Petr Cech has undergone a routine operation on his shoulder following the Czech Republic's exit from the World Cup, according to the official club website.
Premier League: Chelsea 2 - 1 Stoke City
Match reports
The Observer, Amy Lawrence: "Who would have thought that come January Luiz Felipe Scolari would be under more pressure than Tony Pulis? That encapsulates why the Chelsea manager erupted so viscerally when Frank Lampard prevented his biggest managerial embarrassment...
Champions League: Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea
Match reports
The Guardian, Kevin McCarra: "The roars of the Anfield crowd at the close were solely of defiance. Lesser supporters would have been struck dumb by John Arne Riise's own-goal equaliser for Chelsea four minutes into stoppage time that, improbably...
Premier League: Everton 0 - 1 Chelsea
Match reports
The Guardian, Andy Hunter: "Michael Essien's first-half goal brought Chelsea a merited win to move them to within two points of Manchester United, albeit having played a game more, and the resilience that thwarted a late revival from David...
Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur 4 - 4 Chelsea
Match reports
The Times: "How Chelsea must hate Tottenham Hotspur. Beaten by them in the Carling Cup final at Wembley last month, it was the North London side who again thwarted their ambitions, this time in the Barclays Premier League and...
Premier League: Newcastle United 0 - 2 Chelsea
Match reports
The Guardian, Kevin McCarra: "Chelsea yet again paced themselves beautifully to stay in step with Manchester United. The reigning champions cannot exactly dread Sunday's trip to Wigan Athletic when a victory will secure the title on goal difference, but...
FA Cup: Barnsley 1 - 0 Chelsea
Match reports
The Observer, Spencer Vignes: "And they say that lightning never strikes twice. Having disposed of Liverpool in the previous round, Barnsley only went and did it again by knocking Chelsea out of the FA Cup on a memorable night...