Is Chelsea boss Mourinho giving Mata the Soprano treatment?
Jose Mourinho’s treatment of Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has been one of the biggest talking points of the Premier League season so far. The Blues…
Everton 1 Chelsea 0: Three talking points as Naismith nets winner
Mourinho’s striker conundrum continues Jose Mourinho snapped up Samuel Eto’o on a free transfer this summer, having been left frustrated in his pursuit of Manchester…
Jose Mourinho reveals his plans for Juan Mata at Chelsea this season
Jose Mourinho insists Juan Mata is still a “very important” player for Chelsea – but admits the Spaniard will not be guaranteed a starting place…
Juan Mata pledges future to Chelsea after ‘best years’ of his career
Juan Mata has pledged his future to Chelsea, insisting he is happy at Stamford Bridge as the Spaniard moves to end the speculation over his…
Chelsea transfers: Juan Mata wants to stay, insists Jose Mourinho again
Jose Mourinho has once again moved to end the speculation linking Juan Mata with a move away from Chelsea this summer. The Spain international’s future…
Why Man United should sell Wayne Rooney to Chelsea this summer
Moyes has a chance to profit on unhappy Rooney David Moyes is already faced with the daunting task of replacing Manchester United’s greatest-ever manager, Sir…
Jose Mourinho plans Chelsea talks with Fernando Torres & Juan Mata
Jose Mourinho has revealed that he plans to hold talks with Fernando Torres and Juan Mata when the pair return to Chelsea from international duty…
Chelsea 2 Tottenham 2: Player ratings
Chelsea Petr Cech Could probably have done better – or at least something – for Emmanuel Adebayor’s goal but did little else wrong and should…
Juan Mata wary of ‘amazing’ Gareth Bale ahead of top-four showdown
Juan Mata has warned his Chelsea team-mates that they must keep Gareth Bale quiet when Tottenham travel to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Spurs head to…
Chelsea’s Juan Mata hopeful of Premier League title challenge
Juan Mata admits he is desperate to add a Premier League winner’s medal to his Chelsea collection next season. The Spanish playmaker has already tasted…
Juan Mata challenges Chelsea to win Europa League and finish third
Juan Mata has challenged Chelsea to end a turbulent campaign on a high by winning the Europa League and finishing third. The Blues are 90…
Juan Mata congratulates the ‘superb’ Gareth Bale on PFA awards double
Juan Mata praised the “amazing” Gareth Bale after the Tottenham winger scooped both the PFA young player and senior player of the year awards on…
Juan Mata: Chelsea determined to leapfrog Arsenal back into third
Juan Mata is desperate to help Chelsea secure victory at Fulham and move back into third place in the Premier League table. Victory at Craven…
Rafael Benítez hails Juan Mata ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Fulham
Rafael Benítez has singled out Juan Mata for special praise ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Fulham on Wednesday and believes the playmaker is a strong…
Norwich 0 Chelsea 1: Mata is one of Premier League’s best, says Benítez
Rafael Benítez reserved special praise for Juan Mata after the Spaniard’s first-half goal earned Chelsea victory at Norwich City on Wednesday. The Spain international netted…
Juan Mata: Chelsea players are all behind Rafael Benítez
Juan Mata insists he and his Chelsea team-mates are all behind Rafael Benítez despite a dismal start to the interim manager’s Stamford Bridge reign. Benítez,…
Juan Mata reaping rewards of break, says Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo believes Juan Mata is reaping the rewards of an extended break following a hectic summer for the Chelsea playmaker. The Blues boss…
Juan Mata targets more silverware in second season at Chelsea
Juan Mata is confident Chelsea can mount a Premier League title challenge next season as they also look to defend their Champions League crown. The…
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres makes Spain’s Euro 2012 squad
Fernando Torres has been included in Spain’s 23-man squad for this summer’s European championship, despite admitting he feared he would be left out after a…
Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 4: Lessons from a frenetic encounter
Mata can help Torres rekindle goal scoring form Liverpool supporters will remember fondly the lethal partnership between Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres which blossomed over…
Chelsea 1 Fulham 1: Villas-Boas admits title challenge now ‘difficult’
André Villas-Boas admitted Chelsea’s title hopes had suffered a severe blow after watching his side draw with Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Monday. Juan Mata…