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JOE IS FANS' NUMBER ONE
Chelsea supporters have voted Joe Cole the club's Player of the Year for 2008.
In the award ceremony at Stamford Bridge, Cole finished ahead of the other two nominated players Ricardo Carvalho and Michael Ballack.
It is the first time Cole has collected the accolade, which was presented by former Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly.
'I always dreamt of playing for Chelsea and my other dream was to play for the best team in the world,' said boyhood Blues supporter Cole on receiving it.
'I think I am doing both things at the moment so I am very happy.
'I take pleasure coming into work every day and playing with some of the best players in the world. I try to learn every day and we have some good banter.'
The player, who has scored 10 goals in his 53 appearances this campaign, added:
'I just try to do my best for the team. I enjoy defending, it is a pleasure for me and I just want to thank the fans for voting for me.
'It is a big night. I have had a good season but the last few weeks my performances have dipped. I have been a bit tired but I didn't play at Newcastle and I feel refreshed so I want to put in a great performance and win the game on Sunday, and I will be in tip-top shape for the Champions League Final.
'I played a lot of football this year, which I didn't last year because I was injured, and I've enjoyed it. But it will only be the best year if we put some silverware on the table.'
Desailly played tribute to the winner.
'People don't talk about it but Joe Cole has a huge capacity to help with the defending and also to bring the game to the opponents. It is amazing.'
Other awards preceded Cole's. Juliano Belletti's 35-yard strike against Tottenham at the Bridge in January won Goal of the Season, sponsored by Chelsea TV, and handed over by all-time leading scorer Bobby Tambling.
'I play in defence so I am never thinking about winning something like this,' said the Brazilian. 'It is a good sensation and I am happy.
'I tried to shoot from the outside of the box on this occasion because nobody from the opposition came to me. I see the space, I had time to prepare my body and I try to shoot because I see what is possible.
'The fans don't like Tottenham a lot so it is good.'
The Samsung Players' Player Award, selected by the squad and staff, went to Carvalho. Another former skipper and ex-Player of the Year, Ray Wilkins, plus managing director of Samsung Electronics UK MS Kim, gave the honour to the Portuguese international.
'We have so much quality in our squad and they voted for me, it is unbelievable,' insisted Carvalho. 'I don't have words to explain how I feel.'
The adidas Young Player of the Year award did not have a traditional single winner. Instead, in recognition of the youth team's exciting run to the final of the FA Youth Cup, the entire Under 18s squad was honoured, the trophy collected by captain Nana Ofori Twumasi and manager Paul Clement from former Blue Graeme Le Saux and Nick Craggs, marketing director of sport performance and Olympics for adidas.
A special achievement award was handed to Frank Lampard by former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio in recognition of the midfielder's 100 Chelsea goals, with Lampard nominating his tight-angle turn and chip in Barcelona as technically the best but his two at Bolton to win the league as the favourites.
Former FA Cup and Cup Winners' Cup winner John Dempsey was the recipient of a special recognition award from John Terry for a Chelsea career that spanned 1969 to 1978 and his work since running a day centre for people with learning disabilities.
Joe Cole will be the guest on Chelsea TV's Big Match Countdown tomorrow (Friday) between 6-8pm. His home kit for the 08/09 season can be ordered from the Online Megastore.
He joins the following list of Player of the Year winners:
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Approaching a weekend needing little to build the sense of occasion, Chelsea club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton look in detail at what might tip a finely-balanced contest.
JOE IS FANS' NUMBER ONE
Chelsea supporters have voted Joe Cole the club's Player of the Year for 2008.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR NAMING NEARS
With anticipation building toward tonight's Chelsea Player of the Year awards at Stamford Bridge, the evening's host, Jeff Stelling, has speculated on the winner of the main prize.
CHELSEA SCREENSAVER
To celebrate reaching the UEFA Champions League Final we are delighted to announce the launch of a new, and completely free service for fans - the Chelsea FC Interactive Screensaver.
UNITED REPORT GOES IN
Chelsea Football Club today submitted our observations to the Football Association, as requested, regarding incidents that occurred after the recent match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: COLE - WIGAN WILL BE TOUGH
Ashley Cole believes Manchester United will have to fight for their points against a tough Wigan side on Sunday.
STATEMENT ON MEDIA STORIES
Chelsea Football Club would like to officially distance ourselves from comments in the media this morning regarding the reasons behind any criticism Avram Grant may or may not have received since he became our manager in September.
KIT LAUNCHED WITH MOSCOW NEWS AND BIG GIVEAWAY
Chelsea's new adidas home kit for the 08/09 season, which is on sale for the first time today (Thursday), has been confirmed as the one the players will wear for the Champions League final in Moscow.
THE THURSDAY INTERVIEW: PETR CECH
As he approaches two of the biggest games in his career, Petr Cech believes we face a huge challenge for silverware, but insists that if anybody is capable, it is Chelsea.
PLAYERS FANS OF OUR TRUE BLUES
In the week Chelsea launched our new membership packages, the players have been speaking about the value they place on the fans' loyalty and support during games.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: LIVE ON CHELSEA TV
Both Chelsea TV and Chelsea Plus will offer full, live coverage of tonight's Player of the Year Awards at Stamford Bridge.
BUILD-UP ON PODCAST
This week's podcast gets you ready for the title showdown as we head toward the last weekend of the Barclays Premier League and possibly the biggest prize.
EURO UNDER 17S: CHELSEA PROSPECT IN DRAW
Gal Kakuta, Chelsea Academy's France Under 17 international, was involved in another exciting game as the European Championships for his age group continue in Turkey.
LOOK RIGHT FOR MOSCOW
A full range of exclusive Road to Moscow merchandise to celebrate our historic Champions League final appearance is now available.
LE SAUX: CHELSEA LOOKING GOOD FOR MOSCOW
Former Chelsea star Graeme Le Saux took time out from a recent event to speak to chelseafc.com about a mouth-watering month ahead - plus the Blues' dramatic victory over Liverpool and the character shown by Frank Lampard in the shadow of bereavement.
PORTSMOUTH'S HUGHES MAKES STATEMENT
Portsmouth player Richard Hughes has issued a statement via his club's website in response to newspaper stories concerning Avram Grant.
NEW-LOOK TRUE BLUE MEMBERSHIP
Following consultation with our fans, we have made changes to our 2008/9 membership scheme.
WARM RECEPTION
It was training in the sun today as the first team squad returned to Cobham as preparations begin for our final Premier League game of the season.
GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW
Wednesday columnist and excited supporter Giles Smith sets the manifesto for the league season's final day.
LOOKING AHEAD WITH CHELSEA TV
Ashley Cole looks ahead to the final day of the season on Chelsea TV in tonight's Blues News at 6.30pm.
MIDDAY CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TICKET SALES
In a change to previous ticket news, seats for the Champions League final in Moscow will go on sale today at 12 noon to all members and season ticket holders, one ticket per person.
CHELSEA TV NEEDS YOU!
Chelsea's official television channel is looking for True Blues from across the nation for a new series on Chelsea TV.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR ON CHELSEA TV
The Player of the Year Awards will be broadcast live on Chelsea TV as the ceremony unfolds.
PAT NEVIN: TIMING OUR RUN
With no signs of cracking in mentality or performance level of his former club as the tension builds, columnist Pat Nevin is impressed with what he sees.
PAPERVIEW ON THE BIG GAMES AND THE BIG RUMOURS
There is certainly no shortage of topics to discuss on Chelsea TV's popular Paperview show tonight as our season approaches its most dramatic climax ever.
GREAT JOB DONE
John Terry and Michael Ballack both feel yesterday's victory will keep the pressure high on Manchester United as we head towards the last game of the season.
REACTION: IN THE ENGLISH GAME, ALL IS POSSIBLE
So the 'cup finals' keep on coming. Avram Grant's final league game in his first Premier League season will be a championship decider.
MATCH REPORT: NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 CHELSEA 2
The title race will go to the final day after a merited win. Two second-half goals - a Michael Ballack header and a Florent Malouda shot - did the job, the Blues also striking woodwork through John Terry.
MINUTE DETAIL: NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 CHELSEA 2
Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park, Monday 5 May, 2008.
UEFA CONFIRM UCL FINAL TICKET WILL ACT AS VISA
UEFA have released information regarding visa arrangements for the Champions League Final in Moscow.
TEAM NEWS: NEWCASTLE UNITED V CHELSEA
Avram Grant has shuffled his pack for the last away league game of the season including starts for Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda in attack, John Mikel Obi in midfield and Paulo Ferreira and Wayne Bridge at full-back.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: NEWCASTLE UNITED V CHELSEA
The final away league game of the season has the Blues taking the longest journey of all. Awaiting at the end is a match between two in-form sides and three points that can keep the title race alive. Club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton preview.
LOAN INTEREST
As the Championship drew to a close yesterday, it was an exciting day for the Chelsea players out on loan with clubs in that division, with several youngsters enjoying a day to remember.
CECH: WE CAN STAND THE HEAT
Petr Cech, a veteran of two Chelsea league wins plus the recent run that has taken the Blues to victory over Man United and Liverpool, has backed the Blues to survive the pressure cooker atmosphere at St James' Park this afternoon.
UNCHANGED OPTION FOR KEEGAN
In similar fashion to Chelsea, Newcastle are relatively untroubled by injury for such a late stage in the season.
KAKUTA IN FRANCE UNDER 17 VICTORY
The Uefa European Under 17 Championships opened on Sunday in dramatic fashion when Chelsea youth teamer Gal Kakuta and his France team-mates beat Republic of Ireland in the final seconds of their game.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL TICKET UPDATE
The next batch of tickets for the Champions League final go on sale tomorrow (Monday) to season ticket holders with 76 loyalty points or greater, one ticket per person.
PLAYING PATIENCE
With a sense of achievement that comes with taking Chelsea to our first Champions League final but knowing silverware has yet to be won, Avram Grant has been speaking further about the adaptation process needed when he became manager.
CHELSEA YOUTH IN INTERNATIONAL FINALS
The Uefa European Under 17s Championships begin today (Sunday) with Chelsea represented.
TAKING COLE TO NEWCASTLE
For Joe Cole, the man who has played more minutes than any Chelsea player this season, confidence is high his legs will carry him on towards potentially huge rewards.
THE PRESSURE GAME
Avram Grant, who counts many of his rival managers as friends, has been discussing the pressures that face him and his contemporaries in the closing stages of the season.
MOSCOW ARRANGEMENTS LATEST
We have had an extremely positive meeting today with UEFA and the local organising committee in Moscow who are both confident that there will be a simplification of the visa process for fans travelling to the Champions League final.
AVRAM: FOCUSED AND FLYING
Avram Grant believes that after two important wins it is full steam ahead for his side, and is unconcerned by comments about the title race from other managers.
MEGASTORE TRANSFORMED
The Chelsea Megastore is undergoing a change of image today, as we prepare to launch the new 2008/9 home kit - on sale on Thursday.
AVRAM AND CHELSEA REMEMBER THE HOLOCAUST
Avram Grant made the closing speech at the 'March of the Living' ceremony at the former Nazi concentration and death camps of Aushwitz- Burkenau yesterday (Thursday).
12/1 ODDS ON DROGBA
Paddy Power are offering Chelsea fans an exclusive on 'The Drog', by offering a massive 12/1 on him scoring the first goal at St James' Park.
ASK STATMAN
In the latest of his statistical surgeries, Chelsea's official statistician Paul Dutton answers more queries emailed in by supporters in recent weeks.
MEGASTORE OVER BANK HOLIDAY
There has a been a change to the normal opening hours for the Megastore at Stamford Bridge over the Bank Holiday weekend.
SAMSUNG PRIZE FOR CHELSEA CAMPAIGN
Chelsea Football Club's chance to win trophies lies in the days ahead but our official club sponsor Samsung has already been presented with one honour.
TERRY: EVERYONE PLAYS THEIR PART
John Terry, the captain who led Chelsea to victory over Manchester United in the final game of last season, has been casting his mind forward to the climax of the current campaign.
BECOME PART OF FANS FORUM
Chelsea Football Club's Fans Forum is now looking for new members who wish to keep a relationship running between club and fans over the next two years.
