Chelsea: May 2010 Archives

Yossi talks up Bridge move

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun claims a move to Chelsea will go through if the Blues are willing to pay £6million.

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£14m ace linked with Bridge

Chelsea are ready to battle it out with Tottenham for the signature of Croatia wing-back Darijo Srna.

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Chelsea to test resolve with £25million bid

Chelsea and Manchester United target, goalkeeper David De Gea, has been valued at £25million by his club Athletico Madrid.

Cole says 'no' to Hammers

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has rejected the chance to return to West Ham after snubbing David Sullivan's offer.

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Blues linked with £8m swoop

Chelsea are being linked with an £8million swoop for the highly-rated French midfielder Sylvain Marveaux.

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Coaches key to Kaka reports

Sources in Italy believe Kaka could move to Chelsea in a swap deal involving either Frank Lampard or Ashley Cole.

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Di Santo to go Dutch

Franco Di Santo is being lined up for a loan switch to Dutch champions FC Twente next season after a torrid time at Blackburn Rovers.

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Chelsea star move talk hots up

Real Madrid have been told they need new defenders by Jose Mourinho and Chelsea's Ashley Cole is said to be on the list of targets.

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Star to pen new deal

Michael Ballack has revealed he is ready to commit his future to Chelsea by signing a new deal with the club.

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Real target double swoop

Chelsea fear Real Madrid will make a double bid for Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard if Jose Mourinho takes charge.

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Blues to snap up Reds duo

Chelsea are said to be on the point of making a double swoop on Liverpool to land Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun.

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Race on for Modric

Spurs are planning talks with Luka Modric over a new contract in an attempt to ward of interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Milan star staying put

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has played down talk linking him with a move to Chelsea and insists he is happy at the San Siro.

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Blues in for Milner

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and are ready to top Manchester City's offer.

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Malouda: We want to win everything

Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has his sights set on more titles after securing the double this season.

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Carlo eyes France star

Chelsea have again been linked with Franck Ribery, with the Blues said to be battling Real Madrid for the Frenchman.

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Toffees ken to keep Blues target

Everton manager David Moyes has warned Chelsea and Manchester United he has no intention of selling midfielder Jack Rodwell.

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Ballack reveals future plans

Michael Ballack has said Chelsea is his 'first option' as he prepares for talks with the Blues concerning his future.

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Deco set to return home

Deco is reported to have agreed terms with Brazilian outfit Fluminense and will join them after the World Cup.

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Strike ace set to sign

Nicolas Anelka is closing in on a new deal at Chelsea and is ready commit himself to the Blues for a further two years.

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German chances hit by Ballack blow

Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup finals after damaging his ankle playing for Chelsea.

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Ballack ruled out

Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup finals after damaging his ankle playing for Chelsea.

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Lampard staying - boss

Carlo Ancelotti says there he has no worries about midfield ace Frank Lampard leaving to join up with Real Madrid in the summer.

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Coach wants new deal

Carlo Ancelotti is ready to sign a new contract that will keep him at the club for a decade following the historic double.

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Abramovich claims dismissed

Roman Abramovich is going nowhere despite rumours suggesting otherwise according to Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck.

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FT:Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth:Chelsea have won the FA Cup thanks to Didier Drogba's strike as Boateng and Lampard missed pens

GOAL:Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth: (59mins)Drogba's stunning free kick finally breaks the deadlock

HT:Chelsea 0-0 Portsmouth:Chelsea dominated the first 45 minutes and hit the woodwork five times

Carlo eyes Reds raid

Chelsea are being linked with a surprise £5million move for Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun this summer.

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Terry passed fit for Blues

Chelsea defender John Terry is fit to face Portsmouth in the FA Cup final despite fears he could miss out with a foot problem.

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Ancelotti admits striker desire

Carlo Ancelotti has increased speculation Chelsea could bid for Liverpool's Fernando Torres by admitting his respect for the striker.

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Terry to face Pompey

Chelsea defender John Terry is fit to face Portsmouth in the FA Cup final despite earlier reports of injury.

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Terry back in business

John Terry is back in training with Chelsea following fears that he had suffered a broken metatarsal on Wednesday afternoon.

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Blues hitman welcomes Torres talk

Didier Drogba has said that he would 'welcome' a Chelsea raid for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres as it would make the club 'bigger'.

