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Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:21:29 -0400

AMSTERDAM - Branislav Ivanovic watched from the stands as Chelsea won its first Champions League last season. He eased the pain of missing that match through suspension by scoring an injury time winner Wednesday to give his team a 1-2 victory over Benfica and the Europa League title.

Chelsea held 2-2 by Spurs in Premier League

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:39:57 -0400

LONDON - Tottenham surrendered the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification despite coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 at top-four rival Chelsea in a pulsating English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Mata grabs winner as Chelsea beats Man United 1-0

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:19:27 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with Phil Jones' late own goal settling a lackluster match at Old Trafford.

Mata: Chelsea deserves to be in Champions League

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:30:58 -0400

LONDON - Closing in on the Europa League final, Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata seems ill at ease in the continent's second-tier knockout competition.

Double win for Tottenham's Bale at English awards

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:01:29 -0400

LONDON - Still to win any trophies with Tottenham, Gareth Bale collected the top two awards in English football on Sunday to cement his status as one of the sport's most talented players.

Chelsea beats Swansea 2-0 in Premier League

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:57:08 -0400

LONDON - Chelsea kept up its push for a Champions League spot by beating Swansea 2-0 on Sunday with both goals coming shortly before the halftime break.

Player of the Year shortlist announced

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:57:46 -0400

LONDON - Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Robin van Persie have been nominated by their peers for England's Player of the Year award.