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Detailed coverage of Chelsea football club and its players, including match reports, transfers, transfer rumours, kits and general football news.

We also have sections on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (including a dedicated Jose Mourinho quotes page), Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and Chelsea players Andriy Shevchenko and Frank Lampard.

The rejuvenation of Chelsea and Torres under John Terry

The rejuvenation of Chelsea and Torres under John Terry

When Roberto Di Matteo John Terry took over at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were reportedly in disarray following the dismissal of Andre Villas-Boas. Castrol stats shows that the Italian Englishman has rejuvenated the Blues since his appointment. So far, he has won 75% of his games, which is better than all other Chelsea managers under Roman…

Tottenham plan stupendous Premier League title heist against Arsenal, United and co.

Tottenham plan stupendous Premier League title heist against Arsenal, United and co.

Secret plans recovered from incinerators next to White Hart Lane (allegedly used by Tottenham to destroy incriminating evidence against Harry Redknapp) have revealed an incredibly risky and left-field strategy for Tottenham winning the Premier League next season. With this season down the toilet thanks to Harry’s romance with the English press, Tottenham have put all…

Chelsea appoint John Terry as player-manager as Terry promises ‘no slipups’ in Champions League

Chelsea appoint John Terry as player-manager as Terry promises ‘no slipups’ in Champions League

Roman Abramovich Chelsea have appointed John Terry as player manager with immediate effect, with the board highlighting his fantastic team talks and tactical input from the sidelines as the core reasons for making this decision. The Chelsea FC official website read: “We welcome John Terry to formally assume the role of Chelsea manager and to…

Premier League betting – Arsenal, Chelsea and United to win, Liverpool to lose

Premier League betting – Arsenal, Chelsea and United to win, Liverpool to lose

Here’s a look at this weekend’s best Premier League action and top betting tips for the big games. QPR v Arsenal: Eight in a row for the Gunners? Arsenal are on a roll and make plenty of appeal at 1.62 with Betfred and Paddy Power to make it win number eight on the bounce when they take on QPR…

Benfica v. Chelsea Preview: do Chelsea have another magnificent performance left in the tank?

Benfica v. Chelsea Preview: do Chelsea have another magnificent performance left in the tank?

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Chelsea, but while the perennial Premier League title chasers are well off the pace domestically, their hopes for European glory remain alive and well. The Blues are currently floundering – well, floundering by their lofty standards – in fifth in the Premier League table, behind the duo…

Tottenham, City and Liverpool must fight form and history this weekend

Tottenham, City and Liverpool must fight form and history this weekend

The Premier League title and the Champions League places are far from a done deal. Both Manchester City and Tottenham have blown healthy leads in first and third place respectively to fall down to second and fourth, and while City’s depth and sheer quality (not to mention a recall for Carlos Tevez) may yet save…

Manchester City v Chelsea – Tevez and the Premier League title

Manchester City v Chelsea – Tevez and the Premier League title

Carlos Tevez was made Manchester City captain in an attempt to have him lead the club to the Premier League title by the sheer weight of his goals. It didn’t work as well as you’d expect, and now City are relying on Tevez once again to ‘freshen’ the squad and help it across the finishing…

David Silva v Juan Mata: who’s been better this season?

David Silva v Juan Mata: who’s been better this season?

David Silva and Juan Mata go head to head on Wednesday night when Manchester City take on Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.  The Spaniards have spoken of their close friendship, and Castrol EDGE Performance data shows that they are very closely matched on the pitch as well.   Both have scored five league goals this…

The return of Carlos Tevez

The return of Carlos Tevez

Carlos Tevez is expected to return for Manchester City against Chelsea on Wednesday night after the striker apologised to the club for his behaviour this season.   Castrol EDGE Performance data shows that Tevez was extremely important for City before he left the club without leave.  Since the start of last season, he has scored…

The next Chelsea manager should be … John Terry

The next Chelsea manager should be … John Terry

Regardless of whether Chelsea beat Napoli tonight, and regardless of whether Chelsea qualify for the Champions League or not this season, the signs are crystal clear. The next Chelsea manager must either be extremely special (even Mourinho would be hard-pressed to fix the current Chelsea state, and he’s not coming), or it needs to be…