And now the end is near for Maurizio Sarri, who can at least say “I did it my way.”

Maurizio Sarri stormed out of training on the eve of Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.

In the run up to yesterday’s game, there was a lot of talk of the game five years ago — the famous Stevie G slip-up game. The media pondered whether history could repeat itself.

Chelsea’s match against Brighton may have seemed like something of a sideshow compared to the festival going on up the road at Tottenham’s new ground, but their 3-0 victory could prove to be just as important in the race for the top four and for the future of their manager Maurizio Sarri.

Chelsea face a wait to discover whether their one-year transfer ban will be temporarily lifted after lodging an appeal with Fifa.

Chelsea and the Football Association have been sanctioned by FIFA's disciplinary committee for breaching regulations over the transfer of minors, the world governing body has announced.

Chelsea were booed off the pitch at Stamford Bridge after being held to a goalless draw by struggling Southampton, for whom young keeper Angus Gunn was outstanding on his Premier League debut.

Chelsea have signed Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic.

Maurizio Sarri held individual post-mortems with his Chelsea players following the loss to Tottenham and N’Golo Kante has been ordered not to deviate from his defined role on the right of midfield.

Was this the moment Chelsea finally revealed their limitations to the rest of the Premier League after such a promising start to the campaign?

Chelsea's record goalscorer Frank Lampard returns to his former stomping ground of Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night with his Derby side taking on the Blues in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says they will accept the Football Association's punishment for coach Marco Ianni.

Jose Mourinho has enjoyed some remarkable days at Stamford Bridge — in fact it took him 78 matches to even lose a game there as manager — but as he returns to west London with struggling Manchester United today, he will be aware of some pretty painful memories, not least two sackings after poor performances at a ground he once called home.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reckons the players at Jose Mourinho’s disposal at Manchester United are the best in the Premier League – and that the Portuguese will win major silverware again.

The Russian billionaire has avoided Britain for months and is preparing his finances to skirt the threat of American sanctions, writes Stephanie Baker.

Ross Barkley says he had to leave Everton for Chelsea last season to satisfy his ambitions of challenging for silverware.

Of course, when Sturridge’s ridiculous goal hit the back of the net, I was distraught — who wouldn’t be? But we really can’t allow that to overshadow what was a great performance; the fact is we are far ahead of where most Chelsea fans thought we’d be at this stage of the season.

Chelsea’s perfect start to the Premier League campaign stalled at the London Stadium.

Stamford Bridge is used to quick transformations and quick returns — nine of the 14 managers who have lifted silverware in the club’s 113-year history won a trophy in their first season in charge — but Maurizio Sarri’s turnaround this season has raised more eyebrows than most.

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Eden Hazard was excused from Chelsea’s Europa League trip to PAOK after twice telling Maurizio Sarri he was tired.

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho showed his penalty expertise once again as Italy secured a 1-1 draw in their inaugural Group 3 Uefa Nations League in Bologna last night.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata considered leaving the club this summer after calling his first season in English football “a disaster”.

Chelsea and Nigeria wide man Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football.

Antonio Conte was yesterday finally sacked by Chelsea after months of speculation over his future and despite the Italian overseeing pre-season training earlier this week.

Conte has left the Blues 55 days after lifting the FA Cup in his final match in charge - and having taken pre-season training earlier this week.

Chelsea are close to appointing Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach and signing midfielder Jorginho, according to Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, whose firm owns Aughinish Alumina in Limerick, is embroiled in a London High Court battle involving Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea feel a three-day break will help allow the players to return to training refreshed and ready tackle the challenges ahead under manager Antonio Conte.

Antonio Conte admitted Chelsea played with fear in their 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Watford but insists he is not worried about being sacked.

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has signed a new long-term contract, the Premier League club have announced.

Eden Hazard struck twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Newcastle on Rafael Benitez's return to Stamford Bridge and maintain their impressive recent form.

Diego Costa regrets the manner of his Chelsea exit and admits to having "special affection" for people at the club.

Chelsea want Diego Costa to end his exile, return to London and prove his fitness, Press Association Sport understands.

The Football Association has decided to take no further action against John Terry or Chelsea after investigating the circumstances of his substitution in his final game at Stamford Bridge at the end of last season.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is determined to ensure his Premier League champions do not suffer another "Mourinho season" and slump from first place to 10th.

A disasterous 40-yard own goal from Inter Milan's Geoffrey Kondogbia was not enough for Chelsea to avoid defeat today.

Chelsea have today confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard is seeing double playing alongside N'Golo Kante, so omnipresent is the midfielder.

There are matches that can define an entire Fantasy Premier League season, and we certainly saw one last week.

Diego Costa's fifth goal in six games broke West Brom's stubborn resistance and sealed Chelsea's ninth consecutive Premier League victory.

Francesco Guidolin admits he has to improve his own performance as Swansea attempt to find the winning formula against Chelsea.

Guus Hiddink admitted Diego Costa was sailing close to the wind after the striker's latest hot-headed antics in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with West Brom.

Chelsea recorded their first win under new manager Guus Hiddink this season as the Blues' resurgence under their new boss continued with a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace today.