# Chelsea

All time

Are Chelsea a better team without Romelu Lukaku?

Cristiano Ronaldo has greatly imbalanced Manchester United, but has Lukaku had a similar effect on the European Champions?

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Nov 26th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Knockout Stages

Chelsea reach Champions League last 16 after Juve rout

Chelsea will guarantee a first place finish if they win at Zenit Saint Petersburg.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 10:23 PM

# out foxed

Leaders Chelsea cruise to impressive victory at Leicester

Antonio Rudiger, N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic all scored at the King Power Stadium.

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Nov 20th 2021, 2:38 PM

# journeys

The rise, fall, and differing redemption of Ireland's two great hopes

Conor Clifford and Robbie Brady joined Chelsea and Manchester United, respectively, when they were the Premier League superpowers and competed in the 2008 Champions League final. So, what happened next?

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Nov 14th 2021, 10:00 AM

# New Era

Manchester clubs part of five given the go-ahead for safe standing trial next year

The trial marks the end of a 25-year blanket ban on standing in the top two tiers of English football.

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Nov 8th 2021, 5:09 PM

# bridge of sighs

Vydra strikes as Burnley punish wasteful Chelsea

Elsewhere, Andrew Omobamidele played the full game as Norwich finally won a game.

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Nov 6th 2021, 5:18 PM

# Champions League

Ziyech strike sees Chelsea edge past Malmo

The defending champions were made to work hard for the win in Sweden.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 7:59 PM

# top v bottom

Seventh heaven as leaders Chelsea run riot against hapless 10-man Norwich

Mason Mount scored a hat-trick in Stamford Bridge clash.

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Oct 23rd 2021, 2:46 PM

# No doubts from Thomas

No regrets for boss Thomas Tuchel despite injury to star striker Romelu Lukaku

The Belgian was hurt along with Timo Werner as their side won 4-0 against Malmo.

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Oct 21st 2021, 8:03 AM

# Number One

Edouard Mendy heroics deny Brentford as Chelsea cling on for away win

Chelsea had their goalkeeper to thank for their three points.

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Oct 16th 2021, 7:57 PM

# Not there yet

Mason Mount laughs off suggestion he could win Ballon d’Or following nomination

The Chelsea and England midfielder was named on the 30-man shortlist for the gong.

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Oct 11th 2021, 6:48 PM

# old lady sings

'We should have been sharper' – Thomas Tuchel bemoans Chelsea's latest defeat

The Blues fell to a second-straight 1-0 loss in Turin last night.

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Sep 30th 2021, 9:25 AM

# Report

Man City lay down a marker by exacting revenge on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Gabriel Jesus’ deflected effort eight minutes into the second-half separated the sides.

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Sep 25th 2021, 2:33 PM

# Kick it out

Romelu Lukaku wants social media firms to meet players in fight against racism

Blues defender Marcos Alonso recently explained his decision to stop taking the knee before matches.

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Sep 23rd 2021, 4:17 PM

# going his own way

Chelsea's Alonso to stop taking the knee as he says gesture is 'losing a bit of strength'

Alonso will instead stand and point to an anti-racism badge on his shirt before kick-off.

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Sep 21st 2021, 12:15 PM

# N'GOAL Kante

'If you have N'Golo you have everything you need in midfield - work rate, skill, even a goal'

Kante’s half-time introduction helped turn the match Chelsea’s way as they ran out 3-0 victors over Tottenham.

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Sep 19th 2021, 8:29 PM

# ROY-al disapproval

Roy Keane felt Chelsea against Tottenham was like watching ‘men v boys’

Roy Keane heavily criticised Spurs after their dismal defeat in today’s London derby.

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Sep 19th 2021, 7:49 PM

# no doubting thomas

Tuchel's changes pay second-half dividends as Chelsea go top with Tottenham win

Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante and Antonio Rudiger all scored after the break in the 3-0 win.

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Sep 19th 2021, 7:20 PM

# crossing london

West Ham complete signing of Kurt Zouma from Chelsea

The French defender has reportedly cost the Hammers £25m.

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Aug 28th 2021, 10:01 PM

# main man

Romelu Lukaku rejoins Chelsea for club record fee of £97m

The Belgian has signed a five-year contract.

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Aug 12th 2021, 6:18 PM

# Spot kicks

Kepa the hero as Chelsea edge out Villarreal to win Super Cup in Belfast

Windsor Park hosted tonight’s game.

