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Ancelotti: Blues Far From Meltdown

Ancelotti: Blues Far From Meltdown

CARLO Ancelotti rebuffed suggestions that Chelsea are in crisis after some desperate defending from set-pieces allowed Everton to claim a 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge. 13 Dec 2009
Cahill Misses Chelsea Clash

Cahill Misses Chelsea Clash

EVERTON and Socceroos midfielder Tim Cahill is suspended for the Barclays Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. 11 Dec 2009
Ancelotti Not Keen on Milan Reunion

Ancelotti Not Keen on Milan Reunion

CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to avoid AC Milan and Inter in the Champions League last 16. 11 Dec 2009
Keep Pressure Off Kakuta - Cole

Keep Pressure Off Kakuta - Cole

ENGLAND midfielder Joe Cole has urged Chelsea not to expect too much too soon from starlet Gael Kakuta. 11 Dec 2009
Cole Hopes to Keep Pressure Off Kakuta

Cole Hopes to Keep Pressure Off Kakuta

England midfielder Joe Cole insists the club must keep the pressure off starlet Gael Kakuta in order to allow the talented teenager to reach his full potential. 11 Dec 2009
Cole Turns Focus to Premier League

Cole Turns Focus to Premier League

Midfielder Joe Cole shrugged off Chelsea's 2-2 Champions League draw with APOEL by insisting Carlo Ancelotti's side must instead concentrate on staying on top of the Barclays Premier League at the start of 2010. 10 Dec 2009
Blues Wait on Essien Update

Blues Wait on Essien Update

Chelsea will wait anxiously for the result of scans on Michael Essien's damaged hamstring today amid fears the midfielder could be out for some time. 9 Dec 2009
Essien Set to Miss Toffees Clash

Essien Set to Miss Toffees Clash

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after sustaining a hamstring injury against APOEL. 9 Dec 2009
Drogba Frustrated After Draw

Drogba Frustrated After Draw

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba conceded the Blues had under-estimated the threat of APOEL after the Cypriot minnows snatched a 2-2 Champions League draw at Stamford Bridge. 9 Dec 2009
Cech Holds Hands Up

Cech Holds Hands Up

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has taken full responsibility for the 2-1 defeat against Manchester City and will be rested by coach Carlo Ancelotti against APOEL in their final Champions League group game tonight. 8 Dec 2009
Cech Set to Miss Apoel Tie

Cech Set to Miss Apoel Tie

Petr Cech is set to miss Chelsea's final Champions League group game against APOEL tomorrow - but not because of his free-kick blunder against Manchester City. 8 Dec 2009
Ancelotti Stands Up for Star Duo

Ancelotti Stands Up for Star Duo

Carlo Ancelotti defended Petr Cech and Frank Lampard ahead of tomorrow's final Champions League group game against Apoel Nicosia. 8 Dec 2009
Essien Expects 'Difficult' Time When Ghana Call

Essien Expects 'Difficult' Time When Ghana Call

Michael Essien admits he could face a club-versus-country dilemma in January. 8 Dec 2009
The Penalty Mind Games

The Penalty Mind Games

High-profile penalty misses by Tottenham's Jermain Defoe and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard over the weekend have once again turned the spotlight on the psychology of the spot-kick. 8 Dec 2009
Ancelotti: We're Not Worried

Ancelotti: We're Not Worried

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti was untroubled by Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City, after their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League was cut to two points. 8 Dec 2009
Ancelotti: Lampard Will Still Take Penalties

Ancelotti: Lampard Will Still Take Penalties

FRANK Lampard will keep his job as Chelsea's penalty taker despite the late failure at Manchester City yesterday that consigned the Blues to defeat. 7 Dec 2009