The Irish Times

Chelsea sale in doubt amid fears Roman Abramovich wants £1.9bn loan repaid

Club said in UK government talks they want sale restructured

Tue May 03 2022 - 18:57

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

Real Madrid survive Chelsea comeback to reach semi-finals

Benzema guides Spanish side to the last four after extra time

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 22:44

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

Friendly round-up: Germany’s winning run comes to an end after Dutch draw

Scotland surrender two-goal lead in Austria; England put three past Ivory Coast; Northern Ireland lose at Windsor

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 23:03

Denmark’s comeback kid Christian Eriksen scores on return

Playmaker resumers international duty after astonishing recovery from heart attack

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 19:02

Romelu Lukaku goal caps Chelsea comeback after Luton threaten to deepen turmoil

Championship side took the lead twice but Thomas Tuchel’s side come through in the end

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 22:09

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

Tuchel struggling to solve the Lukaku conundrum

Belgian has looked a misfit since he signed for Chelsea and the manager seems as perplexed as anyone as to why that should be

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 19:55

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

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

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

Timo Werner struggling to find his place at Tuchel’s Chelsea

German forward is liked by supporters but is struggling to make any mark on the pitch

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 20:00

Will Rangnick’s arrival end Ronaldo’s role as Man United’s leading man?

36-year-old is club’s top scorer but is unlikely to fit German’s ‘heavy metal’ philosophy

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 11:56

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

Four-goal Chelsea run rampant over Juventus at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea set to top group after strikes from Chalobah, James, Hudson-Odoi and Werner

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 22:20

Abramovich in London but unable to attend Chelsea’s clash with Juventus

European champions will qualify for the last 16 if they avoid defeat

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 18:51

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 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

Tuchel rejects suggestion Chelsea’s injury crisis can be turning point for Hudson-Odoi

Winger will be on right track once he has 250 good performances in row, says manager

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 21:15

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

VAR Premier League problems resurface after positive start

After few complaints to start season string of high profile errors place officials in spotlight

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 17:32

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

Tuchel backs ‘more relaxed’ Werner to come good at Chelsea

Club record signing Lukaku linked well with the German in 3-0 win at Tottenham

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 18:22

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

WC Qualifier round-up: Sweden bounce back in style to surprise Spain in Stockholm

Italy equal unbeaten record but frustrated by Bulgaria; winning start for Flick's Germany

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 22:03

Lukaku dominant but can he do it against a defence?

Striker makes impressive Chelsea debut but more formidable challenges lie ahead than brittle Gunners

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 16:35

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