The Irish Times

Mikel Arteta left frustrated by Arsenal’s inability to take the next step

Manager urges senior players to set example for Arsenal’s youngsters

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 18:42

Injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss AC Milan trip to Liverpool

Swedish striker suffered a knock on scoring return to action for Italian side

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 17:49

Tuchel says it is up to Abraham if he wants to fight for starting place at Chelsea

Manager says he trusts his squad, but adding fresh faces keeps ‘everybody on their toes’

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 22:00

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

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

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 17:22

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

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 22:12

Eurozone 2020: Third place prize makes a mockery of group stages

Jeopardy is removed and mediocrity rewarded; Denmark reflect on magical night

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 06:00

Benzema adds to France’s already formidable suite of options

World champions are the team to beat although Germany in Munich a tough start

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 08:00

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

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

Thu May 20 2021 - 11:32

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

Chelsea make Seville a home away from home to take control of Porto tie

Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell score away goals in first of two legs in the Spanish city

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 22:24

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

Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid to reach Champions League quarters

Hakim Ziyech and Emerson on target to give Thomas Tuchel’s team a 3-0 aggregate win

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 22:13

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

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

Thomas Tuchel confirmed as new Chelsea boss on 18-month deal

German will be in the Stamford Bridge dugout for Wednesday’s Wolves clash

Tue Jan 26 2021 - 18:50

Sporting predictions for 2021: We ask the experts . . .

Some of Ireland’s leadings sportspeople and writers have their say on the year ahead

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 07:00

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

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 22:17

Chelsea’s unbeaten runs comes unstuck against Toffees at Goodison

Gylfi Sigurdsson’s first-half penalty enough to earn Everton all three points

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 22:20

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

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 22:24

Olivier Giroud scores four as Chelsea ease to victory in Sevilla

Victory at the Sánchez Pizjuán takes Frank Lampard’s team to first

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 22:38

Chelsea and Tottenham draw a blank at Stamford Bridge

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

Sun Nov 29 2020 - 19:04

Giroud’s late winner sees Chelsea into knockout stages

Win against Rennes secures qualification into the last-16

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 20:29

Giroud remains part of Chelsea plans, says Lampard

Chelsea boss also suggests possibility of not standing in player’s way if striker wants exit

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 18:25

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

Uefa Nations League: Slick Spain hit Germany for six

Olivier Giroud scores a brace as France beat Sweden, Portugal edge Croatia at the death

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 22:05

Finland end France’s 12-match unbeaten streak

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

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 09:32

Carabao Cup round-up: Kai Havertz nets hat-trick as Chelsea hit Barnsley for six

Newcastle score seven against Morecambe while Everton hit five at Fleetwood

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 22:38

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

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

‘We’re champions of England, of Europe and the world. It’s unbelievable’

Jurgen Klopp: still room for improvement as Liverpool lift Premier League trophy

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 08:57