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Terry relief for Chelsea

John Terry will be fit to play in the FA Cup Final this weekend after scans showed he has not broken a bone in his foot.

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Duo face Blues axe

Ricardo Carvalho and Paulo Ferreira could be heading for the Chelsea exit door as Carlo Ancelotti plans changes in the summer.

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Ballack fires Chelsea warning

Michael Ballack has yet to agree a new deal and has told Chelsea he wants his future sorting out as soon as possible.

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Milan ace says no to Blues move

Chelsea are set to be hit by the news that reported target Alexandre Pato would prefer to remain with AC Milan this summer.

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Cole warned over contract hopes

Midfielder Joe Cole has been warned that Chelsea will have a wage limit when discussing new contracts this summer.

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Gourley reveals 'self-sufficient' plan

Chief executive Ron Gourlay says Chelsea will not just throw money about this summer as they aim to start using their academy players.

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Boss rejects aging Blues claims

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed claims his squad is too old and needs rebuilding in the summer.

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Ancelotti set for Real battle

Chelsea are believed to be keen to snap up £15million rated Atletic Bilbao star Javi Martinez but face competition from Real Madrid.

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Chelsea 8-0 Wigan Athletic

Chelsea romped their way to a first league title since 2006, putting eight goals past ten-man Wigan at Stamford Bridge.

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FT:Chelsea 8-0 Wigan:A sublime performance from Chelsea, who romped to the league title in style against a brave Wigan side

GOAL:Chlsea 8-0 Wigan:Ashley Cole scored with a stunning volley from inside the box(90mins)

GOAL:Chelsea 7-0 Wigan: Drogba grabbed his hat trick with a goal from close range (80mins)

GOAL:Chelsea 6-0 Wigan: Drogba scored with an emphatic effort from the spot after 68mins

GOAL:Chelsea 5-0 Wigan: Didier Drogba scored with a header from close range after 63mins

GOAL:Chelsea 4-0 Wigan: Anelka scored with a stunning volley from an Ivanovic cross(57mins)

GOAL:Chelsea 3-0 Wigan: Salomon Kalou scored with a cool finish from close range (54mins)

HT:Clsea 2-0 Wgan:A half which saw 10 man Wigan enjoy plenty of the ball but fail to create much

GOAL:Chelsea 2-0 Wigan: Frank Lampard scored from the spot emphatically after 32mins

GOAL:Chsea 1-0 Wigan:(6 min)Nicolas Anelka scored from close range to calm Chelsea's nerves

LINE UP: Pollitt, Melchiot, Gohouri, Caldwell, Figueroa, Boyce, McCarthy, Watson, Diame, N'Zogbia, Rodallega

LINE UP: Cech, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Ashley Cole, Lampard, Ballack, Malouda, Kalou, Drogba, Anelka

Fergie keeps tabs on Bridge star

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Nicolas Anelka's situation at Chelsea and could be ready to launch a bid for the striker.

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Cole to stay in bunker

Joe Cole and Deco look set to miss out again as Chelsea bid to wrap up the Premier League crown at home to Wigan.

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Blues eye Real hitman

Real Madrid have reportedly told Chelsea they can have striker Gonzalo Higuain if they can match his £34million asking price.

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Blues plan Frenchman stay

Chelsea will offer striker Nicolas Anelka a one-year-extension at Stamford Bridge to tie him down until the end of the 2012/13 season.

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Midfielder rules out move

Chelsea target Steven Pienaar has insisted he wants to stay with Everton despite rumours linking him with a move.

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Wolves plan defender talks

Wolves say they are planning to hold talks with Chelsea over the possibility of keeping Michael Mancienne next season.

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Martinez eyes Chelsea shock

Roberto Martinez has warned Chelsea that his Wigan players are determined to wreck their title dreams at Stamford Bridge.

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Liverpool eye England star

Liverpool are reportedly looking to build a new-look side around Joe Cole if they can lure him away from Chelsea this summer.

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Martinez - Wigan can win

Roberto Martinez has warned Chelsea that his Wigan players are determined to wreck their title dreams at Stamford Bridge.

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Ancelotti demands cool heads

Carlo Ancelotti has called on his Chelsea players to keep their emotions in check in order to make certain of the Premier League title.

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Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea

Chelsea are on the verge of the title after goals from Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard gave them victory over Liverpool at Anfield.

