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Chelsea frustrate coach Ancelotti
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 22:39
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says his side need to improve after a disappointing display in their Champions League win at Apoel Nicosia...
Anelka strike lifts limp Blues
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 22:01
Chelsea held on to top spot in Group D of the Champions League but will be disappointed with their performance in a scrappy 1-0 win against Cypriot league winners APOEL Nicosia...
APOEL Nicosia 0 Chelsea 1- match report
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 21:37
Chelsea are dominating Group D without Didi...
Anelka strike enough for Blues
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 21:11
Chelsea stuttered to an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Apoel Nicosia thanks to a first-half goal from Nicolas Anelka...
Anelka gives Blues victory
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 20:48
A first-half goal from Nicolas Anelka gave Chelsea an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Apoel Nicosia in Cyprus...
Manager Ancelotti still not happy as Chelsea stroll on
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 20:05
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti tore into his players after watching them escape with a lucky win against Champions League minnows APOEL Nicosia.
Carlo Ancelotti vents fury at 'lucky' Chelsea
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 19:10
• Blues manager `not satisfied` by narrow victory in Nicosia• John Terry says better will be needed against Liverpool Carlo Ancelotti`s patience snapped last night as the Italian delivered his own furious post-match assessment of his players` slack display after an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Apoel Nicosia. John Terry also conceded that Chelsea will have to perform far more convincingly if they are to beat Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.The Italian was not fooled by his side`s first win on foreign soil in this competition for almost two years and, once back in the dressing room after the final whistle, he is understood to have angrily told his players that this performance was unacceptable.Chelsea`s squad had conducted their own inquest into their sloppy defeat at Wigan on
Apoel Nicosia 0 Chelsea 1: You beauty, Nicolas Anelka! Pity the game did not match up
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 18:47
Cyprus may be the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty, but this was far from pretty. Chelsea got straight back into the winning groove after their shock defeat at Wigan and secured their first win outside England for nearly two years.
Angry Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti demands improvement ahead of Liverpool clash
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 18:41
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti laid into his players after the game — and demanded more from his team against Liverpool on Sunday. ‘I am not satisfied,’ said Ancelotti. ‘I wanted Chelsea to play better and to take more control, to play with courage. We have to change, for sure.`
Chelsea frustrate coach Ancelotti
bbc.co.uk Sep 30 2009 18:39
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says his side need to improve after a disappointing display in their Champions League win at Apoel Nicosia.
CARLO: NOT SATISFIED
chelseafc.com Sep 30 2009 17:52
Carlo Ancelotti admitted the Blues didn`t play well against APOEL tonight, but insisted there were positives to take for the fixture.
APOEL Nicosia 0 Chelsea 1
vitalfootball.co.uk Sep 30 2009 17:38
APOEL Nicosia 0 Chelsea 1Vitalfootball: Chelsea: 30/09/2009 21:38:00Chelsea have taken maximum points from their opening two games but the performance left a lot to question.
Apoel Nicosia 0 Chelsea 1: Nicolas Anelka strike enough to preserve Blues' perfect Champions League start
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 16:56
Chelsea stuttered to an unconvincing victory over Apoel Nicosia thanks to a first-half goal from Nicolas Anelka. The Blues, hammered 3-1 by Wigan in the Barclays Premier League last Saturday, produced another lacklustre performance against the Cypriot champions.
Champions League: Apoel Nicosia 0-1 Chelsea
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 16:48
Chelsea look down from the top of their qualifying group having reverted to victorious ways after the trauma of Wigan, though that is not to suggest all is rosy with them once again. Carlo Ancelotti prowled his technical area virtually throughout this contest against a depleted and unfancied Apoel Nicosia, his frustration at his side`s early wastefulness transformed into genuine anxiety before the end.The Premier League team did just enough to prevail here, securing their first away win in the group stage of this competition since Avram Grant`s side thumped Rosenborg in Trondheim almost two years ago, yet their Italian manager clearly and justifiably expected much more. This was a nervy and, at times, lacklustre performance and, had Constantinos Charalambides, ignored by Branislav Ivanovic
MATCH REPORT: APOEL 0 CHELSEA 1
chelseafc.com Sep 30 2009 16:40
Nicolas Anelka`s goals continue to drive Chelsea on in the Champions League but the performance was not one to remove concerns after the Wigan defeat.
APOEL Nicosia 0 Chelsea 1: match report
telegraph.co.uk Sep 30 2009 16:37
Nicolas Anelka`s 18thminute strike enough for an unimpressive Chelsea display.
Jose Mourinho DID hide in a skip to flout UEFA ban reveals Nuno Morais
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 16:27
Reports that Jose Mourinho was smuggled into Chelsea`s dressing room to flout a UEFA touchline ban are true, claims former Blues defender Nuno Morais...
It’s the World Cup ... so why have we sent our fifth team?
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 16:12
Jamie Carragher is the answer and for once the question has nothing to do with own goals. Instead it is this: name the last man to score for England in FIFA’s Under 20 World Cup?
Champions League gallery: group stage week two, day two
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 15:45
The best images as the teams from Groups A-D complete the week two action
MINUTE DETAIL: APOEL 0 CHELSEA 1
chelseafc.com Sep 30 2009 15:00
18` CHELSEA GOAL: Anelka expertly taps in a Belletti cross after the Brazilian breaks down the right and finds the Frenchman waiting just inside the box.
Craig Bellamy row supporter gets threeyear ban
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 14:23
A fan shoved in the face by Manchester City striker has been banned from attending matches for three years.
Craig Bellamy row supporter gets threeyear ban
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 14:23
A fan shoved in the face by Manchester City striker has been banned from attending matches for three years.
Chelsea - Loose Lips and Laundry Skips!
vitalfootball.co.uk Sep 30 2009 12:17
Chelsea - Loose Lips and Laundry Skips!Vitalfootball: Chelsea: 30/09/2009 16:17:00There`s no doubting that Champions League nights are magical events.
Match Day Moments - APOEL Nicosia (a)
vitalfootball.co.uk Sep 30 2009 12:16
Match Day Moments - APOEL Nicosia (a)Vitalfootball: Chelsea: 30/09/2009 16:16:00Our Champions League group continues with a tricky fixture in Cyprus tonight.
Meet the ref: Bertrand Layec
vitalfootball.co.uk Sep 30 2009 12:11
Meet the ref: Bertrand LayecVitalfootball: Chelsea: 30/09/2009 16:11:00Frenchman Bertrand Layec is the referee for our game at the GSP Nicosia stadium, home of APOEL Nicosia. It`s the first time Monsieur Layec has arbitered a game involving Chelsea.
TEAM NEWS: APOEL V CHELSEA
chelseafc.com Sep 30 2009 12:00
There is just one change from the side that began the previous Champions League match at home to Porto. Juliano Belletti replaces injured Michael Ballack in midfield. Ashley Cole has been passed fit and on the opposite flank, Branislav Ivanovic takes over from suspended Jose Bosingwa. Nicolas Anelka will once again lead the attack with Salomon Kalou and Florent Malouda in support. APOEL make three changes from their draw in Madrid. Nenad Mirosavljevic replaces injured Marcin Zewlakow at centre-forward. Boban Grncarov comes in for Paulo Jorge in central defence and Nectarios Alexandrou is on the right flank. Chelsea are expected to line up in the following 4-3-2-1 formation: 1 Petr Cech 2 Branislav Ivanovic 6 Ricardo Carvalho 26 John Terry (c) 3 Ashley Cole 35 Juliano Belletti 5 Michael Ess
Ancelotti expects response
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 11:41
Carlo Ancelotti has put his first defeat as Chelsea manager firmly behind him as he prepares to return to Champions League action with a trip to APOEL Nicosia...