MOSCOW TRAVEL ADVICE
The government Foreign and Commonwealth Office is providing information via a dedicated web page for supporters planning on travelling to the Champions League final.
CHELSEA GIVING LONDON KIDS A HEAD START IN BUSINESS
Chelsea Football Club has teamed up with former Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and England forward Tony Woodcock to launch a scheme designed to encourage young people to go on to university and give them a head start in business.
THE THURSDAY INTERVIEW: MICHAEL BALLACK
Hours after helping the side to our first Champions League final, Michael Ballack joined up with chelseafc.com to discuss the achievement, and how desperate he is to claim a winner's medal.
KEEPING CONFIDENT
The 50th European game of his career may not have ended with the shut-out he was hoping for but Petr Cech was more than happy with the outcome and the two names on the Chelsea goal sheet.
NEW GAVIN PEACOCK SHOW PODCAST LIVE
Former Chelsea player Gavin Peacock is back with his free monthly podcast and joining him on the show are Gavin's former team-mate Scott Minto, journalist and lifelong fan Pete Nichols, and Chelsea TV's very own Gigi Salmon.
THE GREAT MEGASTORE GIVEAWAY
Next Thursday (May 8) sees the new home kit available to purchase in the Megastore and to celebrate the occasion there will be a whole host of gifts given away to lucky shoppers.
TV DINNER
Chelsea TV will be broadcasting the Player of the Year awards ceremony and dinner exclusively live next week, and you can still make your vote count.
SAMPLING SUCCESS
There was a mood of elation in the Chelsea dressing room last night after the club reached its first Champions League final, although not all the players managed to sample it.
REACTION: DIFFICULT BUT HAPPY DAY
Home games simply don't come any bigger and having watched his side triumph, Avram Grant spoke with satisfaction over the achievement and about other emotions that came with the day.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 3 LIVERPOOL 2 AET (AGG 4-3)
Chelsea will meet Manchester United in our first Champions League final appearance, after defeating Liverpool after extra time at Stamford Bridge.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TICKET NEWS
Ticket sale dates for the Champions League Final at the Luzhniki Stadium on May 21 have been announced.
BLUES THE VALUE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Paddy Power prices Champions League final after the semi-final result
MINUTE DETAIL: CHELSEA 3 LIVERPOOL 2 (AGG 4-3)
97 CHELSEA GOAL Lampard smashes the spot-kick home and collapses in tears at the celebration.
TEAM NEWS: CHELSEA V LIVERPOOL
Frank Lampard will start and Michael Essien and Salomon Kalou come into the starting XI in two changes from the first leg.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME NOTES
You can read today's matchday programme notes online.
CECH: WE'LL GO FOR GOALS
Petr Cech, the keeper who stands one clean sheet away from guaranteeing Chelsea a place in our first Champions League final, doesn't anticipate the side settling for what they already have at kick-off tonight.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: CHELSEA V LIVERPOOL
The moment of semi-final truth is nearly upon us and in the crowd cheering the team on this evening will be Chelsea club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton, armed with plenty of background information.
CHELSEA - ODDS ON FAVOURITES FOR TONIGHT
Paddy Power, Chelsea's official online betting partner, have Chelsea as 5/4 favourites to win tonight's Champions League clash.
GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW
From his vantage point in the Matthew Harding Upper, supporter and columnist Giles Smith is maintaining his sanity, even when others (Michael Ballack not included) are losing their cool.
IT'S KERRY VERSUS PADDY
He may have left it too late to win outright but Kerry Dixon is putting in a sprint finish in his head-to-head betting challenge with Paddy Power after a second win in a week. He's aiming for more of the same in the big one tonight.
MATCHDAY TRAVEL NEWS
If you are planning to travel to Stamford Bridge for tonight's Champions League clash then you may appreciate the following information.
AVRAM: FRANK HOPES
Avram Grant believes Frank Lampard could play some part in tomorrow's Champions League semi-final second leg against Liverpool.
CECH V TORRES COULD DECIDE IT SAYS BENITEZ
Despite his Liverpool sides having no history of scoring at Stamford Bridge, Rafael Benitez rates his chance of making it past Chelsea to Moscow as '50/50'.
PAT NEVIN: COMING INTO THEIR OWN
So far so good in this potentially groundbreaking week for Chelsea and our former player and current columnist Pat Nevin has been keeping his eye on some key indivduals.
TENOR WENT TO MOW
The team selection for Wednesday's Champions League crunch match is yet to be revealed but one name from last Saturday has kept his place in the on-pitch proceedings - Chelsea-supporting opera singer Stuart Pendred.
CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: DIXON - WE'LL GO TO MOSCOW
Kerry Dixon looked ahead to tomorrow night's Champions League clash on Chelsea TV as the Blues legend previewed the game.
BETTING: BACK THE BLUES FOR MOSCOW
The semi-finals will soon be over and fans will be planning their journeys to Moscow.
GIORGIO'S EURO COLUMN
Ahead of tomorrow's semi-final showdown with Liverpool, we caught up with resident Champions League expert Giorgio Chinaglia to give his views on how the game will pan out.
BETTING PREVIEW: BLUES MOSCOW BOUND
Paddy Power senses joy for Chelsea
LOAN INTEREST
As the Football League approaches its climax in the coming week, we catch up with the progress of our players out on loan, and find out who has what to play for.
BALLACK: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
Michael Ballack believes all pressure is now on Manchester United after Saturday's 2-1 win put us on level points with the league rivals.
SING UP FOR THE BOYS IN BLUE
With just 90 minutes separating us from our first Champions League final, we urge all supporters to turn up early on Wednesday evening, and show your support as we take on Liverpool.
AFTER THE WHISTLE: SATURDAY LUNCHTIME FEVER
As sunny April Saturdays at Stamford Bridge go, this one was right up there. And for Chelsea fans who have enjoyed a range of new experiences in recent seasons, a title race going to the wire is another to add to the collection.
POST-MATCH ON CHELSEA TV
Michael Ballack, Ashley Cole and Avram Grant all give post-match reactions after Saturday's victory over Manchester United in Monday Night Live tonight at 6.30pm.
DETAILS AND DEBUT DATE FOR NEW HOME KIT
Chelsea Football Club today reveals the inspiration for the new home kit for next season which captures the spirit of unity and collectiveness within our team.
CECH 'WARNING' TO RIVALS
Petr Cech has a 'Warning' for all Chelsea's opponents next season, the colour of the goalkeeper's home shirt.
KIT MADE WITH THE RIGHT SPIRIT
Chelsea's players have given a unanimous vote of approval to the new home kit for next season and the inspiration behind it.
SAMSUNG OPT FOR SHIRT NAME CHANGE
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm that we will carry the global company brand Samsung on the team's shirts next season.
TERRY AND CECH: FANTASTIC RESULT
John Terry and Petr Cech believe character, resilience and hard work brought victory for Chelsea against Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.
REACTION: WE HAVE TO BE OPTIMISTIC
Having seen his side draw level with today's opponents Manchester United, Avram Grant has expressed his confidence that we can take the Premier League title.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 1
Three points don't really come much more important than this. A Michael Ballack double, the first a header just before the interval, the second a penalty has kept the title race very much alive.
MINUTE DETAIL: CHELSEA 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 1
Barclays Premier League match with Manchester Untied at Stamford Bridge, 26 April, 2008.
TEAM NEWS: CHELSEA V MANCHESTER UNITED
Michael Essien returns in place of Frank Lampard and John Mikel Obi comes in for Claude Makelele.
HOME COMFORTS
With two vital games to come in the next four days, Ashley Cole believes we must make home advantage count against both Manchester United and Liverpool.
AVRAM: OPTIMISM FOR WIN
Avram Grant believes victory today could see us go on to lift the Premier League trophy, and is glad to have a fully fit Didier Drogba to count on.
GRANT'S HOPE FOR GOLDEN 50
Fifty games into his time as Chelsea manager, Avram Grant is back where it all began - a match against reigning champions Manchester United.
MAKA ON UNITED
After a difficult season, Claude Makelele insists he is not surprised we are still competing for the Premier League title, going into tomorrow's clash with Manchester United.
NEW HOME KIT UNVEILED
The Chelsea home kit for the 08/09 season has been revealed and can be pre-ordered now.
IT'S KERRY VERSUS PADDY!
It's that time again as betting expert Paddy Power and Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon go head-to-head to predict the outcome of our game with Manchester United.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: CHELSEA V MANCHESTER UNITED
A title crunch match sandwiched between Champions League semi final dates. Weeks don't come much tastier than this and club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton take a close look at the middle course in the big match banquet.
MUSEUM CLOSURE
The Chelsea Football Club Museum will be undergoing a refurbishment during the summer.
CHELSEA TV: BIG NAMES ON BIG MATCH COUNTDOWN
Sky commentator Martin Tyler and Formula One legend Eddie Jordan are the studio guests on tonight's 'Big Match Countdown' on Chelsea TV ahead of the crucial Manchester United game tomorrow.
BLUES BETTING
Saturday is the big one with Manchester United coming to Stamford Bridge for what could be this season's title decider. Our online betting Partner Paddy Power has all the odds you need.
MATCHDAY TRAVEL NEWS
If you are travelling to Stamford Bridge for tomorrow's Premier League clash with Manchester United then you may appreciate the following information.
TRIBUTE TO PAT LAMPARD
Everybody at Chelsea Football Club is absolutely devastated to hear the tragic news of the passing away of Pat Lampard, Frank's mother.
BOOK OF CONDOLENCE
The club has set up an online book of condolence for fans wishing to pay their respects, after the passing of Frank Lampard's mother Pat.
THE THURSDAY INTERVIEW: FRANCO DI SANTO
Just over two months and eight games after he played his first competitive game at Chelsea, Franco Di Santo has completed the reserve team's league season as our top scorer. He has been speaking to chelseafc.com about life since his move across the Atlantic.
MATCH REPORT: PORTSMOUTH YOUTH 4 CHELSEA YOUTH 3
An eventful game saw Chelsea youth come back from a one-goal deficit to lead 3-2 before eventually losing out to a freak goal in the dying minutes.
STATEMENT ON FRANK LAMPARD'S MOTHER PAT
Frank Lampard's representatives have this afternoon released a statement.
ONE OF THE BEST
Petr Cech has been discussing his performance at Liverpool on Tuesday night, which saw him pull off a string of world class saves.
FLAGGING UP
Home fixture double-headers don't come much bigger than the one Stamford Bridge hosts over the next week and while the stadium should be at its most passionate, efforts will be made to ensure it is also at its most colourful for the visit of Liverpool next week.
BOLTON TICKET NEWS
The few remaining tickets for the final home match against Bolton on May 11 will go on sale as follows:
PREVIEWS ON PODCAST
There is a news round-up from the biggest week of our season so far in the latest official Chelsea podcast, as we get ready for the weekend's top of the table clash.
CANOVILLE SATURDAY SIGNING
Former Chelsea player, Paul Canoville, will be signing copies of his new autobiography Black and Blue close to Stamford Bridge before Saturday lunchtime's game.
THE UPPER HAND
With a late, late equaliser at Liverpool last night, the feeling among the players is that we will take an advantage back to Stamford Bridge for next week's second leg.
BECOME A STAR OF STAMFORD BRIDGE
Hasn't every True Blue dreamed of scoring the winning goal at Stamford Bridge? The playing field of greats like Peter Osgood, Kerry Dixon and Gianfranco Zola.
POST-MATCH ON CHELSEA TV
Frank Lampard, Ricardo Carvalho and Avram Grant all give post-match reactions on Chelsea TV in tonight's Blues News at 6.30pm.
GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW
Columnist Giles Smith forgives himself for forgetting his team's durability and casts a supporter's eye over the first leg happenings.
REACTION: NO FINAL PROMISE BUT A GOOD STEP
It was a composed Avram Grant who spoke after the game at Anfield despite the drama of the dying seconds.
MATCH REPORT: LIVERPOOL 1 CHELSEA 1
Drama in the final seconds sends Chelsea back to Stamford Bridge with an away goal and the tie all square after John Arne Riise turns Salomon Kalou's cross into his own net.
