Mikel's Goal Good For Chelsea - Hiddink

Mikel caused a free kick 21m to Chelsea's goal post and deflected the kick into his net but the Nigerian international scored a goal back in added time in an unusual manner.

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink said he believes Mikel Obi's away goal in a 2-1 defeat against PSG in France could be key in determining the team progress to the quarterfinal of UEFA Champions League.

Mikel cancelled out Zlatan Ibrahimovic's opener before substitute Edinson Cavani earned a 2-1 first-leg win for the hosts at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

True Or False? Diego Simeone Accepts Chelsea Coaching Job

For a very long time Coach Diego Simeone has been tipped and linked to the hot seat at Stamford Bridge and reports confirm that the action filled gaffer has accepted the offer but can he escape the ruthless sacking approach of Abrahimovic when the ups are down?

Diego Simeone has informed Atletico Madrid that he will leave the club at the end of the season to take over at Chelsea, according to OK Diario.

Champions League: PSG vs Chelsea - Match Facts, Statistics & All You Need To Know

Meeting for the third consecutive time, pundits now believe that the Paris outfit is now more rated than Chelsea in Europe after the London club has fallen from grace to grass in the EPL.

Paris SG, who finished second in Group A behind Real Madrid, have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the fourth consecutive season, their best ever run. They were eventually knocked out in the quarter finals in the last three campaigns.

Chelsea, who qualified top of Group G ahead of Dynamo Kiev, have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the 12th time in the last 13 seasons.

Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United: Watch The Goals & Highlights

             

Video: Chelsea 3-3 Everton - Did Terry Score An Offside Goal?

                               
                                         Was John terry's goal against Everton offside?

Arsenal Ready To Fight Bad Diego Costa - Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal players they will have to be ready to "fight" Chelsea's Diego Costa ahead of the rematch of stormy September derby.

Arsene Wenger expects Chelsea striker Diego Costa to make life difficult for the Arsenal defenders when they go face-to-face on Sunday, but is confident his men will be up for the task.

The Spain international was at the heart of a brawl which ended in a red card for Gabriel during the reverse fixture back in September 2015, and his physical playing style has seen him make headlines on more than one occasion.

Transfer Update: Pato In Verbal Agreement To Join Chelsea

The London blues are in the lead to sign former AC Milan star Alexander Pato after the Brazilian has been rumoured to have agreed to join Chelsea in verbal terms. Stamford Bridge fans must be asking themselves a big question..... can Pato deliver Chelsea from the recent setbacks?

Chelsea are believed to have agreed a deal to sign Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato, with the last remaining hurdle the players signature before completing a January transfer thought to be in the region of £12m.

ESPN Brazil is reporting that the two clubs have agreed on a fee for the 26-year-old Brazil striker, who has also been linked with the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool this month, but it’s claimed that a verbal agreement is already in place between the player and the Blues over an immediate move.

Drogba Denies Retiring From Football

Drogba has been offered the back room Chelsea job from the days of Jose Mourinho but the Ivorian has insisted that he hasn't taken the job.

Chelsea declined to comment on a report by French sports daily L'Equipe on Wednesday night which stated Drogba was quitting playing in Major League Soccer to return to London.

And the 37-year-old, who has a year to run on his contract with the Canadians, said discussions were ongoing over his future.

Aren't They Cute? Mikel Obi Posts Family Picture

Re-motivated Mikel Obi is certainly happy with himself as the Nigerian has gotten himself more playing time under Guus Hiddink and it seems that is showing in his family.

Obi recently posted a picture of himself and one of his babies in a fatherly kiss some days back.

Crystal Palace 0-3 Chelsea: Oscar, Willian, Costa Sinks Pardew's Men

Are the Blues back? After thrashing Palace this Chelsea looks like the Old Roman Boys.. Seems Guus Hiddink has been the missing link.

Chelsea have looked shadows of the side which eased to the Premier League title last season, but they may finally be back.

