Chelsea

A second-half goal by Salomon Kalou has handed Chelsea a 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

Chelsea's old guard have masterminded one of the club's greatest European escapes to reach the Champions League quarterfinals, beating Napoli 4-1 after extra time at Stamford Bridge to edge an electrifying tie 5-4 on aggregate.

Chelsea wasted the chance to get back into the Premier League title race after Norwich City defended resolutely to earn a 0-0 draw at Carrow Road on Saturday, their frustrations increased by an injury to midfielder Frank Lampard.

Fulham scored twice in the dying minutes to beat Arsenal 2-1 and deny them a return to the top four in the Premier League in a dramatic match at Craven Cottage on Monday.

Tottenham have maintained the edge over Chelsea in the Premier League's top four, holding their London rivals to a 1-1 draw to retain a two-point cushion in third.

Arsenal and Chelsea may be forced to postpone their Premier League matches on Boxing Day because of a strike by London transport workers.

Frank Lampard came off the bench to score a late winner as Chelsea inflicted a first Premier League defeat of the season on leaders Manchester City with a 2-1 victory.

British police have launched an investigation into allegations that Chelsea captain John Terry racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier league match at Loftus Road last month.

Fernando Torres's first few months at Chelsea have been "very difficult" but the Spain striker said the club's fans had always supported him.

Carlo Ancelotti has been fired as Chelsea manager following a trophyless season, leaving a year after he led the club to the Premier League and FA Cup titles.

Javier Hernandez netted the 19th goal of a sparkling debut season at Manchester United in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea that put his team a point away from a record 19th English title.

Manchester United host Chelsea on Sunday in a match likely to decide the outcome of the Premier League title, with the league leaders in inconsistent form and the defending champions on a roll.

With Barcelona, Real Madrid and Schalke holding emphatic leads, Manchester United and Chelsea are likely to provide all the drama in the Champions League quarterfinals this week.

Wayne Rooney has put Manchester United a big step closer to the Champions League semifinals, scoring in the first half to secure a 1-0 win over Chelsea for the club's first victory at Stamford Bridge in nine years.

Fernando Torres looks set to leave Liverpool as Chelsea has agreed a fee for the Spain striker, who could be replaced by Andy Carroll as the final day of Europe's January transfer window drew to a dramatic close.