Arsenal chances of Jovetic deal boosted by dramatic results from Italy
Arsenal's hopes of signing Stevan Jovetic may have taken an unlikely twist this evening.
Chelsea
England manager hits out at clubs' post-season tours to the US
Roy Hodgson has criticised Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham for the timing of their post-season tours of the US, claiming England's plans for friendly matches against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil have been "scotched".
Rafael BenÃtez says Chelsea can win title and hints at José Mourinho
Rafael BenÃtez believes he is handing over a squad capable of winning the Premier League title to Chelsea's next manager, with the Spaniard once again suggesting strongly that it will be José Mourinho who replaces him in the summer.
Rafael BenÃtez finally earns grudging respect of Chelsea fans
In the end it was as if exhaustion enveloped them all. Chelsea's victorious players, the majority suited and booted but all with winners' medals draped around their necks, piled on to Titan Airways flight ZT7412 from Schiphol and rather slumped into their seats, basking in the afterglow of success. Petr Cech raised a plastic thimble of a glass of Champagne. Frank Lampard and John Terry, just inside the door, each enjoyed a bottle of beer. All sported weary smiles as the hefty Europa League trophy was passed, row by row, down the plane.
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Frank Lampard: José Mourinho's return will give Chelsea 'magic recipe'
Frank Lampard believes José Mourinho's anticipated reappointment as manager this summer will restore Chelsea as a "consistent force" and enable the club to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Chelsea's winning manager Rafael BenÃtez says he's proud of them all
Rafael Benítez will depart his position as Chelsea's interim first-team manager vindicated after his tumultuous seven-month spell at the club finally yielded silverware, with Branislav Ivanovic's stoppage-time header against Benfica claiming the Europa League.
Never mind the middle, let's look to happy ending, says Frank Lampard
The glossy brochure handed out at the door of the Amsterdam ArenA bore the same slogan that has been emblazoned across some of the more prominent bridges on the city's canal ring. "Discover The Excitement" is the message Uefa is trying to push for the Europa League and for Chelsea that certainly beats the old "Thursday night, Channel 5" mantra that accompanied their appearances in earlier rounds of this competition.
John Terry's injury could see Frank Lampard captain Chelsea in final
Chelsea are increasingly resigned to being without John Terry and Eden Hazard through injury for Wednesday's Europa League final, with the Belgian's absence raising the possibility that Frank Lampard could feature against Benfica and even captain the side in Amsterdam.
The Taste of Austerity: Luigi's Salad
"How about I bring a salad to the party? I have the most amazing recipe. Trust me."
Dortmund agree five-year deal with Kevin de Bruyne, but Chelsea intentions still unclear
Chelsea loanee Kevin de Bruyne is close to signing for Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea's stand-in Rafael BenÃtez ticks another box at Aston Villa
The chances are it will not be much of a farewell party for Rafael Benítez but if everything goes to plan in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening the Chelsea manager will head to Stamford Bridge four days later with a spring in his step. A European trophy to go with a top-four finish would allow Benítez to enjoy a moment of quiet satisfaction on the final day of the season, as he prepares to close the door on the club where he has never felt welcome.
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Russian reports: Abramovich has confirmed Chelsea agreement with Mourinho
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Scandal At Top Firm As Promoted Employee Receives Abusive Letter From Anonymous Co-Worker
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Who could Arsenal face in the Champions League play-offs?
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Striker target 'has left for medical at Arsenal'
Yaya Sanogo is reportedly about to undergo a medical at Arsenal.