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Loftus-Cheek delivers masterclass as Hazard stand-in

The Blues midfielder is thriving in Europe and stood up as the Belgian was rested, delivering exciting attacking play in his absence

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Mount & Rice: The Chelsea midfield pairing that could’ve been

The duo played together for the Blues at youth level and the Derby loan star has been hugely impressed by the 20-year-old's progress at West Ham

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Has hapless Higuain blown last chance of Chelsea move?

The Blues striker has struggled since arriving in January and his most recent display at Man Utd has lowered his chances of a permanent move

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Injured Rudiger to miss Chelsea run-in

The Blues have been dealt a blow with the loss of an automatic starter to their defence after he was hurt against Manchester United

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Inside Chelsea wonderkid Mount's ascent to greatness

There is excitement and hope at the Blues that the gifted youngster can become a master creator for years to come

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Sarri out? Chelsea boss defies jeers as CL draws closer

The Blues boss is now looking well placed to achieve a top-four finish, which surely should earn some respite from the boo boys around him

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Sarri vows to stay and improve Chelsea

The Blues boss championed his long-term future at Stamford Bridge as he aims to be in the dugout next season

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Chelsea loanee Angban set to join Metz following promotion

The Blues loanee departs permanently after promotion sees a clause automatically activated by the Ligue 2 club

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues are desperate to finish in the top four to secure Champions League football but their form has stuttered once again

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Jorginho would survive at Chelsea even if Sarri was sacked

The Blues star is not as limited a midfielder as is often suggested, as evidenced by his past under different coaches in Italy

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Reading star wants Miazga to quit Chelsea

The Blues loanee faces a decision over his future at the end of the season having helped the Royals accomplish their mission of avoiding relegation

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Emerson wants Chelsea stay over Inter move

The Nerazzurri are keen on the left-back but he wants to be a Premier League success after breaking into the first team in recent weeks

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Two players & two points dropped - no top four for Chelsea?

The Blues suffered from more than just lost points against the Premier League minnows, as they lose two star men

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Emerson: Hudson-Odoi & Loftus-Cheek will become world class

The Blues full-back has given his backing to two emerging stars, as his side battle to qualify for the Champions League with fresh blood

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Sarri: I am playing Giroud enough

The striker has complained about his role in the squad but his manager does not agree with his comments last week

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Kante: Chelsea need Europa League triumph

The Blues midfielder is keen to add more silverware to his collection, with Maurizio Sarri's side into the semi-finals of European competition

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Azpilicueta: Chelsea know how to end Liverpool's title dreams

The Blues defender feels that his side have historically done well against the title contenders and hopes to hurt their dreams of glory once again

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues are going up against a title contender as they seek to achieve their own goal of qualifying for next season's Champions League

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'An embarrassment' -Chelsea condemn fans over racist Salah chants

Blues supporters have once again caused controversy as footage of them singing offensive songs in Prague was circulated online

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Batshuayi future up in the air as Palace have no buy option

The striker will return to Stamford Bridge in the summer as the Eagles do not have any agreement in place to take him on a permanent deal

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The wondergoal wonderkid: Stoch relishing Chelsea test

The Slavia Prague winger is coming up against his former club and is confident that they can produce another upset having already knocked out Sevilla

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Drogba: Manchester United can emulate Di Matteo’s Chelsea

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's impact at Old Trafford is reminding the legendary Ivorian of his own historic march to success in Europe's elite competition

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Chelsea powerless to stop £100m Hazard leaving amid Madrid talks

The Blues talisman looks likely to leave Stamford Bridge for the Spanish capital this summer, with his current contract set to run out in June 2020

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Reece James on facing Harry Kane and being like Kyle Walker

The teenager is seen as one of the most talented defenders in his age group and has enjoyed an impressive season in the Championship

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Sarri wants Chelsea to sign Kovacic permanently

The Blues boss wants to keep hold of his midfielder, which might signal talks between the two European powerhouses

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Sarri: Giroud will stay at Chelsea for another season

The Blues striker has been linked heavily with a move back to his home country, but his manager denies that he will leave

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Chelsea & Roma considering £2.6m Campos for director role

The well-respected Portuguese is flourishing in Ligue 1, leading to a host of admirers at some of Europe's elite clubs

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues are resurgent in their hunt for a top-four finish as they face a London derby at home on Monday night.

