, Aubameyang close to new deal, England international set to leave Premier League, plus more.

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Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea striker joins Crystal Palace on season-long loan

Chelsea's Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi signs a one-year contract extension and joins Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal.

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea manager 'thrives' on pressure at the club

Frank Lampard says he joined Chelsea as manager "to win" and "thrives on the pressure" at the club.

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Danny Drinkwater: Chelsea midfielder says 'time to clean myself up'

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater says he needs to "clean myself up" in order to get his career back on track after a "sticky" four years.

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Liverpool transfers: Jurgen Klopp says Reds cannot 'behave like Chelsea' in market

Manager Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are "different" to some Premier League rivals in the transfer window as they are "not owned by countries or oligarchs".

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Draxler, Stones, Batshuayi, Tomori, Garcia, Brooks

Leeds want Draxler from PSG, Stones prepared to stay and fight at Man City, Batshuayi set for new Chelsea deal before Palace return, plus more.

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PFA Player of the Year: Kevin de Bruyne and Beth England named 2020 winners

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and Chelsea striker Beth England win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year awards.

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PFA Player of the Year: Chelsea's Beth England wins women's award

Chelsea striker Beth England is named as the Professional Football Association's Women's Players' Player of the Year.

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Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea striker set for contract extension and Crystal Palace loan

Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi is set to sign a contract extension before a loan move to Crystal Palace.

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Chelsea pursue 'dynasty' under Frank Lampard after record summer spending

Chelsea have spent about £200m this summer, so what does it mean for manager Frank Lampard, their young English players, and their ambitions this season?

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

WSL highlights: Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea

Leah Galton's late goal earns Manchester United a draw against reigning Women's Super League champions Chelsea in an entertaining contest.

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Manchester United Women 1-1 Chelsea Women: Galton's late leveller earns draw after Kerr strike

Leah Galton hits a 79th-minute equaliser to earn Manchester United a share of the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw at home to Women's Super League champions Chelsea.

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Saturday, September 5, 2020

Fran Kirby: Chelsea and England striker was told she 'may not play again'

Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby reflects on her return to match fitness, nearly 10 months after being diagnosed with a viral illness.

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Friday, September 4, 2020

Transfer rumours: Koulibaly, Werner, Depay, Fraser, Tarkowski, Benrahma

Manchester City set to make fresh bid for Kalidou Koulibaly, Chelsea new boy turned down Manchester move, Newcastle in talks with winger, plus more.

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Kai Havertz: Who is Chelsea's £71m signing from Bayer Leverkusen?

Chelsea have paid about £71m for Germany attacking midfielder Kai Havertz, but what will he bring, and where will he fit in?

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Kai Havertz: Chelsea sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder for £71m

Chelsea sign attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal for about £71m.

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Kai Havertz: Chelsea target leaves Germany squad to finalise future

Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz is given permission to leave Germany's training camp to travel to London and finalise a move to Chelsea.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

Women's Super League: Watch seven great goals from last season

As the Women's Super League prepares to start a new season, BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals from 2019-20, featuring Chelsea's Bethany England and Arsenal's Kim Little.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Transfer rumours: James, Bellerin, Kante, Castagne, Partey, Doucoure

Everton agree James deal, PSG bid for Bellerin, Chelsea put price tag on Kante, Leicester agree Castagne move, plus more.

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Pernille Harder: Chelsea Women sign Wolfsburg and Denmark forward

English champions Chelsea sign Denmark star Pernille Harder from Women's Champions League finalists Wolfsburg.

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Transfer rumours: Messi, Havertz, Upamecano, King, Wilson

Argentina president calls on Messi to return, Chelsea agree Havertz deal, Man Utd target Upamecano, plus more.

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

FA Cup qualifying: NHS tributes, training in manager's garden and Zoom weddings

One month after Arsenal beat Chelsea in the final, the FA Cup is back, with hundreds of non-league clubs banking on a good run after going months without any matchday income.

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Sam Kerr: 'Wembley nightmare' for Chelsea striker - why is she struggling to impress?

Since joining Chelsea, superstar striker Sam Kerr just cannot seem to find the net and she had a day to forget at Wembley on Saturday.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea expect 'huge battles' with Man City after Community Shield win

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says there will be "huge battles ahead facing Manchester City" this season.

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

Watch: Millie Bright's Community Shield goal from every angle as Chelsea beat Man City

Watch Millie Bright's brilliant long-range opening goal from every angle in Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Women's Community Shield at Wembley.

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Brighton v Chelsea: Fans return for friendly at Amex Stadium

Brighton fans get their first taste of watching live football at the Amex Stadium for six months, with a restricted number allowed in for the friendly against Chelsea.

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Women's Community Shield: Chelsea 2-0 Manchester City - highlights

A stunning goal from defender Millie Bright and a late finish by Erin Cuthbert give Chelsea victory over Manchester City in the Women's Community Shield at Wembley Stadium.

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Women's Community Shield: Millie Bright screamer gives Chelsea lead against Manchester City

Millie Bright's brilliant long-range goal gives Chelsea the lead against Manchester City In the FA Women's Community Shield at Wembley.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Transfer rumours: Messi, Donnarumma, Wijnaldum, James, Doherty, Mane

PSG told Messi wants to join Man City, Donnarumma interests Chelsea, Barca want Wijnaldum, plus more.

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Women's Community Shield: WSL champions Chelsea take on FA Cup holders Man City

Women's Super League champions Chelsea take on FA Cup holders Chelsea in the first Women's Community Shield since 2008 at Wembley Stadium.

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Thiago Silva: Chelsea sign Brazil defender on one-year deal

Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva signs for Chelsea on a one-year deal, with the option of another.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Women's Community Shield: Five talking points before Wembley showdown

The main talking points before Saturday's Women's Community Shield showdown between Manchester City and Chelsea.

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Transfer rumours: Messi, Reguilon, Havertz, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldo, Deeney, Doherty

Lionel Messi tipped off Pep Guardiola over transfer request, Real put price tag on Serge Reguilon, Chelsea set to complete Kai Havertz deal, plus more.

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Chelsea players in quarantine after summer break

A number of Chelsea players are in quarantine after returning from their summer break.

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Malang Sarr: Chelsea sign ex-Nice defender on five-year deal

Chelsea sign former Nice defender Malang Sarr on a five-year deal, who will spend the 2020-21 season out on loan.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Ben Chilwell: Chelsea sign Leicester defender on five-year deal

Chelsea sign England left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Transfer rumours: Messi, Silva, Coutinho, James, Sarr, Van De Beek

PSG and Manchester United could sign Lionel Messi, Thiago Silva is set for a Chelsea medical, plus more.

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Transfer rumours: Havertz, Thiago, Messi, Bergkamp, Gonzalez, Allan

Chelsea set to land Havertz and Thiago, Inter Milan are 'trying to buy Lionel Messi', plus more.

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Ben Chilwell: Chelsea closing in on deal for Leicester left-back

Chelsea have moved closer to securing a deal for Leicester and England left-back Ben Chilwell as they strengthen before the new season.

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Transfer rumours: Chilwell, Gabriel, Havertz, Wilshere, Thiago, Sancho, Doucoure, Rodrigo

Chilwell deal close to completion, Arsenal want to sign defender Gabriel, Chelsea in talks with Champions League finalist, plus more.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Transfer rumours: Bale, Sancho, Grealish, Havertz, Pereira, White, Traore

Mourinho wants Bale at Spurs, Chelsea offered Silva, Leeds make third bid for Brighton's White, plus more.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Transfer rumours: Magalhaes, Havertz, Dybala, Pogba, Doucoure, Costa

Arsenal are hopeful of signing Gabriel Magalhes, Chelsea have 10 days to finalise a deal for Kai Havertz, plus more.

