The Irish Times

Chelsea get Champions League bid back on track on another sorry night for Leeds

Everton draw away from relegation zone; Vardy gets Leicester back to winning ways

Wed May 11 2022 - 21:54

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

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

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

Lukaku at Chelsea already feels a lot like his time at United

If it ever is going to really work for him in Premier League, it’s going to have to be soon

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 14:07

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

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

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

Mateo Kovacic to miss Zenit trip after positive Covid test

Croatian midfielder had only just returned to training

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 15:14

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

Liverpool v Man City will be won by the work done off the ball

Due to the pace of the game and the need to break the press – expect a basketball match

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 15:50

Federico Chiesa fires Juventus to victory over Chelsea

Goal 10 seconds into the second half makes it back to back defeats for Chelsea

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 22:14

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

Are Chelsea actually a defensive team, and is it sustainable?

Statistical profile more resembles a team battling relegation than chasing the title

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 07:43

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

Tuchel hails Lukaku for making the difference for Chelsea

Belgian striker has settled well at Stamford Bridge and hit a brace against Aston Villa

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 17:10

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 gain Leicester revenge as they seize top four initiative

Thomas Tuchel’s side win fiery encounter at Stamford Bridge after FA Cup final defeat

Tue May 18 2021 - 22:36

FA Cup semi-final and Premier League team news, kick-off times and TV details

Saturday’s cup meeting of Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley tops the bill

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 17:29

Chelsea make Seville a home away from home to take control of Porto tie

Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell score away goals in first of two legs in the Spanish city

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 22:24

Tuchel praises Rüdiger and Arrizabalaga for making peace after row in training

Manager says West Brom hammering proved ‘a big slap in the face’ in advance of quarter-final first-leg against Porto

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 18:54

Five star West Brom hand out first defeat to Tuchel’s Chelsea

Callum Robinson scores a double as 14-match unbeaten start comes to an end

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 15:09

Chelsea’s resurgence continues as they brush past Everton

Thomas Tuchel’s fine start to life at Stamford Bridge continues with easy win over Toffees

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 20:29

Timo Werner and Chelsea on the up as Newcastle put to sword

German star has finally found his rhythm under new manager Thomas Tuchel

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 22:09

Chelsea move into the top five with a third consecutive win

Three wins in a row for Thomas Tuchel since taking over, Sheffield United stay bottom

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 21:36

Out-of-form Arsenal stun Chelsea to end winless run

Mikel Arteta’s team were missing several first-choice players at the Emirates Stadium

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 20:07

Chelsea get over early setback to go back top of Premier League

Frank Lampard gets one over Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa at Stamford Bridge

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 22:24

Tammy Abraham rescues a draw for Chelsea at West Brom

Frank Lampard’s side trailed by three at the break with Callum Robinson scoring twice

Sat Sept 26 2020 - 20:44

Liverpool give Chelsea nasty reality check two games into new season

Mané settles contest with two sharp goals as Thiago makes his debut for champions

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 19:27

Aubameyang’s double leads Arsenal to FA Cup glory at empty Wembley

Chelsea lost Mateo Kovacic to a red card, as well as Azpilicueta and Pulisic to injuries

Sat Aug 01 2020 - 20:13

Chelsea see off Wolves to secure Champions League place

Concerns remains for Frank Lampard’s side but season must be considered a success

Sun Jul 26 2020 - 18:31