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Hazard: I was better than Hudson-Odoi at 18!

The Chelsea superstar used to be a wonderkid himself and he spoke about the rise of the latest talent to come through at Stamford Bridge

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Hazard aims cheeky jibe at Spurs new stadium

The Blues superstar has sent a message to his side's London rivals in the race for Champions League qualification

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Lampard: Sky's the limit for Chelsea wonderkid Mount

The Derby manager is a big fan of the England youngster, who hopes he can go back to his parent club and make it to the very top of the game

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Hudson-Odoi & Giroud show stubborn Sarri the value of change

The under-fire Chelsea boss gave the teenager a first Premier League start and recalled the Frenchman, resulting in a fine 3-0 win over Brighton

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Musonda set for Chelsea return after gameless Vitesse loan

The Blues duo have had differing fortunes from their loan spells, with their parent club now looking at solutions for their young stars

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Sarri: Winning a trophy will fix everything

The Blues boss thinks that expectations are too high from the fan base and he has urged them to be patient, as he needs more time for his magic

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Chelsea risk losing Hudson-Odoi thanks to ‘stupid Sarri’

The Blues are trying to persuade the 18-year-old Bayern target to sign a contract extension but those efforts are being undermined by the manager

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Ferdinand: Solskjaer's last miracle? Revitalising Sanchez!

The legendary defender hopes that the Chile international forward comes good under the new Man Utd boss after a stuttering start under the Norwegian

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Pepe will join major club - Boga

The former Chelsea man has backed his compatriot to make the move to one of Europe's finest in the upcoming transfer window

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'Sarri out!' Offside gaffe gifts Chelsea boss stay of execution

The Blues turned in a dire performance in Cardiff on Sunday but a couple of terrible calls from the officials helped them nick a crucial 2-1 win

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Sarri: Chelsea need Higuain at his best quickly

The Blues boss admitted to his striker's struggles and has called on him to finally get to grips with his new surroundings

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Sarri unmoved by Hudson-Odoi's England success vs. minnows

The Blues boss is facing more and more questions about starting the 18-year-old, as the Premier League returns this weekend

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'Salah success no surprise, but De Bruyne a different player'

The Blues legend lined up with two of the Premier League's best players towards the end of his career and now watches them compete for the title

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What's happened to 'best left-back in the world' Marcos Alonso?

The Spaniard was initially considered one of Maurizio Sarri's 'untouchables' but he is now battling for a starting spot with Emerson Palmieri

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues are in the home stretch to earn Champions League qualification for next season, but they need to improve to achieve their minimum aim

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Hazard a Chelsea legend regardless of his future - Drogba

The former Blues man thinks his friend's legendary status at Stamford Bridge is secured for the long-term amid rumours he will leave the club

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Lampard: Sarriball is an unfair term being used against Sarri

The Blues legend is enjoying the start of his managerial career at Derby and has respect for the way Maurizio Sarri is leading Chelsea

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Bayern can forget about signing Hudson-Odoi for £35m

The teenager's price has risen further following his international bow, which could give the Blues an edge in contract negotiations in the summer

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'Hudson-Odoi will reach the top whatever happens at Chelsea'

The former Chelsea man has been impressed by the progress made by the newly-capped England winger and believes no one needs to worry about his future

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Hudson-Odoi to make first England start vs Montenegro

The Chelsea winger is set to make his full Three Lions debut after coming off the bench in Friday's win over the Czech Republic

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Hudson-Odoi lauds influence of 'close friend' Sancho

The teen sensation has dismissed claims that he is impatient for chances with his club, having made his debut for the Three Lions at Wembley Stadium

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Chelsea begin tribunal with Conte in £9m compensation battle

The former Blues boss starts talks to formally resolve a dispute with his last employer over a compensation package