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FT:Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea: Goals from Drogba and Lampard send Chelsea to victory against a Liverpool side who had just 1 shot on target.

GOAL:Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea: (54mins) Lampard side-foots home 6 yards out from Anelka's cross.

HT:Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea: Drogba's goal from Gerrard's error gives Chelsea the lead at the break

GOAL:Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea: (34mins) Terrible backpass from Gerrard gifts Drogba an easy goal.

LINE UP: Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Ashley Cole, Lampard, Ballack, Malouda, Kalou, Drogba, Anelka

LINE UP: Reina, Mascherano, Kyrgiakos, Carragher, Agger, Gerrard, Lucas, Maxi, Aquilani, Benayoun, Kuyt

No surgery for star striker

Chelsea's Didier Drogba has confirmed his availability for the World Cup after deciding to postpone next week's hernia operation.

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Lampard warns teammates against failure

Frank Lampard has warned his teammates that it would be 'unacceptable' for Chelsea to end the season without any silverware.

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Target waits on Bridge move

Sergio Aguero has again played down talk linking him with Chelsea and says he is focused on Atletico Madrid.

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Yossi talks up Bridge move

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun claims a move to Chelsea will go through if the Blues are willing to pay £6million.

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£14m ace linked with Bridge

Chelsea are ready to battle it out with Tottenham for the signature of Croatia wing-back Darijo Srna.

More: £14m ace linked with Bridge |

Chelsea to test resolve with £25million bid

Chelsea and Manchester United target, goalkeeper David De Gea, has been valued at £25million by his club Athletico Madrid.

Cole says 'no' to Hammers

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has rejected the chance to return to West Ham after snubbing David Sullivan's offer.

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Blues linked with £8m swoop

Chelsea are being linked with an £8million swoop for the highly-rated French midfielder Sylvain Marveaux.

More: Blues linked with £8m swoop |

Coaches key to Kaka reports

Sources in Italy believe Kaka could move to Chelsea in a swap deal involving either Frank Lampard or Ashley Cole.

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Di Santo to go Dutch

Franco Di Santo is being lined up for a loan switch to Dutch champions FC Twente next season after a torrid time at Blackburn Rovers.

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Chelsea star move talk hots up

Real Madrid have been told they need new defenders by Jose Mourinho and Chelsea's Ashley Cole is said to be on the list of targets.

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Star to pen new deal

Michael Ballack has revealed he is ready to commit his future to Chelsea by signing a new deal with the club.

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Real target double swoop

Chelsea fear Real Madrid will make a double bid for Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard if Jose Mourinho takes charge.

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Blues to snap up Reds duo

Chelsea are said to be on the point of making a double swoop on Liverpool to land Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun.

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Race on for Modric

Spurs are planning talks with Luka Modric over a new contract in an attempt to ward of interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Milan star staying put

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has played down talk linking him with a move to Chelsea and insists he is happy at the San Siro.

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Blues in for Milner

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and are ready to top Manchester City's offer.

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Malouda: We want to win everything

Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has his sights set on more titles after securing the double this season.

More: Malouda: We want to win everything |

Carlo eyes France star

Chelsea have again been linked with Franck Ribery, with the Blues said to be battling Real Madrid for the Frenchman.

More: Carlo eyes France star |

Toffees ken to keep Blues target

Everton manager David Moyes has warned Chelsea and Manchester United he has no intention of selling midfielder Jack Rodwell.

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Ballack reveals future plans

Michael Ballack has said Chelsea is his 'first option' as he prepares for talks with the Blues concerning his future.

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Deco set to return home

Deco is reported to have agreed terms with Brazilian outfit Fluminense and will join them after the World Cup.

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Strike ace set to sign

Nicolas Anelka is closing in on a new deal at Chelsea and is ready commit himself to the Blues for a further two years.

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German chances hit by Ballack blow

Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup finals after damaging his ankle playing for Chelsea.

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Ballack ruled out

Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup finals after damaging his ankle playing for Chelsea.

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Lampard staying - boss

Carlo Ancelotti says there he has no worries about midfield ace Frank Lampard leaving to join up with Real Madrid in the summer.

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Coach wants new deal

Carlo Ancelotti is ready to sign a new contract that will keep him at the club for a decade following the historic double.

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Abramovich claims dismissed

Roman Abramovich is going nowhere despite rumours suggesting otherwise according to Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck.

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