MINUTE DETAIL: LIVERPOOL 1 CHELSEA 1
90+4 CHELSEA GOAL John Arne Riise turns the ball into his own net, heading Kalou's low cross beyond Reina!
TEAM NEWS: LIVERPOOL V CHELSEA
Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack have been passed fit and start.
LOOKING AT LIVERPOOL
After speaking yesterday of his desire to reach Moscow, John Terry has been pondering tonight's opponents Liverpool, and the threat they pose.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: LIVERPOOL V CHELSEA
Another re-match in what has been the tightest in tight European ties is upon us. Chelsea club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton review the facts and figures and look for some pointers towards tonight's outcome.
PAT NEVIN: THE FIRST LEG EFFECT
Like all Chelsea followers, former Blue Pat Nevin will be on the edge of his seat tonight, regardless of how many chances either side creates. In his column he previews a potentially historic tie.
IT'S KERRY VERSUS PADDY
Neither tipster Kerry Dixon nor bookmaker Paddy Power made any money on Chelsea's most recent visit to Merseyside only last Thursday.
CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: AVRAM RESPONDS
Avram Grant has spoken out passionately against negative Chelsea stories in an exclusive interview given to Chelsea TV ahead of tomorrow night's Uefa Champions League semi-final first leg.
BURNING AMBITION
John Terry insists that while we must not dwell on two previous Champions League semi-final defeats to Liverpool, we can use those disappointments as an incentive to spur us on to Moscow this time around.
AVRAM: WE CAN MAKE HISTORY
Avram Grant has expressed his respect for Frank Lampard after the midfielder made himself available to play against Liverpool on Tuesday, and hopes that his involvement in the tie can help Chelsea create history.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA RESERVES 1 ASTON VILLA RESERVES 1
The reserves completed their season with a lively match that kept both goalkeepers busy and produced a seventh goal in eight games for Chelsea's new striker Franco Di Santo.
LAMPARD AVAILABLE FOR ANFIELD
Frank Lampard has rejoined the squad travelling north today [Monday] to prepare for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.
BENITEZ: GERRARD IS FIT
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed he will have captain Steven Gerrard available to face us in tomorrow night's Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield.
EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE ON CHELSEA TV
Petr Cech talks to Chelsea TV in Monday Night Live at 6.30pm, the only place where you can watch tonight's reserve game between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
MATCHDAY TRAVEL NEWS
Anyone travelling to Liverpool for tomorrow night's Champions League clash may appreciate the following information.
BETTING PREVIEW: AWAY GOALS ARE THE KEY
Another season, another Liverpool v Chelsea Champions League tie and this time it couldn't be more important to both teams.
TEAM NAMED FOR RESERVE FINALE
Chelsea reserves look to end their season tonight (Monday) in the same vein of form that has taken them to five games undefeated and 3-0 wins in their last two outings.
PETRESCU'S RETURN
Chelsea continues our series of special events when Dan Petrescu becomes our Star on a Stool next month.
MAKA TARGETTING 'AMAZING FINAL'
Claude Makelele, a veteran of 93 Champions League games including one successful final, has spoken of the need to learn lessons from previous euro-encounters with Liverpool.
ANFIELD REFEREE NAMED
The first leg of Chelsea's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool will be refereed by Austrian Konrad Plautz.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA YOUTH 2 LEICESTER YOUTH 2
Chelsea's youth team moved on from the FA Youth Cup final disappointment to complete their home league fixtures this weekend. They twice came from behind to share the points.
AVRAM ON ANFIELD
With attentions turning to Champions League football for the next few days, Avram Grant is looking forward to pitting his wits against Rafa Benitez, and one of his favourite players.
CARVALHO: THE RIGHT PROFILES
Ricardo Carvalho has been describing the solidity in the Chelsea side this week that allowed a 13th away league win of the season to be recorded, despite the absence of prominent players Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba.
KALOU: WE STILL HAVE THE SPIRIT
Salomon Kalou believes the realisation the team were walking a title race tightrope on Thursday was the spur needed to drive them on to a solid win at Everton.
COBHAM'S ROYAL RECEPTION
The King of Malaysia visited Cobham yesterday to watch two Malaysian footballers continue their trials with the club.
PREVIEWS AND REACTIONS ON PODCAST
There's plenty of first team and youth team action is this week's podcast as the club's official download hears from first team coach/manager Avram Grant and youth coach Paul Clement.
BOLTON TICKET NEWS
There have been further dates announced for the Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton on May 11.
POST-MATCH ON CHELSEA TV
Avram Grant, John Mikel Obi and Salomon Kalou all offer their insightful opinions to Chelsea TV in a specially extended Blues News tonight at 6.30pm.
REACTION: ABOUT THE POINTS
Avram Grant was pleased with the three points picked up against Everton last night, and was satisfied with how the team stood firm in the final minutes of the game.
MATCH REPORT: EVERTON 0 CHELSEA 1
Chelsea ground out a narrow victory at Everton thanks to a first-half Michael Essien goal, which takes us to within two points of Manchester United in the Premier League title race.
MINUTE DETAIL: EVERTON 0 CHELSEA 1
40 CHELSEA GOAL Essien finishes from close range as a fortunate rebound fall his way as Wright-Phillips is challenged. Kalou and Essien do good work earlier in the move.
TEAM NEWS: EVERTON V CHELSEA
Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba are again absent but there are returns for Joe Cole and Ricardo Carvalho.
THE THURSDAY INTERVIEW: NICOLAS ANELKA
With Chelsea's double header against teams from the city of Liverpool starting tonight, the next few days will go a long way to deciding whether there will be a new trophy at Stamford Bridge come the end of the season.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL TICKET NEWS
Further ticket sale dates have been announced for the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on April 22.
GRANT: HAPPY WITH THE BLUES
Avram Grant says he is pleased with his players' achievements this season since his appointment back in September.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: EVERTON V CHELSEA
The important games come thick and fast but there's still time to look at the odd championship conundrum plus a few Chelsea v Everton facts. Making that possible are club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton.
GOODISON MEMORIES
Preparing to visit Goodison Park for the second time this season, Petr Cech is hoping for a more relaxed time than in January, the day his daughter Adela was born.
ANELKA SPECIAL
With the number of games running out before the end of the season, there won't be many more occasions for our online bookie Paddy Power to offer their exclusive Chelsea bets.
