Keeper mocked after Man Utd’s Cup exit
David De Gea allowed shots from Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount to beat him as Chelsea ended United’s 19-game unbeaten streak.
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Chelsea were ‘kidded’ by $97m flop
He was at one point the most threatening striker in the Premier League, but Liverpool knew Fernando Torres was a “shadow of his former self” in 2011.
Peerless Liverpool extend massive EPL lead
Record-breaking Liverpool have extended their lead at the top of the table to a yawning 16 points, while Chelsea and Manchester United secured comfortable wins in the race for the top four.
‘Welcome to England’: Kerr cops brutal introduction
She was wiped out by a tackle that earned her opponent a red card, but Sam Kerr shrugged it off as “taking one for the team” before she bounced back to kick off her Chelsea career with a win. WATCH THE VIDEO
Liverpool kids sink Everton, Lucas rescues Spurs
A second half stunner from teenager Curtis Jones sent Anfield into ecstasy, while Chelsea also tasted success but Tottenham had to settle for a draw with Middlesborough and another Premier League club was bundled out of the competition.
Liverpool continue hot streak as Chelsea burn Arsenal
Liverpool have ridden their luck – with a slice of VAR good fortune – to move 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Arsenal were left stunned by a late Chelsea comeback.
Late to training? That’ll cost you $40,000…
Late to training? Hiding an injury? That’ll cost you big time if you’re playing under Frank Lampard at Premier League powerhouse Chelsea – with details of his fine system leaked.
Chelsea ban one fan for life for using ‘racially abusive’ language
Chelsea have permanently banned one supporter from Stamford Bridge for the use of racially abusive language and threatening and aggressive behaviour during last season’s home game with Manchester City.
Frank’s back! Lampard named new Chelsea manager
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard has returned to the club where he made his name, this time as manager.
Mane delivers as Liverpool put heat on Man City
Liverpool are back on top of the Premier League ladder but Chelsea’s hopes of a strong finish nosedived with a shock loss.
Chelsea goalie axed after substitution fiasco
Kepa Arrizabalaga has been dropped by Maurizio Sarri for Chelsea’s clash with Tottenham after his refusal to leave the field in the League Cup final.
Chelsea cop transfer ban for underage deals
FIFA has banned Premier League club Chelsea from signing new players in the next two transfer windows as punishment for breaking rules on registering underage players.
Sublime Man City humiliate Chelsea
Sergio Aguero grabbed a hat-trick as Manchester City scored four times inside 25 minutes to thrash Chelsea 6-0 and leapfrog Liverpool again to top spot in the Premier League.
One foot out the door! Are Chelsea ditching the right striker?
Olivier Giroud appears on the brink of leaving Chelsea just a year after moving from Arsenal — but are the Blues binning off the wrong striker?
Chelsea’s $550k-a-week plan to keep Hazard away from Real
CHELSEA are set to offer one of their top players a huge contract deal to keep him at the club – and the insane figure is sure to upset the other teams after his signature.
Chelsea’s radical initiative to combat racism at the club
RACISM is still rife within the Premier League and the Blues have thought of a new eye-opening plan to educate fans and combat the issue.
‘I don’t want to lie’: Blues star casts fresh doubt over future
JUST as he was beginning to hit the ground running, a Chelsea hero has reignited his interest in joining his favourite childhood club.
‘Ryder Cup-esque’: Reds star punishes former club
JUST when we thought it was going to be the Eden Hazard show, a familiar face to Blues fans decided to show up.
Watch: Hazard magic ends Reds’ perfect start
EDEN Hazard came off the bench to fire Chelsea into the last 16 of the League Cup with a 2-1 victory at Anfield and inflict Liverpool’s first defeat of the season in all competitions.
‘Wow. What a manager he is’: Klopp in awe of ‘impressive’ gaffer
LIVERPOOL may be top of the table in the Premier League, but boss Jurgen Klopp says he cannot see a big difference at the moment between the Reds and Chelsea.
GRAPHIC: ‘14 metal skull plates’: Ex-Spurs man reveals extent of ‘excruciating’ injury
The former Hull City and Spurs midfielder had to retire last year after the terrible head collision which resulted in a fractured skull.
Billionaire Blues owner sets record-breaking price tag for ‘beloved club’
STUNNING reports claim Chelsea’s Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is willing to part ways with his beloved club if the price is right.
Five things we learned: Reds’ immense depth, Blues’ lack of firepower
LIVERPOOL proved once again why they’re such a formidable force this season, while Chelsea struggled to put their frightening array of attacking talent to use.
Controversy as Gunners Cech-mate Everton
A FIFTH straight win. A first clean sheet. Things are really starting to click for Arsenal under new coach Unai Emery, with even Petr Cech playing a starring role against Everton.
Key Premier League transfers and deadline day deals
THE Premier League transfer window has slammed shut with Everton the big winners on the final day ahead of the start of the season. Check out the major signings.
