Arsenal chances of Jovetic deal boosted by dramatic results from Italy
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Rubin Kazan
Chelsea struggle to finish off Rubin Kazan but reach semi-finals
Rafael Benítez had made a point of warning his players against complacency in the buildup to this contest but, clearly, that message did not entirely sink in. Chelsea secured their passage into a Europa League semi-final at Rubin Kazan's expense but, amid swathes of empty seats in this vast Moscow arena, they were beaten on the night with their fragility causing the interim manager palpitations on the touchline. Manchester City await in the FA Cup at Wembley on Sunday and, on this evidence, they will hardly be quaking in their boots.
John Terry Faces a Repeat of Moscow Nightmare
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Cole Out, Bertrand Out; Who should play left-back for Chelsea in Europa League?
We bring you five options for the left-back berth against Rubin Kazan on Thursday. Who should start in Moscow?
Chelsea go to Moscow with a left-back dilemma for Rubin match
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Fernando Torres strikes twice as Chelsea rub in superiority over Rubin
There had been the familiar murmurings of discontent from a minority of those in the stands when Fernando Torres' name was announced prior to kick-off here, though by the end Chelsea were delighted to have him. The Spaniard has enjoyed so few outings like this since his British record move from Merseyside but, with his face masked as if he had come incognito, Rubin Kazan found him unrecognisable from the player who has spluttered so often over the last two years. His team have a two-goal lead to take to Moscow, and Torres has a brace to savour.
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Russian Premier League outfit Rubin Kazan will be looking to end Chelsea's dream of winning back-to-back European competitions. So which five players will be key to any success...
The 10 biggest deals of the Russian winter transfer window
Spartak Moscow, Anzhi Makhachkala, Rubin Kazan and CSKA Moscow have all been busy but who made the best signing of the window?
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie caught up in yet more transfer confusion
This time it is not related to a move from The Baggies to QPR but a potential move back to Russia with Rubin Kazan. But this time it really does not seem to be his fault at all.
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