http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Chelsea_FCFind stories, videos, and photos about Chelsea FC from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:15:00 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Chelsea_FC14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Chelsea FC from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/21/football.manchester.arsenal.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/21/football.manchester.arsenal.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United kept in touch with English Premier League leaders Chelsea with a 3-0 crushing of Everton on Saturday, but Arsenal's title hopes suffered a big setback.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:40:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/09/football.ferguson.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/09/football.ferguson.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted he is losing faith in referees after he disputed the decision which led to the decisive goal in his side's English Premier League defeat to Chelsea.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/08/football.chelsea.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/08/football.chelsea.manchester.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea moved five points clear in the English Premier League after claiming a controversial 1-0 victory at home to defending champions Manchester United on Sunday.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/07/england.arsenal.tottenham.aston.villa.mancity/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/07/england.arsenal.tottenham.aston.villa.mancity/index.html#cnnSTCTextArsenal underlined their English title credentials with a 4-1 thrashing of Wolves at Molineux in Saturday's late kickoff in the Premier League.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/31/football.chelsea.arsenal.tottenham/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/31/football.chelsea.arsenal.tottenham/index.html#cnnSTCTextArsenal dealt a crushing blow to the top-four aspirations of London rivals Tottenham with a 3-0 victory on Saturday, while Chelsea remained top of the English Premier League with a 4-0 win at 10-man Bolton.Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/24/premier.league.chelsea.lampard.spurs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/24/premier.league.chelsea.lampard.spurs/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrank Lampard scored twice as Chelsea went back to the top of the English Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of Blackburn at Stamford Bridge in Saturday's evening kickoff.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/22/football.chelsea.fifa.cas/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/22/football.chelsea.fifa.cas/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea are seeking to have the English club's worldwide transfer ban put on hold until an appeal is heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:59:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/17/football.manchester.united.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/17/football.manchester.united.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChampions Manchester United returned to the top of the English Premier League on Saturday after previous leaders Chelsea crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/13/football.chelsea.alex.kalou/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/13/football.chelsea.alex.kalou/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazil international Alex has become the latest player to sign a new contract with Chelsea as the English Premier League club seek to shore up their squad in the wake of their transfer ban.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/26/premier.league.manutd.chelsea.tottenham/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/26/premier.league.manutd.chelsea.tottenham/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United went to the top of the English Premier League as Chelsea lost 3-1 at Wigan to see their perfect start to the season ruined.Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.manchester.derby.rooney.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/20/football.manchester.derby.rooney.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United substitute Michael Owen broke Manchester City hearts with a dramatic winning goal deep into injury-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, but Chelsea stayed top of the English Premier League with a 3-0 crushing of London rivals Tottenham.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/17/football.chelsea.kenyon.gourlay/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/17/football.chelsea.kenyon.gourlay/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premier League side Chelsea have moved quickly to replace outgoing chief executive Peter Kenyon by naming Ron Gourlay as his replacementThu, 17 Sep 2009 13:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/03/chelsea.football.ban.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/03/chelsea.football.ban.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premier League side Chelsea have said they will mount the "strongest appeal possible" following the transfer ban placed on the club by world football's governing body FIFA.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/29/football.manchester.united.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/29/football.manchester.united.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextDefending champions Manchester United handed title rivals Arsenal their first defeat this season on Saturday night, while Chelsea and Tottenham continued their perfect start to the English Premier League campaign.Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:22:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/08/27/champions.draw/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/08/27/champions.draw/index.htmlFinally, the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League draw is done and we know who's playing who and when.Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/15/chelsea.premierleague.hull.drogba.hunt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/15/chelsea.premierleague.hull.drogba.hunt/index.html#cnnSTCTextDidier Drogba scored twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Hull City 2-1 in the opening match of the English Premier League season.Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:15:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/08/14/epl.preview/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/08/14/epl.preview/index.htmlAfter a summer of increasingly intensive thumb-twiddling and hours spent aimlessly wandering the corridors of Castle Limey, the excitement is at fever pitch as the English Premier League season returns this weekend. Last week we gave you our predictions for the season, and this week we're taking a detailed look at the first couple of fixtures following the big kick-off.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/09/community.shield.chelsea.manchesterunited/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/08/09/community.shield.chelsea.manchesterunited/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea have won the Community Shield -- the traditional curtain-raiser to the start of the English Premier League season -- beating Manchester United 4-1 on penalties at Wembley after the teams drew 2-2 after 90 minutes.Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:06:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/22/chelsea.drogba.contract.ancelotti/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/22/chelsea.drogba.contract.ancelotti/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has told a news conference that he expects striker Didier Drogba to remain at the club, after the Ivory Coast international scored the opening goal in the Premier League side's 2-0 friendly victory over Italian champions Inter Milan in Pasadena on Tuesday.Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/26/terry.chelsea.manchestercity.statement/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/26/terry.chelsea.manchestercity.statement/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea and England captain John Terry has confirmed he is "totally committed" to the Premier League side, despite big-spending Manchester City attempts to lure him away from Stamford Bridge .Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/15/drogba.chelsea.ban.cut.boswinga/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/15/drogba.chelsea.ban.cut.boswinga/index.html#cnnSTCTextUEFA cut Didier Drogba's Champions League ban from four games to three after the Chelsea striker's ugly confrontation with the referee following their exit from the semifinals of the competition earlier this year.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/07/inter.deco.carvalho.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/07/inter.deco.carvalho.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextInter Milan have given up on signing Chelsea's Portuguese pair Ricardo Carvalho and Deco for the time being.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/06/chelsea.ancellotti.terry/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/06/chelsea.ancellotti.terry/index.html#cnnSTCTextCarlo Ancelotti has been officially unveiled as the new Chelsea manager and immediately insisted that captain John Terry would be staying at Stamford Bridge.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/03/terry.chelsea.city.football/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/03/terry.chelsea.city.football/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premier League side Chelsea have confirmed a second offer from league rivals Manchester City for England and club captain John Terry has been turned down.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/chelsea.ancelotti.maldini.italy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/30/chelsea.ancelotti.maldini.italy/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer Italy captain Paolo Maldini has turned down an offer to become part of the Chelsea coaching staff under his former AC Milan supremo Carlo Ancelotti.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:43:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/26/transfer.market/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/06/26/transfer.market/index.htmlCredit crunch and slow economy be damned, the soccer world is still spinning from the record-busting $131 million fee Real Madrid is on the verge of pumping into Manchester United's coffers for FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. That's on top of the $92 million the mysteriously loaded Spaniards already paid for last year's World Player of the Year, Kaká. But there's far more to come in the transfer market. This week, we run through the English Premier League looking at possible transfer targets, and who might be heading for the exit door.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/23/england.malouda.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/23/england.malouda.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea winger Florent Malouda has signed a new two-year extension to his current contract with the Premier League club.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/19/team.kits/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/19/team.kits/index.html#cnnSTCTextAside from transfer news and gossip, the close season is a time when many football fans are scrambling around to grab their beloved team's new playing kit before the new campaign begins.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/15/inter.deco.mourinho.carvalho.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/15/inter.deco.mourinho.carvalho.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea duo Deco and Ricardo Carvalho could rejoin former boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan after the coach instructed his Italian champions to sign the Portugal internationals before heading off on holiday.Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/30/football.facup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/30/football.facup/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea recovered from falling behind to the fastest goal in FA Cup final history to beat Everton 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday in coach Guus Hiddink's final game in charge of the English club.Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/01/chelsea.ancelotti/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/01/chelsea.ancelotti/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premer League side Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti as the club's new manager.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/01/ancelotti.profile/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/06/01/ancelotti.profile/index.html#cnnSTCTextItalian football manager Carlo Ancelotti has gone from Milan to London in less than a day.Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:49:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/05/29/fa.cup/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/05/29/fa.cup/index.htmlEverton goes into Saturday's FA Cup final as underdogs riding on a high. After claiming the scalps of two "Big Four" teams -- Manchester United and Liverpool -- en route to the final, it clinched fifth place in the Premier League for the second year running.Fri, 29 May 2009 17:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/23/italy.ancelotti/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/23/italy.ancelotti/index.html#cnnSTCTextAC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti says he would "love" to manage Chelsea but insists he is "100 percent certain" to still be at the San Siro next season.Sat, 23 May 2009 17:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/chelsea.droga.boswinga.charge/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/22/chelsea.droga.boswinga.charge/index.html#cnnSTCTextUEFA have charged Chelsea, along with players Dider Drogba and Jose Boswinga, after the controversial scenes which followed their Champions League semifinal exit to Barcelona.Fri, 22 May 2009 16:21:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/05/15/wenger.arsenal/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/05/15/wenger.arsenal/index.htmlBefore Chelsea had Roman Abramovich's rubles and Rafa Benítez built Liverpool into Champions League winners and English Premier League challengers, Manchester United and Arsenal dominated the EPL throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. On Saturday, the former "big two" face off after having taken contrasting paths in recent years.Fri, 15 May 2009 20:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/worst.referee.decisions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/worst.referee.decisions/index.html#cnnSTCTextNorwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo is at the center of furious debate as to whether his decisions denied Chelsea their place in the Champions League final.Fri, 08 May 2009 09:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/champions.chelsea.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/champions.chelsea.