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Chasing glory: Chelsea new boy Olivier Giroud

Chelsea v Southampton: Giroud's sights set on fourth FA Cup triumph in five years

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is hoping his love affair with the FA Cup has followed him across London.

Decisive say: Victor Moses is congratulated after his match winner

Blues' spirit fills Conte with hope

Antonio Conte saw Victor Moses' second-half winner notch his second Premier League victory of the week but, more importantly, this was a Chelsea performance that also suggested that this so-far instantly forgettable season may yet end with silverware.

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso handed three-game ban for stamp on Shane Long

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has been handed a three-match ban following his challenge on Southampton's Shane Long last weekend, the Football Association has announced.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford marked his first Premier League start since Boxing Day with two goals against Liverpool.

Live Premier League live scores: Brighton v Tottenham; plus league table and fixtures

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists he saw enough in his side's performance against Manchester City to be confident for the future.

Giroud still targeting top four spot

Olivier Giroud has refused to let Chelsea give up on even the slightest chance of Champions League qualification.

Net worth: Dele Alli slots past Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero to complete the scoring

Boss backs Dele Alli as he bounces back in style

Mauricio Pochettino tipped "fighter" Dele Alli to win back England boss Gareth Southgate's trust after the Tottenham star's match-winning double at Chelsea.

Huge relief: Alvaro Morata fires home his first goal since Boxing Day to help Chelsea progress to the FA Cup semi-finals

Morata showed mettle to end goal wait, says thrilled Conte

Antonio Conte praised the character of his Chelsea players and striker Alvaro Morata after yesterday's FA Cup quarter-final win at Leicester.

Two good: Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Lionel Messi after blasting Barcelona 2-0 in front

Blues bemoan bad luck as clinical Barca ease through

Marcos Alonso felt Chelsea were unfortunate to lose to Barcelona last night after hiting the woodwork three times and creating numerous opportunities.

Preparation: Eden Hazard and Emerson Palmieri train at the Nou Camp last night

Silverware essential if Hazard wants to be one of best: Conte

Antonio Conte called on Eden Hazard to win "important trophies" to be considered in the same class as Barcelona's Andres Iniesta.

Hazard left frustrated by his lack of involvement in defeat to City

Eden Hazard felt an isolated figure as Chelsea slumped to a dismal defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.

Decisive: Bernardo Silva pounces for the only goal of the game

Silva strike edges City ever closer to crowning glory

Bernardo Silva scored the only goal as Manchester City took another stride towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over lacklustre Chelsea.

On song: Willian feels he can produce a repeat performance

Blues can still bust Barca, says Willian

Chelsea face an uphill struggle to reach the Champions League last eight but Willian is confident they can pull off a shock win in Barcelona next month.

Clear aim: Lionel Messi will seek to break his duck against Blues

I can't sleep thinking about Barcelona and Messi: Chelsea boss Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed he has suffered sleepless nights plotting the downfall of Barcelona and Lionel Messi.

Blue heaven: Pedro celebrates with team mates after scoring Chelsea’s second goal against Hull at Stamford Bridge last night

Bring on Barca - Conte's call after Chelsea stroll past Tigers

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insisted he is ready for Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City - his side's next three opponents - after last night's Stamford Bridge stroll against Hull.

Antonio Conte's FA Cup press conference has been hijacked by some Italian prankster who had, it seems, earlier paid a visit to Mr Mourinho.

Watch: Antonio Conte presented with Manchester United shirt seemingly signed by Jose...

Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho; they're not exactly best buds, in case you've missed their regular back-and-forths throughout this season.

Hazard warning: Eden Hazard celebrates scoring his first goal against West Brom last
night with striker Olivier Giroud

Blues starting to click again, insists Hazard

Chelsea eased the growing pressure on manager Antonio Conte and returned to the Premier League's top four with a 3-0 win over West Brom.

Struggle: Alan Pardew says he feels sorry for his Chelsea counterpart

Chelsea still feeling the after-effects of selling Costa, insists Pardew

West Brom boss Alan Pardew admits he feels sorry for Antonio Conte and believes the Chelsea manager is still missing Diego Costa.

Chelsea Euro bid too big a hurdle: Hazard

Eden Hazard feels it was always going to prove difficult for Chelsea to mount a successful Premier League title defence on their return to Europe.

Hitting back: Daryl Janmaat responds to Chelsea’s leveller by putting Watford 2-1 up

Conte says he got it wrong as Blues are hammered

Antonio Conte's future as Chelsea boss was cast into further doubt as his 10 men were thrashed 4-1 by Watford last night.

Conte wants Chelsea to quell rumours on his future

Antonio Conte has called for public backing from Chelsea in order to quash constant speculation about his future as manager.

Riyad Mahrez' move to Manchester City has fallen through.

Top six sides strengthen but Manchester City pull out of deal to sign Riyad Mahrez: transfer...

Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea all strengthened on transfer deadline day but Manchester City have pulled out of a deal to land RIYAD MAHREZ.

Fan club: Eddie Howe is a huge admirer of Antonio Conte

Conte's Chelsea tactical revolution an inspiration to many: Howe

Bournemouth's Eddie Howe has praised Antonio Conte for "revolutionising the Premier League" as his team prepares for tonight's visit to Chelsea.

Hit man: Michy Batshuayi (third right) congratulated after scoring

Conte in no hurry to lose Batshuayi as Blues' hunt for new striker continues

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte suggested following yesterday's 3-0 FA Cup win over Newcastle that he wants a new striker - but not at the expense of Michy Batshuayi.

Friction reports: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte

Conte questions Stamford Bridge hierarchy

Antonio Conte has suggested history is being repeated at Chelsea.