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Higuain faces tough battle over Chelsea future

The Argentine's form since his arrival at Stamford Bridge in January could lead to the striker missing out on a permanent move to the Premier League

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Roma to target Sarri if he gets sacked by Chelsea

The Blues boss would be a strong candidate to take the manager's job with the Serie A side, should he be given the boot at Stamford Bridge

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'A mix of Kroos & SMS’ - Szoboszlai honoured by Arsenal links

The teenage star is being linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs after a breakthrough season in Austrian football

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Mertesacker offers unique insight into Arsenal academy

The former Germany international has explained that it is not just about success on the pitch for the club’s gifted youngsters

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Gonzalo, wake up! Higuain needs to start scoring fast

The Argentine was supposed to be the missing link in Chelsea's attack when he arrived in January but has not found the net enough so far

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Gonzalo, wake up! Higuain needs to start scoring fast

The Argentine was supposed to be the missing link in Chelsea's attack when he arrived in January but has not found the net enough so far

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Giroud: I'm not ready to be Chelsea's back-up

The France international is now the top scorer in this season's Europa League but has not started in the Premier League since late December

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Losing Sala & being accused of blackmail: How Miazga is growing

The Blues loan star was at his lowest ebb just three months ago, but he is back in business ahead of his next international meet up with the USMNT

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'Pulisic's £58m Chelsea move will inspire US youngsters'

The Blues defender is backing his compatriot's move to the Premier League, as the pair remain on loan deals until the end of the season

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Emery right man for Arsenal job - Mertesacker

The former Gunners centre-back feels the club’s new manager has made an encouraging start to life at the Emirates

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Real Madrid make first contact for £100m Hazard

With Zinedine Zidane having replaced Santiago Solari, the Liga side are now moving ahead with their attempts to sign the Chelsea forward

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Sarri admits Loftus-Cheek isn't yet fully fit

The midfielder saw the problem flare up in an FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest in early January

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Chelsea's Chapman still marked by trip coaching Syrian refugees

The mother of three has recently retired as one of England's most decorated footballers and is now extending her work overseas in a different way

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Loftus-Cheek: Yoga and physio key to ending injury hell

The Blues midfielder has given an insight into how he is trying to overcome the injury problems that have stunted his development at Stamford Bridge

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Loftus-Cheek determined to help Chelsea team-mate Hudson-Odoi

The Blues midfielder was hotly tipped to make it big, but he has had to wait patiently to feel like a regular starter at Stamford Bridge

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Superb Jorginho rises above Chelsea boo boys

Positivity is coming back to Maurizio Sarri's side after weathering the storm of heavy away defeats and Carabao Cup final drama

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Sarri: Chelsea hoping to drag Spurs into top-four race

The Blues boss is keen to see their gap close on their fiercest rivals after their recent slump in form over the past fortnight

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Chelsea urged to stick with Sarri: He's not doing so bad!

Blues loan coach Eddie Newton isn't surprised to see his name linked with stepping in for the Italian but thinks he deserves more time

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'It's time to be mean!' - Cole claims Sarri should've been tougher with Kepa

Chelsea's No.1 was criticised for refusing to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final and the club's former striker was left upset at the incident

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Chelsea under investigation over Christensen transfer

The Blues' capture of the young centre-back in 2012 is being reviewed by English football's governing body

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Chelsea in talks over Japan friendly against Barca

The Blues are making pre-season plans in Asia as they aim to improve their schedule for the manager next season

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Chelsea loanee Aina to complete £8.7m Torino switch

The Blues are keen to reduce the number of loan players on their books this summer, though are keen to continue with their policy of recent years

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues are looking to overturn their terrible recent away form by beating their local rivals on Sunday

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Inter & AC Milan to battle for Lazio star Milinkovic-Savic

The Serbia midfielder looks likely to stay in Italy despite reported interest from the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid in the past

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Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Pedro shines

Chelsea’s players showed they are still behind their under-pressure boss, impressing in a crucial victory over Spurs at Stamford Bridge

