The Irish Times

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

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

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

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

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

Pedantic Chelsea struggling to get the best out of Lukaku

Tuchel’s side need to be more direct to fully exploit their expensive striker’s talents

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 18:30

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

Dortmund determined to keep Haaland but ready to sell Sancho

Manchester United are interested in the winger who Dortmund value at €90m

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 10:44

Arsenal edge Chelsea to throw a cat amongst top four pigeons

Blues’ Champions League hopes take a hit after Emile Smith Rowe’s early winner

Wed May 12 2021 - 22:27

Havertz and Pulisic star as Chelsea put four past Palace

Thomas Tuchel’s side get their top four hopes back on track at Selhurst Park

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 20:41

Chelsea make nine changes and still reach FA Cup semi-finals

Thomas Tuchel’s team were complacent at times but still too good for Sheffield United

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 16:02

Goalkeepers on top as Chelsea and Leeds draw at Elland Road

Punchless Chelsea hold on in goalless draw but Tuchel’s unbeaten run continues

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 14:49

Chelsea’s resurgence continues as they brush past Everton

Thomas Tuchel’s fine start to life at Stamford Bridge continues with easy win over Toffees

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 20:29

Solskjær criticises Man United players for putting pressure on referee

Manchester United were denied penalty following VAR review in draw with Chelsea

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 22:30

Solskjaer angry at referees, other managers and Chelsea website

Man United manager frustrated by questionable penalty decision in draw at Chelsea

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 21:24

Man United and Chelsea play out another dour goalless draw

Solskjaer’s side denied first-half penalty with chances at a premium at Stamford Bridge

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 18:56

How Thomas Tuchel hit the ground running and got Chelsea back on track

Manager has brought more lightness since replacing Lampard but has been ruthless too

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 22:30

Olivier Giroud’s acrobatics earn Chelsea crucial lead over Atletico Madrid

Thomas Tuchel’s side take advantage of Atletico’s lack of ambition

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 22:42

Frustrated Tuchel struggling to make Chelsea jigsaw pieces fit

Atlético Madrid a tough assignment for callow, inexperienced side

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 08:00

Tuchel admits he tried to sign Suárez for PSG last year

The new Chelsea boss says Champions League clash with Atlético ‘is a big test’

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 21:06

Timo Werner and Chelsea on the up as Newcastle put to sword

German star has finally found his rhythm under new manager Thomas Tuchel

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 22:09

Chelsea move into the top five with a third consecutive win

Three wins in a row for Thomas Tuchel since taking over, Sheffield United stay bottom

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 21:36

Tuchel exudes positivity as he takes on big challenge at Chelsea

German coach not expecting to experience any particular difficulties with club hierarchy

Thu Jan 28 2021 - 22:30

Tammy Abraham’s hat-trick steers Chelsea past Luton Town

Frank Lampard’s side steady ship with FA Cup win but Werner misses from the spot

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 14:36

Leicester City go to top of the table as they dismiss Chelsea with ease

Pressure grows on Frank Lampard after fifth defeat in last eight Premier League games

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 22:28

Out-of-form Arsenal stun Chelsea to end winless run

Mikel Arteta’s team were missing several first-choice players at the Emirates Stadium

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 20:07