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTextReferee Tom Henning Ovrebo was understood to have been smuggled out of England by police after receiving a number of death threats following his officiating of the Champions League semifinal second leg between Chelsea and Barcelona -- according to the UK Press Association.Thu, 07 May 2009 19:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/refereeing.decisions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/refereeing.decisions/index.html#cnnSTCTextTom Henning Ovrebo is a name now etched in the minds of European football fans -- mostly for the wrong reasons.Thu, 07 May 2009 14:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/05/champions.barcelona/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/05/champions.barcelona/index.html#cnnSTCTextBarcelona defender Gerard Pique is backing the Catalan side's devastating attack to come out on top in their battle against Chelsea's mean defense in the Champions League semifinal second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.Tue, 05 May 2009 17:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/24/best.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/24/best.strikers/index.html#cnnSTCTextThis week's Champions League semi-finals are poised to offer a feast of the world's best strikers.Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/27/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/27/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea will be without midfielder Deco and defenders Ricardo Carvalho and Ashley Cole for tonight's Champions League semifinal first leg against Barcelona at the Nou Camp.Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/20/asian.players/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/20/asian.players/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe 2002 World Cup tournament was the first one held in Asia and was instrumental in bringing the world's attention to the continent's footballing talents.Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/18/cup.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/18/cup.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextDidier Drogba muscled his way through for a late winner to put Chelsea into the FA Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday.Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:46:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/04/17/champs.league/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/04/17/champs.league/index.htmlThree English teams clinched the semifinals of the European Champions League this week, representing the Premier League's finest hour since ... well, since last season, when three English teams achieved the same feat. As they did the season before that. Indeed, only a much-fancied Barcelona side can prevent a second all-England final. With Team Limey all cock-a-hoop with jingoistic cockiness, we look back at those quarterfinal second legs, starting with the thriller at Stamford Bridge.Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/14/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/14/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea will face favorites Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals after sharing eight goals with Liverpool on one of the most dramatic night's in the history of the tournament for a 7-5 aggregate win.Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/13/chelsea.hiddink/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/13/chelsea.hiddink/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea moved to quash increased media speculation by saying that interim manager Guus Hiddink will not stay in charge next season despite recent fine results.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/11/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/11/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTextTeenager Federico Macheda scored his second match winning goal in the space of a week as Manchester United stayed top of the English Premier League while Liverpool and Chelsea kept pace with home wins.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/08/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/08/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea have one foot in the Champions League semifinals after fighting back from going a goal down at Anfield to beat Premier League rivals Liverpool 3-1 in their quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/04/england.newcastle/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/04/england.newcastle/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlan Shearer's first game in charge of Newcastle ended with a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea to leave the north-east giants deep in relegation trouble in the Premier League.Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:14:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/20/manu.cl/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/03/20/manu.cl/index.htmlOrdinarily, Manchester United making a trip to Craven Cottage isn't much of a story. Fulham hasn't beaten United at home in league play since 1964. But an unusually high amount of attention is focused on this weekend's encounter.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/15/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/15/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea are up to second in the Premier League table, above Liverpool on goal difference, after an early goal from Michael Essien proved enough to give them a 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/10/champions.juventus/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/10/champions.juventus/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a fighting 2-2 draw against 10-man Juventus in Turin for a 3-2 aggregate victory on Tuesday.Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/05/uk.ashley.cole/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/03/05/uk.ashley.cole/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea and England defender Ashley Cole has apologized to London police for a foul-mouthed tirade that led to him being arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in the early hours of Thursday morning.Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/08/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/08/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTextQuintuple-chasing Manchester United and big rivals Chelsea remain on course for an FA Cup final showdown after they were drawn apart in Sunday's semifinal pairings.Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/07/england.facup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/07/england.facup/index.html#cnnSTCTextGoals from Didier Drogba and Alex proved enough to earn Chelsea a 2-0 FA Cup quarterfinal win at Championship side Coventry, putting them through to the last four for the third time in four seasons.Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:18:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/03/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/03/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTextDidier Drogba fired rejuvenated Chelsea to within four points of quintuple-chasing Premier League leaders Manchester United with the only goal at Portsmouth on Tuesday.Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:14:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/02/chelsea.hiddink/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/02/chelsea.hiddink/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea coach Guus Hiddink refuses to accept that Manchester United's charge to another Premier League title triumph is a foregone conclusion.