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Jenas urges Brooks to join Tottenham

The former Spurs midfielder believes the 21-year-old has the potential to develop into a top player and expects it'll take a big offer to sign him

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Sarri: Chelsea are training harder than ever before

A fine start to life in the Premier League has turned sour for the Italian boss, whose Blues side courted even more controversy in Sunday's cup clash

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Kepa farce proves player power out of control at Chelsea

The goalkeeper refused to be substituted in the League Cup final but Maurizio Sarri is not the first Blues boss to have his authority undermined

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'The players are with him' - Luiz offers Sarri support

The Chelsea defender had been keen to reward his manager with a first trophy, but missed a penalty in the Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City

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Kepa: It wasn’t my intention to go against Sarri

The goalkeeper says he wasn't trying to undermine his manager in Sunday's Carabao Cup final

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Disgraceful Kepa brings shame to Chelsea with Sarri mutiny

Chelsea’s under-fire manager produced an almost perfect tactical performance, only to be undermined by the disgraceful actions of his goalkeeper

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Kante enjoying role change under Sarri

The Blues midfielder believes he is capable of playing in any position in his manager's midfield and sends out a warning about the cup final

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Sarri: Chelsea need freedom to avoid Man City disaster

The Blues boss has outlined his approach to defeat his friend Pep Guardiola in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium

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Emerson: Chelsea have what it takes to beat Man City

The Blues full-back has sent out a warning that his side are not to be underestimated, despite a recent downturn in form ahead of the Wembley date

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What does transfer ban mean for Chelsea, Sarri & Hazard?

Friday's news that the Blues have been banned for registering players until summer 2020 could have serious ramifications at Stamford Bridge

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How Sarri became Chelsea's most disliked boss since Benitez

The Blues supporters never took to the former Liverpool boss but their unhappiness was nothing compared to the backlash Maurizio Sarri is now enduring

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Sarri has three games to save his job as Chelsea line up interim boss

The Italian is close to being pushed out of Stamford Bridge after a poor winter run of results for the Premier League club

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'F*ck Sarriball!' - Chelsea boss on the brink after losing fans

Maurizio Sarri's hopes of hanging on to his job are hanging by a thread after another dismal defeat, this time at home to Man United in the FA Cup

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Giroud: Chelsea players need to stick with Sarri

The Blues forward was a match winner in the Europa League and has told his team-mates to stand by their boss, as he comes under fire

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Don’t just blame Sarri! Six big systemic problems at Chelsea

The Blues have wider issues than those in the dugout, with issues behind-the-scenes including poor player recruitment and a wasted academy

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David Luiz backs Sarri: Everyone at Chelsea believes in him

The Blues centre-back has become a leader at Stamford Bridge and strongly defended his under-fire boss amid reports he could soon lose his job

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Sarri survives Sweden trip as Chelsea stop the rot

Blues chairman Bruce Buck was never far away during the under-pressure coach's time in Malmo following a disastrous run of form

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'Son proves Spurs are no Harry Kane team'

The South Korean star has been lauded for his impact and professionalism in north London for the past two years by the club's former midfielder

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Sarri's future at risk as players question methods amid poor results

A string of losses, headlined by an embarrassing 6-0 defeat at Man City, has brought the Italian's job security into the spotlight

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Rudiger involved in heated exchange with Chelsea fan after City defeat

The Blues defender was involved in an incident in Manchester as tensions ran high in a historic loss for the club

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Sorryball! Shambolic Chelsea in crisis after City humiliation

The pressure will pile on Maurizio Sarri after Chelsea were thrashed 6-0 following a horrific defensive and tactical performance in Manchester

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Sarri: Chelsea need to change tactics to beat City

The Blues' biggest tactical departure this season was at home against Pep Guardiola's side and they now prepare for round two at the Etihad Stadium

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues followed up a heavy defeat with a big win, but they now face the Premier League champions, who are at the heart of another title race

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues followed up a heavy defeat with a big win, but they now face the Premier League champions, who are at the heart of another title race

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Lingard: World is Rashford's oyster & Mbappe's frightening

Two of the best young strikers in the game will come up against each other next week and the England international is relishing the occasion

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Lingard: Solskjaer makes us want to repeat history

The Reds midfielder is at the centre of an Old Trafford revival and he is keen to help the Norwegian be successful as a coach

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Hazard hopeful over £100m Real Madrid move

The Chelsea talisman is unwavering in his desire to complete what he has previously described as a dream move

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Caballero tells Kepa doubters: It's crazy to talk about his £72m fee!

