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NO HANDSHAKE, NO POINTS

NO HANDSHAKE, NO POINTS

By Matt Connellan • on March 1, 2010

For those of us that were here when we were not so good, our capitulation at the hands of Manchester City was a throwback to those heady days. From 1-0 up, we somehow contrived to have two many sent off and give away a penalty ...

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CHELSEA DOMINATE SORRY WATFORD

CHELSEA DOMINATE SORRY WATFORD

By Matt Connellan • on January 4, 2010

Chelsea were far too good for Watford in the FA Cup third round match at Stamford Bridge, running out winners 5-0. Daniel Sturridge scored his first two goals for the club, whilst Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda also scored. ...

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DRAMATIC COMEBACK SEALS DERBY WIN

DRAMATIC COMEBACK SEALS DERBY WIN

By Matt Connellan • on December 29, 2009

Two goals in two minutes were enough for Chelsea to snatch a come from behind win over neighbours Fulham, at Stamford Bridge. Having fallen behind to an early and easily preventable goal from Zoltan Gera, a marvellous header from ...

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CHELSEA LABOUR AGAINST GRANT’S POMPEY

CHELSEA LABOUR AGAINST GRANT’S POMPEY

By Matt Connellan • on December 18, 2009

Chelsea laboured to a 2-1 win at home to Portsmouth, ending our run of matches without victory and also putting us atop the Premier League table once more. Avram Grant returned to Stamford Bridge for the first time since his harsh ...

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SET PIECE WOES RESULT IN POINTS SHARED

SET PIECE WOES RESULT IN POINTS SHARED

By Matt Connellan • on December 13, 2009

More set piece woe has cost Chelsea maximum points at home to Everton, the visiting side handed three goals upon arrival and a point as they left. Didier Drogba’s excellently taken double and Nicolas Anelka’s classy finish ...

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POINTS SHARED IN MADRID, AS CHELSEA QUALIFY

POINTS SHARED IN MADRID, AS CHELSEA QUALIFY

By Matt Connellan • on November 6, 2009

Chelsea drew 2-2 with Atletico Madrid away from home in the Champions League and with FC Porto defeating APOEL Nicosia in the other game, Chelsea guaranteed their place in the knockout round. In a game that only truly came to ...

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DEJA VU AS CHELSEA DEMOLISH BOLTON, AGAIN

DEJA VU AS CHELSEA DEMOLISH BOLTON, AGAIN

By Matt Connellan • on November 3, 2009

Chelsea swept aside Bolton Wanderers 4-0, for the second time this week, this time at the Reebok Stadium. Lampard’s twenty second consecutive penalty, followed by an own goal, a beautiful Deco strike and a late Drogba volley, ...

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SET PIECES COST CHELSEA AT VILLA PARK

Some poor set piece marking from Chelsea and dogged late resistance from Aston Villa saw the Blues crash to their second consecutive away Premier League defeat. Centre halves Richard Dunne and James Collins

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HILARIO A HERO AS DROGBA DESTROYS LIVERPOOL

Chelsea found themselves atop the league once more heading into the international break, courtesy of a hugely impressive 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, one that further dents Liverpool’s title aspirations,

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CUDICINI RETURNS HOME, BUT CHELSEA TOO GOOD FOR SPURS

Chelsea stretched their record streak of league wins to 11, by defeating a spirited Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. Though threatening in a lively opening, Spurs were ultimately outclassed, goals

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BURNLEY NO MATCH FOR RAMPANT CHELSEA

Giant killing Burnley was no more after their visit to Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea outplayed and outclassed the visiting side en route to a fluid and entertaining 3-0 victory. Chelsea’s movement

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NEAR NEIGHBOURS NO MATCH FOR CHELSEA STRIKEFORCE

Chelsea continued our perfect start to the new season with a 2-0 win at Fulham, as England won back the Ashes nearby. Perhaps, out of respect for the euphoria ensuing at The Oval, our performance at Craven

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DIAMOND TO SHINE AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT?

Just days after Carlo Ancelotti’s first experience of the Premiership, the Italian experiences our longest domestic away trip as we head north to Sunderland, who unwittingly survived the purge of

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