Luiz Felipe Scolari

Deco: I'm glad I joined Chelsea instead of Inter

Chelsea midfielder Deco believes he made the right decision in moving to Stamford Bridge rather than opting for Inter Milan. Deco had the option of linking up again with Inter coach Jose Mourinho - who he worked under for two...

Essien 'can't give a time' for return

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has refused to set a date for his comeback from a knee injury - but says "everything is going well". Essien damaged his cruciate ligament while playing for Ghana in September and despite...

Ballack eyes Chelsea stay

MICHAEL BALLACK has revealed he wants to finish his career at Chelsea. The Germany captain is out of contract with the Blues at the end of the season and has yet to be offered new terms by boss Luiz Felipe Scolari. But the...

Match previews - Sat 15th Nov

First Published: Fri 14 Nov 2008 Match previews - Sat 15th Nov "Sunderland will be bidding to avenge their midweek Carling Cup home defeat by Blackburn" Match previews - Sat 15th Nov A look ahead to Saturday's fixtures in the...

EPL leaders seek to banish League Cup blues

Chelsea and Liverpool will attempt to draw a line under what has been a difficult week for both clubs as they resume their tussle for pole position in the Premier League title race this weekend. Chelsea, who travel to bottom...

Devils face Rory special

LONDON: Champions Manchester United will be the latest team to try to cope with Stoke City’s long-throw specialist Rory Delap when they host the Premier League newcomers tomorrow. United, aiming to get their title defence back...

Scolari calls on Blues young guns

Updated: November 14, 2008, 7:57 AM EST Comment Luiz Felipe Scolari will add youngsters Miroslav Stoch and Michael Woods to his injury-hit Chelsea squad for Saturday's trip to West Brom. Alex (thigh), Julian Belletti (ankle),...

Liverpool lack title race strength in depth

Liverpool appear to have the best chance of ending their league title drought since Roy Evans's team fell away in the finishing straight in 1997, but their Carling Cup exit on Wednesday has revived concerns over their strength...

Owen Coyle asks Chelsea to send best prospects to Burnley

Owen Coyle has pleaded with Luiz Felipe Scolari to reward Burnley for their Carling Cup stunner by sending Chelsea’s best young prospects to Turf Moor. Happy as larry: Owen Coyle celebrates with the 'Beast' Photo: GETTY IMAGES...

Chelsea and Manchester United target Axel Witsel from Standard Liege

Chelsea face a battle to sign Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel after Manchester United recently expressed their interest in the player. Wanted: Axel Witsel is being chased by Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal Photo: AP...