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Chelsea midfielder Trevoh Chalobah joins French side Lorient

Chelsea midfielder Trevoh Chalobah joins newly-promoted French top-flight side Lorient on a season-long loan.

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Transfer rumours: Messi, Pochettino, Foster, Gabriel, Kean, Hendrick, Smalling

Manchester City confident of attracting Messi, Foster wanted by Chelsea and Everton, Gabriel to leave Lille, plus more.

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John Mikel Obi: Stoke City set to sign former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder

Stoke City are set to sign former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi on a one-year deal.

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Friday, August 14, 2020

Willian: Arsenal sign former Chelsea midfielder on free transfer

Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Willian on a three-year deal after the 32-year-old's contract with Chelsea expired.

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Transfer rumours: Thiago, Sancho, Chilwell, Oblak, Willian, Partey, Dybala, Havertz

Liverpool make contact over Thiago Alcantara, Man Utd to rival Chelsea for Ben Chilwell, Arsenal set to announce Willian, plus more.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

BBC to broadcast Women's Community Shield double-header at Wembley

The BBC will show live coverage of the Women's Community Shield between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley on 29 August.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

MOTD Top 10 podcast: Roberto di Matteo on Paul Gascoigne, Ruud Gullit and more

Chelsea legend Roberto di Matteo tells the MOTD Top 10 podcast about the moments that shaped his playing career.

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Chelsea and Man City to contest first Women's Community Shield since 2008

Chelsea and Manchester City will contest the first Women's Community Shield match since 2008 before the men's fixture at Wembley on 29 August.

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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Willian confirms Chelsea exit after seven years at the club

Brazil winger Willian confirms he has left Chelsea after seven years at the London club.

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Saturday, August 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Lacazette, White, Walker-Peters, Sancho, Wilson

Arsenal to sell Lacazette to Atletico Madrid, Brighton reject Leeds bid for White, with Chelsea and Liverpool also keen, plus more.

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Bayern Munich v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Champions League game between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.

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The Champions League's greatest comebacks

As Chelsea look to produce a stunning comeback at Bayern Munich, we want you to rank your favourite Champions League great escapes.

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Friday, August 7, 2020

Transfer rumours: Rice, Garcia, Havertz, Torreira, Sarr, Sessegnon, Tomori

Chelsea to raise £65m to sign West Ham's Rice, Barcelona to bid £14m for Man City's Garcia, Havertz could arrive at Chelsea next week, plus more.

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Willian: Arsenal closing in on deal for Chelsea midfielder

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Chelsea midfielder Willian, who will be out of contract this summer.

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Women's Super League fixtures: Chelsea start 2020-21 at Manchester United

Champions Chelsea will face Manchester United in the opening round of Women's Super League fixtures in 2020-21.

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Bookmaker apologises for homophobic slur in Arsenal v Chelsea reaction video

A leading bookmaker apologises for using a homophobic slur in a marketing video about Arsenal's win over Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Pedro: Chelsea forward has successful surgery on dislocated shoulder

Departing Chelsea forward Pedro has successful surgery after dislocating his shoulder during his side's FA Cup final loss to Arsenal.

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Champions League-Europa League return: Man City, Chelsea, Man Utd, Rangers & Wolves in action

After a five-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Champions League and Europa League resume this week with lots of British interest.

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Transfer rumours: Willian, Dembele, Sancho, Grealish, Chilwell, Sanchez

Willian to turn down Chelsea after holding Arsenal talks, Man Utd will wait to make Grealish move, Chelsea join Reguilon chase, plus more.

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Premier League start date 'too early' for Chelsea - Lampard

Frank Lampard says a start date of 12 September is "too early" with his Chelsea side still currently involved in the Champions League.

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Former Chelsea coach Eddie Newton is Trabzonspor's permanent boss

Former Chelsea midfielder Eddie Newton is appointed Trabzonspor's permanent manager after winning the Turkish Cup as caretaker boss.

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Saturday, August 1, 2020

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: MOTDx react to Aubameyang FA Cup winner

Reece Parkinson, Liam Loftus, Michael Timbs and Abbie McCarthy react to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's FA Cup winning goal against Chelsea on the MOTDx Watchalong.

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FA Cup final: The Wembley showpiece that deserved so much more

As Arsenal beat Chelsea to lift the FA Cup behind closed doors, BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reflects on a surreal experience.

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Transfer rumours: Pope, Zaha, Thiago, Sanchez, Sarr

Chelsea step up Pope bid, Inter must pay £15m for Sanchez, PSG set to battle Liverpool for Thiago, plus more.

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FA Cup final 2020: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says: 'We got complacent'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said his side "can only blame ourselves" after they let an early lead slip to lose the Heads Up FA Cup final 2-1 to Arsenal at Wembley.

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Emiliano Martínez in tears after Arsenal FA Cup win over Chelsea

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is visibly emotional as he tries to speak BBC Sport's Dan Walker following Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup final win at Wembley.

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FA Cup final: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea - highlights

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and win the Heads Up FA Cup for a record 14th time.

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FA Cup Final: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores his second against Chelsea

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finishes expertly to score his second goal of the game and put Arsenal 2-1 ahead against Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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FA Cup: When you nearly score in the cup final after your hamstring has gone...

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic nearly scores his second of the match as he continues to strike for goal after pulling his hamstring in the FA Cup final.

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FA Cup final: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levels for Arsenal after Cesar Azpilicueta foul

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levels from the penalty spot after the Arsenal striker is fouled by Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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FA Cup: Christian Pulisic gives Chelsea early final lead against Arsenal

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic scores to give Chelsea an early 1-0 lead over Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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FA Cup final: Arsenal v Chelsea - rate the players

Rate the players out of 10 for Arsenal v Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

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Friday, July 31, 2020

FA Cup final 2020, Arsenal v Chelsea: Gunners excited to 'save season' - Alexandre Lacazette

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette says the players are excited about the FA Cup final because they know they can "save our season".

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Transfer rumours: Sancho, Havertz, Coutinho, Willian, Guendouzi

Barcelona want Man City defender, Chelsea close in on Havertz deal, Arsenal could swap Guendouzi for Coutinho, plus more.

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FA Cup final 2020: Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wants players to 'feel pressure'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side "cannot cruise" into Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley.

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Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba & Roberto Di Matteo - Great Chelsea FA Cup final goals

Watch five of Chelsea's best FA Cup final goals including a super strike from current Blues boss Frank Lampard, two corkers from Didier Drogba & a screamer from Roberto Di Matteo.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

FA Cup final: Why Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Chelsea's Frank Lampard have a bright future

Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard hunt their first trophy as managers when Arsenal and Chelsea meet in Saturday's FA Cup final.

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Transfer rumours: Jimenez, Bale, Ter Stegen, Sancho, Ozil, Alaba

Raul Jimenez on his way to Manchester United, Gareth Bale staying at Real Madrid, Chelsea move for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, plus more.

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FA Cup final 2020: Lawro's Arsenal v Chelsea prediction with Josh Franceschi and Willie J Healey

Mark Lawrenson takes on You Me At Six frontman Josh Franceschi and Willie J Healey to predict who will win Saturday's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea.

