Football: Although this was by no means a great performance, the potential for greatness was visible in Turin as Chelsea confirmed that the confidence mislaid under Phil Scolari has been relocated... more
Football: Michael Essien may never be able to have a career as a public speaker, yet his influence on a Chelsea team packed full of internationals continues to do the talking for him... more
Football: Chelsea's decision to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari with Guus Hiddink has already paid dividends but the Dutchman's judgement under pressure will be called into question for the first time against Juventus... more
Football: After losing his way under Luiz Felipe Scolari, the Chelsea keeper is looking like his former self after impressing new manager Guus Hiddink ... more
Football: A glorious talent has awoken from self-induced coma, and if it chooses to remain conscious for another few months, Guus Hiddink may have to reconsider his pledge to leave Chelsea at the end of the season... more
Football: Ten months ago Didier Drogba almost single-handedly fired Chelsea into the Champions League Final. Judging by the striker’s display against Juventus he could do it again this season... more
Football: Petr Cech has urged his Chelsea team-mates not to let their Champions League hopes suffer by becoming distracted by Claudio Ranieri's emotional return to Stamford Bridge... more
Football: Juventus moved to the top of Champions League Group H with a fine 2-1 win against Real Madrid but the match was overshadowed by events off the field... more
Football: Alessandro Del Piero feels a win over Real Madrid in the Champions League will ignite Juventus's season, and ease the pressure on Claudio Ranieri... more
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports