The Irish Times

Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade

After investing €250 million in the summer window Lampard’s team are taking shape

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 05:00

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

Chelsea sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes

28-year-old becomes Lampard’s seventh summer signing and will compete with Kepa

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 11:13

Fans return to Premier League stadium as Brighton host pilot event

There were 2,524 at the Amex Stadium for pre-season friendly against Chelsea

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 19:24

Bayern Munich complete formalities with rout over Chelsea

Lewandowski rampant as German champions ease into quarters

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 22:19

Stakes high for Guardiola and City as Real Madrid come to town

Conquering Europe still the holy grail for manager and owners

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 06:00

Ken Early: Frank Lampard’s problems start at number one

Arrizabalaga has endured a nightmare season behind a clearly suspect defence

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 06:00

Arteta offers Arsenal a glimpse of a more coherent future

Impact already obvious and Cup win could represent significant early milestone

Sun Aug 02 2020 - 19:49

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

Chelsea canter past Manchester United into FA Cup final

De Gea mistake prove costly as United’s improved run of form ends at Wembley

Sun Jul 19 2020 - 21:00

Chelsea rescue a draw at Bournemouth to stay fourth

Marcos Alonso double gives Frank Lampard’s team a point against Bournemouth

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 17:23

Antonio Rudiger double earns Chelsea a point at Leicester

Defender scores his first goals for the club since October 2018 against the Foxes

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 14:51

Rashford’s stunning free-kick puts Man United into last eight

Meanwhile, El Mohamady scores the winning goal to put Aston Villa into the last eight

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 22:28

Chelsea have handled Kepa Arrizabalaga’s big mistake pretty well

Still dangerous times for a manager who cannot even make a simple substitution

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 08:53

Sarri earns respite and maybe more as Chelsea leave Spurs embarrassed

Manager drops goalkeeper Kepa but gets morale-boosting win at Stamford Bridge

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 22:57

Kepa Arrizabalaga dropped to bench for Chelsea’s clash with Spurs

‘It’s my choice’ says Mauricio Sarri as Willy Cabellero handed starting spot

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 19:56

Kepa Arrizabalaga: ‘I made a big mistake with how I handled the situation’

Club announce he will be fined one week’s wages after refusing to be substituted

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 08:06

David Luiz reveals what Arrizabalaga said during ‘misunderstanding’

‘Kepa was saying ‘no, I’m good, I can stay on the pitch’ but from far you can’t understand’

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 10:41

A misunderstanding? Sarri and Arrizabalaga play down clash

‘I know the image, but I never intended to refuse to go off. It was only to say I was fine’

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 08:07

Astonishing scenes as Arrizabalaga publicly defies manager Sarri

Refusal of Chelsea goalkeeper to be substituted undermines manager’s good work in League Cup final

Sun Feb 24 2019 - 22:45

Chelsea and Sarri breath again as Hudson-Odoi caps good night

Oliver Giroud gets side going with sixth goal in seven Europa League games

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 22:12

Sports Review 2018: Messi business and Argentina’s national humiliation

The shock of a 3-0 defeat to Croatia in Nizhny led to World Cup misery

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 15:01

Hazard comes off bench to see Chelsea through

It was only when Hazard came on with half an hour to go that they looked creative

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 21:55

Eden Hazard’s genius crushes Liverpool’s winning run

Chelsea attacker scored a wonder goal at Anfield to send Jurgen Klopp’s side out

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 22:03

Chelsea complete signing of 38-year-old Rob Green

Veteran goalkeper signs a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge as Blues’ third choice

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 10:13

Diego Simeone questions Messi and says Argentina look lost

‘Anarchy, no leadership from the players, coaches or directors. The team is lost’

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 11:34

Argentinian journalists weep through their news and analysis

One TV station went as far as holding a minute's silence after Croatia defeat

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 10:49

TV View: Argentina’s hopes go down the plughole

Duffer won’t be letting his heart rule his head again after Argentina's horror show

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 22:05

Claiming FA Cup would offer a triumphant exit for Antonio Conte

Chelsea would be far more reluctant to lose Hazard or Willian than their manager

Fri May 18 2018 - 22:30

Laurent Depoitre keeps Huddersfield up and dents Chelsea’s hopes

Yorkshire club to remain in Premier League as Swansea look doomed for the drop

Wed May 09 2018 - 22:18

Chelsea see off Saints to set up a chance at FA Cup glory

Conte’s side will face Man United in the final with both teams desperate for silverware

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 17:44

Ederson's become a vital piece in the Manchester City jigsaw

Ball control means he can start his team’s play from the back

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 23:00

Dele Alli double helps Spurs end 28 years of hurt at Chelsea

Stamford Bridge of sighs is finally ended as Pochettino’s side look to lock in top four slot

Sun Apr 01 2018 - 18:40