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FA Cup final: Winners to collect trophy on Wembley pitch

The winners of Saturday's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea will collect the trophy on the pitch without a presentation party.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Arsenal v Chelsea: Pick your combined XI for FA Cup final

As London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal prepare to go head to head in the FA Cup final - who do you pick in a combined XI?

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FA Cup final: How to watch and follow on the BBC

Arsenal and Chelsea meet in the FA Cup final on Saturday, 1 August - and you can watch it live on BBC TV.

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Transfer rumours: Diaz, Suarez, Alaba, Henderson, Chilwell

Spurs keen on Porto winger Diaz, Inter Miami targeting Suarez, Chelsea prioritise Chilwell signing, plus more.

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Bethany England: Chelsea Women and England forward signs new contract

Chelsea forward Bethany England extends her contract with the Women's Super League champions until the end of the 2023-24 season.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Timo Werner: Chelsea striker says manager Lampard the 'main' attraction in moving to London club

Chelsea's newest recruit Timo Werner says playing under manager Frank Lampard was the "main" attraction upon deciding to join the club.

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Monday, July 27, 2020

Transfer rumours: Sancho, Grealish, Havertz, Coutinho, Willian, Howe

Man Utd have £89m Sancho bid rejected, Coutinho asks for more time over Arsenal move, Willian set to sign new Chelsea deal, plus more.

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Sunday, July 26, 2020

Transfer rumours: Arrizabalaga, Coutinho, Barnes, Ward-Prowse

Arrizabalaga willing to take pay cut to secure Chelsea exit, Liverpool keen on Barnes, Ward-Prowse set for new Southampton deal, plus more.

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Pedro: Chelsea boss Frank Lampard confirms striker's departure

Spanish striker Pedro is leaving Chelsea after five years, manager Frank Lampard confirms.

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What happened on the final day of the 2019-20 Premier League season?

Aston Villa secure Premier League survival as Manchester United and Chelsea earn Champions League places on a dramatic final day.

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Chelsea 2-0 Wolves: Chelsea played it out perfectly against Wolves - Frank Lampard

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side "played it out perfectly" following a 2-0 win against Wolves which sealed fourth place in the Premier League to wrap up qualification for next season's Champions League.

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Chelsea 2-0 Wolves: Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud secure win

Chelsea seal fourth place in the Premier League to wrap up qualification for next season's Champions League with a 2-0 win over Wolves.

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Jurgen Klopp & Frank Lampard: Liverpool & Chelsea bosses on touchline argument

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Chelsea manager Frank Lampard respond after a heated exchange on the touchline during Liverpool's 5-3 win on Wednesday.

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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp dismisses 'arrogant' claim & says Frank Lampard 'has to learn'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his staff were not arrogant in their win over Chelsea and that Frank Lampard has to learn to "close the book" on touchline arguments.

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Transfer rumours: Torres, Gimenez, Havertz, Alcantara, Zaniolo, Cavani, Balotelli

Valencia take tough stance over Manchester City target Torres, Chelsea looking at Atletico Madrid defender Gimenez, Brighton not selling White, plus more.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Liverpool 5-3 Chelsea: Jurgen Klopp 'couldn't be more proud' after Reds lift trophy

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he couldn't be more proud after his side played an "exciting" final home game of their Premier League winning season beating Chelsea 5-3.

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Liverpool 5-3 Chelsea: Henderson on 'amazing feeling' of lifting Premier League trophy

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says he achieved a boyhood dream after lifting the Premier League trophy aloft after Liverpool's 5-3 win over Chelsea at Anfield.

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Liverpool 5-3 Chelsea: Champions win thriller before receiving trophy

Liverpool beat Chelsea in a eight-goal thriller on the night the Reds' 30-year wait to get their hands on the English top-flight trophy ends.

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Liverpool 5-3 Chelsea: Blues made mistakes but reacted to them - Frank Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits it was a great game for the neutral but is pleased with the way his side reacted to the mistakes they made during their 5-3 defeat at Liverpool.

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FA Cup Final: Anthony Taylor to referee second final

Anthony Taylor will become the first referee to take charge of two FA Cup finals since 1901 when Arsenal face Chelsea at Wembley on 1 August.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Transfer rumours: Henderson, Aubameyang, Cavani, Soucek, Bruce, Hojbjerg

Chelsea target Man Utd keeper Henderson, Arteta 'confident' of Aubameyang deal, Leeds Utd keen on Cavani, plus more.

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Liverpool FC fans warned not to repeat Anfield gatherings

The Reds are set to lift the Premier League trophy in a season finale against Chelsea on Wednesday.

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David de Gea: Did Manchester United keeper peak in 2017?

Manchester United keeper David de Gea has come under scrutiny again after his errors contributed to his side's FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

Eric Bailly: Man Utd defender released from hospital after FA Cup semi-final injury

Defender Eric Bailly says he is "OK" after being taken off in a neck brace during Manchester United's FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Chelsea win over Man Utd watched by 7.3m on BBC

Chelsea's 3-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester United attracted a peak audience of 7.3 million to the BBC.

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Olivier Giroud scores in FA Cup semi-final: Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson & MOTDx's Liv Cooke react

MOTDx presenter Reece Parkinson alongside BBC's Liam Loftus, football freestyler Liv Cooke and Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson react to Olivier Giroud's clever goal on the latest Watchalong episode.

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Sunday, July 19, 2020

Frank Lampard: Chelsea have 'more to come' and will close the gap

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says "there will be more to come" from his side who plan a busy summer in the transfer market after they booked an FA Cup final against Arsenal.

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Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea: De Gea and Maguire errors send Chelsea to FA Cup final

Watch highlights as two David de Gea errors and a Harry Maguire own goal see Chelsea reach the FA Cup final where they will face Arsenal.

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David de Gea: Man Utd to stick with goalkeeper after FA Cup errors, says Solskjaer

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will stick with goalkeeper David de Gea despite his latest errors in the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Mason Mount profits from 'absolute howler' by De Gea to double Chelsea's lead

Mason Mount profits from an "absolute howler" by David de Gea to double Chelsea's lead over Manchester United in the FA Cup semi final at Wembley.

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FA Cup: Olivier Giroud gives Chelsea half-time lead over Manchester United

Olivier Giroud scores with a "deft little touch" off the outside of his boot to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead over Manchester United in the FA Cup semi final at Wembley.

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FA Cup: Man Utd v Chelsea - rate the players

Rate the players in the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Harry Maguire own goal gives Chelsea 3-0 FA Cup lead over Man Utd

Chelsea take a 3-0 lead over Manchester United in the FA Cup semi final courtesy of an own goal from defender Harry Maguire.

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FA Cup: Chelsea's Christian Pulisic says top four and trophy would be 'massive'

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic tells BBC Sport that a top-four Premier League finish and winning the FA Cup would be "massive" for the Blues in their first season under Frank Lampard.

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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Manchester United v Chelsea

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

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, winter break: what will give in the 2020-21 fixture pile-up?

Could Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Wolves start next season later? BBC Sport looks at what could give in the 2020-21 calendar.

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Andre Schurrle: Former Chelsea forward and World Cup winner retires at 29

World Cup winner Andre Schurrle says he doesn't "need the applause any more" after announcing his retirement at 29.

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FA Cup: Chelsea goals against Nottingham Forest, Hull City, Liverpool & Leicester

Watch all the goals that Chelsea have scored in the FA Cup this season before their semi-final against Manchester United live.

