The Irish Times

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

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

World Cup 2022 will herald a seismic changing of the guard

The likes of Ronaldo and Messi will likely lead a generation of talent taking its final bow on football’s greatest stage in Qatar

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 19:00

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

Thomas Tuchel’s mad dash pays off as Chelsea end up on top of the world

Manager dedicates win over Palmeiras to owner Roman Abramovich

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 22:16

Conte can’t hide disbelief at Kane goal controversy

Former Chelsea boss admits his old side are at a different level to current Spurs group

Sun Jan 23 2022 - 20:39

Ziyech stunner sets Chelsea up to hand Conte first league defeat

Thiago Silva wrapped up the points to hand Chelsea a convincing win at Stamford Bridge

Sun Jan 23 2022 - 19:17

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

All in the Game: No one surprised to see effects of fantasy football

Lorenzo Insigne needs a bigger wallet; Erling Haaland shows off his linguistic talents

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 09:00

Romelu Lukaku faces club fine despite having apology accepted by Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel confirms that Lukaku is determined to take responsiblity for his words

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 22:30

Thomas Tuchel accepts Romelu Lukaku apology after controversial interview

Belgian striker was dropped for Liverpool clash after airing grievances to Sky Italia

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 15:31

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

Romelu Lukaku helps Chelsea come from behind at Villa

Substitute scores between two Jorginho penalties to reignite title challenge

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 20:12

Real Madrid favourites to sign Antonio Rüdiger on a free

German defender yet to make progress with Chelsea over renewing his contract

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 19:18

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

Tuchel not playing the blame game but knows mistakes are hurting Chelsea

‘We need to care about the details, not start asking big questions or doubting the big picture’

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 15:56

Masuaku’s late goal completes West Ham’s comeback win over leaders Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel’s side took the lead twice but could not hold on at the London Stadium

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 15:06

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 gets on his strikers' backs about who needs to be scoring more for Chelsea

Manager will be without some of his top strikers for Malmö trip

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 19:29

Chelsea’s swagger returns in four-goal rout of Malmö at Stamford Bridge

Injuries to Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner a concern for Tuchel

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 22:09

Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers

The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 07:00

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

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

Premier League clubs hopeful Brazilians will be available despite ban

Caoimhín Kelleher may be in line to start for Liverpool if Alisson is unavailable

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 13:48

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 in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé

Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 22:12

Ken Early: Covid, maths and luck help Chelsea triumph in Europe

Tuchel’s champions showed how best teams have integrated set-pieces into open play

Mon May 31 2021 - 01:00

Havertz goal wins Champions League for Chelsea against Man City

German’s ice cool finish decides final as Guardiola’s tinkering fails to ignite a spark

Sat May 29 2021 - 22:59

Chelsea cling onto fourth place despite loss at Aston Villa

Thomas Tuchel’s side frustated at Villa Park but escape after Spurs win at Leicester

Sun May 23 2021 - 18:48

Tielemans’ thunderbolt seals Leicester’s maiden FA Cup triumph

Brendan Rodgers’ team beat Chelsea in front of 21,000 fans at Wembley Stadium

Sat May 15 2021 - 19:43

Chelsea set up all-English Champions League decider against Manchester City

Tuchel’s side see off Real Madrid despite missing a host of chances

Wed May 05 2021 - 22:21