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Ba signs with Chelsea

Demba Ba.

Striker could play for Chelsea in the FA Cup on Saturday after the west London club announced the signing of the Newcastle star.

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Benitez booed as Chelsea and City draw

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Rafa Benitez's first match in charge of Chelsea ended in a dour 0-0 draw, as Manchester City surrendered leadership of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

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Tough kick-off for Chelsea manager

Rafael Benitez was the target of angry jeers and taunts from fans of his new club Chelsea on Sunday as his tenure as manager began with a 0-0 draw at home to Manchester City.

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.

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).

Yokohama Brazil's Corinthians beat England's Chelsea 1-0 in the final of soccer's FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday to end a run of five straight titles for European teams.

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Corinthians defeat Chelsea to take Club World Cup title

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

Still hope for Chelsea: Benitez

Rafael Benitez consoles Chelsea defender Gary Cahill after he received a red card during the Club World Cup final.

Yokohama Interim coach insists Chelsea still has all to play for despite another debilitating defeat.

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Spurs hold United as Chelsea downs Arsenal

Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Manchester United.

Julian Guyer Clint Dempsey's equaliser in the final minute of stoppage-time denies Premier League leaders Manchester United victory as Tottenham Hotspur force a 1-1 draw at a snowy White Hart Lane.

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Five-star Chelsea routs Leeds in League Cup

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic

Chelsea eased the pressure on Rafael Benitez and sealed their place in the League Cup semi-finals thanks to an emphatic 5-1 victory over old rivals Leeds at Elland Road.

Chelsea seeking some Christmas cheer

The Blues enter the Christmas program in third place but that standing could be transformed by the time it faces Aston Villa early Monday, Melbourne time.

London Rafael Benitez admits Chelsea is entering a crucial stage in its season.

Chelsea hammers Villa in record-equalling win

Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal in its 8-0 demolition of Aston Villa.

London Rafael Benitez takes a big step in his efforts to win over doubting Chelsea fans.

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United pulls away as crisis hits Chelsea, Arsenal

Manchester United's Dutch striker Robin Van Persie.

Manchester United moved three points clear at the Premier League summit after beating Reading 4-3 in a remarkable game on Saturday, which was to prove a day of despair for Chelsea and Arsenal.

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Beckham to Chelsea -- Brooklyn, that is

Brooklyn Beckham.

David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn has had a trial with Premier League giants Chelsea, according to reports in the British media on Wednesday.

Chelsea player sent off for kicking ballboy

Swansea completed an unfancied lineup for the League Cup final by advancing past Chelsea after a goalless second leg of their semi-final, with the European champions further humbled by finishing with...

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Holders Chelsea out of Champions League

Chelsea versus Nordsjaelland

Chelsea became the first Champions League holders to go out in the group phase despite a resounding 6-1 win at home to FC Nordsjaelland in their final Group E game.

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Chelsea back on the winners' list

Chelsea's Spanish forward Fernando Torres (right) celebrates with Chelsea's Nigerian midfielder Victor Moses.

Fernando Torres claimed a brace as Chelsea ended a run of seven Premier League games without victory by prevailing 3-1 at Sunderland overnight in their last game before the Club World Cup.

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Chelsea star sent off for kicking ballboy

Eden Hazard

Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg at Swansea City on Wednesday featured an extraordinary incident that saw visiting midfielder Eden Hazard sent off after an altercation with a ballboy.

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Chelsea star sent off for kicking ballboy

Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg at Swansea City on Wednesday featured an extraordinary incident that saw visiting midfielder Eden Hazard sent off after an altercation with a ballboy.

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Double trouble shocks Chelsea

Reading's Adam Le Fondre (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Chelsea at the Madejski Stadium in Reading January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR

Paul Kelso, London Reading conjures the most unlikely of recoveries to prevent a victory that had seemed a formality.

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Van Persie sends United to top as Chelsea and City stumble

Robin van Persie.

Julian Guyer Robin van Persie piled on the misery for former club Arsenal as Manchester United went top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford on Saturday.