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Forgotten man Daniel Sturridge eager to remind Carlo Ancelotti of his goal-scoring potential

28.10.09
The Carling Cup may be at the bottom of Chelsea's list of priorities but for striker Daniel Sturridge it could offer him the best chance to make sure his move to Stamford Bridge is a success... more

Carlo Ancelotti pledges rest of his career to Chelsea

25.09.09
Carlo Ancelotti says he wants to stay at Chelsea for the rest of his managerial career... more

Finally ready for his debut, Yuri Zhirkov is out to make up for lost time

23.09.09
The Russian’s introduction to Chelsea has not been smooth, but good things come to those who wait... more

Carlo Ancelotti boosted by return of Joe Cole for derby cup clash

22.09.09
Chelsea first-team coach Ray Wilkins says the Blues will only get stronger now that Joe Cole and Yuri Zhirkov are back from injury... more

Chelsea look perfectly able to stroll to the title

21.09.09
What we might portentously introduce as the Ron Gourlay era kicked off at Stamford Bridge just as the preposterous Peter Kenyon's had ended, with Chelsea powering to a home win... more

Carlo Ancelotti factor makes world of difference at Chelsea

18.09.09
A sixth successive victory on Sunday will add to the belief that Chelsea’s new boss can bring the League title back to Stamford Bridge... more

Carlo Ancelotti: FIFA transfer ban won't upset Chelsea's title challenge

11.09.09
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted the decision by FIFA to ban Chelsea from signing players will have no effect on their title aspirations... more

Peter Kenyon's sure Joe Cole will copy colleagues and sign new deal

03.09.09
Peter Kenyon has hailed the new contracts signed by Ashley Cole, John Terry and Didier Drogba as "a key part" of Chelsea's summer activity and says midfielder Joe Cole should be the next star to put pen to paper... more

FIFA slaps Chelsea with transfer ban until January 2011

03.09.09
Chelsea have been banned from signing any new players for the next two transfer windows as FIFA hit them with an extraordinary punishment for persuading French star Gael Kakuta to break his contract with Lens... more

Clint Dempsey ready to torment Chelsea with forward role

21.08.09
The two-goal hero of Fulham’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Chelsea last December, Clint Dempsey, is ready to inflict new misery on the Blues... more

Yuri Zhirkov allays surgery fears

20.08.09
Injured Chelsea winger Yuri Zhirkov has rejected fears he will need surgery to cure a problem with his right knee... more

Our diamond will work, says Michael Ballack

17.08.09
Chelsea's new diamond formation will come under further scrutiny against Sunderland but Germany captain Michael Ballack says it is up to the players to make it work... more

Joe Cole's return will help to swing title Chelsea's way

14.08.09
Chelsea fans are still waiting for the 'marquee' signing that will help end Manchester United's domination of the Premier League of the last three years. But I don't believe the club have to go out and blow £70million on an attacking midfielder like Franck Ribery.... more

Injured Yuri Zhirkov can't set date for Chelsea debut

11.08.09
Yuri Zhirkov doesn't know when he will be ready to make his competitive debut for Chelsea after aggravating a knee injury... more

Ancelotti ends chase for big summer star

07.08.09
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has given up trying to sign any more players this summer after failing to land a star name... more

Carlo Ancelotti's masterplan is to make midfielder John Obi Mikel a star in his own image

24.07.09
Carlo Ancelotti has only been in charge of Chelsea for a few weeks yet he has already made a major impact on the dressing room... more

Aston Villa slap £25m price tag on Chelsea target Ashley Young

16.07.09
Blues told they are welcome to try to tempt the young winger to London, but only if they can pay top dollar... more

Gianluca Vialli warns John Terry over move

14.07.09
Gianluca Vialli has told John Terry he'll be making a mistake if he leaves Chelsea for Manchester City just to increase his salary... more

Michael Ballack: We don't need any big buys to win title

13.07.09
Michael Ballack is confident Chelsea will win their first Premier League title since 2006 next season even if they don't buy any more players in the summer... more

John Obi Mikel ties up his future with bumper Blues deal

07.07.09
John Obi Mikel has committed his long-term future to Chelsea by agreeing a new five-year contract... more

Yuri Zhirkov makes Chelsea move

06.07.09
Football: New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed the club have signed Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow... more

John Terry throws weight behind new regime

03.07.09
Football: Chelsea skipper is determined to stay at club and ensure Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure at Stamford Bridge is a success... more

Yuri Zhirkov ends the summer blues

30.06.09
Football: Chelsea are expected to complete their first signing of the summer tomorrow with the arrival of Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow for £18million... more

Real Madrid deals getting in Chelsea's way

30.06.09
Football: Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Chelsea's bid to sign top players this summer has been hindered by Real Madrid's spending power... more

Yuri Zhirkov's closing in on Chelsea move

24.06.09
Football: Chelsea are expected to complete the £18million signing of Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow by the end of next week... more

Chelsea offer new deals to Alex and Florent Malouda

03.06.09
Football: Carlo Ancelotti is set to offer new deals to Alex and Florent Malouda as the Italian shapes his Chelsea team for next season... more

Yuri Zhirkov 'agrees' £19m move to join Blues

29.05.09
Football: Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Russia star Yuri Zhirkov, according to his agent... more

Blues hope for Guus U-turn as Russia chief admits 'things can change'

12.03.09
Chelsea's players are growing in confidence that manager Guus Hiddink will stay in charge beyond the summer... more

Scolari targets Fabiano as Bridge heads for City

02.01.09
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari will step up his bid to sign Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano after Wayne Bridge completes his £12million move to Manchester City... more

Deco deal kicks off Scolari era at Chelsea

01.07.08
Luis Felipe Scolari officially starts his Chelsea reign, and if his first statement of intent is anything to go by, then major trophies should soon be heading back to Stamford Bridge. ... more

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