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Chelsea goalkeeper Hilario will come into the side that takes on Manchester City after Petr Cech was ruled out with a calf injury.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will be out of action for up to four weeks after scans revealed he has torn his calf muscle.

Petr Cech will miss Saturday's showdown with Man City but could be back before the Champions League return leg against Inter.

Frank Lampard, Alex and Ricardo Carvalho are fit to return for Chelsea against Inter Milan tonight but Yuri Zhirkov is injured.

Blues left back Ashley Cole has flown to Spain to continue his recuperation from ankle surgery out of the spotlight.

Chelsea are keen to tie midfielder Miroslav Stoch down to a new improved deal according to the player's agent.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are being linked with a move for Ashley Cole, who could be ready to walk away from Chelsea in the summer.

Chelsea are ready to battle it out with Manchester City for the services of Anderlecht striker Romel Lukaku.

Chelsea are closing in on a £36million move for Benfica's highly-rated Argentina starlet Angel di Maria.

Chelsea are ready to step up their interest in Valencia striker David Villa as doubts surround the future of Nicolas Anelka.

Captain John Terry will return to lead Chelsea at Wolves on Saturday while Petr Cech and Nicolas Anelka are also set for recalls.

Didier Drogba is delighted to have been nominated for Africa's top playing award after settling his differences with the CAF.

Chelsea are believed to be unconcerned over rumours linking England midfielder Joe Cole with a summer transfer to Manchester United.

Chelsea are still in the hunt for Seville winger Luis Fabiano and the player is refusing to rule out a move to England.

Chelsea are being linked with a £9million swoop for Newcastle defender Steven Taylor when the window opens again.

Robin van Persie says he turned down offers from Chelsea and Manchester City last summer before pledging his future to Arsenal.

Chelsea will be without skipper John Terry against Cardiff while Carlo Ancelotti could make further changes to his side.

Carlo Ancelotti says Chelsea will do everything they can to get Ashley Cole back fit and believes he will make the World Cup.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule Arsenal out of the title race after the Gunners reduced their lead to six points.

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has been ruled out for three months after breaking his ankle in Wednesday night's defeat at Everton.

Reported Chelsea target David Villa says he won't talk about his future until after the World Cup.

Chelsea are on alert after Atletico Madrid star Sergio Aguero admitted he may seek a summer move away from Madrid.

John Terry has recovered from a dead leg and will continue to lead Chelsea when they take on Everton tonight.

Chelsea are being linked with a £30million swoop for Barcelona right-back Dani Alves when the window re-opens.

Chelsea's Michael Ballack believes Didier Drogba cannot be compared with the other top strikers in the Premier League.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain says he has no plans to leave the Bernabeu despite reported interest from Chelsea.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists it is not a two-horse race for the title and says Arsenal could still have a say.

Carlo Ancelotti has described John Terry as the 'perfect' captain for Chelsea and says he will continue to lead the Blues.

Chelsea captain John Terry will lead his side out against Arsenal despite the recent allegations regarding his private life.

Chelsea midfielder Deco has stoked up the fire ahead of Sunday's massive clash against Arsenal and suggested the Gunners lack bottle.

John Terry has been dropped as England captain after a 12-minute meeting with Fabio Capello, the FA have confirmed.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to step up his pursuit of Sergio Aguero after the club had its transfer embargo lifted.

Carlo Ancelotti believes the two point lead his side have over Manchester United is good enough, despite dropping points at Hull.

John Obi Mikel believes it will be tough to reclaim his place in the first team despite talk of him returning against Arsenal.

Chelsea have suffered a setback in their pursuit of French star Franck Ribery after claims he may stay with Bayern Munich.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has offered his support to John Terry and insists his captain is fully focused on his Chelsea commitments.

Chelsea are expected to throw Didier Drogba back into the starting line up for tonight's clash against Hull City.

Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini says Chelsea have not been in touch and has played down talk of a future move.

Burnley have moved into the transfer market and signed Chelsea midfielder Jack Cork on loan for the rest of the season.