Will Man City have it all their own way? (Probably)
MANAGERIAL changes, new signings, off-field upheaval and a shortened transfer window all make the start of this Premier League season something of a step into the unknown.
Former Blues boss set to sue club as toxic fall out continues
ANTONIO Conte is set to take legal action against Chelsea over damage to his career and loss of future earnings following his sacking by the Premier League club.
New Blues boss brings club legend back home to Chelsea
MAURIZIO Sarri has named a familiar face as his new assistant coach at Chelsea.
Real snubbed in sensational $355m chase for World Cup pair
CHELSEA have rejected a huge bid from Real Madrid on the grounds that one of their star men is not for sale.
Chelsea finally sack Conte
ANTONIO Conte’s protracted divorce from Chelsea was finalized on Friday when he was fired after a two-year tenure in which he won the Premier League and FA Cup but failed to gain the power he craved at the London club.
‘Shambles’: Carra’s scathing Chelsea demolition
EX-LIVERPOOL defender Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing verdict on Chelsea and Antonio Conte after the Blues were smashed 4-1 by Watford on Tuesday morning.
Chelsea suffers hefty Kante injury blow
CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte says N’Golo Kante will be sidelined for three weeks, taking in some big games, after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty.
Chelsea’s greatest EPL XI
REINVENTED in the Premier League era, Chelsea are the definition of a modern English football club, and they have had some true world-class players. Find out who made the cut.
Manchester’s breathless start to EPL marathon
IN the opening five games, the top two have each scored 16 goals already. The EPL title race has only just begun but who the hell can keep up with this pace?
Déjà vu all over again for EPL rivals
ARSENAL lose at Stoke, Liverpool can’t defend set pieces, more Wembley woes for Spurs and Jose Mourinho has a title in his sights … as you were, then.
Chelsea hit self-destruct ahead of Spurs test
EARLY TACKLE: The Premier League was back with a bang last weekend. Or, in Chelsea’s case, an implosion. And it’s entirely the champions’ own fault.
Five things we learned from EPL opening round
THE Premier League returned with bang this weekend as Arsenal thrilled, Chelsea choked and one Manchester giant showed they’d learnt their lesson.
Every EPL club’s transfer business rated
IT has been another busy off-season for Premier League clubs — we review who has spent wisely and who still has business to do.
The only EPL preview you probably need
EPL SEASON PREVIEW: The drama of the Premier League returns for a 26th edition this weekend with the stakes – and transfer fees – higher than ever.
EPL 2017-18: bold predictions and blind guesses
SPOTTER’S GUIDE: Forget forecasting who will win the thing: these are the stories ‘guaranteed’ to happen this year. *Includes the ‘winner’ of the sack race.
Chelsea star drops bombshell
CHELSEA lifted the Premier League title just a fortnight ago, but they could be about to force a huge star out the door.
Spurs’ glory game needs a silver lining
THIS electric Tottenham side have proved themselves better than fading Arsenal. Their ambitions should now be much higher than clearing that low bar.
Liverpool’s last chance to save their season?
ARE Chelsea poised to effectively end Liverpool’s season or can Jurgen Klopp’s ‘wounded animals’ end Anfield losing streak and revive their title ambitions?
EPL Late Tackle: Title fight now a top-four scrap
IF you had any doubts about where this Premier League title was going, this weekend fixed that. It’s Chelsea’s to lose while everyone else tears chunks out of each other.
Star axed in explosive Chelsea fallout
DIEGO Costa’s future at PL leader Chelsea has been plunged into doubt, with their top scorer axed for this weekend amid news of a gigantic offer from abroad.
EPL Late Tackle: The team to stop Chelsea
THE Premier League title race is developing into an all-star slugfest. But there is really only one team who have what it takes to halt Chelsea’s charge.
Insane Chelsea raid: $670 for taking a shower
CHELSEA is about to become the latest victim of Chinese football’s new-found wealth, with a bid for a player (not even first-choice) that is just ridiculous.
Why Chelsea star Oscar could face Wanderers
FOR more than four years he has played in the upper reaches of the EPL – but now Brazil international Oscar is poised to tackle the Wanderers in Campbelltown.
Jose’s ugly divorce could make Chelsea champs
THE Bridge has been rebuilt and Antonio Conte is using Jose Mourinho’s DIY disaster for his own grand design. And the Blues are in love all over again.
Another Football Podcast: a tale of two cities
PODCAST: Round 10 of the A-League sees Sydney v Melbourne squared. Tom Smithies and Matt Windley preview the fixtures and assess the EPL title race.
Another Football Podcast: round six preview
CAN Sydney FC maintain their perfect start? Are the Mariners the A-League’s form team? Will Liverpool ever keep a clean sheet? All, some or none of these questions answered …
Chelsea make a case for the defence
LATE TACKLE: Chelsea shut up shop to join the title race, Sergio Aguero proves it’s nice to be nice and have Arsenal finally stumbled on an effective plan B?