The Londoners have not lost in their last four Premier League matches now, after starting 2016 with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Chelsea Can Win The Double This Season - Eden Hazard

Hazard believes Chelsea can repeat 2012 heroics by wining the Champions League and FA Cup. The Blues were in a similar situation in the EPL in 2012 before Coach Di Matteo performed the magic.

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard believes the club can still end a disappointing season with two trophies.

The Blues dismissed manager Jose Mourinho in December with the club sitting 16th in the league and just a point above the relegation zone following a run of nine defeats in 16 games.

Picture: Mikel Obi In Fatherly Kiss With Baby

Today is the first Sunday of the year 2016 and it seems Chelsea's Mikel Obi is in high thankful spirit as the Super Eagles midfielder took out time to post the picture of one of his twins.

I can't identify which of the twin he has with him in the picture. Obi captioned the picture "1ST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR"

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Preview: Head To Head, Match Facts & Statistics

Crystal Palace is ranked 7th on the League table while Chelsea is ranked 16th! The blues have 20 points from 19 matches while their opponent has 31 points, 11 points above the blues.

Chelsea have won nine and lost just two of the 13 Barclays Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace.

The last five Premier League meetings between these London rivals have all been won by a single goal margin, with three wins for the Blues and two for the Eagles.

Stop Focusing On Cesc Fabregas - Guus Hiddink

Coach Hiddink has voiced out his opinion on Fabregas and he insists that the Spanish player isn't responsible for the blues poor season.

Guus Hiddink has leapt to the defence of midfielder Cesc Fabregas, whom he believes is not to blame for Chelsea's slump this season.

Fabregas has been singled out for much of the criticism directed at the embattled Premier League champions, in a season which has seen the London club lose nine of 19 league games and win just five, resulting in the dismissal of manager Jose Mourinho last month.

Odion Ighalo Nets 13th Premier League Goal

Free scoring Odion Ighalo is close to equaling the record of Yakubu Aiyegbeni in the EPL. Odion scored his sixth goal in five consecutive Premier League matches.

Odion Ighalo netted his 13th goal for English Premier League side Watford in a 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Boxing Day.

Ighalo fired home in the 56th minute off a massive deflection by his marker Gary Cahill. Watford remain in seventh place on the table with 29 points from 18 matches on the back of this draw at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea 2-2 Watford: Watch The Goals & Highlights

            

Chelsea vs Watford Preview: Head To Head, Match Facts & Statistics

Chelsea have won seven and lost none of the last eight meetings with Watford in all competitions.
The last meeting between these two teams came at Stamford Bridge in last season's FA Cup 3rd Round, which the Blues won 3-0.

Chelsea are unbeaten in the Premier League on Boxing Day since 2003, winning six and drawing four matches since then.

Watford have won just two of their last 13 league matches played on Boxing Day (W2 D4 L7).
Watford have already equalled their entire points tally from their last Premier League season in 2006/07 (28).

Guus Hiddink Sets Incredible Targets For Chelsea

Hiddink's targets for the Blues are incredible but achievable, 4th place position in the league, Champions League & FA Cup trophy. Never say die...

Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has set his players the target of chasing an unlikely double and fourth spot in the Premier League.

The Dutchman takes charge of the champions for the first time in his second stint in charge in their Boxing Day clash against Watford at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea: Guus Hiddink Set To Axe Under Performing Players

GuusHiddink has sent a clear warning to Chelsea players as the new coach is set to axe any player that under performs.

New Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has laid down the law to his players, telling them they have an obligation to succeed.

The 69-year-old was speaking ahead of Watford's visit, his first game in his second stint back at the club with ex-boss Jose Mourinho sacked last Thursday.

No Mourinho Agreement With Manchester United

Super star agent Jorge Mendes as denied any agreement between Jose Mourinho and Manchester United.

Manchester United have not approached Jose Mourinho about replacing Louis van Gaal and there is no agreement between the two, according to agent Jorge Mendes.

The Portuguese has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford following his departure from Chelsea last week.