Liverpool will bounce back against Chelsea- Rafa
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 11:39
FLORENCE, Italy (AFP) - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insisted his team will bounce back in Sunday`s crucial Premier League clash against Chelsea following their Champions League defeat to Fiorentina...
Blown away Boy wonder Jovetic sinks Liverpool but Rafa vows to hit back
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 11:11
Rafa Benitez endured the worst 45 minutes of his Liverpool career on Tuesday night but insisted his side would bounce back from their humiliating 2-0 defeat at Fiorentina when they travel to Chelsea on Sunday...
Apologetic Malouda denies hes dirty despite X-rated challenge on Melchiot
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 11:08
Fair play: Malouda has apologised
Florent Malouda insists he is not a dirty player and has already said sorry to Mario Melchiot for his tackle in the defeat at Wigan on Saturday...
Chelsea - Catching Up With Our Loanees
vitalfootball.co.uk Sep 30 2009 11:00
Chelsea - Catching Up With Our LoaneesVitalfootball: Chelsea: 30/09/2009 15:00:00daspecial1 is striving to keep you in the know...
Apologetic Florent Malouda denies hes dirty despite X-rated challenge on Mario Melchiot
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 10:46
Fair play: Malouda has apologised
Florent Malouda insists he is not a dirty player and has already said sorry to Mario Melchiot for his tackle in the defeat at Wigan on Saturday...
Zico stopped me bringing Zhirkov to Chelsea says sacked boss Scolari
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 10:26
Luiz Felipe Scolari says he would have taken Yuri Zhirkov to Chelsea in January - but pulled out of the deal as a favour to Brazil legend Zico...
Chelseas Florent Malouda demands return to winning ways against Apoel Nicosia
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 10:04
Chelsea face Apoel Nicosia here this evening in the Champions League still smarting from that defeat and are determined to not allow a repeat of last season`s collapse under Luiz Felipe Scolari...
Are you watching Chelsea? Big Phil Scolari's beating Carlo Ancelotti in the race for Champions League glory
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 10:01
As Carlo Ancelotti goes after the trophy that Chelsea crave, the Italian`s predecessor Luiz Felipe Scolari is taking a step closer Champions League glory.
Jovetic offered new deal as Liverpool tormentor attracts Man United interest
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 09:52
Fiorentina have offered Champions League hero Stevan Jovetic a new contract in a bid to see off interest from Manchester United and Chelsea...
Zico stopped me bringing Yuri Zhirkov to Chelsea says sacked Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 09:37
Luiz Felipe Scolari says he would have taken Yuri Zhirkov to Chelsea in January - but pulled out of the deal as a favour to Brazil legend Zico...
Liverpool's failure in Florence was a defeat – not the end of the world | Paul Wilson
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 09:25
The fate of Rafael BenÃtez`s side will be shaped by how they react to a poor display in the battle of the big fiveNow let`s not get into a lather about an English team losing a match in the Champions League group stage. The Mirror called Liverpool`s defeat in Florence "disastrous", which seems a bit strong, and not just because words such as disaster are best left out of sports reports and saved for situations a tad more serious.Liverpool were playing away to a decent Italian team, after all, and they came second. Fair enough, it was quite a distant second and Rafa BenÃtez did not mince his words afterwards, but the time to worry at this stage of the Champions League is when you are losing your home matches. Fiorentina still have to visit Anfield and Group E is still going to b
Champions League: Apoel Nicosia v Chelsea - live!
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 09:24
Hit refresh or the auto update button for the latest posts. Email Barry.Glendenning@guardian.co.uk and tell him how nice he smells and view all tonight`s live scores hereBarry will be here from 7.15pm. In the meantime read why Chelsea want to `start a new winning streak` in Cyprus.Want to find out which teams have been punished for defeat? No. Well, tough, read today`s Knowledge anyway to find out.Look in on what`s happening in tonight`s match at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Wolfsburg here.Champions LeagueApoel NicosiaChelseaMinute-by-minute reportBarry Glendenningguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
Malouda puts Wigan behind him
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 08:57
Chelsea winger Florent Malouda insists the players are determined to shake off their Wigan woes by maintaining an unbeaten start to this season`s Champions League campaign with victory over Apoel Nicosia...
Who the APOEL are Chelseas Champions League opponents
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 08:49
Never heard of team Chelsea are facing in tonight`s Group D clash, you say? No fear, Sportsmail presents the lowdown on the Cypriot champions...
Cole fitness boost ahead of Nicosia clash
chelseainsider.co.uk Sep 30 2009 08:25
By LUKE TURNER Chelsea trained in the Nicosia GSP Stadium yesterday, ahead of the first ever Champions league group game to be held in the arena.     The good news for the Blues was that Ashley Cole, who had to leave Chelsea’s defeat at the weekend with a knee injury, did train. [...]
Cole fitness boost ahead of Nicosia clash
chelseainsider.co.uk Sep 30 2009 08:25
By LUKE TURNER Chelsea trained in the Nicosia GSP Stadium yesterday, ahead of the first ever Champions league group game to be held in the arena.     The good news for the Blues was that Ashley Cole, who had to leave Chelsea’s defeat at the weekend with a knee injury, did train. [...]
Blues look to bounce back in smoking style
chelseainsider.co.uk Sep 30 2009 08:12
By LUKE TURNER After Chelsea’s shock, but deserved defeat at Wigan on Saturday the next challenge for Carlo Ancelotti’s men is a trip to Cyprus, to face APOEL Nicosia. APOEL are competing in the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history and on paper it [...]
Blues look to bounce back in smoking style
chelseainsider.co.uk Sep 30 2009 08:12
By LUKE TURNER After Chelsea’s shock, but deserved defeat at Wigan on Saturday the next challenge for Carlo Ancelotti’s men is a trip to Cyprus, to face APOEL Nicosia. APOEL are competing in the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history and on paper it [...]
Jose Mourinho DID hide in a skip to flout UEFA touchline ban! Ex-Chelsea defender Nuno Morais makes sensational claim
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 08:05
Reports that Jose Mourinho was smuggled into Chelsea`s dressing room to flout a UEFA touchline ban are true, claims former Blues defender Nuno Morais. Chelsea have always denied the allegations but Morais has admitted his former manager cheated his way around the sanction.
Cahill to be a Red or Blue
vitalfootball.co.uk Sep 30 2009 07:56
Cahill to be a Red or BlueVitalfootball: Chelsea: 30/09/2009 11:56:00Rumours flying, despite our Transfer Ban.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson fires back at critics of the Champions League
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 07:53
Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected criticism of the Champions League. UEFA president Michel Platini has attempted to inject some life into the competition but many still believe the format is flawed.
On your marks for the start of the sack race... but have trigger happy Premier League chairmen learned from the demise of Mourinho, Ramos & Co?
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 07:53
Dark clouds are gathering around the Portsmouth and Hull - and we`re barely into autumn. But will sacking the manager help? Sportsmail`s Tom Bellwood investigates.
Singapore Blue!
vitalfootball.co.uk Sep 30 2009 07:24
Singapore Blue! Vitalfootball: Chelsea: 30/09/2009 11:24:00OLASAL is back!......*cue tumbleweed sound*......
Angry Benitez vows to improve
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 07:07
Rafael Benitez has promised it will be a "very different" Liverpool side that faces Chelsea at the weekend before back-to-back Champions League clashes with Group E leaders Lyon in the coming weeks...
GILES SMITH`S MIDWEEK VIEW
chelseafc.com Sep 30 2009 06:49
Columnist Giles Smith is in the Mediterranean for tonight`s game, but not where you might imagine.
