Carlo Ancelotti closes in on Argentine sharp shooter.

Chelsea will push through a £40m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero it was reported today.

The Argentine international has been a long term target for the Stamford Bridge outfit and it would appear that a deal will finally go through in January.

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The biggest match of the weekend ended up being a tense but boring affair. It was so bad that in the end, the most eyecatching incident turned out to be off the field as shown by the picture on the left.
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There was a time when one would hear Liverpool and Chelsea in the same sentence, immediately projectile vomit and then proceed on with their merry day.

That doesn't seem to be the case nowadays, does it? Not after last season, anyway.

These two loveable clubs who so often have sucked the life out of the sport of football over the past few years now appear best mates I'd reckon they quite enjoy the odd cuddle up and romantic comedy on a Friday night.

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Richard Scudamore launches more Scuds

The Premier League has brought in protectionism ostensibly in the name of encouraging homegrown talent but what it actually accomplishes is legalize the sort of predatory Gael Kakuta and Paul Pogba type of transfers.

Richard Scudamore in one fell swoop has made the UEFA head honchos happy and preserved the EPL's global brand alive.

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Long ago, P.J. O'Rourke in his book� A Parliament of Whores said, "You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money."

I just can't help myself relating it to Manchester City.

The transfer window is closed. And, Manchester City, backed by big bucks, have spent near to £120 million in this single summer transfer window and around £200 million overall since last summer.

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Great work from the White Hart Lane youngster who goes on a weaving run before laying on a tap in for Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge

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.A hallmark of the Abramovich Revolution at Chelsea has been their activity in the transfer market. Millions upon millions have been invested in a Chelsea team that has won two Premier League titles, two FA cups, two League Cups and two Charity Shields. The European Cup has eluded Abramovich's Army thus far and it looks [. Click to continue reading...

Oh the irony of it all: One of the wealthiest football clubs in the world, with a proven world-class manager who is yet to splash some serious cash at his new club, and suddenly the bank has been forced to involuntarily shut its doors until January 2011. All due to a little unknown reserve team player (unless you play Football Manager.

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Chelsea have submitted their 25 man squad list for this season's group stages of the Champions League. The 25 players listed are:Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Didier Drogba, John Mikel Obi, Michael Ballack, Florent Malouda, Jose Bosingwa, Yury Zhirkov, Deco, Saloman Kalou, Ross Turnbull, Daniel Sturridge, John Terry, Alex, Click to continue reading...

Chelsea have submitted their 25 man squad list for this season's group stages of the Champions League. The 25 players listed are:Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Didier Drogba, John Mikel Obi, Michael Ballack, Florent Malouda, Jose Bosingwa, Yury Zhirkov, Deco, Saloman Kalou, Ross Turnbull, Daniel Sturridge, John Terry, Alex, Click to continue reading...

.Arsenal Transfered In: Thomas Vermaelen (Ajax, £11m), Damian Martinez (Club Athletico Independiente, £1.3m), Jamie Edge (Cheltenham, undisc) Transfered Out: Abu Ogogo (Dag & Red, free), Amaury Bischoff (Academica de Coimbra, free), Emmanuel Adebayor (Man C, £25m), Kolo Toure (Man C, £14m), Jay Simpson (QPR, loan), James Dunne (Exeter, free), Rui Fonte (Lisbon, free), Rene Steer (Oldham, free), [. Click to continue reading...

"Sir Alex Ferguson would have us believe he is quite happy with his squad going into their defence of their Premier League crown," said Stan YSB Collymore. "Yet I still think United look a lot weaker than last term following the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. Federico Macheda and Danny Welbeck, as I said recently, are a pair of strikers for the future.

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Ever since Jose Mourinho's heavenly time at Stamford Bridge came to an end, Chelsea have been living in the shadows of that great period in time for the club.

Avram Grant played using Mourinho's same system before eventually getting the axe while Luiz Felipe Scolari could not really bring a "Brazilian touch" to Chelsea's football style.

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West London side seem desperate to spend money!

Though the club are keen to deliver a star signing for new manager Carlo Ancelotti with the best will in the world, Yuri Zhirkov does not fit the bill Atletico's asking price has been £50million and despite reports in Spain, no new bid is on the table.

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CHELSEA
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Last season in the Premier League: 3rd, 83 points (25 wins, 8 draws, 5 defeats)
Summer moves
In: Yuri Zhirkov (CSKA Moscow, £18m), Daniel Sturridge (Man City, to be determined by tribunal), Ross Turnbull (Middlesbrough, free)
Out: Franco Di Santo (Blackburn, loan), Jimmy Smith (Leyton Orient, free), Ben Sahar (Espanyol, £1m), Frank Nouble (West Ham, nominal), Ryan Bertrand (Reading, loan), Tom Taiwo (Carlisle, loan), Lee Sawyer (Southend, loan)
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Chelsea Biggest Ins: Yuri Zhirkov on the left side of midfield should give Chelsea a steady, reliable option. Ross Turnbull will make a competent backup to Petr Cech. Daniel Sturridge could play the super-sub role off the bench when Chelsea...
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Our friends at In The Stands came up with this good selection of up and coming youngsters.