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FA Cup: Manchester United goals against Wolves, Tranmere, Derby & Norwich

Watch all the goals Manchester United have scored in the FA Cup this season before their semi-final against Chelsea.

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Transfer rumours: Pogba, Havertz, Tagliafico, Sarr, Thiago

Man Utd midfielder to sign long-term deal, Chelsea target wanted until August, plus more.

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WSL Awards: Chelsea's Emma Hayes and Beth England head list of winners

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes and striker Beth England collect top honours at the WSL Awards.

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FA Cup semi-finals: How to watch and follow on the BBC this weekend

Here is how to follow the FA Cup semi-finals - Arsenal v Manchester City and Manchester United v Chelsea - on BBC TV, radio and online.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Liverpool to lift Premier League trophy on the Kop after Chelsea visit

Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy in a special ceremony on the Kop following next Wednesday's fixture with Chelsea.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

MOTD Top 10 podcast: Gianfranco Zola on Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and life at Chelsea

Former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola tells Match of the Day's Top 10 podcast about the moments that shaped his career.

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Chelsea 1-0 Norwich: Frank Lampard says beating Canaries more important than performance

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits it wasn't a "vintage" victory but is delighted his side claimed a 1-0 win over Norwich which keeps them in the hunt for a top four finish.

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Chelsea 1-0 Norwich: Canaries character pleases Daniel Farke after narrow defeat

Norwich boss Daniel Farke is full of praise for the character of his side as they put in a spirited performance during a narrow 1-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 1-0 Norwich: Olivier Giroud scores as Blues move clear in Champions League race

Olivier Giroud's header on the stroke of half-time gives Chelsea victory over relegated Norwich and puts them on course for a place in the Champions League.

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Transfer rumours: Oblak, Rashford, Coutinho, Neymar, Hojbjerg

Chelsea willing to spend 100m euros for Atletico keeper and PSG target Marcus Rashford. Read our gossip column.

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Gossip: Could Chelsea really sign Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Cristiano Ronaldo?

BBC Sport's Liam Loftus is joined by Chelsea fan Lewis Gebreselassie to discuss the Blues' transfer news, from done deals to wild rumours about Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Stamford Bridge.

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Saturday, July 11, 2020

Sheff Utd 3-0 Chelsea: Every Chelsea player below par - Frank Lampard on defeat

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says his teams performance was "not good enough" and "below par" following Sheffield United's 3-0 win over the Blues.

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Sheff Utd 3-0 Chelsea: David McGoldrick one of the best I've worked with - Chris Wilder

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder praises David McGoldrick after the striker scored his first goals of the Premier League season in a 3-0 win over Chelsea.

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Sheffield United 3-0 Chelsea: Blades move into top six

Sheffield United move into the Premier League's top six with a convincing victory over Champions League-chasing Chelsea.

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Friday, July 10, 2020

Chelsea: Billy Gilmour out for three to four months after knee operation

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says midfielder Billy Gilmour will be out for about three to four months after having a knee operation.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Godfrey, Havertz, De Bruyne, Hojbjerg, Garcia

Norwich want £50m for Dortmund target, Havertz tells Chelsea he wants to join, Ajax join the race for Hojbjerg, plus more.

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MOTD Top 10 podcast: Cesc Fabregas on Jose Mourinho, Steven Gerrard and World Cup final goals

Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas picks some of the most memorable moments from his career for the new MOTD Top 10 podcast.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Crystal Palace 2-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard admits his side got 'a bit of luck' in Crystal Palace win

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard admits his side got "a bit of luck" in their win against Crystal Palace, after almost conceding an equaliser in the last moments of the game.

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Crystal Palace 2-3 Chelsea: Roy Hodgson believes Eagles deserve credit for strong performance

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says his players deserve credit for a strong performance against Chelsea.

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Crystal Palace 2-3 Chelsea: Blues beat Palace despite Wilfried Zaha stunner

Chelsea further strengthen their position in the Premier League's top four with victory over Crystal Palace in an entertaining encounter at Selhurst Park.

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Monday, July 6, 2020

Transfer rumours: Rice, Koulibaly, Skriniar, Milinkovic-Savic, Ake, Edouard

Chelsea step up Rice chase, Man City and Man Utd want Koulibaly and Skriniar, Palace plan £25m Edouard move, plus more.

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Sunday, July 5, 2020

Transfer rumours: Havertz, Messi, Saint-Maximin, Bellerin, Alcantara

Chelsea to sell six to fund Havertz deal, Arsenal and Napoli lead Saint-Maximin chase, Messi to wait for City, plus more.

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Saturday, July 4, 2020

Match of the Day: How Ian Wright beats Jamie Vardy, matches Willian, but loses out to Bukayo Saka

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker shows how pundit Ian Wright compares to headline makers, Leicester's Jamie Vardy, Willian of Chelsea and Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka.

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Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Nigel Pearson urges Hornets to 'embrace' survival fight

Watford boss Nigel Pearson says his side can win the battle to stay in the Premier League if they "embrace" the challenge rather than "fear" it.

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Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Frank Lampard pleased with 'professional' win

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he is pleased with a "professional" 3-0 Premier League win over Watford at Stamford Bridge which keeps his side firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place.

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Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Blues boost Champions League hopes with comfortable win over struggling Hornets

Chelsea boost Champions League qualification hopes with a comfortable win over Premier League strugglers Watford.

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Transfer rumours: Havertz, Willian, Rodriguez, Hojbjerg, Aarons

Chelsea could be helped in Havertz chase as Bayern cool interest, Real Madrid want to sell Rodriguez, Tottenham keen on Aarons from Norwich, plus more.

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Friday, July 3, 2020

Football Focus: Is Chelsea's Mason Mount the nicest guy in football?

Chelsea's Mason Mount talks to Football Focus' Caroline de Moraes about whether he might be the nicest guy in football and what it's like learning from his manager, Frank Lampard.

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea boss wants 'big reflection' on VAR

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says there needs to be a "collective sit-down" at the end of the season to improve the video assistant referee system.

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

Transfer rumours: Digne, Bailey, Arrizabalaga, Grealish, Henderson

Chelsea and Manchester City could turn to Digne, City target defensive trio, Spurs eye French goalkeeper, plus more.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Chelsea abuse High Court case a fight for ‘justice and equality’ say ex-players

Two former Chelsea youth-team players have told the BBC they are "still fighting for justice and equality" after alleging they were racially abused at the club in the 1990s.

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West Ham United 3-2 Chelsea: Michail Antonio joy at 'massive' West Ham win

West Ham's Michail Antonio describes as "massive" the three points his side claimed in a 3-2 Premier League win over London rivals Chelsea at the London Stadium.

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West Ham 3-2 Chelseas: Frank Lampard 'not happy' after late 3-2 defeat

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he was "not happy" after a 3-2 defeat by West Ham and his side needed to "defend the moment better" after Andriy Yarmolenko's late winner.

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West Ham 3-2 Chelsea: Yarmolenko hits injury-time winner

Andriy Yarmolenko came off the bench to hit an injury-time winner to boost West Ham's survival bid against Chelsea at London stadium.

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West Ham United 3-2 Chelsea: David Moyes says victory was 'deserved'

West Ham manager David Moyes says their win against London rivals Chelsea was deserved, but adds that there is still room for improvement.