The Argentine has praised his Spanish team-mate for his adaption to the Premier League and believes he shouldn't be judged by his price tag

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'Kovacic ready to step up and be Jorginho's understudy'

The Blues manager is looking at options within his squad to deputise for the former Napoli man after the club failed to sign a midfielder in January

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Blues cruise! Higuain leads Chelsea charge to ease pressure on Sarri

The Blues have a real No.9 who looked like he loved every minute despite playing under pressure on Saturday afternoon

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Defiant Sarri vows to carry on playing his style

The Blues boss is adamant that he will only be successful at Stamford Bridge if he sticks to his tactics, despite poor results in recent weeks

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues are stuttering in the league after suffering a heavy defeat to Bournemouth, with goals and clean sheets proving hard to come by

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Tottenham open talks to sign Batshuayi from Chelsea

The Blues forward is keen on a move but his options are narrowing, with a rival stepping into the breach

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Chelsea won't get Doucoure on deadline day

The Watford midfielder, who is currently nursing a knock, has generated plenty of transfer talk in recent weeks

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Hudson-Odoi still wants Bayern Munich move

The Blues wonderkid saw a transfer request rejected earlier this week, but remains interested in a switch to the Allianz Arena

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Chelsea agree Batshuayi loan deals with West Ham & Betis

A Toffees move is still unlikely for the Belgium international, who is desperate to end his nightmare loan spell at Valencia

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Sarri locks dressing room for hour-long player inquest

The Blues boss took his time to interrogate his team after an abysmal second-half display saw them drop out of the top four

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'Higuain's a sh*t Callum Wilson!' - No quick fix for Sarriball shambles

Maurizio Sarri may now have the striker he always wanted but a humiliating 4-0 loss at Bournemouth proved the Blues remain riddled with problems

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Giroud set for Chelsea stay despite China approaches

The Blues striker faces renewed competition from the recent signing of Gonzalo Higuain but he will remain in London for the rest of the season

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Sarri says wantaway Hudson-Odoi must 'respect' Chelsea

The youngster has been told to remember where he comes from, as the charm offensive to keep him at the club continues

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Chelsea deny Hudson-Odoi transfer request

The Blues have blocked any sale of the teenager in January, but a deal could be worked out in the summer.

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'Higuain can do everything'

The Blues goalkeeper welcomed his compatriot into Stamford Bridge upon his arrival to the club and knows what makes him tick

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Higuain an improvement on Morata in Chelsea debut

The newest recruit stepped out in the famous blue shirt for the first time and although he wasn't at his best, there were still one or two good signs

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Bayern target Hudson-Odoi hands Chelsea transfer request

The teenager has been the subject of multiple bids by the Bundesliga champions and is ready to push the matter

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Hazard excited to link up with Higuain & expects him to bang in the goals

The Blues winger thinks the Argentine will provide more attacking firepower and suggested he could have a similar impact to Diego Costa

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'Ramsey will be an asset for Ronaldo & Juventus'

The Gunners legend was full of praise for the departing midfielder, who he believes is still giving his all despite having a move to Serie A lined up

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Sarri stirs Chelsea just in time to set up Man City final date

The Blues boss showed that his players are following him as they fought through a wonderful London derby match to reach the final

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Morata jets off to undergo Atletico Madrid medical

The Blues boss has seen his forward line go under some upheaval during the January transfer window following an inconsistent run in west London

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Moses set to complete Fenerbahce loan

The Nigeria international is nearing a loan for the rest of the season in Turkey having turned down the chance to make a permanent move to China

