Sunday 28th October

Premier League: Chelsea 6 - 0 Manchester City

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Match reports

Independent on Sunday, Steve Tongue: "A lot of water has flowed under Stamford Bridge since Eriksson took tea with owner Roman Abramovich in the summer of 2003 to discuss becoming manager of Chelsea. Jose Mourinho was given the job and the rest is history; or was until Avram Grant took over eight matches ago. Six of them have been won, the last five in a row, and for the home team's supporters it was all glorious fun yesterday as the little-regarded Israeli lived up to his promise to produce a brighter style of football."

Sunday Times, Joe Lovejoy: "The king is

Thursday 25th October

Champions League: Chelsea 2 - 0 Schalke 04

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Match reports

The Times, Matt Hughes: "Given that his boss is the man who has everything, it is perhaps just as well that Avram Grant has promised Roman Abramovich the earth. In his first programme notes, the Chelsea first-team coach pledged to provide trophies, entertainment and winning football - everything, indeed, but the proverbial moon on a stick. Five weeks to the day since being handed the ultimate hospital pass, he is in danger of delivering. José who? Grant is yet to hear his name chanted at Stamford Bridge, but that prospect is no longer as fanciful as it once appeared."

The Independent, Sam Wa

Monday 22nd October

Premier League: Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Chelsea

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Match reports

The Observer, Duncan Castles: "This match proved to be ugly viewing for Middlesbrough, but further testament to the strength of character at Chelsea. Few now contest the damage Jose Mourinho's forced dismissal from the club did to the Blues' dressing room, yet a team largely at odds with themselves, their under-qualified manager and their interfering owner still possess the professional pride to dig out results like this."

Sunday Telegraph, Jonathan Wilson: "Drogba described the club as having been "broken" by the departure of Jose Mourinho, but he certainly hasn't been. Yesterday, on his return from suspension, he was not at

Monday 8th October

Premier League: Bolton Wanderers 0 - 1 Chelsea

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Unfortunately I had to make do with radio commentary and brief Match of the Day highlights, so links to match reports and video highlights only I’m afraid. Post your observations on the game in the comments.

Thursday 4th October

Champions League: Valencia 1 - 2 Chelsea

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Match reports

The Guardian, Kevin McCarra: "Mourning no longer intruded and Chelsea, just as they did on their previous visit to this stadium, came back to win last night after falling behind. Didier Drogba, the scorer of a fine decider, surpassed himself, but many others also rediscovered misplaced excellence."

Daily Telegraph, John Ley: "For Grant, the game was a huge test and he did not shy away from making potentially immense decisions. Terry returned just four days after fracturing his cheekbone, while Andrei Shevchenko and Juliano Belletti were dropped to the bench."