Steve Bruce revelled in Newcastle’s “smash and grab” victory over Chelsea after Isaac Hayden’s last-gasp header eased them seven points clear of relegation trouble.The Magpies had to withstand a storm at St James’ Park before Hayden, who had started the game in midfield but ended it at right wing-back, struck four minutes into stoppage time to clinch a priceless 1-0...Full Story »

Isaac Hayden’s injury-time header handed Newcastle a priceless victory over Chelsea as Steve Bruce’s men eased themselves seven points clear of the Premier League drop zone.Hayden headed the returning Allan Saint-Maximin’s cross past Kepa Arrizabalaga four minutes into stoppage time to send the home fans among a crowd of 52,217 at St James’ Park into raptures.His first go...Full Story »

Spurs have reportedly eyed Willian on a free transfer Credit: Getty Images - Getty TOTTENHAM are plotting revenge on Chelsea as they target Willian on a free transfer - almost seven years after the Blues hijacked their transfer. The Brazilian’s Stamford Bridge contract expires at the end of the season and he is already free to speak with overseas sides over a summer switch. But Chelsea ...Full Story »

CHELSEA have been given a clear run at Timo Werner as Bayern Munich have pulled out of the transfer race for the 23-year-old striker. Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has explained why the German champions have made the decision not to sign the striker from RB Leipzig. According to reports, Bayern had the opportunity to snap up the 5ft 9in striker for just £21million due to a change...Full Story »

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham insists it is too early to start thinking about Euro 2020. Harry Kane suffered a hamstring injury last week and is expected to be out of action until April at the earliest. Jose Mourinho even raised the possibility of the England captain being sidelined until the start of next season. That would open up a spot in Gareth Southgate's starting XI for the European ...Full Story »

Callum Hudson-Odoi slotted his first Premier League goal to put the seal on Chelsea’s crucial 3-0 home win over Burnley.Jorginho set the Blues rolling with a coolly-converted penalty, with Tammy Abraham heading his 13th league goal of the campaign from a stunning Reece James cross.Hudson-Odoi then slid home the third to cement a vital victory for the Blues and raise hopes the England forwa...Full Story »

Neymar's lawsuit against Barcelona has been taking place while the Brazilian came close to sealing a transfer back to his former club Credit: Getty - Contributor NEYMAR is suing Barcelona for £3million over unpaid salary and issues around his 2017 transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports. Spanish newspaper El Mundo claims the Brazilian, 27, has accused his former club and pre...Full Story »

Olivier Giroud could leave Chelsea this month - as long as it suits the club Credit: Getty Images - Getty CHELSEA BOSS Frank Lampard has warned Olivier Giroud that he won't be allowed to leave unless it is "right for the club". Speculation is continuing to grow that the out-of-favour Frenchman will exit Stamford Bridge this month. He is behind Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi in the pecking ...Full Story »

Chelsea handed N'Golo Kante transfer blow as star wants shock £100m Real Madrid transfer (Image: GETTY) N’Golo Kante joined Chelsea from Leicester in 2016 for just £32million. Chelsea have been handed a fresh transfer blow following reports that midfielder N’Golo Kante wants to make a shock £100million exit to Real Madrid. Kante has won two Premier League titles duri...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Burnley due to an adductor injury.The USA forward will be sidelined for a number of weeks after picking up the problem in training.Ruben Loftus-Cheek is still some way from a playing return as he continues rehabilitation from heel surgery.Burnley are expected to be without striker Ashley Barnes for the trip to Stamford Bridge....Full Story »

Chelsea would prefer to sign Thomas Lemar on loan and then pursue Jadon Sancho in the summer, according to reports. Atletico Madrid have offered Lemar to the Blues after he fell out of favour with Diego Simeone. Tottenham are also interested and would provide competition for the World Cup winner's signature. The Telegraph says Frank Lampard's top target is Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho, b...Full Story »

The Frenchman, 33, is looking for a January exit after falling out of favour under Frank Lampard. France star Olivier Giroud is looking to leave Chelsea this month Credit: AP:Associated Press Antonio Conte is looking to seal a £10million move and Sky Italy claim Giroud's agent Michael Manuello was in Milan for talks today. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano's report adds that Christian Erikse...Full Story »

Villa optimistic over Reina move Aston Villa are optimistic they will be able to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina, reports the Daily Mail. Villa are in need of a new goalkeeper after No.1 Tom Heaton suffered a season-ending injury recently. Reina, 37, has served as a backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma since joining Milan in 2018. Chelsea to make £40m move for West Ham star Diop Totten...Full Story »

The Blues are desperately short on the left side of defence, with Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso struggling with form and injuries. Chelsea are lining up a £60m bid for David Alaba, according to reports Credit: Getty Now boss Frank Lampard could turn to Austrian superstar Alaba, 27, in a bid to help strengthen Chelsea's grip on the final top-four spot, say the Mirror. In his first se...Full Story »

The Blues stalwart spoke of an incident that nearly took the life of the Russian businessman while on holiday Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has revealed he nearly killed the club's owner Roman Abramovich while on holiday in Scotland. The Scottish winger was on a trip to his home country and was driving around the Isle of Arran when he nearly hit a cyclist while turning a corner. Nevin was shocke...Full Story »

Flick expecting Boateng to stay at Bayern Bayern Munich interim coach Hansi Flick expects Jerome Boateng to remain at the club despite strong links with Arsenal. The 31-year-old has been at the club since joining from Manchester City in 2011 and was first choice at the back for the first few years. But fitness problems began to have an impact in 2015-16 and he is yet to play more than 20 Bu...Full Story »

Frank Lampard has confirmed Olivier Giroud can leave Chelsea - if the deal is right for the club. The 32-year-old is desperate to leave Stamford Bridge to find more playing time opportunities. Aston Villa, Lyon, Inter Milan and Newcastle United are interested, but Lampard says no deal will happen unless it works for Chelsea. "There's no update on Oli and my answer remains the same as it has...Full Story »

Callum Hudson-Odoi fired a confidence-boosting first Chelsea goal in four months as the Blues saw off Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.The 19-year-old England forward drilled home the opener then had a hand in Ross Barkley’s facile finish as Frank Lampard’s side coasted into the fourth round of the FA Cup.Forest had a penalty chalked off after a Video Assistant Referee review...Full Story »

Eden Hazard didn't like to warm up before Chelsea games according to his former teammate Filipe Luis, with the forward instead playing Mario Kart in the dressing room. During his time at Chelsea, Hazard was the best player at Stamford Bridge and helped the club win two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and two Europa Leagues, bowing out last summer after the second European triumph. Incredib...Full Story »

Chelsea will have to wait until at least the summer to try and secure the signings of top attacking targets Jadon Sancho and Timo Werner. Sancho, at the top of Chelsea’s list, remains on a long-term contract at Borussia Dortmund with the Bundesliga side’s hierarchy keen to hold onto the 19-year-old until at least the end of this season. Werner, meanwhile, is dreaming of winning t...Full Story »