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Aug 11th 2021, 10:51 PM

# Transfer Talk

Thomas Tuchel tight-lipped on reports linking Romelu Lukaku with Chelsea return

The striker had a spell at Stamford Bridge between 2011 and 2014.

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Aug 5th 2021, 6:30 AM

# On the Move

Giroud completes move to AC Milan

The French striker has signed a two-year deal.

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Jul 17th 2021, 12:33 PM

# make way for Wembley

Uefa poised to switch Champions League final to Wembley

Turkey was placed on the UK Government’s ‘red list’ on Friday.

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May 10th 2021, 11:14 AM

# Depleted

Real Madrid suffer another defensive injury ahead of Chelsea return leg

Raphael Varane will miss Wednesday’s semi-final at Stamford Bridge.

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May 3rd 2021, 12:38 PM

# All Square

Pulisic scores vital away goal as Chelsea hold Real Madrid in Champions League semi-final

It finished 1-1 at a rain-drenched Valdebebas.

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Apr 27th 2021, 10:08 PM

# Soccer

Chelsea edged out by Bayern in semi-final first leg and Arsenal maintain winning league run

Melanie Leupolz scored for Chelsea in a 2-1 defeat.

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Apr 25th 2021, 8:17 PM

# Video Nasty

David Moyes blasts 'rank, rotten' red card decision in Chelsea defeat

Fabian Balbuena was shown one of the most ludicrous red cards of the season nine minutes before the end of the game.

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Apr 24th 2021, 9:56 PM

# box seat

Chelsea edge ahead in the race for the top four with win over 10-man West Ham

A rare goal from Timo Werner saw the Blues move three points clear of their fifth-placed hosts.

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Apr 24th 2021, 7:44 PM

# Options

European Super League considering steps 'to reshape project' as six English clubs withdraw

Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea all withdrew from the project on Tuesday night.

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Apr 21st 2021, 8:09 AM

# no doubting thomas

Thomas Tuchel delighted with Chelsea display as they reach FA Cup final

Just days after both sides progressed to the Champions League semi-finals, the Blues came out on top at an empty Wembley.

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Apr 17th 2021, 9:53 PM

# flying kai

'He has quality, he needs to show it' - Tuchel tells Havertz to build on star turn against Palace

The German delivered a superb performance as Chelsea recorded a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace.

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Apr 10th 2021, 9:50 PM

# Strong start

Chelsea take two-goal lead over Porto as Mason Mount shines in Seville

Mount and fellow England international Ben Chilwell were on target for the Blues.

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Apr 7th 2021, 10:12 PM

# Mixed Bag

Contrasting fortunes for West Brom's Irish duo as O'Shea injured and Robinson hits two stunners against Chelsea

It ended 5-2 to West Brom at Stamford Bridge.

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Apr 3rd 2021, 2:09 PM

# belief

'I’m pretty sure no one wants to play us' - Chelsea a team to be feared in Champions League, says Tuchel

‘They play with a special bond and performances and results like this give you a certain edge and glue to achieve special things.’

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Mar 18th 2021, 8:56 AM

# New Addition

Anthony Barry: The 'top quality' Chelsea coach tasked with replacing Damien Duff

From running set pieces, to arguing for a new approach to throw-ins and negotiating a hostage situation – The42 profiles a remarkable coaching rise to the Premier League and now Stephen Kenny’s staff.

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Mar 13th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Thumbs up

'You can be very happy' - Chelsea manager Tuchel gives new Irish coach ringing endorsement

The Blues’ first-team coach Anthony Barry has replaced Damien Duff on Stephen Kenny’s staff.

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Mar 12th 2021, 11:17 AM

# Arrival

Chelsea boss Tuchel hails £70million playmaker Havertz after Everton win

The German enjoyed a coming-of-age performance as the Blues boosted their top-four hopes.

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Mar 9th 2021, 8:23 AM

# Brilliant Blues

Chelsea cruise to victory and West Ham win as Premier League top four race hots up

Jorginho’s penalty and a Ben Godfrey own goal secured Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Everton.

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Mar 8th 2021, 10:17 PM

# Irish Eye

Disappointment for Quinn and Fiorentina as Man City in Champions League driving seat

Elsewhere this evening, Chelsea survived an early red card and two penalties to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-0.

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Mar 3rd 2021, 9:42 PM