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Higuain flies to London to complete Chelsea loan move

The Blues are attempting to get the deal done in time to have the Argentina international available to face Tottenham

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Sideways passer or star man? Jorginho dividing Chelsea fans

After being lauded for his pin-point passing during the Blues' sensational start to the season, the Italy international is now being made a scapegoat

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Burton keeper reveals what Pep said after losing 9-0

The Burton keeper had the busiest day of his career two weeks ago as he prepares for the Carabao Cup second leg on Wednesday with his head held high

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Barcelona to complete shock Boateng loan move

The former Tottenham and AC Milan attacker is set to move to Camp Nou as the Blaugrana look to bring in support for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

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Batshuayi in Brussels as Monaco move remains held up

Should the Belgian striker move this window it could be his third loan move in the space of 12 months

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Luiz: Chelsea dressing room is behind Maurizio Sarri

The Blues defender has given his backing to the manager as he questions his player's ability to get motivated for big matches

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Sarri: I am not scared of Chelsea's player power

The Blues isn't making any radical changes to tactics but hopes that his strong words galvanize a team that he believes is too passive

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Higuain can't come soon enough for blunt Chelsea

Saturday's tame 2-0 loss to top-four rivals Arsenal underlined that the Blues need to wrap up a deal for the Argentine striker as quickly as possible

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Sarri: How I got the best out of Higuain at Napoli

The Blues boss spoke about his work with his club's target in his previous job in Serie A, where he helped the striker to match a long-held record

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PSG and Chelsea battle for €40m Paredes

The Blues face competition from the French champions for a key transfer target, but the bigger issue may be his club's valuation

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Chelsea hopes boosted as Hudson-Odoi cools on Bayern

The teenager had been keen to secure a move to the Bundesliga champions but an increase in game time and new contract proposal may change his mind

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Higuain to Chelsea held up despite Morata agreeing exit

The Blues are at the centre of a Europe-wide striker trade-off, with two of their own players heavily involved

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Chelsea team news & likely line-up

The Blues are preparing for a match that could be pivotal in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League

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Chelsea to offer Cech a chance to return

The Blues would welcome the return of their legendary goalkeeper, as they aim to keep a connection with their best former players

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Who is Chelsea academy star Tino Anjorin?

The youngster has been in fine form this season as he continues to dream of breaking into the first team at Stamford Bridge

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Zenit demand €40m from Chelsea for Paredes

The Russian giants are back in business this week on the training pitch and are locked in talks with the Blues over a price for the midfielder

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Chelsea keep Bayern waiting in fight to hang on to Hudson-Odoi

Maurizio Sarri has offered the teenager more first-team minutes in recent weeks, though it is understood the player has his heart set on Germany

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Pedro & Willian lighten load on Hazard's shoulders

The brilliant Belgian finally got some support from his fellow forwards as Chelsea strengthened their grip on fourth with a 2-1 win over Newcastle

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Farewell Fabregas - the most artistic midfielder in PL history

Having spent over 13 seasons between Arsenal and Chelsea, the Spaniard has left English football for good. He will be remembered as an all-time legend

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Fabregas completes £10m move to Monaco

The Chelsea midfielder reunites with his former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry with the task of helping the Ligue 1 side avoid relegation

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Monaco in advanced talks over Batshuayi loan deal

The Blues striker has struggled for goals during his time with Valencia during the first half of the season and now looks set to join the Ligue 1 side

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Chelsea team news & likely line up

The Blues are preparing for their second league game of 2019 against a struggling Toon side at Stamford Bridge

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Everton consider £18m bid for Batshuayi

The Toffees are weighing up an offer for the Belgium international after his disappointing loan spell at Valencia was cancelled

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Southampton plot January move for Lookman

The England Under-21 international worked with the Saints boss during his loan spell at RB Leipzig and is now a target for the south coast strugglers

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Chelsea could report Bayern to FIFA over Hudson-Odoi approach

The Blues will take action should they find proof of foul play in the Bundesliga side's attempts to sign the 18-year-old winger