IT'S KERRY VERSUS PADDY
With Chelsea in action tonight for the second game of the week, tipster and former Blues goalscoring legend Kerry Dixon and bookmaker Paddy Power continue their head-to-head betting challenge.
YOUTH PLAYER SORRY FOR TACKLE
Chelsea's youth team coach Paul Clement (pictured) has explained that Chelsea Under 18s midfielder, Jacob Mellis, apologised to Manchester City's Kieran Tripper for a tackle that led to a red card in last night's FA Youth Cup final.
FA YOUTH CUP: MANCHESTER CITY 3 CHELSEA 1 (AGG: 4-2)
Two Under 18 sides again did youth football proud with another high quality game but sadly for Chelsea, after taking an early lead, the home side fought back to be ahead by the break with a late goal putting the result beyond doubt.
GET YOUR VOTES IN!
There is still time to vote in the Player of the Year and Goal of the Season awards, with the ceremony taking place on May 8.
GREAT START TO THE DAY FOR BREAKFAST CLUB KIDS
Pupils from our Breakfast Clubs scheme were guests of honour at the Cobham training ground recently, as Petr Cech handed out prizes at the annual award ceremony.
GRANT: IT WILL BE DIFFICULT
Avram Grant is expecting a tough game when the Blues travel to Liverpool for tomorrow night's Barclays Premier League clash against Everton.
CHELSEA IN RUSSIA THIS SUMMER
Chelsea Football Club will play in a prestigious pre-season tournament in Russia this summer.
MINUTE DETAIL: MANCHESTER CITY YOUTH 3 CHELSEA YOUTH 1
34 MANCHESTER CITY GOAL Weiss takes the kick himself and bends it hard into Rhys Taylor's top left-hand corner. Chelsea have it all to do after a bright start.
FA YOUTH CUP PREVIEW: WE CAN'T WAIT!
Tonight in Manchester, the conclusion will be reached in what has been an invigorating FA Youth Cup run. chelseafc.com spoke to youth team coach Paul Clement before he headed north with his players.
GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW
Having weighed up the evidence, columnist Giles Smith accepts the unpalatable truth while wondering if 90 minutes support is such a good idea.
BET ON THE CHELSEA STARS OF TOMORROW
The Chelsea boys hold the value for the cup say bookmakers Paddy Power.
YOUTH TEAM: A REINTRODUCTION
With the tie evenly balanced at 1-1 after an exhilarating first leg at Stamford Bridge, the Chelsea youth team face Manchester City at Eastlands tonight to decide where the FA Youth Cup will end up. Here we reacquaint you with the squad ahead of the game.
CECH: IT'S NOT OVER YET
Petr Cech still believes the Blues can win the title after last night's draw with Wigan, but understands that the season's outcome is now down to Manchester United.
PAT NEVIN: WEIGHING UP THE WHAT IFS
For the first time this season, Pat Nevin writes his Tuesday column just hours after a result and like all Chelsea followers, our former player is full of frustration and questions.
YOUTH CUP: A WONDERFUL PLATFORM
A keen spectator at the first leg two weeks ago, Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler is eagerly anticipating Wednesday's FA Youth Cup final decider at the City of Manchester Stadium. We caught up with him to preview this appetising fixture.
IT'S A DOUBLE CENTURY ON CHELSEA TV
Joe Cole looks back at his illustrious career with the Blues on Chelsea TV tonight in 200 Not Out at 7.15pm.
REACTION: KEEP FIGHTING
Avram Grant insists we are still in the title race despite tonight's 1-1 draw at home to Wigan.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 1 WIGAN ATHLETIC 1
A late Emile Heskey goal denied Chelsea the points at Stamford Bridge, and dealt the Blues a blow in the Premier League title race.
MINUTE DETAIL: CHELSEA 1 WIGAN ATHLETIC 1
90+1 WIGAN GOAL Heskey guides Koumas's cross on-target at the far-post. Cech gets a hand to it but doesn't keep it out.
MATCH REPORT: TOTTENHAM RESERVES 0 CHELSEA RESERVES 3
A Franco Di Santo hat-trick gave Chelsea reserves a comfortable win against London rivals Tottenham at Brisbane Road, continuing his impressive scoring record since his January arrival from Chilean club Audax Italiano La Florida.
TEAM NEWS: CHELSEA V WIGAN ATHLETIC
Petr Cech has been passed fit to play and starts with the aid of modified head gear but Frank Lampard is a late withdrawal.
AVRAM: WE DESERVE IT
Avram Grant has expressed his belief that if we win all our remaining games, we will win the Barclays Premier League.
RESERVE TEAM NAMED FOR TOTTENHAM TRIP
There is experience in the Chelsea reserve side that travels to play Tottenham tonight with first team squad members in action as their colleagues take on Wigan.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TICKET NEWS
Tickets for the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on April 30 at Stamford Bridge will be available to members with 44 loyalty points or more tomorrow (Tuesday).
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE; TICKETING POLICY RELEASED
Season ticket renewals for the 2008/09 season begin today (Monday) as Chelsea Football Club unveils our new non-corporate ticketing policy.
JT'S MIND GAMES
As the season approaches an exciting climax, games are coming thick and fast in both the Champions League and Premier League. John Terry has admitted that he thinks about little else.
CHELSEA TV PREPARES FOR WIGAN
Salomon Kalou, Wayne Bridge, Ashley Cole and Avram Grant all talk to Chelsea TV ahead of tonight's game against Wigan in Matchnight Live at 6pm.
PETR POSSIBILITY
Just a week after he suffered a facial injury that required 50 stitches, Petr Cech could be in contention to appear against Wigan tonight, so says Avram Grant.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: CHELSEA V WIGAN ATHLETIC
It's catch-up time as Stamford Bridge brings to an end the weekend's league fixtures. Needless to say, only three points will do for the Blues against bottom six Wigan. Chelsea club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton set the scene.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA YOUTH 2 CARDIFF YOUTH 2
The penultimate home youth game of the season saw Chelsea gain and then surrender the lead as three goals were scored in four minutes shortly before the break.