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FA Cup: Manchester United v Chelsea semi-final to be shown live on BBC TV

This month's FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Chelsea will be shown live on BBC One.

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Sunday, June 28, 2020

FA Cup semi-final draw: Manchester United to face Chelsea

Manchester United will face Chelsea and Arsenal will play holders Manchester City or Newcastle in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: Leicester City 0-1 Chelsea highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea substitute Ross Barkley scores a second-half volley against Leicester City to send his side through the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Leicester City 0-1 Chelsea: Ross Barkley goal takes Blues into FA Cup semi-finals

Chelsea edge out Leicester City to move into the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the fifth time in nine seasons.

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FA Cup: Chelsea's Ross Barkley puts his side 1-0 up against Leicester City

Chelsea's Ross Barkley sweeps home from Willian's cross to give his side the lead against Leicester City in their FA Cup quarter-final.

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Arjen Robben plans comeback with Groningen

Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich attacker Arjen Robben plans to return to football with boyhood club Groningen.

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Timo Werner: Chelsea-bound striker becomes RB Leipzig record scorer in final game for club

Chelsea-bound striker Tim Werner scored twice in his final game for RB Leipzig to ensure he leaves the German club as their all-time top scorer.

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Chelsea 2-1 Man City: Lampard praises Chelsea after 'deserved' win

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard praises his team's work ethic after their 2-1 win over Manchester City and congratulates newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool.

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Guardiola offers 'big congratulations' to Premier League champions Liverpool

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Liverpool played an "extraordinary" Premier League campaign, after City's defeat at Chelsea confirmed the Reds as champions.

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Liverpool win Premier League: Reds' 30-year wait for top-flight title ends

Liverpool's 30-year wait for a top-flight title is over after Manchester City lose 2-1 at Chelsea to confirm the Reds as Premier League champions.

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Chelsea 2-1 Man City: Liverpool win title as Chelsea beat Man City

Liverpool are crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years after Manchester City lose to Chelsea.

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Transfer rumours: Arthur, Pjanic, Pedro, Bellingham, Willian

Arthur and Pjanic set for Barca-Juve swap, Pedro to leave Chelsea for Roma, Bayern won't join Bellingham suitors, plus more.

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Frank Lampard: Raheem Sterling management comparison was 'slightly wrong', says Chelsea boss

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard backs Raheem Sterling's call for equal opportunities but questions a comparison made by the Manchester City forward.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Smith encouraged by Villa's expected goals

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says his side's expected goals in their games against Chelsea and Newcastle show they are making progress following a 1-1 draw at St James' Park.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Chelsea: Willian and Pedro extend contracts to end of season

Chelsea extend Willian and Pedro's contracts until the end of the season.

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Transfer rumours: Jimenez, Kurzawa, Messi, Koulibaly, Vertonghen

Chelsea interested in Kurzawa, Juventus make Jimenez offer, Liverpool want Napoli's Koulibaly, plus more

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Sunday, June 21, 2020

Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Dean Smith frustrated after defeat

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith reveals his "frustration" that there was "a bit of fortune" about the two goals his side conceded in their 2-1 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Villa Park.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Blues need to be more clinical - Frank Lampard

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says his team need to be more clinical after they had to fight back from a goal down at Aston Villa in a game they dominated.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea: SEcond-half fightback gives Chelsea win

Chelsea return to Premier League action by coming from behind to beat relegation-threatened Aston Villa and strengthen their bid for a top-four finish.

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Saturday, June 20, 2020

Transfer rumours: Cavani, Meunier, Bailey, Jorginho, Jimenez, Drinkwater, Ceballos

Edinson Cavani and Thomas Meunier turn down PSG extension deals, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd interested in Leon Bailey, Juventus keen on Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, plus more.

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Transfer rumours: Luiz, Kante, Havertz, Sanchez, Coutinho, Dyche

Luiz future at Arsenal to be resolved by end of week, Chelsea prepared to sell Kante, Inter Milan in talks about extending Sanchez loan, plus more.

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Timo Werner: How Chelsea move happened, how he will fit in and what happened to Liverpool deal?

As Chelsea add Germany international Timo Werner to their attacking options, how did the deal come about? And is he worth £102.5m?

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Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner scores as RB Leipzig draw 2-2 with Dusseldorf.

Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner scores a brilliant goal as Champions League-chasing RB Leipzig draw 2-2 with relegation-threatened Dusseldorf.

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Timo Werner: Chelsea agree to sign RB Leipzig forward

Chelsea reach an agreement to sign 24-year-old forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.

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Sunday, June 14, 2020

Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Former Chelsea forward Diego Costa scores in draw

Diego Costa marks his first Atletico Madrid goal of 2020 by paying tribute to Virginia Torrecilla - a midfielder for their women's team - who had surgery for a brain tumour.

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Dries Mertens: 'Why Napoli forward turned down Chelsea'

Napoli forward Dries Mertens was "quite convinced" by an approach by Chelsea but will stay in Italy, journalist Kristof Terreur tells BBC Radio 5 Live.

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Saturday, June 13, 2020

Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea winger to face no further action on an allegation of rape

Callum Hudson-Odoi will not face any further action on an allegation of rape, the Chelsea winger confirms.

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Friday, June 12, 2020

Chelsea: Ex-youth players seek High Court date over alleged racist abuse

Four former Chelsea youth team footballers are taking the club to the High Court over alleged racial abuse in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Chelsea donate Women's Super League prize money to charity

Champions Chelsea will give their WSL prize money to a charity which supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Transfer rumours: Sancho, Havertz, Aubameyang, James, Thiago Silva, Hojbjerg

Chelsea believe Dortmund's Sancho will join Manchester United, Arsenal lead chase for Thiago Silva, plus more.

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N'Golo Kante resumes full contact training at Chelsea after coronavirus fears

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante returns to full contact training having trained alone over coronavirus fears.

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Monday, June 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Fati, Van de Beek, Gerson, Ngakia, Mkhitaryan

Manchester United fail in Fati bid but keep interest in Van de Beek, Chelsea challenge Spurs for Gerson, plus more.

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Sunday, June 7, 2020

Transfer rumours: Chilwell, Koulibaly, Martinez, Pjanic, Zaniolo, Rakitic

Man City to rival Chelsea for Chilwell, Napoli will not lower £100m Koulibaly price, Man Utd and Real monitoring Lautaro Martinez.

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Premier League teams warm up for restart with friendlies at stadiums

Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all hold friendly matches at their home stadiums to prepare for the season restart.

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Saturday, June 6, 2020

Transfer rumours: Havertz, Werner, Rabiot, Chilwell, Rugani

Real Madrid make Havertz bid, Everton lead Rabiot chase, Chelsea set to offload several players, plus more.

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RB Leipzig 1-1 Paderborn: Chelsea-bound Timo Werner sets up goal

Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner sets up Patrik Schick's opening goal as Champions League-chasing RB Leipzig are held by bottom side Paderborn.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss says women's football will 'come back stronger'

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says women's football will come back "bigger, stronger and better" after the coronavirus outbreak.

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Five questions as Women's Super League moves on from 2019-20

After Chelsea were crowned WSL champions on Friday, BBC Sport looks at some of the key questions around women's football's conclusion.

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Friday, June 5, 2020

Chelsea named Women's Super League champions, Liverpool relegated

Chelsea are named Women's Super League champions on an average points-per-game ratio, while Liverpool are relegated.