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Chelsea weighing up move for Napoli's Hysaj

The Blues have another target in mind during a chaotic winter window, with moves in the works in all areas of the pitch

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Chelsea weighing up move for Napoli's Hysaj

The Blues have another target in mind during a chaotic winter window, with moves in the works in all areas of the pitch

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Bayern target Hudson-Odoi 'has asked about Germany'

The Germany international has no doubts about his team-mate's potential as Bayern Munich push for a January transfer window deal

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Chelsea's striker issues laid bare as Spurs take advantage

The Blues were dominant for large swathes of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Wembley Stadium but struggled to create clear chances

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Bayern offer £35m for Hudson-Odoi

The Blues teenager has been at the centre of the biggest transfer tussle of the January window across Europe.

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Sarri: I'd change Chelsea's over-30 contract policy

The Blues boss would prefer to see a more flexible approach his club's policy to only offer older players one year contracts

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Chelsea face Serie A competition for Barella signing

Both Napoli and Inter have shown an interest in the 21-year-old, who is reluctant to leave Serie A during the January transfer window

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Sevilla hold talks over Morata loan deal

The Blues are looking for a replacement before considering any offers, but the Liga club are readying their hand in the negotiations

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Cudicini: Kepa and Sarri have adapted to PL

The former Blues goalkeeper has been working in the coaching staff for the passed three seasons and he has been impressed with the club's number one

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Luiz: World class Fabregas gave Chelsea an emotional speech

The Blues defender is sad to see his team-mate depart, after accepting the captain's armband from him in his final appearance for the club

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Chelsea would be mad to let Hudson-Odoi leave

The 18-year-old winger proved his worth to the Blues by setting up two goals for Alvaro Morata in Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest

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Chelsea not open to Ampadu offers, Cahill set to depart

The youngster will stay in the Blues squad for now and is in line to make a rare appearance in the upcoming FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest

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Kante welcomes Pulisic to goal-shy Chelsea

The Blues star is happy with his new club's acquisition, which was announced shortly ahead of a stalemate at Stamford Bridge

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Omeruo opens up on loan moves & Messi

The Blues loan star has taken in a remarkable journey which has led him away from poverty in Nigeria and into one of Europe's top five divisions

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Bayern make improved £30m Hudson-Odoi bid

The Blues are facing a struggle to keep their wonderkid as the German champions up their bid to sign the rising star

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Tottenham pushing to sign Hull starlet Bowen

Keen to add another homegrown player to the ranks, Spurs are eyeing a winter swoop for the young forward

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Morata's Chelsea career a tale of missed chances

Restored to the starting line-up for Wednesday's game at Stamford Bridge, the Spanish striker drew another blank to cast further doubt on his future

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Chelsea consider Premier League loan for Abraham

The Blues deny that an offer has been accepted for their young England striker, who is performing well on loan in the Championship for Aston Villa

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How will Chelsea line up with £58m Pulisic?

The Blues have wrapped up a deal for the 20-year-old American winger but immediately loaned him back to BVB until the end of the season

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How will Chelsea line up with £58m Pulisic?

The Blues have wrapped up a deal for the 20-year-old American winger but immediately loaned him back to BVB until the end of the season

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Pulisic to Chelsea: Why Sarri brought in USMNT star

The Blues have made a big-money move for a player who is no longer first-choice at BVB but the American winger should be worth the investment

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Sarri reveals Chelsea's January transfer plans

The Blues boss insists he has enough options in attack as he ruled out bringing Michy Batshuayi or Tammy Abraham back from loan spells

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Sarri: Hudson-Odoi getting fair playing time

The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, among others, as he apparently seeks a starting berth

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La Liga clubs in talks to sign Chelsea's Baba

The Blues left-back is set to return from his injury-hit loan spell with the Bundesliga giants and he could now be heading to Spain

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Wan Bissaka: 2018 was my breakthrough but I will be better in 2019

The youngster has made a huge impact on the Premier League this season but he is only focused on improving his game, despite much of his recent praise

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Chelsea's profit on player sales fuel record turnover