Ancelotti targets Cypriot scalp
clubcall.com Sep 30 2009 06:17
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has called on his players to prove their worth in the Champions League after defeat at Wigan on Saturday.
Apologetic Malouda denies he's dirty despite X-rated challenge on Melchiot
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 06:08
Florent Malouda insists he is not a dirty player and has said sorry to Mario Melchiot for his tackle in the defeat at Wigan. Malouda appeared to rake his studs down Melchiot`s shin.
Chelsea target Bolton ace
clubcall.com Sep 30 2009 05:31
Chelsea have reportedly joined Juventus and AC Milan in the race to sign Bolton Wanderers` highly rated defender Gary Cahill.
MATCH NIGHT LIVE ON CHELSEA TV
chelseafc.com Sep 30 2009 05:21
What better way to prepare for the big game this evening than on Chelsea TV?
Chelsea's Florent Malouda demands return to winning ways against Apoel Nicosia
telegraph.co.uk Sep 30 2009 05:04
Florent Malouda calls on Chelsea to embark on another "winning run" after losing their first match of season away to Wigan.
Jovetic offered new deal as Liverpool tormentor attracts Man United interest
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 04:52
Fiorentina have offered Stevan Jovetic a new contract in a bid to see off interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. The 19-year-old scored twice in a 2-0 win over Liverpool.
Carlos Tevez would celebrate scoring against Manchester United
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 04:38
Man City striker chose not to celebrate against West Ham but would relish moment should he score against Manchester United.
Carlos Tevez would celebrate scoring against Manchester United
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 04:38
Man City striker chose not to celebrate against West Ham but would relish moment should he score against Manchester United.
Zico stopped me bringing Yuri Zhirkov to Chelsea, says sacked Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 04:37
Luiz Felipe Scolari would signed Yuri Zhirkov in January but pulled out of the deal as a favour to Brazil legend Zico. Guus Hiddink is wrongly credited as the man who highlighted the winger to Chelsea.
Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz eyes title glory this season
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 04:25
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz believes Mark Hughes` men can win the Premier League title this year ahead of schedule.
Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz eyes title glory this season
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 04:25
Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz believes Mark Hughes` men can win the Premier League title this year ahead of schedule.
Who the APOEL are Chelsea's Champions League opponents?
dailymail.co.uk Sep 30 2009 03:49
Never heard of team Chelsea are facing in tonight`s Group D clash, you say? No fear, Sportsmail presents the lowdown on Cypriot champions APOEL Nicosia.
Rafael BenÃtez promises 'very different' Liverpool for visit to Chelsea
guardian.co.uk Sep 30 2009 03:40
• Chelsea, Man Utd and Arsenal in next seven matches• `We will certainly not be as bad again,` says BenÃtezRafael BenÃtez has promised it will be a "very different" Liverpool side that faces Chelsea on Sunday before back-to-back Champions League meetings with the Group E leaders Lyon in the coming weeks.Liverpool must face Manchester United as well in a seven-match spell that includes the Chelsea game, the Lyon double-header and Arsenal away in the Carling Cup.It is a daunting task for a side who were out-fought by Fiorentina last night as they lost 2-0 in the Artemio Franchi Stadium. The Montenegrin teenager Stevan Jovetic scored twice in a blistering first-half performance that left Liverpool shattered."We now have Chelsea away at the weekend in an important Premier
Payback time- We let the boss down warns Chelseas Malouda
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 01:41
Chelsea closedranks in thisdivided Cypruscapital to insistthe first defeatunder Carlo Ancelottiwill not trigger the sortof slide which ended inLuiz Felipe Scolari`sdismissal...
Payback time- Chelsea let the boss down warns Chelseas Malouda
football.co.uk Sep 30 2009 01:03
Chelsea closedranks in thisdivided Cypruscapital to insistthe first defeatunder Carlo Ancelottiwill not trigger the sortof slide which ended inLuiz Felipe Scolari`sdismissal...