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Transfer rumours: Chilwell, Werner, Vertonghen, Longstaff

Ben Chilwell is tempted by Chelsea interest, Liverpool will not rival the Blues in their pursuit of Timo Werner, plus more.

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Timo Werner: Chelsea in talks to sign RB Leipzig striker

Chelsea are in talks to sign RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, whose release clause is reported to be £54m.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Transfer rumours: Chilwell, Pogba, Almada, Sancho, Lacazette

Chelsea make Chilwell main target, Zidane still interested in Pogba, Man Utd eye Almada alternative, plus more.

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Monday, June 1, 2020

Transfer rumours: Messi, Willian, Werner, Ighalo, Luiz, Wilson

Messi to stay at Barca after clause expires, Real reject deal to sign Willian, Chelsea consider Werner move, plus more.

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Sunday, May 31, 2020

Transfer rumours: Sane, Havertz, Telles, Osimhen, Werner, Camavinga

Bayern Munich want to sign Leroy Sane and Kai Havertz, Chelsea lead race for Porto's Alex Telles, Tino Werner has decided on his future, plus more.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

N'Golo Kante: Chelsea midfielder returns to individual training

N'Golo Kante returns to Chelsea training having been allowed to stay away because of coronavirus fears.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Transfer rumours: Traore, Ighalo, Luiz, Werner, Tagliafico, Manquillo

Liverpool want Wolves winger, David Luiz may leave Arsenal soon, Chelsea interested in Argentina full-back, plus more.

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Sunday, May 24, 2020

Match of Their Day: Ashley Cole picks his classic games

In the final Match of Their Day, former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole selects his three favourite games.

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Match Of Their Day: Ashley Cole explains why he left Arsenal for Chelsea

Ashley Cole tells Gary Lineker that he saw the winning culture Arsenal "falling apart" when key players left and were not replaced, which is why he wanted to join Chelsea in 2006.

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Saturday, May 23, 2020

Frank Lampard: Chelsea boss wants to finish season but 'safety must come first'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard tells Football Focus he wants to finish the season but says “safety has to come first” after welcoming his players back to training this week.

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Friday, May 22, 2020

Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Willian, Haaland, Sancho, Pochettino, Kavertz

Chelsea, Manchester United and Leicester contact Philippe Coutinho's agent, Willian could sign new Chelsea deal, plus more.

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N'Golo Kante: Chelsea will allow midfielder to stay away from training amid coronavirus fears

Chelsea will allow N'Golo Kante to stay away from training because of coronavirus fears - even if it means missing the rest of the season.

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Olivier Giroud: Chelsea and France striker to stay at Stamford Bridge next season

Chelsea extend Olivier Giroud's contract by 12 months, which means the France striker will be at Stamford Bridge next season.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Transfer rumours: Sane, Moses, Jorginho, Werner, Ighalo, Lemar

Bayern Munich reserve the number 10 shirt for Leroy Sane, Chelsea struggle to offload Victor Moses, plus more

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Premier League: Terry? Kante? Hazard? Pick your Chelsea title-winning XI

As part of a week-long series, we want you to pick your ultimate Chelsea Premier League-winning XI.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea & Southampton step up training

Premier League squads return to non-contact training on Tuesday as the English top flight takes another step forward in 'Project Restart'.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea forward back in training after arrest

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi returns to limited training on Tuesday following his arrest in the early hours of Sunday.

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Willy Caballero: Chelsea goalkeeper extends contract by a year

Chelsea keeper Willy Caballero signs a contract committing him to the Premier League club until the end of next season.

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Didier Drogba wins 2007 FA Cup for Chelsea against Manchester United

On this day in 2007 Didier Drogba scores the winner for Chelsea against Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

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Monday, May 18, 2020

Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea and England winger arrested and bailed

Chelsea and England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is bailed after being arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Saturday, May 16, 2020

#GoalsAtHome: Your best recreations of Papiss Cisse's stunner

Match of the Day's Steve Wilson commentates on your attempts at recreating Papiss Cisse's wonderful goal for Newcastle against Chelsea in 2012.

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea striker and manager opens up on cancer

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli tells BBC Radio 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake he felt getting cancer was his own fault.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Eniola Aluko: Former England and Chelsea forward apologises for furlough tweets

Ex-England forward Eniola Aluko apologises after posting a series of tweets appearing to criticise people placed on furlough.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate Papiss Cisse's stunner against Chelsea?

For this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge, Football Focus wants you to recreate this stunning Papiss Cisse goal for Newcastle at Chelsea.

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Monday, May 11, 2020

MOTDx: Tammy Abraham's quarantine is all about jollof rice and PlayStation

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham tells MOTDx's Reece Parkinson how he's getting through quarantine with PlayStation and his mum's jollof rice.

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Friday, May 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Chilwell, Ballo-Toure, Chiesa, Henderson, Salisu, Pjanic

Chelsea in talks over Chilwell, Blues and Manchester United interested in Chiesa, Red Devils ask about Salisu, plus more.

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Football Focus: Vote for which classic Premier League match highlights are shown

Choose whether you want to watch highlights of Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Arsenal or Liverpool's painful 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Football Focus.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, Celtic & Rangers use social media to find missing people

Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Celtic and Rangers are among 50 European clubs who will use their social media to help find missing young people.

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Monday, May 4, 2020

On This Day: Chelsea beat Liverpool in 2012 FA Cup final

BBC Sport looks back to the 2012 FA Cup final when goals by Ramires and Didier Drogba gave Chelsea victory over Liverpool.

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David Moyes: West Ham boss says Billy Gilmour is the Scot he'd most like to sign

West Ham manager David Moyes names Chelsea's teenage midfielder Billy Gilmour as the Scottish player he would most like to sign.

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Chelsea ask foreign players to return to England by Sunday

Chelsea ask their foreign players to return to England by Sunday in case the Premier League resumes soon.

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Jose Mourinho: How 'special one' changed Chelsea and Premier League

Fifteen years on from leading Chelsea to a first Premier League title, BBC Sport charts Jose Mourinho's impact at Stamford Bridge.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Millie Bright: England defender says Neville departure a surprise

Phil Neville's departure as England manager came as a surprise, says Chelsea defender Millie Bright.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Transfer rumours: Pogba, Aubameyang, Ozil, Rice, Van de Beek, Rodriguez

Man Utd to sell Pogba for cut price deal, Arsenal yet to offer Ozil new deal, West Ham to refuse Chelsea offer for Rice, plus more.

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Monday, April 27, 2020

1970 FA Cup final: The most brutal game in English football history

In the week of its 50th anniversary, BBC Sport looks back at the notoriously ferocious 1970 FA Cup final replay between Chelsea and Leeds.

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

Olivier Giroud: Chelsea striker set to sign contract extension

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is set to sign a contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2021.

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Coronavirus and sport: Chelsea's first-team squad will not take pay cut

Chelsea's first-team players will not be taking a pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic, but will "focus on further supporting other charitable causes".

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#GoalsAtHome: Your best attempts at Didier Drogba's FA Cup screamer

Match of the Day's Steve Wilson commentates on your attempts to recreate Didier Drogba's stunning goal in Chelsea's 2012 FA Cup semi-final thrashing of Spurs.

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Transfer rumours: Aubameyang, Giroud, Osimhen, Ndombele, Werner, Ruiz

Chelsea linked with several strikers, Barcelona want Tottenham midfielder, Everton look to Brazilian defender, plus more.