PERFECT TIMING
Avram Grant believes we are in the right shape at the right time as we aim to make it three Premier League successes in four years.
CHATTING WITH CANNERS
Such has been the interest in former Chelsea player Paul Canoville's story, as told in his autobiography, that giant global news network CNN asked to interview him. Stamford Bridge this week was the chosen venue so chelseafc.com also took the opportunity to speak with Paul.
ETIHAD TO HOST 'ABU DHABI DAY' AT CHELSEA
Etihad Airways, the official airline of Chelsea Football Club, will host a special 'Abu Dhabi day' at the home match against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday 11 May.
KEEPING THE FAITH
Having been waiting in the wings since January for his sixth appearance of the season, Hilario admits it was with mixed emotions that he was called into duty this week, but is determined to make the most of his time on the pitch.
CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: CECH MEDICAL CHECK-UP
On Thursday, Petr Cech gave his assessment of the facial injury that currently rules him out of action. Now adding to the keeper's words is Chelsea club doctor Bryan English.
BRIDGE HOSTS BIG RUGBY TRIBUTE
Stamford Bridge continues to be a venue of choice for major events away from the pitch. Recently a host of English legends from a different sport assembled in the Great Hall in the West Stand when rugby player Jason Robinson held his testimonial dinner there.
Over 600 guests sat down to a three-course meal inside what is one of central London's largest venues. Actor Neil Morrissey hosted the evening with entertainment in the form of an electric stand-up performance from impressionist Rory Bremner, followed by an auction of sports memorabilia.
Former England rugby captains Martin Johnson and Martin Corrie joined Robinson while World Cup winning rugby coach, and Chelsea fan, Sir Clive Woodward also attended.
'It's a tribute night for Jason Robinson who's been a world champion player and probably the ultimate convert from rugby league to union,' said Johnson as he looked out onto the Stamford Bridge pitch.
'The guy was a lethal weapon, an incredible talent with acceleration, agility and power, so a hell of a player,' he added.
It was the second time that Robinson has visited the home of Chelsea Football Club this season after taking part in a question and answer session alongside former England scrum-half Matt Dawson last year.
Visit Chelsea Bluewing for more information on Stamford Bridge as an events venue.
DEFENDERS AND DJS IN NEW MAGAZINE
This month's Chelsea magazine is packed full of enough news and features to keep you going for the rest of the season, containing interviews with our defensive pairing of John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho, and a look back at some of the recent celebrity-filled events at Stamford Bridge.
POLLS STILL OPEN
As you are probably aware, voting is now open for both the Player of the Year and Goal of the Season awards. To help you pick your favourite strike, we take a run through of those nominated.
DOC DIAGNOSES CECH ON CHELSEA TV
Chelsea club doctor Bryan English talks about Petr Cech's facial injury in an extended Blues News tonight from 6.30pm.
LADIES OFF TO EMIRATES
Chelsea Ladies will travel to the Emirates stadium on April 24th to face Arsenal Ladies in the FA Women's Premier League.
CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: CECH - I'M TRAINING
In his first interview since undergoing two hours of surgery on Sunday on a facial injury, Petr Cech discussed the impact on his ability to perform his duties and the criteria for his return.
CHAIRMAN'S QUESTION TIME - PART 2
In the second part of the question and answer transcript from Bruce Buck's guest appearance at last night's (Wednesday) Star on a Stool evening, featuring Roberto Di Matteo, the Chelsea chairman discussed topics including Frank Lampard's contract negotiations, ticketing and TV fixtures.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL TICKET NEWS
Ticket sale dates for the Champions League semi-final with Liverpool at Anfield on 22 April have been announced.
CECH TALKS ON CHELSEA TV
Injured goalkeeper Petr Cech, in his first interview since suffering a face wound in a training ground accident, has indicated the healing process may be a quick one.
CHAIRMAN'S QUESTION TIME
Bruce Buck was a special guest at last night's (Wednesday) Star on a Stool evening and fielded questions from fans following the session with Roberto Di Matteo.
LAMPARD: CREDIT AS CRUNCH-TIME NEARS
Frank Lampard's tension-easing close-range finish on Tuesday night marked another milestone for the ever-prolific midfielder in a season filled with individual achievement.
NEWCASTLE FIXTURE CHANGED
Chelsea Football Club would like to inform its fans that the Premier League game against Newcastle at St James' Park will now be rescheduled for Monday, May 5.
GAVIN PEACOCK'S PODCAST
Former Chelsea captain Gavin Peacock is back with his free monthly podcast and joining him on the show is former player of the year Clive Walker, journalist and lifelong fan Pete Nichols and Chelsea TV's very own Gigi Salmon.
GETTING THE JOB DONE
As Chelsea secured our place in the Champions League semi-final, Michael Ballack and Joe Cole admitted they were more pleased by the result than the performance.
PLAY AT THE BRIDGE
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play at Stamford Bridge? Now is your chance to do so and at the same time support Chelsea's national charity partner, CLIC Sargent.
GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW
Just back from an ultimately successful night at the Bridge, supporter and columnist Giles Smith was quickly putting into words his admiration for one participant, plus his appetite for the semi-final.
MANCHESTER UNITED TICKET NEWS
Further ticket sale dates have been announced for the Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United on April 26.
EXTRA PLAYER OF THE YEAR DINNER
Due to the high demand for this year's Player of the Year Awards, we are now offering an alternative event to be held in Stamford Bridge's Drake Suite.
BOLTON DATE CONFIRMED
It has been confirmed that Chelsea's last game of the season against Bolton Wanderers will take place on Sunday May 11th, at Stamford Bridge.
POST-MATCH ON CHELSEA TV
Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack and Avram Grant offer their views after last night's Champions League victory on Chelsea TV in Blues News at 6.30pm.
DON'T MISS DI MATTEO
Don't forget that Chelsea legend Roberto Di Matteo is tonight's Star on a Stool, with limited tickets still available for his Stamford Bridge return.
BOLTON AND LIVERPOOL TICKET NEWS
Ticket details for our home games against Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League and Liverpool in the Champions League have been announced.
REACTION: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
With a semi-final berth achieved, Avram Grant believes it was the result rather than the performance that mattered at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 2 FENERBAHCE 0 (AGG: 3-2)
Chelsea will play in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the fourth time in five seasons thanks to an early goal from Michael Ballack and a late one from Frank Lampard.