10) Daniel Sturridge, 19 (Chelsea)

A graduate of Manchester City's successful youth team, Daniel is now among the ranks at Chelsea. The 19 year old looks sharp, Having scored already for Chelsea in pre-season – I just hope he gets first team action team he deserves .

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England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce has brought in five new faces as his side look to build on their runners-up finish at the recent European Championships.� Daniel Sturridge, Andy Carroll, Freddie Sears, Junior Stanislas and Chris Smalling have all been called up for the first time, as England travel to the . Click to continue reading...

Watch Manchester United v Chelsea in the Community Shield live on your PC.

Manchester United v. Chelsea
Competition: F.A. Community Shield
Stadium: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Date: 9 August 2009
Kickoff: 14:00 GMT, 10:00 EST

It's time for the annual curtain raiser to the English football season as last year's Premiership Champions, Manchester United, will take on the defending F.

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Tall Story or Transfer Truth?

CARLO ANCELOTTI will pay an astonishing £45million for Alexandre Pato and then loan him back to AC Milan for a year!

Chelsea will happily smash the transfer record for a teenager, previously the £27.5m paid for Wayne Rooney, but allow Pato to stay in Italy until after the World Cup.

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Watch Manchester United v Chelsea in the Community Shield live on your PC.

Manchester United v. Chelsea
Competition: F.A. Community Shield
Stadium: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Date: 8 August 2009
Kickoff: 14:00 GMT, 10:00 EST

It's time for the annual curtain raiser to the English football season as last year's Premiership Champions, Manchester United, will take on the defending F.

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Daniel Sturridge has earn't his first call up to the England Under 21 set up. Congratulations to him and let's hope this is a big positive in many to come during his time at Chelsea. Its clear to see in pre season that he is quick, two-footed and hungry for the ball and to score goals. This can only be good for Chelsea this season! Click to continue reading...

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A combination of first and reserve team players ran out comfortable 4-0 winners against a QPR XI at Cobham on Tuesday. Click to continue reading...

No, not that one!

Chelsea are eyeing Porto star Hulk.

The Daily Mail says Porto striker Hulk has been linked with a move to Chelsea. The 23-year-old Brazilian hot-shot has a £33m release clause.

Brazilian sources say Porto are aware of growing interest in the centre-forward and are keen to discuss a new contract with the player.

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A raft of expensive signings including self proclaimed Real Madrid targets Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor. Roque Santa Cruz finally arrives at Eastlands on the fifth attempt. The midfield marshaled by Gareth Barry, long coveted by Liverpool. Their defense get a boost with Kolo Toure's transfer.

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John Mikel Obi has committed to a five year deal with Chelsea, his current club. The midfielder joined Chelsea in 2006 from Lyn Oslo and will now be here till 2014. Mikel has been a known face in the Blues side and this deal will ensure that he is a common sight in the midfields [...] Click to continue reading...

Chelsea met Inter at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena. The game was dominated by Jose Mourinho's former club and the Special One could not hide his displeasure. Lampard, Drogba, Malouda, Sturridge and Essien kept the pressure up on the Nerrazurri. Drogba hit a speculative shot on goal which Belec was unable to get fully behind and only managed to deflect the ball into goal in the 10'.

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After a summer of discussion, controversy and the dominance of Manchester City and Real Madrid in the transfer market, club football has finally returned to our lives albeit in a non-competitive format.

Obviously after the seemingly endless summer break it is great to see your team back in action.

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19 year old Daniel Sturridge scores on debut...

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Controversy over the future of Chelsea captain John Terry's time at Stamford Bridge continues as Manchester City manager Mark Hughes this morning expressed his desire to bring JT to the blue half of Manchester. John Terry has not publicly come out to express his commitment to Chelsea yet. And the intensity of the situation will continue to escalate after a French newspaper reported today that John Terry got into a heated argument with Chelsea players in the dressing room after the game yesterday, and stormed out.

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On Saturday at Qwest Field, English Premier League side Chelsea started their preseason with a match against Major League Soccer side Seattle Sounders FC. Here's a full recap of the match along with video highlights.

Chelsea FC defeats Seattle sounders FC 2-0 - Video Highlights - It was a sold out crowd in Seattle as Chelsea began their preseason tour of the United States with a 2-0 victory.

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So I had this rant box written up for today's match, and forgot to post it when my pops offered to buy me a car. Sue me.

Here it is anyway. And, yes, I know we won 2-0. A recap is coming big up to Sturridge.

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It's go time, people.

Chelsea's preseason tour of the United States kicks off tonight and so with it the managerial run of one Carlo Ancelotti as a Blue with a friendly visit to the home of broke a** Beckham wannabees (calm down, Freddie).

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The irony of Manchester City's chase of John Terry will not have escaped the attention of Liverpool supporters still bitter over Chelsea's pursuit of Steven Gerrard before the 2004/05 season.
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'My motivation [for moving] was to play in the Champions League,' he explained at Cobham, midway between Thursday's two training sessions.

'I am a young player but I am very ambitious and I want to push myself to the highest level and play with the best players in the world.

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'Pah! Yet another Englishman I 'ave never 'eard of.' New Chelsea signing Daniel Sturridge makes his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt: Solid signing by Chelsea. Again, not an Ancelotti signing but Sturridge looks an excellent prospect. I'm surprised Man...

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