The Irish Times

Does the rest of Europe really get Kevin De Bruyne?

Modric-Kroos remains the standard, the defining central midfielders of the last decade

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 22:30

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

The kids are alright as Chelsea book FA Cup final date with Liverpool

Academy graduates Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek impress in semi-final win

Sun Apr 17 2022 - 19:08

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

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

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

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

Michael Carrick denies any input from Ralf Rangnick in Man United team

Caretaker coach spurns suggestion that incoming boss had a hand in team selection

Sun Nov 28 2021 - 21:28

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

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

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

Fulham own goal gives Spurs their third win in a week

Gareth Bale and Dele Alli both start with the latter playing a key role in the winning goal

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 20:51

Fulham frustrated in Crystal Palace stalemate

Scott Parker’s side earn a valuable point but are left to wonder what might have been

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 14:25

Fulham close the gap on 17th-placed Newcastle to just three

VAR in the spotlight once more as Sheffield United denied a penalty in the final minutes

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 22:43

Ashley Barnes equaliser keeps Burnley clear of Fulham

Draw means Fulham move within six points of Newcastle but opportunity missed

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 21:37

Paul Pogba’s piece of champion skill keeps Man United right on top of things

French midfielder plays influential role before scoring a brilliant winner against Fulham

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 22:27

Spurs fail to learn lesson yet again as they let Fulham off the hook

Scott Parker’s side enjoy the party despite the late invitation to Tottenham Stadium

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 22:21

Fulham stun Leicester who fall flat again with top spot within reach

Scott Parker’s team put their penalty woes behind them to move out of bottom three

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 19:50

Everton hold on to edge luckless Fulham at Craven Cottage

Ivan Cavaleiro skies a penalty for the hosts as Carlo Ancelotti’s side ride their luck

Sun Nov 22 2020 - 14:38

‘A real coup’: Villa sign Barkley on season’s loan from Chelsea

Midfielder’s Everton potential which sealed move to Stamford Bridge largely unfilfilled

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 21:06

Ross Barkley joins Aston Villa on a season-long loan

Midfielder had fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after summer signings

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 12:53

Manchester City’s injury woes worsen after Jesus joins Agüero on sidelines

Manager Pep Guardiola may call on 17-year-old Liam Delap to help fill gap up front

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 22:09

Same old Chelsea weaknesses remain impossible to ignore

They’re not the finished article, even after spending more than £200m this summer

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 09:32

Chelsea talk the talk but still struggling to walk the walk

Olivier Giroud’s goal secures points but display again lacking from Frank Lampard’s side

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 22:38

Yarmolenko secures big win for West Ham as they exploit Chelsea’s frailties

Frank Lampard’s defence all at sea as they fail to take advantage of Leicester’s slip

Wed Jul 01 2020 - 22:32

Chelsea confirm Timo Werner signing but they are not done spending

German striker on his way to London club after Liverpool decided not to sign him

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 11:03

Klopp calls for immediate improvement for Chelsea test

Liverpool boss scoffs at any notion of doubting the character of his runaway league leaders

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 23:00

Luiz tips Hudson-Odoi to fill Hazard void at Chelsea

Defender says manager Maurizio Sarri has done a great job ‘despite all the difficulties’

Thu May 30 2019 - 22:30

Flexible Emery and Arsenal have a blueprint for Europa success

League victory over Chelsea in January can give Gunners hope of a repeat in Baku

Tue May 28 2019 - 09:48

Sarri would rather be sacked than have job depend on final

Italian was riled at possibility his future could depend upon a positive result in Baku

Wed May 22 2019 - 16:00

Chelsea edge it on penalties to set up all-London final

Eintracht Frankfurt bring Chelsea to penalties at Stamford Bridge but fall short

Fri May 10 2019 - 08:42

Chelsea to appeal Fifa ban on signing new players to CAS

Kante ruled out for Europa Cup semi-final second leg clash with Eintracht Frankfurt

Wed May 08 2019 - 22:30