1:50 AM ET, Sun March 14, 2010

Malouda hammers home Zola's frailties

The Independent — Chelsea, it is clear, are in better shape than Internazionale ahead of Jose Mourinho's return here on Tuesday. After the Serie A leaders had crumbled in Sicily on Friday night, Carlo Ancelotti's team recovered from a brief and unexpected stumble against their rivals from along the District Line; a route which, like West Ham's back-line, was not operational yesterday. In doing so they regained the League leadership, having played the same number of games as Manchester United, who will be expected to beat Fulham this afternoon to keep the pot boiling nicely.

3 hours ago

Gary Lineker: Jose Mourinho will be back at Liverpool or Manchester City

Daily Mail — I like Mourinho and life in the Premier League has been duller without him. I expect to see him back in August, probably at Manchester City or Liverpool, and I’d welcome it.

7 hours ago

Sir Alex Ferguson warms to Manchester United's battles ahead in Europe

Daily Telegraph — Manchester United manager relishes the big occasions provided by Champions League.

7 hours ago

Chelsea v Inter Milan: Jose Mourinho carries hopes of a nation in Europe

Daily Telegraph — Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan must overcome Chelsea to keep Italy's hopes alive in Champions League .

7 hours ago

Carlo well Inter keeper Ross

The Sun — CARLO ANCELOTTI is ready to put his faith in Ross Turnbull for Chelsea's Euro crunch

8 hours ago

Premier League: Chelsea v West Ham

The Guardian — Our award winning photographer Tom Jenkins brings you the action from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea play host to West Ham United

9 hours ago

Didier Drogba assumes centre stage in the compelling drama of Chelsea

The Guardian — John Terry may be captain but he is getting help from a striker who leads from the frontBreaking news: Didier Drogba is the new Chelsea captain. Not officially, you understand, because John Terry has managed to hang on to one of his armbands, but midway through the second half of this demolition of West Ham the team's top scorer and chief thespian ordered Terry to reorganise his defence and England's fallen leader obliged.Drogba was all over West Ham in a 4-1 win and is Chelsea's best hope of removing the smirk from José Mourinho's chops when Internazionale trot out at Stamford Bridge on Tuesd...

9 hours ago

Drogba double puts Chelsea back on top

The Independent — Didier Drogba scored two second-half goals as Chelsea beat West Ham 4-1 Saturday to retake the provisional lead in the Premier League.

11 hours ago

Chelsea 4 West Ham 1

The Sun — DIDIER DROGBA smashed West Ham to send Chelsea back to the top of the league

12 hours ago

Chelsea 4-1 West Ham United | Premier League match report

The Guardian — Three days before 'The Man' returns to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea put on a performance that was classic Mourinho. There was no great need to exert themselves and, against a pedestrian West Ham side, they plucked the three points necessary to regain position at the top of the Premier League table.They were even able to tweak their goal difference without sweating too much. No need to tell Carlo Ancelotti, but you-know-who would have been proud.With the honourable exception of Florent Malouda, whose contribution shone in terms of vigour and finesse, Chelsea were a couple of gears below the levels ...

13 hours ago
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