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Ince relishes physical challenge from Chelsea

Sunday, November 09, 2008 BLACKBURN: Paul Ince, the Blackburn Rovers manager, faces Chelsea on Sunday expecting the Premiership title hopefuls to provide his team with a strong, physical challenge. But Ince, a former midfielder...

Blackburn (A) Preview

Blackburn (A) PreviewVitalfootball: Chelsea: 08/11/2008 11:27:00Tuesday night was something of a reality check. Nobody really expected us to crash to such a heavy defeat and as a result of that AS Roma fixture; the eyes of the...

At Home To The Wounded

At Home To The WoundedVitalfootball: Blackburn: 08/11/2008 16:05:00Blackburn entertain Chelsea, fresh off a mid-week Champions League defeat to Roma, they have something to prove, so do Rovers.The defeat for Chelsea couldn't of...

Premier League: Mineiro ready to play Mikel John Obi' role

Luiz Felipe Scolari seems intent on increasing competition for Chelsea's pivotal defensive midfield berth, officially introducing the former Brazilian international Mineiro yesterday just days after Mikel John Obi's erratic...

Chelsea new boy Mineiro insists he's a team player

CHELSEA new boy Mineiro insists he is not out to snatch Jon Mikel Obi's starting place. Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari gave the biggest hint yet that Mikel may pay the price for his disastrous show in the 3-1 defeat to Roma on...

Blackburn v CHELSEA: Bridge to start after Ashley Cole ruled out

left-back Ashley Cole will miss the trip to Blackburn on Sunday with a calf problem. Wayne Bridge will continue to deputise for Cole, but defender Ricardo Carvalho (hamstring) and midfielders Michael Ballack (foot) and Michael...

Chelsea midfielder Deco: I'm struggling with form since return from injury

Chelsea midfield star Deco admits he's struggling with form since his return from injury Deco has admitted he is struggling to rediscover his best form after having an impressive start to his Chelsea career cut short by a hip...

Blackburn v Chelsea (1330)

Venue: Ewood Park Date: Sunday, 9 November Kick-off: 1330 GMT Coverage: Live commentary on BBC London online at bbc.co.uk/london and updates on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sport website Blackburn's Benni McCarthy is suspended and...

John Terry warns Chelsea teammates to fight for the cause or risk failure after defeat to Roma

When John Terry told Chelsea that they would be "nowhere near" this season's Champions League final if they dared repeat their supine performance against Roma, it was hard to disagree. They retreated from Rome with their...

Salomon Kalou says all well at Chelsea despite Nicolas Anelka remarks

As they prepare for their Champions League group match against Roma tonight, Salomon Kalou has said Chelsea's players are committed to Luiz Felipe Scolari despite comments from Nicolas Anelka. Lone gunman: Nicolas Anelka...