Chelsea 2-0 Stoke
Frank Lampard and John Terry scored to set up a Wembley showdown with Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
Having surrendered their lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to wins for Arsenal and Manchester United yesterday afternoon, Chelsea have added another Wembley date to their fixture list pile-up thanks to goals from Frank Lampard and under-fire captain John Terry.
Chelsea 2-4 Man City
Carlos Tevez scored twice as Manchester City became the first team to beat Chelsea at home in 16 months.
The Argentine scored a stoppage time equaliser at the end of the first half for Roberto Mancini’s side after a catalogue of errors from the hosts, only moments after Frank Lampard had given the Blues the lead.
Esteban Cambiasso’s second-half winner gave José Mourinho’s Internazionale a precious first leg lead over previous club Chelsea.
Diego Milito had given the hosts the lead with just three minutes on the clock to give Inter a dream start, but Salomon Kalou curled home a superb equaliser to hand Chelsea a potentially precious away goal.
Wolves 0-2 Chelsea
Didier Drogba scored twice to earn Chelsea a crucial victory in the Premier League title race.
With defending champions Manchester United beaten 3-1 at Goodison Park by an in-form Everton side, Chelsea were presented with an opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table to four points.
Chelsea 4-1 Cardiff
Didier Drogba inspired Chelsea to a comfortable victory over Cardiff City.
The Ivorian striker scored his 23rd goal of the season with just two minutes on the clock to give Chelsea a deserved early lead. But there were elements of complacency in Chelsea’s play throughout the first half, and it came as little surprise when the tenacity of the visiting side was rewarded when Michael Chopra headed past Henrique Hilario.
Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
Didier Drogba scored a quick-fire brace to hand Chelsea the three points in a keenly-fought London derby.
The Ivorian poked home from close range after just seven minutes to give Chelsea the lead before capping off a fine counter-attack with a lethal finish inside the area.
Hull City 1-1 Chelsea
Didier Drogba scored on his return to the Chelsea side, but could not prevent his side from drawing with Hull.
The Premier League leaders had the opportunity to increase their lead of Manchester United at the top of the table to four points, but instead their advantage is an advantage of just two points.
Burnley 1-2 Chelsea
John Terry scored a late winner for Chelsea away at Burnley, to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.
The Chelsea and England captain was the centre of much media attention following allegations of his private life being spread across the tabloids, but left his critics stunned when he headed home a superb winner from Frank Lampard’s corner.