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:28:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/24/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/24/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextGuus Hiddink promises a performance full of "energy and passion" on his home 'debut' as Chelsea coach against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:58:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/02/20/chelsea.hiddink/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/02/20/chelsea.hiddink/index.htmlTo our knowledge, Roman Abramovich has never sung Oops!... I Did It Again at karaoke while wearing a Britney Spears wig. But it would be apt, since the Chelsea owner hastily and mistakenly sacked a manager for the third time in 17 months.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:35:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/17/pinto.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/17/pinto.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea want to be a dominant force in world football. Chelsea also want to become a successful global brand. If that's the case, Chelsea should take a long look in the mirror and examine the irrational decisions which have left them in disarray:Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/13/hiddink.profile.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/13/hiddink.profile.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextFew positions in world football carry with them such expectation of immediate success as the Stamford Bridge hotseat.Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/16/abramovich.spending/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/16/abramovich.spending/index.html#cnnSTCTextRussian billionaire Roman Abramovich is spending more than £240 ($340) per minute on his London football club, Chelsea FC, fresh figures have revealed.Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/14/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/14/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTextA hat-trick from Nicolas Anelka helps Chelsea come from behind to see off second-flight Watford 3-1 to reach the sixth round of the FA Cup.Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/13/chelsea.losses/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/13/chelsea.losses/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea posted losses of £65.7 million ($93.91m) as they were left to count the cost of managerial departures.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:57:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/11/african.footballer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/11/african.footballer/index.html#cnnSTCTextEmmanuel Adebayor was Tuesday crowned African football player of the year.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:10:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/10/chelsea.manager/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/10/chelsea.manager/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea said on Tuesday that they had been given permission to talk with Guus Hiddink about taking charge at the Premier League club until the end of the season.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/09/chelsea.manager/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/09/chelsea.manager/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe sudden exit of Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea has left Ray Wilkins temporarily in charge, and the door is wide open for a new manager at the London club.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/09/caf.award/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/09/caf.award/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt is one of the most prestigious awards in world football, one that recognizes some of the finest footballers in the game, whilst alerting the best teams in Europe to a huge pool of untapped talent.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:52:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/09/chelsea.scolari/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/09/chelsea.scolari/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazilian legend Luiz Felipe Scolari has been sacked as manager by Chelsea after "deteriorating" results and performances, the Premier League club announced on their Web site on Monday.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:33:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/03/january.transfer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/03/january.transfer/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe January transfer window is the mid-season bazaar that provides Europe's football teams a chance to boost their squad for the second half of the season.Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/01/england.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/02/01/england.liverpool/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Torres grabbed a late double as Liverpool revitalized their English title hopes with a 2-0 win against 10-man Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday.Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:45:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/01/23/man.city/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/01/23/man.city/index.htmlThanks to Dimitar Berbatov's 90th-minute winner at Bolton last weekend, Manchester United is back on top of the Premier League for the first time this season. Yet it was the 17-time English champions' crosstown rival, Manchester City, who hogged the global spotlight last week. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea are through to the fourth round of the FA Cup, but they had to fight back from conceding an early goal before seeing off League One Southend United 4-1 on a foggy evening.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:17:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/11/title.united/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/11/title.united/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester United scored a potentially decisive victory in the Premier League title race as goals from Nemanja Vidic, Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov gave the reigning champions a 3-0 win over Chelsea.Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:45:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/01/09/chelsea/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/the_limey/01/09/chelsea/index.htmlThe headline English Premier League game this weekend sees second-place Chelsea visiting Old Trafford to face third-place Manchester United on Sunday. Usually a close affair, their first EPL meeting of the season was a 1-1 draw, as was their nail-biting Champions League final matchup last May.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/07/rich.abramovich/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/07/rich.abramovich/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea owner Roman Abramovich has lost his position at the top of football's rich list but David Beckham remains the wealthiest player.Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/golf/12/28/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/golf/12/28/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea were held to a 2-2 draw at west London neighbors Fulham on Sunday to lose ground in the English title race on leaders Liverpool.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/26/premier.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/26/premier.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea stayed in second place in the English Premier League with a 2-0 win over bottom club West Bromwich Albion in an early kick off on Boxing Day.Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:31:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/22/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/22/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextEngland captain John Terry was sent off for a late tackle in the first-half, as 10-man Chelsea drew 0-0 at Everton, losing their 100 per cent Premier League away record in the process.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/14/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/12/14/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextWest Ham manager Gianfranco Zola returned to Stamford Bridge and saw his struggling side snatch a vital point in a 1-1 draw which kept Chelsea off the top of the English Premier League table.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:42:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/12/02/epl.mls/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/the_limey/12/02/epl.mls/index.htmlLAS VEGAS -- Coming at you with a bucket of hot wings and a, ahem, perfect view at Hooters, it's the Limey. Half of Team Limey is halfway through its American vacation, and this week we've got an exclusive interview with New York Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio, an English perspective on MLS Cup and all the latest English Premier League goings-on.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:14:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/30/arsenal.win/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/30/arsenal.win/index.html#cnnSTCTextArsenal threw the English title race wide open with a 2-1 victory over leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:34:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/26/champions.groupa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/26/champions.groupa/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea missed out on sealing their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after being held to a 1-1 Group A draw in Bordeaux.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/22/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/22/england.premier/index.html#cnnSTCTextNone of the Premier League's top three teams managed a goal between them on Saturday as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United were all held to surprise 0-0 draws.Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/15/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/15/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextNicolas Anelka continued his free-scoring form as Chelsea regained leadership of the English Premier League with a 3-0 rout of bottom club West Bromwich Albion in Saturday's late kickoff.Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:20:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/12/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/12/england.cup/index.html#cnnSTCTextGoalkeeper Brian Jensen was the Burnley hero as Premier League leaders Chelsea crashed out of the Carling Cup 5-4 on penalties at Stamford Bridge.Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:54:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/04/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/11/04/champions.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextPremier League leaders Chelsea suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat to AS Roma who revived their Champions League qualifying hopes with the emphatic victory in the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday night.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:23:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/26/chelsea.lose/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/26/chelsea.lose/index.html#cnnSTCTextLiverpool ended Chelsea's 86-match unbeaten run in league matches at Stamford Bridge as Xabi Alonso's goal gave them a 1-0 win on Sunday.Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/24/england.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/24/england.prevu/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea and Liverpool go into Sunday's top of the table clash at Stamford Bridge with both missing key players as they protect the only unbeaten records in the Premier League this season.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/22/groupa.champions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/22/groupa.champions/index.html#cnnSTCTextCaptain John Terry ended Roma's stubborn resistance with a second-half Stamford Bridge winner to give Chelsea a 1-0 home victory and keep them on course to qualify from Champions League Group A.Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/05/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/05/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea shrugged off their injury problems to brush aside Aston Villa 2-0 on Sunday to stay unbeaten and top of the English Premier League.Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/01/champions.groupa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/10/01/champions.groupa/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea escaped an uncomfortable night in Transylvania with a 0-0 Champions League Group A draw against minnows CFR Cluj -- but there are fresh concerns about the fitness of striker Didier Drogba.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/27/england.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/27/england.arsenal/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazilian Geovanni hammered in a superb 30-yard shot and Daniel Cousin headed home from a corner as promoted Hull City pulled off an astonishing 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/24/england.leaguecup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/24/england.leaguecup/index.html#cnnSTCTextLast season's beaten Carling Cup finalists Chelsea brushed aside the challenge of Portsmouth with a 4-0 win at Fratton Park to reach the last 16 of this year's competition.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/24/england.mineiro/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/24/england.mineiro/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has bolstered his squad by signing Brazilian midfielder Mineiro until the end of the season.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/22/chelsea.injuries/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/22/chelsea.injuries/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea are facing an early season injury crisis after key central defender Ricardo Carvalho was sidelined for up to a month with a knee injury and midfielder Deco ruled out because of a torn thigh injury.Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/22/fanzone.weekend/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/22/fanzone.weekend/index.html#cnnSTCTextEuropean domestic leagues are starting to take shape, and the weekend's action added to the developing excitement across the continent. CNN has reviewed all the major action in European league football.Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:23:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jonah_freedman/09/18/wspr/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jonah_freedman/09/18/wspr/index.htmlThe greatest show on earth is back in action. If you're looking at these rankings and coming to the conclusion that Champions League play seems to dominate, good for you. That's the biggest mountain-moving criteria we're using this time around. To us, the grandest club tournament in the world is the best gauge to determine who the movers and shakers are.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/15/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/15/england.chelsea/index.html#cnnSTCTextChelsea have decided to appeal against the sending-off of captain John Terry in Saturday's Premier League win at Manchester City.Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:41:00 EDT