Mark Hudson » League Cup 2004/2005

Jose Mourinho insists he will finally be prepared to label Chelsea as title challengers if they "work in a successful way" in this close-season transfer market.... more »

Substitute Andre Schurrle's introduction proved decisive as Chelsea came from behind to defeat relegated Cardiff 2-1 with two goals in three second-half minutes in the Welsh capital.... more »

Connor Wickham continued his rich vein of scoring form, finding the net twice to help Sunderland climb out of the bottom three thanks to a 4-0 win over fellow Premier League strugglers Cardiff City.... more »

Liverpool will look to the past and future this weekend when they commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster before duelling Manchester City for supremacy in the Premier League.... more »

Chelsea returned to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at home to Stoke on Saturday in a timely boost ahead of their do-or-die Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.... more »