Chelsea stars Ramires, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard have been rested for tonight’s Premier League west London derby against QPR.

Chelsea had no fresh injury concerns ahead of the opening match of their Champions League defence against Juventus tomorrow.

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With the Barclays Premier League season coming to an end, here are 10 of the top stories of the campaign.

Chelsea are facing a defensive crisis ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against QPR.

CHELSEA’S attempt to stay close on the heels of leaders Manchester City was spectacularly derailed when the first-half dismissals of Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa killed off any hopes they had of claiming three points from an explosive west London derby yesterday.

Chelsea have confirmed midfielder Michael Essien suffered a knee injury during today’s pre-season training.

Chelsea tonight confirmed they had parted company with manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea will welcome back defender Jose Bosingwa for his first start since last October against Wolves at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

Chelsea have a doubt over goalkeeper Hilario ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Chelsea centre-back Ricardo Carvalho was left on the bench for the Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti left Joe Cole and Deco on the bench for the Champions League Group D encounter against Apoel Nicosia.

Chelsea have just one injury concern ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Everton at Wembley.

Chelsea were missing England midfielder Joe Cole for this afternoon’s Premier League clash with title rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack has told Germany coach Joachim Low he will have to consult with his club before they can meet for showdown talks.

Chelsea are ravaged by injuries ahead of their trip to Middlesbrough in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.

Chelsea have confirmed Ray Wilkins as the club’s new assistant first-team coach following the departure of Steve Clarke to West Ham.

Chelsea are waiting on the fitness of Andriy Shevchenko ahead of their trip to Blackburn on Sunday.

Chelsea are looking to take advantage of their early kick-off clash with West Ham today by picking up the victory that would take them into second place in the Premier League behind Arsenal, for a few hours at least.

Chelsea coach Avram Grant made five changes from the side which defeated Derby on Saturday for the Champions League clash with Rosenborg.

Chelsea made seven changes for the visit of Leicester in the Carling Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are still without captain John Terry (knee) and left-back Ashley Cole (ankle) for tomorrow night’s Champions League Group B game against Schalke at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have confirmed former Ajax boss Henk ten Cate has joined the club as assistant first-team coach.

Chelsea have confirmed their interest in Sevilla right-back Daniel Alves but insist no agreement has been reached regarding a transfer.

Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Steve Sidwell has agreed to join the club on a Bosman-style free transfer from July 1.

Chelsea have denied Michael Ballack’s future at the club was ever in doubt after he underwent surgery on his ankle in Germany.

Chelsea have fitness doubts over Ricardo Carvalho and Andriy Shevchenko ahead of their Barclays Premiership trip to Arsenal on Sunday.

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho will complete the first part of his three-stage summer plan by signing midfielder Michael Ballack today.

Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association for the behaviour of their players during Saturday’s win at West Brom.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho put his only transfer window signing Maniche on the bench for the visit of Charlton.

Chelsea are close to sealing a deal for Dynamo Moscow midfielder Maniche.

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho is still without Asier Del Horno for the trip to Charlton tomorrow.

CHELSEA were dealt another striking snub yesterday when it was confirmed Samuel Eto’o had signed a new long-term contract with Barcelona.

Chelsea have been accused of being “pathetic” bad losers following their Champions League defeat by Barcelona – and are set to face further embarrassment if UEFA throw out a claim that the Spanish club’s coach Frank Rijkaard entered referee Anders Frisk’s dressing room at half-time.

Chelsea made sure of a place in the knockout stages of this season’s Champions League thanks to a first-half winner from Arjen Robben.

Chelsea have no fresh injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash with CSKA Sofia at Stamford Bridge.

CHELSEA were the predictable headline makers on transfer deadline day as they swooped for Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele.

CHELSEA owner Ken Bates last night cleared the way for a Russian businessman to buy the club for around £30million.

Chelsea have pulled a goal back through Frank Lampard on the stroke of half-time in their match against Viking.

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Chelsea managing director Colin Hutchinson has announced he will quit at the end of the season after 15 years at Stamford Bridge.