MINUTE DETAIL: CHELSEA 2 FENERBAHCE 0 (3-2)
Champions League quarter-final second leg against Fenerbahe at Stamford Bridge, April 8, 2008.
TEAM NEWS: CHELSEA V FENERBAHCE
Avram Grant makes just one change to the side that started in Turkey - weekend goalscorer Salomon Kalou selected in place of Florent Malouda on the left.
CONFIDENCE IN BALLACK
Michael Ballack is feeling positive ahead of tonight's must-win Champions League clash against Fenerbahe.
MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA YOUTH 6 IPSWICH YOUTH 4
A ten-goal thriller saw the Chelsea youth team secure a win against Ipswich today at Cobham, with Miroslav Stoch finding the net four times in the first half.
CECH'S FRUSTRATION
Petr Cech has been speaking for the first time about his facial injury sustained during training on Sunday, and openly admitted his disappointment at missing more action.
PAT NEVIN: HOME LEG HOPES
Columnist and former Chelsea player Pat Nevin is in optimistic mood ahead of tonight's game but believes everyone, from the pitch to the bench to the stands, will need to be on top form for victory.
MATCH NIGHT LIVE ON CHELSEA TV
It is a huge Champions League night at Stamford Bridge, and as usual Chelsea TV will be there to guide you through the evening.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: CHELSEA v FENERBAHE
At 7.45pm, the talking stops and the contest begins to decide whether Chelsea for a fourth time or Fenerbahe for a first will make the semis. Club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton look at words said and football played prior to tonight's kick-off.
PADDY POWER PREDICTS A SAFE PASSAGE
Before the action kicks-off at the Bridge, you could win a pair of tickets to the Premier League decider between Chelsea and Manchester United on 27th April.
TURKS PLAN FOR CHELSEA GOALS
Fenerbahe striker Colin Kazim-Richards, scorer of his team's first goal against Chelsea in the first leg, believes his side will need to find the net at Stamford Bridge to progress to the semi-finals.
MATCHDAY TRAVEL NEWS
If you are planning to travel to Stamford Bridge for tonight's Champions League clash against Fenerbahe then you may appreciate the following information.
RICCY RETURN POSSIBLE
Avram Grant is hopeful that Ricardo Carvalho will return for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg, but has ruled Petr Cech out for another two weeks.
CECH OPERATION NEWS
Petr Cech underwent surgery yesterday following a training ground accident which left him with lacerations to his lip and chin.
GIORGIO'S EURO COLUMN
Having seen our 2-1 defeat in Istanbul last week, our resident Champions League expert Giorgio Chinaglia believes there is all to play for at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.
AFTER THE WHISTLE: CHASING HARD AT CITY
Is this all looking a little familiar? Events over the weekend in Manchester and Middlesbrough have moved Chelsea three points behind league leaders Man United with five games to go.
FENERBAHCE REVISITED
Ahead of tomorrow's Champions League quarter-final second leg we catch up with opponents Fenerbahe, who won 2-1 in their domestic league at the weekend.
MANCHESTER UNITED TICKET NEWS
There have been further ticket sale dates announced for the Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United on April 26.
SAHAR LOAN EXTENDED
Ben Sahar's loan with Sheffield Wednesday has been extended until May 4.
ROBERTO AWAITS RETURN
This Wednesday, Chelsea's former Italian international, Roberto Di Matteo, will be in the Blues bar to participate in our latest special event when Jason Cundy hosts Star on a Stool from 6pm.
POST-MATCH ON CHELSEA TV
John Terry, Salomon Kalou and Avram Grant all give post-match reactions after Saturday's game on Chelsea TV in Monday Night Live from 6.30pm.
KALOU: THE HEAT IS ON UNITED
Salomon Kalou is looking forward to the final games of the season after his confidence-building goal against Saturday's opponents Manchester City.
READING YOUTH 2 CHELSEA YOUTH 1
Chelsea's Under 18s slipped to a league defeat at the weekend after finding a two-goal deficit by quarter of the way through the game too much to overturn.
REACTION: MORE PRESSURE POINTS
With three weekend points in the bag, Avram Grant can turn his mind to beating the Turkish champions on Tuesday, but also keep an eye on Manchester United's attempt to match Chelsea's result today.
MATCH REPORT: MANCHESTER CITY 0 CHELSEA 2
A third straight league win successfully places pressure on Middlesbrough-bound Man United for tomorrow after an own-goal and a Salomon Kalou strike sealed three away points.
MINUTE DETAIL: MANCHESTER CITY 0 CHELSEA 2
Barclays Premier League against Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium, April 5, 2008.
TEAM NEWS: MANCHESTER CITY V CHELSEA
Avram Grant has made six changes to his side for this league fixture between two Champions League legs.
NIC TO SEE YOU
Nicolas Anelka is looking forward to returning to the City of Manchester Stadium today, and believes our opposition will be desperate to make amends for their 6-0 defeat earlier in the season.
THE RACE IS ON
Fittingly on the day of the Grand National, Avram Grant has been discussing chases, outlining his hopes for catching Manchester United, as well as keeping a hold of own leads in matches.
GRANT: THE IMPORTANT PART OF THE SEASON
When Chelsea entertained Manchester City at home back in late October, we were in seventh place in the league table, four places behind our opponents that day and seven points off top spot.
IT'S KERRY VERSUS PADDY!
It would surely take a Devon Lock scenario for Kerry Dixon to catch bookmaker Paddy Power before the end of the season in their head-to-head challenge.
EVERTON AND MANCHESTER UNITED TICKET NEWS
Tickets for the Barclays Premier League clash with Everton on Thursday April 17 will be available from Monday April 7.
PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: MANCHESTER CITY V CHELSEA
Even if they have little else to play for, Chelsea's weekend opponents will be wishing to banish the memory of their last visit to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton prepare for a first away day at Man City managed by Sven.
BIG MATCH COUNTDOWN ON CHELSEA TV: THE FADING ISSUE!
Early goal, good first-half full of chances, second-half fade: Middlesbrough at home, Fenerbahe away.
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