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Transfer rumours: Werner, Willian, Sancho, Vertonghen, Dalot, Coutinho

Liverpool have the chance to make two big signings, Jadon Sancho to snub Premier League, Chelsea urged to sign Brazilian, plus more.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Sancho, Werner, Bale, Karius, Jimenez

Chelsea are close to signing Philippe Coutinho and Jadon Sancho has been targeted by Manchester United... again, plus more.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate this amazing Didier Drogba goal?

For this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge, stay at home and recreate this stunner from Didier Drogba in Chelsea's 2012 FA Cup semi-final thrashing of Tottenham.

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Emma Hayes says WSL should resume when men's game does

Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes says the Women's Super League should resume when the men's professional game does.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea Women boss calls for help to tackle domestic abuse

Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes wants victims of domestic abuse to know "they are not alone".

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

On This Day: Chelsea's Juan Mata scores controversial FA Cup semi-final goal against Spurs

Watch Juan Mata score a controversial goal as Chelsea hammer Tottenham 5-1 in their 2012 FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

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Transfer rumours: Griezmann, Martinez, Kane, Coutinho, Niguez, Aguero, Haaland

Inter will want Griezmann for Martinez, Real Madrid target Chelsea's Kante, Man Utd keen on Niguez, plus more.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Women's FA Cup: Chelsea’s Magdalena Eriksson scores injury-time own goal against Man City

Magdalena Eriksson scores an injury-time own goal to gift Manchester City victory against Chelsea in their 2019 Women's FA Cup semi-final.

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Monday, April 13, 2020

Fran Kirby: England striker on recovery from illness

England and Chelsea forward Fran Kirby says she contemplated telling her managers she was "done" with football after being diagnosed with pericarditis.

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Gianluca Vialli: Ex-Chelsea striker and manager gets pancreatic cancer all-clear

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli is given the all-clear from pancreatic cancer.

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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Transfer rumours: Sancho, Ndombele, Rodriguez, Mertens, Mkhitaryan

Sancho not interested in Chelsea, Barcelona favourites to sign Ndombele, Chelsea to make second Mertens bid, plus more.

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'Peter Bonetti - Chelsea's 'cat' with brilliant athleticism and flamboyance'

Peter Bonetti, who has died aged 78, was one of the outstanding post-war goalkeepers, writes BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Peter Bonetti: Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper dies aged 78

Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper Peter Bonetti dies at the age of 78 after a long-term illness.

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Transfer rumours: Messi, Grealish, Mbappe, Pedro, Coutinho

Messi denies Inter link, Everton hope to lure Grealish, Leboeuf warns Chelsea off Coutinho, Mbappe linked with Real, plus more.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi shares his tips on enjoying Easter at home

Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi shares his home workout, favourite meal and what he's watching.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Rodriguez, Grealish, Hart, Anderson, Willian

Chelsea in advanced talks for Coutinho, Man Utd linked with Rodriguez, Besiktas want Hart, plus more.

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Jimmy Greaves: Watch great goals of Tottenham, Chelsea, West Ham & England striker

BBC Sport looks back at some great goals from Jimmy Greaves' career and highlights the statistics that make him a footballing legend.

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Mason Mount: How midfielder ended Chelsea's long wait for homegrown star

Mason Mount's family rejected overtures from Chelsea when he was in primary school but the midfielder is now one of English football's brightest prospects.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Jimmy Greaves: Former England, Spurs, Chelsea & West Ham striker admitted to hospital

Former England, Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham striker Jimmy Greaves is being treated in hospital for an unspecified illness.

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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Transfer rumours: Southgate, Coutinho, Slimani, Fraser, Lingard

Gareth Southgate agrees pay cut, Arsenal target Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser, Chelsea could sign Philippe Coutinho, Leicester's Islam Slimani could be on the move, and more.

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Friday, April 3, 2020

Transfer rumours: Varane, Costa, Bale, Coutinho, Kane

Manchester City knocked back in Varane pursuit, Coutinho linked with Chelsea move, Bale tipped for Everton, and more.

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MOTDx: Callum Hudson Odoi on recovery, Tiger King and Sancho's Fifa

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi tells MOTDx's Josh Denzel about his recovery from coronavirus and how he's living his life in isolation.

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Pedro: Chelsea forward says players may need short pre-season after coronavirus

Players may need a short pre-season to readjust when the Premier League resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, says Chelsea forward Pedro.

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Saturday's gossip column: Neuer, Sancho, Godin

Chelsea take a look at Bayern keeper Neuer, Dimitar Berbatov has his say on Jadon Sancho, plus more.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea winger 'fully recovered' from coronavirus

Chelsea and England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is "fully recovered" from coronavirus, says manager Frank Lampard.

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Friday's gossip column: Haaland, Ighalo, Pogba, Pedro, Gabriel

Real Madrid want Haaland, Ighalo set for new Shanghai deal, Pedro says he will leave Chelsea, plus more.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

John Terry scores at both ends during Chelsea's 3-1 defeat by Arsenal

Watch as John Terry scores at both ends during Chelsea's 3-1 FA Cup defeat by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in March 2003.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Transfer rumours: Mane, Sterling, Thiaw, Pogba, Haaland, Cucurella

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is set for Real Madrid, says ex-Reds player; Chelsea show interest in Ajax defender, plus more.

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Transfer rumours: Rice, Rose, Edouard, Bellingham, Alaba, Osimhen, Tonali

Chelsea want England midfielder, Arsenal target French striker, Manchester City interested in Italy midfielder, plus more.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager on her unusual Mother's Day

Hiding in a cupboard and watching a Marcelo Bielsa masterclass online - how Chelsea Women’s boss Emma Hayes spent Mothering Sunday in self-isolation.

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Melanie Leupolz: Chelsea Women sign Bayern Munich captain

Women's Super League side Chelsea sign Germany midfielder Melanie Leupolz from Bayern Munich on a three-year contract.

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

Football rumours: Sancho, Aubameyang, Mbappe, Lemar

Sancho would be a "great addition" for Chelsea, the Premier League could start again after 1 June, competition over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang increases, plus more.

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Football rumours: Coutinho, Pogba, Aubameyang, Partey, Donnarumma

Man Utd ask about Coutinho, Pogba priced at £100m, Chelsea join race for Aubameyang, plus more.

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On this day in 2007: Shevchenko and Wright-Phillips send Chelsea through to FA Cup semis

Watch as Andriy Shevchenko and Sean Wright Phillips score two stunning goals against Spurs to send Chelsea through to the 2007 FA Cup semi-finals.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Football rumours: Aubameyang, Coutinho, Bellingham, Cazorla, Young

Arsenal resigned to losing Aubameyang, Dortmund eye Bellingham, Chelsea enquire about Coutinho, plus more.

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Coronavirus: Chelsea FC offers hotel to NHS staff

A hotel owned by the club will be offered to medics working in north-west London.

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Monday, March 16, 2020

Transfer rumours: Mahrez, Umtiti, Dembele, Telles, Martinez

Man City won't stop Riyad Mahrez move, Man Utd want Samuel Umtiti, Chelsea to prioritise Moussa Dembele signing, plus more.

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Mason Mount: Chelsea midfielder in self-isolation reminded of responsibilities after kickabout

Chelsea have reminded Mason Mount of his responsibilities after being pictured having a kickabout despite being told to self-isolate for 14 days.

