Thursday, 16 May 2013
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07:25The Blues are often accused of achieving little prior to Roman Abramovich's arrival, but few clubs understand better the reality that today's triumphs are tomorrow's history
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
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23:09The interim manager declares his satisfaction at delivering a trophy for the Blues, while the £50 million striker announces his intention to remain at Stamford Bridge -
23:05Having been nominated for the PFA awards, the England midfielder is hailed by his team-mates for his influential season, while Robin van Persie's goals win him the fans' vote -
22:39The interim Chelsea boss, who guided the Blues to Europa League glory on Wednesday, refuses to rule out a switch to the Ligue 1 champions at the end of the season -
22:32The versatile Newcastle midfielder will undergo more surgery, which is expected to rule him out of the entire 2013-14 Premier League campaign, having already been out since August -
22:19The former Aston Villa and Celtic midfielder thanks the footballing community for their support throughout his battle with leukaemia, saying that "the feeling is incredible" -
22:08The 34-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes as the Blues stunned Benfica in stoppage time, is expected to sign a one-year extension, having already agreed terms -
21:32The 71-year-old reveals that he informed the club of his decision after his team had built up a lead in the Premier League and admits that it was tough to keep the news under wraps -
20:40The Royals captain has declared he is content at the Madejski Stadium, and is fully committed to getting the club back into the Premier League at the first time of asking -
20:07The Danish centre-back would like to see his compatriot join the Reds from Ajax this summer, saying that he would fit perfectly into Brendan Rodgers's style of passing play -
19:15Past international stars pay tribute to the Manchester United defender as he withdraws from the national team while Phil Neville considers a request to join Chelsea -
18:25The 22-year-old has hailed his former boss as a "great manager" but believes problems inside the club could have resulted in Sunday's shock FA Cup defeat to Wigan -
17:47The QPR midfielder, on loan in Ligue 1, says he has received an offer from the French club and wants to sign with them despite having more financially attractive alternatives
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17:22Despite his disappointment, the England manager spoke highly of the Manchester United stalwart’s decision to allow a fresh group of defenders to make headway for England -
17:04The 35-year-old defender is set to retire at the end of the season and while he says he is lucky to achieve some of the things he has, he is disappointed not to win the title -
16:23Ahead of a nervy finale to the top four race, the Spurs stopper believes his side are still very much in the running for the Champions League spot despite Arsenal’s midweek win -
15:36The Spanish right-back admits it has been tough to adapt to life in the Premier League, but credits his much-maligned manager for helping him to hit the ground running -
15:01With the Latics condemned to the Championship next season, the club’s owner has revealed talks over the manager’s future will take place shortly after the club's last game -
14:29Despite the very real prospect of linking up with his former boss, the Czech international insists the squad’s immediate focus lies with Wednesday night’s Europa League final -
14:00Michael Laudrup's Capital One Cup winners finish their season at the Liberty Stadium as they host Martin Jol's side -
13:45We run through the latest talking points in world football, and which stars could be on the move this summer -
13:19The former Ipswich striker has managed just nine starts in two frustrating years at the Stadium of Light and the Italian is ready to take action to unlock his potential -
12:45The Merseysiders are among the favourites to sign the Belgian striker on loan should the Europa League finalists deem him not ready to compete for a first-team place next season -
12:27Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly long-term admirers of the goalkeeper, who remains committed to the Potters but concedes he wants to play at the highest level possible -
12:25A representative for the Champions League finalists watched the 22-year-old score against Chelsea on Saturday, as they look for a replacement for the outgoing Robert Lewandowski -
12:00The Chilean is hot favourite to take over the vacant managerial position at Manchester City, but his current club have denied reports they have agreed to free him from his deal -
11:55The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the France international has been arrested, along with two other men, and is currently in custody in west London -
11:27With the imminent arrival of Ricky van Wolfswinkel from Sporting Lisbon, the 32-year-old has raised doubt over his Canaries future after relocating his family back to Carlisle -
10:51The Blues and interim boss Rafael Benitez have both tasted shootout success in the past, and the club's record goalscorer is confident they can triumph without rehearsing -
10:05Things get a bit little heated at the Amsterdam ArenA as one shot-stopper takes exception to the outcome of a fun and extremely competitive pre-match obstacle course -
09:55The London duo may find themselves in the unique position of ending the season level on points, goal difference and goals scored should results fall into place on the final day -
09:23The Blues responded to Roberto Mancini's dismissal 24 hours earlier by beating Reading 2-0 on Tuesday night to finally clinch second spot in the Premier League -
09:02The Blues are set to take on Benfica in the final on Wednesday, and while the shot-stopper is keen to clinch the trophy he craves a return to the Champions League next season
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09:00With the Spaniard set to oversee his fourth major European final, his record proves he is still one of the best managers around - even if he is not the right man for Chelsea -
08:35The two men have been steadily emerging as leaders of the new Chelsea in recent months, and Wednesday will show whether they are ready to take up the mantle of the old guard -
08:20The England midfielder and Blues all-time leading goal scorer has rejected a move to LA Galaxy after finally agreeing a deal to stay at Stamford Bridge for one more season
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08:11The 29-year-old striker started five Premier League games on the bounce at the start of the current campaign, but has since lost his spot to Belgian striker Christian Benteke -
08:05The seven-time captain last represented England in June 2011, missing out on the Euro 2012 squad due to "footballing reasons" before rejecting a call-up in March 2013 -
07:50A post-Christmas turnaround in form looks to have salvaged Champions League qualification from the wreckage of a season that tested patience and threatened embarrassment <ta -
07:41The 27-year-old shocked Manchester United with his desire to leave in the summer but the Bavarians' sporting director is adamant that there are no plans to pursue the forward -
07:38The Latics were beaten 4-1 on Tuesday night by Arsenal, sealing their slide into the Championship, but their manager insists that they do not have to balance their books -
07:20The Chelsea midfielder features alongside Santi Cazorla after beating Bobby Tambling's goalscoring feats, while Theo Walcott partners the Liverpool striker in attack
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
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23:59The England winger believes that his strike in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over Wigan was one of his most crucial yet, but he remains focused on Sunday's game against Newcastle -
23:20The Spanish playmaker was substituted in stoppage time against Wigan, replaced by Thomas Vermaelen, and could miss the Gunners' trip to St James' Park with a calf problem -
23:13The 23-year-old French midfielder is named both the Players' and the Fans' Player of the Season at the Saints' end-of-season prize-giving party on Tuesday evening -
22:53The Blues boss believes that it is important for the west London club to carry on winning trophies and is adamant that he has done a good job under difficult circumstances -
22:00The visitors, with Brian Kidd in charge after the sacking of their manager the night before, see of Nigel Adkins's already-relegated side, doubling their lead late on -
21:51Life after Roberto Mancini starts with a win for the visitors, who secure second place in the Premier League thanks to two good finishes from Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko
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21:40Roberto Martinez's FA Cup winners failed to carry forward their Wembley momentum and slip out of the Premier League as their eight-year top-flight stay ends with a whimper -
21:37The FA Cup winners, who beat Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, will play in the Championship next season after defeat to Arsenal, following an eight-year stay in the top flight