Listen up: Another Football Podcast
VICTORY win the fights but City win the FFA Cup war, Adelaide United have reason to be cheerful and Jose Mourinho humiliates himself. LISTEN HERE!
The modern cult of the EPL manager
THE LATE TACKLE: The opening exchanges of this season are already proving the worth — and the failings — of the modern Premier League manager.
The 25 biggest EPL moves this summer
THIS summer has seen the summer transfer window go up another level in the English Premier League. Here are the 25 most important moves. INTERACTIVE
Leicester star heads to EPL rival
CHELSEA coach Antonio Conte hailed the signing of N’Golo Kante after the France international joined from Premier League champions Leicester City.
Terry ponders ‘different role’ at Chelsea
JOHN Terry says he will consider his future carefully before deciding whether to stay at Chelsea after receiving an intriguing new contract offer from the Blues.
EPL alternative end-of-season awards
LEICESTER may have snaffled up all the proper baubles, but who are the winners and (very many) losers in our Alternative EPL Awards 2016? Find out here …
Hazard breaks 11-month EPL goal scoring drought
EDEN Hazard scored in the EPL for the first time in 11 months, then added another, as Chelsea thumped Bournemouth at Dean Court.
Amazing streak Costa ended with ‘bite’
EVERTON midfielder Gareth Barry has taken to social media to set the record straight over allegations Chelsea forward Diego costa bit him
Costa responds to biting allegation
CHELSEA’s Diego Costa has responded to allegations he attempted to bite Everton’s Gareth Barry but it may not be enough to save him from sanction.
Chelsea denied but unbeaten streak continues
A LATE goal from Stoke striker Mame Biram Diouf denied Chelsea a win in a tense draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday.
Costa stoppage-time drama snatches United draw
DIEGO Costa pounced in stoppage time as Chelsea nipped Manchester United’s mini-revival in the bud with a 1-1 draw in the Premier League.
Pato completes ‘brave’ Chelsea move
CHELSEA says it has completed the loan signing of Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato until the end of the season.
Costa haunts Arsenal as Wenger’s jinx lives on
DIEGO Costa scored as Chelsea renewed their hold over Arsenal in a win at the Emirates that is a dent to Arsene Wenger’s Premier League title hopes.
Madness: Terry nets 98th minute equaliser
EVERTON thought they had three points with a 90th minute winner. But eight minutes later John Terry sealed a great escape for his desperate Chelsea side.
Baggies’ belters stun Chelsea at the Bridge
CHELSEA lead twice during their match against West Bromwich Albion, but were unable to contain the fast finishing Baggies.
Fabregas embroiled in training bust-up
CESC Fabregas has been involved in an alleged training ground bust-up with one of Chelsea’s promising youngsters.
Ex-Socceroos boss set to land Chelsea job
FORMER Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink is set to take over at Chelsea after they sacked Jose Mourinho on Thursday.
This is why Mourinho was sacked
JOSE Mourinho’s “palpable discord” with Chelsea players forced the club to abruptly end his second spell as manager.
Jose Mourinho’s timeline of woe
THE moments that led to Jose Mourinho losing his job at Chelsea just seven months after winning the English Premier Leage title.
Jose Mourinho sacked by Chelsea
JOSE Mourinho has been sacked as Chelsea manager with former Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink set to take over until the end of the season.
Video: Leicester top after stunning Chelsea
LEICESTER are top, AGAIN! The surprise packs of the EPL season have inflicted more pain on struggling champions Chelsea, with goals from Vardy and Mahrez.
Mourinho says Leicester can win title
JUST a few weeks ago Jose Mourinho wrote off Leicester as genuine Premier League title contenders but he’s now changed his tune.
Video: Falcon own goal eases Chelsea pressure
THEY were under immense pressure heading into their UCL clash with Porto, but Chelsea and Jose Mourinho were given a gift with a falcon own goal. Watch it here
’I don’t need to clean the dressing room’
JOSE Mourinho has given his struggling squad of players a vote of confidence by insisting the club does not need to make signings in January.
Mourinho ban for filthy, aggressive ref spray
JOSE Mourinho’s stadium ban for Chelsea’s EPL clash at Stoke was due to a filthy, aggressive spray at referees – with exact details just released by the FA.
Mourinho hit with stadium ban
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has been hit with a one-match stadium ban and a STG40,000 ($A86,000) fine after admitting to a charge of misconduct.
Five talking points from Chelsea v Liverpool
LIVERPOOL have heaped the pressure on Jose Mourinho, whose side now have just 11 points from 11 EPL games. Here are five talking points from the fixture.
World reacts to Chelsea shocker
THE UK press and Twittersphere have handed Jose Mourinho his head on a plate after Chelsea’s disastrous Cup calamity at Stoke.
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