Stung: Cesar Azpilicueta says defeat to Arsenal hurt

Azpilicueta sees Toon clash as a chance for Blues to roar again

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta admits the Blues need a confidence-building FA Cup win on Sunday after missing out on a place in the Carabao Cup final.

On the move: Chelsea’s Eden Hazard eases past Dale Stephens

Hazard demands brilliant Blues keep serving up tasty displays

Eden Hazard has urged Chelsea to replicate their "brilliant" display at Brighton over the rest of the season.

Alexis Sanchez' potential move to Manchester United is being held up.

Manchester United's Sanchez hopes hang in the balance, Conte cools Chelsea talk and...

Manchester United's hopes of landing Alexis Sanchez are hanging in the balance, according to a top transfer journalist.

Courtois asks fans to keep on singing the Blues

Thibaut Courtois has rebuked Chelsea's fickle fans for "booing and whistling".

Chelsea need to start finding net, blasts Courtois

Thibaut Courtois says Chelsea must be more ruthless in front of goal.

Arsenal's Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez during the English League Cup semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 10, 2018.

Carabao Cup: Arsenal stand firm in Chelsea stalemate

Arsenal stood firm in a Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg stalemate with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

It's personal between me and Mourinho, I'll never forget feud: Conte

Antonio Conte has insisted his feud with Jose Mourinho is personal and that nobody should intervene.

Verbals: Antonio Conte has had a pop at managerial rivals

Mourinho is forgetting about his own clowning around, blasts Conte

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho yesterday by suggesting the Manchester United boss has senile dementia.

Wearing thin: Antonio Conte is frustrated with his small squad

We need fresh faces before I can sell: Conte

Antonio Conte says Chelsea must sign players before any leave.

Chelsea's Conte heaps praise on Vidal as rumours of summer move heat up

Antonio Conte has hailed Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal as a player he would like to "go to war" with, but would not be drawn on the possibility of bringing him to Stamford Bridge next summer.

Two good: Marcos Alonso after scoring Chelsea’s second

Chelsea finally looking like powerhouses of old, says Conte

Antonio Conte reflected on a dominant display after Brighton fell to a 2-0 Premier League defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Uncertain future: David Luiz could be set to leave Stamford Bridge in January

Chelsea have to stay focused amid rumours, says Conte

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has told his players to retain their focus as the winter transfer window nears.

Dramatic: Alvaro Morata slots past Bournemouth keeper Artur Boruc to win it for Chelsea late on

Conte hails teen Ampadu as Blues survive Cherries scare

Antonio Conte called Chelsea's progression to the Carabao Cup semi-finals "remarkable" and lauded the performance of 17-year-old Ethan Ampadu in their 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

Rotating squad: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte

Conte backs youth policy to come up trumps in silverware bid

Head coach Antonio Conte says he is giving youth a chance at Chelsea and will do so again in tonight's Carabao Cup quarter-final with Bournemouth.

Winning way: Thibaut Courtois clears his lines against Southampton as Marco Gabbiadini closes in

Courtois refuses to raise white flag in title race

Thibaut Courtois says Chelsea must maintain their winning sequence to be in a position to pounce if Manchester City slip up.

Chelsea linked with Liverpool and Celtic stars as Conte looks to boost options: transfer...

According to the latest transfer rumours, Chelsea are targeting three attacking players to bolster their options going forward.

Festive spirit: Pedro (right) celebrates his goal with Cesar Azpilicueta, Victor Moses and Willian

Triumphant Chelsea won't be gift wrapping title yet: Willian

Willian insists Chelsea will not give up on the Premier League title after they bounced back from their loss to West Ham with a 3-1 win at Huddersfield.

Off the mark: Marko Arnautovic hails his first goal for West Ham

Arnautovic: Moyes has made us a threat again

Marko Arnautovic admits the hardline approach of new West Ham boss David Moyes is starting to pay dividends.

Eye on the ball: Antonio Conte is getting his priorities right

Focused Conte won't be distracted from crunch Hammers tie

Antonio Conte's sole focus is on Chelsea taking three points at West Ham today, rather than the futures of Eden Hazard and David Luiz or tomorrow's Manchester derby.

Hopeful: Gary Cahill wants a favourable last 32 pairing

Besiktas are Chelsea's favoured Champions League opponent, admits Cahill

Captain Gary Cahill has admitted Chelsea would rather avoid Barcelona and Paris St Germain in the first knock-out round of the Champions League.

Focal point: Jurgen Klopp demanding complete concentration

Live Champions League live updates: Liverpool v Spartak Moscow; Shakhtar Donetsk v...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts there are no guarantees his side will progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League despite the odds being stacked in their favour.

Net gains: Eden Hazard celebrates after Chelsea get the equaliser

Chelsea able to draw some comfort despite missed opportunities

Chelsea finished second in Champions League Group C after rallying to draw 1-1 with Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge.

Driven: Cesc Fabregas has won over boss Antonio Conte

Chelsea can win Champions League crown, says 'young' Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas believes he has plenty to offer Chelsea after proving head coach Antonio Conte wrong, and hopes to fulfil his long-awaited dream of Champions League glory with the Blues.

Conte to take fine on the chin as boss is charged over ref outburst

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte intends to accept an FA charge of misconduct following his dismissal against Swansea on Wednesday.

Roaring success: Antonio Rudiger celebrates his decisive goal

Rudiger keeps a cool head for Blues after boss Conte dismissed

Antonio Conte was sent off as Chelsea claimed a fifth Premier League win in six games with a 1-0 defeat of Swansea.

Chelsea take on Reds with no excuses: Conte

Antonio Conte and his Chelsea players may have been "scared" and "afraid" during a turbulent flight to London, but he is offering no "excuses" ahead of this evening's clash with Liverpool.