Jose Mourinho believes he is creating a "family" at Chelsea and is ready for the big Premiership lift-off.
The Stamford Bridge boss was preparing his team for the new campaign on a tour of America, although Joe Cole was injured during the defeat MLS All-Stars in Chicago.
Brazil full-back Roberto Carlos admits he is flattered that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho rates him so highly, but insists the only item on his immediate agenda is the World Cup.
The Real Madrid ace has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with Mourinho confirming his admiration for the player in an...
Fulham finally upstaged their more illustrious West London neighbours with an entertaining 1-0 win over Chelsea, who finished the match with ten men.
Luis Boa Morte's 17th minute matchwinner earned Fulham, who mounted a determined rearguard action in the second half, the three points which all but ensures the hosts'...
Chelsea and Barcelona have been told Uefa will closely watch their behaviour during Tuesday's Champions League second leg tie at the Nou Camp.
Lennart Johansson, the president of the governing body, said: "Both sides are aware they are being observed and they know what expectations we have of them.
Chelsea took a giant stride towards the Champions League knockout stage with a crushing victory against Real Betis.
Didier Drogba put Chelsea ahead from Michael Essien's pass after 23 minutes.
Ricardo Carvalho added a second just before the break when goalkeeper Antonio Doblas dropped Frank Lampard's free-kick...
Chelsea made it eight straight Barclays Premiership victories to take a nine-point lead at the top of the table as Liverpool were reduced to also-rans at Anfield.
They are now 17 points behind the leaders, albeit with two games in hand - a fact of dubious meaning against Joe Mourinho's superbly organised...