The Blues have released strong figures about their performance in a financial sense, despite an underwhelming season last year

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Chelsea team news & likely line up

The Blues are preparing for their first game of 2019 against a resurgent Saints side aiming to avoid relegation in the new year

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Winners & losers of Sarri's first six months at Chelsea

The Blues have faced a revolution in playing style under the former Napoli boss, and that has meant some have fared better than others

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Chelsea team news & likely line up

The Blues are producing a patchy run of form as the fixture list ramps up in the league during the festive season

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Hazard's 100th goal seals his place in Chelsea history

The winger turned striker is an inspiration for Maurizio Sarri's side and he proved it again when the pressure was on

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Chelsea team news & likely line up

The Blues are faltering in the winter period and now face a tricky away trip to a local rival in their Boxing Day fixture

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What Chelsea are missing to challenge for Premier League

The Blues are not among the contenders to win the league and a recent home defeat to Leicester has cast eyes on what is wrong at the club

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Dortmund join Bayern in Hudson-Odoi chase

The wonderkid is attracting interest from overseas as he leaves the Blues questioning whether they can convince him to stay

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Chelsea team news & likely line up

The Blues will be looking to maintain the momentum they have estasblished of late when taking in a final home game of 2018 on Saturday afternoon

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'It is hard for Rashford' - Ince feels for youngster

On the wing, or down the middle? Ince believes his former employers must find a regular starting position for their young England international

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Ince: Woodward also to blame for Man Utd woes

While the manager is in the line of fire for United's disappointing results, one former star believes the club's recruitment policy is flawed

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Rudiger happy at Chelsea but won't rush contract talks

The Blues defender has started every Premier League match for his side this season and he is becoming an increasingly key player at the club

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False nine Hazard is the Premier League's best

The Chelsea star recorded a goal and an assist against Brighton to highlight how central he is to his manager's system and the division as a whole

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Chelsea chairman met fans amid accusations of racism

The Blues chief was available to talk with the away fans who travelled to see their match against the Seagulls on Sunday afternoon

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Why Hazard's false nine role spells trouble for Morata

The Belgian winger's effective performance in last weekend's win over Manchester City could mean even fewer starts for the struggling Spanish striker

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Chelsea happy for Musonda to honour Vitesse loan

The Belgian youngster has seen fitness issues prevent him from figuring for the Dutch outfit, but a belated debut is being lined up for 2019

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Chelsea youngsters McEachran & Gallagher in line for debuts

The three youngsters have travelled with their club in the Europa League outing, with the Blues having already sealed qualification

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Ince: Sterling's reaction has shown he's a man

The former Manchester United midfielder thinks English football has come a long way in stamping out racism in the sport but feels more can be done

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Ronald Sobowale: Alaba's cousin trialling in England

The youngster is keen to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious relative, who ranks among world football's top superstars

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Sarri: Morata's Chelsea career isn't over

The Blues' big-money striker was left out completely as his side won against the champions, but his manager has reassured him of his future

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Chelsea to investigate alleged fan racism towards Sterling

The Blues will investigate the claims but also will be careful to ensure the safety of their fan should the claim be proven to be wide of the mark

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Thank you, Chelsea! Sarri's side show City can be beaten

The Blues were made to suffer, particularly during the first half, but they battled their way to a stunning 2-0 victory over Pep Guardiola's champions

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Loftus-Cheek: Chelsea's best player right now & deserves to start

The Blues academy's brightest star of recent years is finally living up to the hype and he is doing it in what was his make-or-break season

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Wise: Jorginho & Kante are first names on the team-sheet

The legendary former Blues captain has also called for Ruben Loftus-Cheek to stay at the club, as he assesses changes in midfield under the new boss

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Sarri's 'strange' Chelsea side face top-four fight

Manchester City are up next and the loss against Wolves puts the 18 match unbeaten run firmly in the past for the Blues

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Madrid on his mind? Inside Hazard's 10-game goal drought

The Blues superstar talked up a move to Los Blancos but has since seen his goals dry up - one of his longest ever droughts

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