Romelu Lukaku helps Chelsea come from behind at Villa

Substitute scores between two Jorginho penalties to reignite title challenge

Real Madrid favourites to sign Antonio Rüdiger on a free

German defender yet to make progress with Chelsea over renewing his contract

Tuchel says Chelsea must cut out the carelessness and become relentless

The manager says injuries have taken a toll and Jorginho is battling through hip and back pain

Chelsea pay for slopiness as draw with Zenit lets Juventus take group honours

Ozdoev’s injury-time strike earns draw for Russian side

Tuchel not playing the blame game but knows mistakes are hurting Chelsea

‘We need to care about the details, not start asking big questions or doubting the big picture’

Masuaku’s late goal completes West Ham’s comeback win over leaders Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel’s side took the lead twice but could not hold on at the London Stadium

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

Tuchel gets on his strikers' backs about who needs to be scoring more for Chelsea

Manager will be without some of his top strikers for Malmö trip

Chelsea’s swagger returns in four-goal rout of Malmö at Stamford Bridge

Injuries to Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner a concern for Tuchel

Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers

The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea

Are Chelsea actually a defensive team, and is it sustainable?

Statistical profile more resembles a team battling relegation than chasing the title

Thomas Tuchel pays tribute to N’Golo Kante as Spurs face up to ‘problems’

Frenchman was brought on at half-time in London derby and transformed the game

Premier League clubs hopeful Brazilians will be available despite ban

Caoimhín Kelleher may be in line to start for Liverpool if Alisson is unavailable

Thiago Silva marshals 10-man Chelsea as they hold off Liverpool at Anfield

Veteran defender leads brilliant rearguard action for Thomas Tuchel’s side

Chelsea in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé

Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski

Ken Early: Covid, maths and luck help Chelsea triumph in Europe

Tuchel’s champions showed how best teams have integrated set-pieces into open play

Havertz goal wins Champions League for Chelsea against Man City

German’s ice cool finish decides final as Guardiola’s tinkering fails to ignite a spark

Chelsea cling onto fourth place despite loss at Aston Villa

Thomas Tuchel’s side frustated at Villa Park but escape after Spurs win at Leicester

Tielemans’ thunderbolt seals Leicester’s maiden FA Cup triumph

Brendan Rodgers’ team beat Chelsea in front of 21,000 fans at Wembley Stadium

Chelsea set up all-English Champions League decider against Manchester City

Tuchel’s side see off Real Madrid despite missing a host of chances

Chelsea tighten grip on top-four and nudge Fulham closer to drop

Kai Havertz doubled his Premier League tally for the campaign at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea fail to kill off tie as Real Madrid show their battling qualities

Thomas Tuchel’s side could have been more than half way to Istanbul after first leg

Chelsea see off Porto despite Mehdi Taremi’s spectacular late strike

Thomas Tuchel’s side set up a semi-final date with Real Madrid or Liverpool

Tuchel praises Rüdiger and Arrizabalaga for making peace after row in training

Manager says West Brom hammering proved ‘a big slap in the face’ in advance of quarter-final first-leg against Porto

Antonio Rüdiger clashes with Kepa Arrizabalaga at Chelsea training

An angry exchange of views turned physical, forcing teammates to pull the pair apart

Tuchel stresses need for calm after West Brom thrash Chelsea

Sam Allardyce hails victory: ‘they were off form because we were so good’

Five star West Brom hand out first defeat to Tuchel’s Chelsea

Callum Robinson scores a double as 14-match unbeaten start comes to an end

Antonio Rüdiger committed to Chelsea cause

Germany centre back has been revitalised since Thomas Tuchel took over as manager

The weekend’s Premier League team news

More defensive issues for Liverpool as Man City have fully fit squad for Sunday’s derby

Olivier Giroud’s acrobatics earn Chelsea crucial lead over Atletico Madrid

Thomas Tuchel’s side take advantage of Atletico’s lack of ambition

Tuchel admits he tried to sign Suárez for PSG last year

The new Chelsea boss says Champions League clash with Atlético ‘is a big test’

Simeone backs Suárez to use ‘gift’ and score against Chelsea

Former Liverpool striker is top scorer in La Liga this season

Out-of-form Arsenal stun Chelsea to end winless run

Mikel Arteta’s team were missing several first-choice players at the Emirates Stadium

Tammy Abraham’s quick-fire double adds shine to lacklustre Chelsea win

Thiago Silva had opened the scoring early on for Frank Lampard’s side

Chelsea’s unbeaten runs comes unstuck against Toffees at Goodison

Gylfi Sigurdsson’s first-half penalty enough to earn Everton all three points

Chelsea get over early setback to go back top of Premier League

Frank Lampard gets one over Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea and Tottenham draw a blank at Stamford Bridge

Mourinho’s Spurs return to the top after London rivals play out uninspiring draw

Timo Werner inspires in-form Chelsea to fifth straight win

Frank Lampard’s side go top of the Premier League after win over Newcastle

Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade

After investing €250 million in the summer window Lampard’s team are taking shape

Mendy to face old club Rennes as he makes ‘good start’ for Chelsea

He may not be Petr Cech, but the keeper has brought a sense of calm to Stamford Bridge

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