Kurt Zouma

Yoane Wissa’s last gasp strike sees Brentford stun West Ham

Jarrod Bowen’s late equaliser looked to have secured a point for David Moyes’s Hammers

David Moyes defends decision to bring Mark Noble on for West Ham penalty

Jesse Lingard curled home a superb winner for United two minutes from time

Kurt Zouma close to completing move to West Ham

Chelsea are looking to bring in centre back Jules Koundé and Saúl Ñíguez

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

Inter Milan reject Chelsea’s €100m bid for Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku is seen as a more realistic target than Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland

Chelsea in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé

Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski

Benzema’s return amounts to a stunning admission: France need him

Pursuit of harmony has been cornerstone of Deschamps’ reign as France manager

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

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

Five star West Brom hand out first defeat to Tuchel’s Chelsea

Callum Robinson scores a double as 14-match unbeaten start comes to an end

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

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

Tammy Abraham’s quick-fire double adds shine to lacklustre Chelsea win

Thiago Silva had opened the scoring early on for Frank Lampard’s side

Chelsea get over early setback to go back top of Premier League

Frank Lampard gets one over Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea and Tottenham draw a blank at Stamford Bridge

Mourinho’s Spurs return to the top after London rivals play out uninspiring draw

Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade

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

Finland end France’s 12-match unbeaten streak

Round-up: Donny van de Beek scored for Netherlands in 1-1 draw with Spain

Chelsea coast past Rennes despite positive Covid-19 test for Kai Havertz

Tie was all over after pedantic VAR decision led to penalty and Rennes red card

Southampton strike at the death to earn a point at Chelsea

Timo Werner’s first half brace cancelled out as Hasenhuttl’s Saints have the last laugh

Chelsea take their time before putting Crystal Palace to bed

Ben Chilwell opens the scoring before Frank Lampard’s side finish with a flourish

Liverpool give Chelsea nasty reality check two games into new season

Mané settles contest with two sharp goals as Thiago makes his debut for champions

Same old Chelsea weaknesses remain impossible to ignore

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

Timo Werner to shake off dead leg in time for Liverpool match

New signing impressed on his debut but had his leg heavily iced after the final whistle

Thiago Silva may join Chelsea back four on a free transfer

Lampard looking to Brazilian’s vast experience as he seeks defensive reinforcements

Arteta offers Arsenal a glimpse of a more coherent future

Impact already obvious and Cup win could represent significant early milestone

Liverpool high-five Chelsea to get the party started early at Anfield

Jordan Henderson lifts Premier League trophy at Anfield after high-scoring thriller

Chelsea canter past Manchester United into FA Cup final

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

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

Chelsea make light work of Watford to move back up to fourth

Giroud, Willian and Barkley see Lampard’s side bounce back from West Ham defeat

Chelsea dump Liverpool out to book FA Cup quarter-final spot

Willian and Ross Barkley on target as Liverpool suffer second straight defeat

Jahanbakhsh soars as Chelsea stall again at Brighton

Iranian’s stunning equaliser ensures Graham Potter’s Seagulls start year in style

Agony for Arteta and Arsenal after Chelsea smash and grab

Bernd Leno’s howler and Tammy Abraham see Frank Lampard’s side get back on track

Michael Obafemi crashes Chelsea back down to earth

Young Irish attacker and Nathan Redmond goals secure away win for Southampton

Chelsea beat Lille to reach Champions League last-16

Chelsea were in control of a one-sided contest before Loïc Rémy’s intervention

Lampard calls on Chelsea young guns to embrace European nights

Rudiger in line to return as manager looks to secure spot in last 16

Goodison Park rocks as Calvert-Lewin brace sinks Chelsea

Beleaguered Everton bounce back under temporary manager Duncan Ferguson

Chelsea remain in control of destiny despite letting chance slip in Valencia

Daniel Wass earns Spanish side a point with equaliser at the Mestalla

Willian’s bouncer lifts Chelsea’s youngsters on the road in Lille

Lampard’s side had given up early advantage after Abraham goal

Liverpool make it six of the best as perfect start continues at Chelsea

Goals from Alexander-Arnold and Firmino push advantage back to five points

‘We’re going backwards’ says Lukaku after racist abuse at Cagliari

Inter Milan striker was abused after scoring from penalty spot in Serie A game

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