The Irish Times

Cristiano Ronaldo rescues a draw for Manchester United against Chelsea

Hosts come away with a point despite Chelsea dominating possession at Old Trafford

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 22:02

Christian Pulisic nets late winner as Chelsea defeat 10-man West Ham

Craig Dawson sent off at Stamford Bridge as Blues get away with Jorginho missed penalty

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 16:43

Eddie Nketiah double hands Arsenal vital win amid Chelsea chaos

Arsenal forwards rescue side from some poor defending at Stamford Bridge

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 22:17

Tuchel must choose chaos if Chelsea are to attempt a Real Madrid comeback

Manager stresses importance of imposing physicality at the Bernabéu

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 22:33

Round-up: Chelsea hit top gear with six goals at Southampton

Rejuvenated Leeds dent Watford’s survival hopes with win at Vicarage Road

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 17:45

Karim Benzema’s hat-trick puts Real Madrid in box seat against Chelsea

Defending European champions all at sea during quarter-final first leg

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 22:16

Chelsea survive early scare to ease into quarter-finals

Lille take the lead in raucous atmosphere but Pulisic and Azpilicueta put the tie to bed

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 22:40

Caoimhín Kelleher justifies Klopp’s faith with Wembley heroics

‘If it works out, then it’s all about Caoimhín. If it doesn’t work out, then it’s all about me’

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 10:23

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic goals give Chelsea healthy advantage over Lille

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Romelu Lukaku on the bench is vindicated

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 22:09

Ken Early: Benitez replacement likely to be chewed up by Everton chaos

Owner Farhad Moshiri has pumped money into the club with little return to show for it

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 05:43

Brighton dent Chelsea’s title hopes as frustration continues for Thomas Tuchel

Poor form of European champions continues with another listless performance

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 22:22

Kevin De Bruyne magic gives Man City win over Chelsea

League leaders pick up crucial win at the Etihad to go 13 points ahead of Chelsea

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 15:30

Chelsea could sign left wing-back in January as cover for Chilwell

Everton’s Digne among replacement options with England defender ruled out for season

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 18:35

Mary Hannigan’s All in the Game: 2021 rewound (part one)

Callum Robinson’s booster, Newcastle if they actually won things and Super League fiasco

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 10:00

Tuchel insists Chelsea’s stuttering form does not reflect performances

Coach may recall Kanté and Kovacic against Wolves even if ‘it would not be fair to them’

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 22:31

Tuchel says Chelsea must cut out the carelessness and become relentless

The manager says injuries have taken a toll and Jorginho is battling through hip and back pain

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 22:30

Chelsea pay for slopiness as draw with Zenit lets Juventus take group honours

Ozdoev’s injury-time strike earns draw for Russian side

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:15

Blossoming Reece James a source of pride for Chelsea and their academy

21-year-old’s complete performance against Juventus suggests the sky is the limit

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 16:23

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 17:23

Tuchel tweak pays off as Ziyech accepts Hudson-Odoi’s gift to seal it for Chelsea

Hudson-Odoi move makes difference to break Malmö down

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 20:07

Tuchel defends Kante after positive Covid-19 test ahead of Juve trip

German refuses to say if footballers should be pressured into having a vaccination

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 17:29

Jesus on target as Manchester City end Chelsea’s unbeaten start

Pep Guardiola’s men deliver the first real statement of the Premier League season

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 14:44

Thomas Tuchel pays tribute to N’Golo Kante as Spurs face up to ‘problems’

Frenchman was brought on at half-time in London derby and transformed the game

Sun Sept 19 2021 - 20:54

Romelu Lukaku breaks free to get champions Chelsea off to perfect start

Striker had been well marshalled by Zenit before header

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 22:31

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 01:00

Thiago Silva marshals 10-man Chelsea as they hold off Liverpool at Anfield

Veteran defender leads brilliant rearguard action for Thomas Tuchel’s side

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 20:01

Chelsea consider loan move for Atlético Madrid midfielder Saúl

Manchester United could also be in the race for the unsettled Spanish international

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 16:45

Kepa the perfect super sub as Chelsea secure Super Cup in Belfast shoot-out

Spanish goalkeeper comes off the bench at the end of extra-time to deny Villarreal

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 23:16

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary need to nullify Tony Kelly threat if they’re to advance

Sheedy needs to put his best marker on Kelly and avoid mistake Waterford made

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 08:11

‘French’ Pogba turns up to produce a majestic display against Portugal

A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 21:37

Didier Deschamps hails Antoine Griezmann as one of the ‘all-time greats’

France manager is chief among admirers of the player’s selfless contribution

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 23:15

France send out a message as they hold firm to deny Germany

World champions see two goals ruled out but Hummels’ own goal proves the difference

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 22:14

Benzema adds to France’s already formidable suite of options

World champions are the team to beat although Germany in Munich a tough start

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 08:00

Eurozone 2020: Patrik Schick, join the immortals

Czech striker’s goal will live in highlight reels forever; Ronaldo’s eyes on the collective only

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 06:00