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Fernando Torres in the rain
Fernando Torres played through Swansea game with illness
Rafael Benitez reveals that Fernando Torres was playing with a stomach bug when he was booed by Chelsea fans during their defeat to Swansea.
Jan 11, 17:33
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'We can still win Capital One Cup'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill insists that his side can overturn a two-goal deficit against Swansea City and progress through to the Capital One Cup final.
Jan 11, 08:22
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012
Branislav Ivanovic 'says sorry to teammates after Swansea City defeat'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic reportedly apologises to the entire team for two individual errors that led to Swansea City's goals in their first-leg semi-final victory in the League Cup.
Jan 10, 09:10
Swansea striker Michu celebrates opening the scoring against Chelsea on January 9, 2013
Michael Laudrup: 'Michu the bargain of the season'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says that Michu is the "bargain of the season" after scoring against Chelsea.
Jan 10, 07:46
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can reach Capital One Cup final'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea can still reach the final of the Capital One Cup after their semi-final first-leg defeat to Swansea City.
Jan 10, 06:47
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013
Rafael Benitez rues 'Demba Ba goal'
Rafael Benitez says that Demba Ba's goal for Chelsea should have stood during their defeat to Swansea City in the Capital One Cup.
Jan 10, 06:37
Swansea manager Michael Laudrup before kick-off against Man Utd on December 23, 2012
Swansea City's Michael Laudrup: 'Win against Chelsea was very special'
Michael Laudrup says that Swansea City had "a very good game" against Chelsea in their 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Jan 10, 02:57
Branislav Ivanovic
Rafael Benitez refuses to blame Branislav Ivanovic for Chelsea loss
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez refuses to blame Branislav Ivanovic following Wednesday's 2-0 first-leg loss to Swansea in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 23:47
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013
Rafael Benitez rues missed chances
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez rues his side's missed chances following their 2-0 first-leg defeat to Swansea City in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 23:33
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Fulham on December 29, 2012
Michael Laudrup: 'We still have a mountain to climb'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup refuses to get carried away following his team's 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 9, 23:01
Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams praises Swansea City discipline
Swansea defender Ashley Williams praises his side's discipline following their 2-0 first-leg win at Chelsea in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 21:55
Frank Lampard
Chelsea chairman met with Frank Lampard chants
Chelsea supporters sing Frank Lampard's name as chairman Bruce Buck heads onto the pitch before their match with Swansea City.
Jan 9, 19:47

The Match

Match Report

Goals from Michu and Danny Graham give Swansea City a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.

Live Commentary

Live coverage of the first leg of Chelsea's Capital One Cup semi-final against Swansea.

HT Report

Swansea City hold an unlikely 1-0 lead over Chelsea following the first half of their Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Chelsea's Fernando Torres starts ahead of Demba Ba for tonight's League Cup clash against Swansea City.

Head to Head
Jan 31, 2012 7.45pm
Swansea
1-1
Chelsea
Sinclair (39')
Taylor (14'), Rangel (48')
Taylor (90' og.)
Cole (45'), Malouda (45'), Meireles (87')
Cole (86')
Sep 24, 2011 3pm
Chelsea
4-1
Swansea
Ramires (36', 76'), Torres (29'), Drogba (90')
Mata (33'), Cole (86'), Obi Mikel (90')
Torres (39')
Williams (86')
Dyer (54'), Monk (76'), Taylor (89')
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City158342721627
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Fulham166642422224
10Brentford157263128323
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton153661421-715
16Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1512121131-205


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