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Cesc Fabregas: Monaco and ex-Chelsea star shares hilarious bet with Willy Caballero

Cesc Fabregas bought Willy Caballero a Range Rover... but it wasn't quite the new car Caballero was hoping for.

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Friday, March 13, 2020

Transfer rumours: Liverpool, Jota, Gomes, Martinez, Emerson, Giroud

Liverpool likely to be crowned champions, Arsenal plan move for Jota, Chelsea keen on Man Utd's Gomes, Barca agree Martinez terms, and more transfer gossip.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea winger tests positive for coronavirus

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for coronavirus, the club announces.

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

MOTDx: Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour on chants, breakthroughs & Scottish food

MOTDx sends Timbsy to catch up with Chelsea wonder kid Billy Gilmour to talk about his emergence with the Blues and his favourite Scottish food.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Leo Castledine: Get to know Chelsea's new wonderkid

Chelsea's new signing Leo Castledine is one of the hottest young prospects in British football. Find out all about him.

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Sunday, March 8, 2020

Transfer rumours: Kepa, De Bruyne, Henderson, Malen, Chong, Barisic

Real target Chelsea goalkeeper, Man City keen for key man to sign new deal, Henderson vow, plus more

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Chelsea win over Everton gives Frank Lampard and Blues hope for the future

Billy Gilmour makes Stamford Bridge purr on first league start as fans' faith in manager Frank Lampard grows stronger, reports Alistair Magowan.

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Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Frank Lampard says Billy Gilmour will be judged on a "different level"

Frank Lampard says Billy Gilmour will be judged on a "different level" after the 18-year-old made another impressive performance on his full Premier League debut.

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Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Everything was wrong with Everton performance - Carlo Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says their 4-0 defeat by Chelsea is the first time he has been disappointed with his team since taking charge of the club.

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Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Hosts ruin Carlo Ancelotti's return

Carlo Ancelotti endures a miserable return to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea thrash his Everton side to boost their Premier League top-four hopes. 

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Saturday, March 7, 2020

MOTDx: Who would Mason Mount most want to swap shirts with?

MOTDx sends Craig Mitch to meet up with up with Chelsea's Mason Mount, charting the young playmaker's rise from the Blues' academy to a full England international.

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Transfer rumours: Henderson, Ter Stegen, Skriniar, Abraham, Matic, Stones, Zidane

Chelsea consider English and German goalkeepers, Man City keen on Inter defender, Chelsea striker rejects deal, plus more.

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Friday, March 6, 2020

Carlo Ancelotti: Everton boss expecting 'emotional' Chelsea return

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says he is expecting an 'emotional' return to former club Chelsea when the two sides meet in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Chelsea v Everton: Pick your combined Blues-Toffees XI

Chelsea host Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday - but who makes your combined XI from the two squads?

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

FA Cup 2020: Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd appear in best goals from round five

Watch the best goals from round five of the FA Cup including a brace from Newcastle's Miguel Almiron and a great run from Ross Barkley.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

FA Cup: Leicester City 1-0 Birmingham City highlights

Watch highlights as Ricardo Pereira's late goal sees Leicester City through to the FA Cup quarter-finals where they will take on Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Chelsea's Billy Gilmour gets praise from Match of the Day's Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker and Ian Wright

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and Glen Johnson purr over Billy Gilmour's performance in Chelsea's FA Cup win over Liverpool on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Billy Gilmour: Chelsea's Scottish teenager 'incredible' in Liverpool win

Frank Lampard called him incredible. Alan Shearer said he "bossed it" and Jermaine Jenas named him man of the match - Scottish teenager Billy Gilmour made an impression in Chelsea's FA Cup win over Liverpool.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool - highlights

Watch highlights as Chelsea advance into the FA Cup quarter-finals as Liverpool suffer a second successive defeat of this stellar season in a highly-competitive encounter at Stamford Bridge.

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FA Cup: Ross Barkley doubles Chelsea lead after superb solo run

Ross Barkley's thunderous strike from outside the box doubles Chelsea's advantage against Liverpool in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: Reds suffer second successive defeat

Chelsea advance into the FA Cup quarter-finals as Liverpool suffer their second successive defeat of this stellar season.

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FA Cup: Kepa Arrizabalaga's triple save keeps Liverpool at bay

Chelsea 'keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga makes three saves in close succession to keep Liverpool at bay in the first half of their FA Cup fifth round game at Stamford Bridge.

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FA Cup: Adrian blunder gifts Chelsea the lead against Liverpool

Liverpool 'keeper Adrian fumbles Willian's fierce strike to give Chelsea the lead against Liverpool in the FA Cup fifth round at Stamford Bridge.

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FA Cup: Chelsea v Liverpool - rate the players?

Rated the players out of 10 for Chelsea against Liverpool in the FA Cup

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FA Cup fifth round: Choice of two games each night on the BBC

FA Cup fifth round: How to watch on BBC - Chelsea v Liverpool plus three more games

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Chelsea v Liverpool: Tammy Abraham absence a blow but Blues have bigger problems - Alan Shearer

Tammy Abraham's injury is a problem for Chelsea and England but the Blues have plenty of other issues to worry about, says Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer.

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Chelsea v Liverpool quiz: Name players to play for both sides

As Chelsea and Liverpool prepare to face each other in the FA Cup fifth round, can you name the 11 players to have played for both sides in the Premier League?

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Beth England: Chelsea & England striker's rise from 'not fitting in' to prolific scorer

From struggling at left-back and going out on loan to becoming the country's leading striker - Beth England's journey to the top.

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Sunday, March 1, 2020

Transfer rumours: Sancho, Foster, Smalling, Koulibaly, Mertens

Tottenham want Ben Foster and Chris Smalling, Manchester United in pole position for Kalidou Koulibaly but Chelsea target Dries Mertens to stay at Napoli.

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Chelsea v Arsenal: 'Outplayed Blues proved greatness' in League Cup final win

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes hails her side's greatness after winning the League Cup despite being "out-footballed" by Arsenal.

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Tammy Abraham: Frank Lampard unsure on England striker's return date

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he does not know when England's Tammy Abraham will return after the striker met with a specialist about his ankle injury.

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Saturday, February 29, 2020

Bournemouth 2-2 Chelsea: Sleepy five minutes cost Chelsea - Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard says a sleepy five minutes cost his side as Chelsea came from behind to earn a point against struggling Bournemouth in an entertaining encounter at Vitality Stadium.

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What happened in the Premier League on Saturday?

West Ham moved out of the relegation zone with victory over Southampton, Chelsea are held by Bournemouth and Crystal Palace win at Brighton.

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Bournemouth 2-2 Chelsea: Marcos Alonso double rescues Blues

Marcos Alonso scores twice as Chelsea come from behind to earn a point against struggling Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.

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Chelsea Women v Arsenal Women: Continental League Cup final

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Women's Continental League Cup final between Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Transfer rumours: Arrizabalaga, Chiesa, Ozil, Grealish, Lusamba, Werner

Arrizabalaga ready to quit Chelsea, Man Utd send scout to watch Fiorentina's Chiesa, Ozil's agent confirms he will stay at Arsenal, plus more.

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Transfer rumours: Kepa, Jorginho, Barkley, Davies, Kane, Sturridge, Karius

Frank Lampard is planning a Chelsea clearout, Tyson Fury could motivate Man Utd players, Harry Kane hopes for an early return, plus more.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich striker out for four weeks with injury

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski will miss the second leg of their tie against Chelsea after being ruled out for four weeks.

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