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Chelsea snatch last-gasp Europa win

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic sits on a goalpost after they defeated Benfica in their Europa League final.

Tom Williams A stoppage-time goal by Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Benfica on Wednesday in the final of the Europa League in Amsterdam.

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Chelsea reach their first Europa League final

Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz

Chelsea reached soccer's Europa League final for the first time in their history after surviving a first-half scare to defeat Swiss champions FC Basel 3-1 on Thursday in the second leg of their...

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Record for Lampard as Chelsea sees off Villa

Frank Lampard.

Gerry Cox Frank Lampard became Chelsea's outright record goalscorer by scoring twice as the Blues came from behind to secure a 2-1 win away to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Liverpool striker apologises for biting Chelsea star

Luis Suarez.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on Sunday apologised for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during the sides' 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield.

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Luiz late show gives Chelsea sneak Europa win over Basel

David Luiz

David Luiz scored with the very last kick of the game to earn Chelsea a dramatic 2-1 win at FC Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

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Spurs, Newcastle out as Chelsea make semis

John Terry.

Ten-man Tottenham crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday, losing a quarter-final penalty shoot-out to Basel, leaving Chelsea as England's sole survivors after Newcastle also exited.

Chelsea the last hope as Spurs and Newcastle fire up only to fade away

Europa League PARIS: Ten-man Tottenham crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday, losing a quarter-final penalty shootout to Basel, leaving Chelsea as England's sole survivors in Europe after Newcastle also...

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Ba brilliance keeps Chelsea Cup affair alive

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Henry Winter Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Manchester United is a result that lends lustre to a strange season.

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City cruise, Chelsea slip, United close on title

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City scores the opening goal.

Tom Williams Manchester City pounced on a stumble from Chelsea to tighten their grip on second place in the Premier League on Saturday, after Manchester United took another stride towards the title.

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Chelsea roar back to defy United in FA Cup

Juan Mata.

Tom Williams Holders Chelsea stormed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday and take their FA Cup quarter-final to a replay.

Chelsea's chance to close gap in battle for second

Benitez

LONDON: Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has warned Manchester City that his players have set their sights on climbing above the champions in the table.

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City leave Chelsea trailing, Newcastle edge Saints

Carlos Tevez.

Tom Williams Manchester City galvanised their grip on second place in the Premier League and trimmed Manchester United's lead back to 12 points with a 2-0 victory at home to nearest rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

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Angry Benitez blasts Chelsea fans, confirms exit

Rafael Benitez.

Interim manager Rafael Benitez's patience with the Chelsea fans finally snapped on Wednesday as he confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Lampard double propels Chelsea up to third

Frank Lampard.

Tom Williams Frank Lampard provided a timely reminder of his value to Chelsea by scoring twice as his side reclaimed third place in the Premier League by coming from behind to win 2-1 at Everton on Sunday.

Chelsea off pace in title race as Manchester duo dominate

Robin van Persie

Ian Whittell MANCHESTER: Alex Ferguson predicts a long, hard English Premier League title race with champions Manchester City after his team opened up a seven-point gap over rivals Chelsea.

Benitez keeps lid on Chelsea's rising title challenge

Chelsea Spanish interim manager Rafael Benitez waits for kick-off before the start of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, on December 30, 2012.

Graham Chase LIVERPOOL: Interim coach Rafael Benitez says Chelsea have no thoughts about a title challenge despite closing on the Manchester clubs after a fourth straight victory.

Michu 'will stay' after giving Chelsea the blues

Michu

Ian Winrow LONDON: Michael Laudrup insists Michu will stay with Swansea during the January transfer after the Spanish star put his side in sight of a place in the English League Cup final.

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Corinthians defeat Chelsea to take Club World Cup title

Corinthians' goalkeeper Cassio and teammate Chicao (centre) scramble to stop a shot from Chelsea's Gary Cahill of Britain's Chelsea (second left).

Paolo Guerrero gets the only goal of final as Brazil team records second win in competition.

Chelsea keep their heads and Benitez keeps his job

Chelsea's Frank Lampard

Jason Burt LONDON: They came to bury Caesar, not to praise him. Defeat - even a draw, which appeared likely at one stage of this nervy contest - could have spelt the end for Rafael Benitez as Chelsea's interim...

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Rooney lights United's way as Chelsea slump to defeat

Wayne Rooney.

Tom Williams Manchester United overcame a floodlight failure to win 1-0 at Fulham through a late Wayne Rooney goal on Saturday as Alex Ferguson's side went 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League.