Chelsea F.C. — Best pictures!

Our FTBL World Top 23 for defenders remains under the total domination of English Premier League players, with all three top goalkeepers and six defenders playing for English clubs.

Barcelona are already hard at work preparing for their La Liga game against Villarreal after their dramatic Champions League semi-final qualification against Chelsea. The game will be a perfect opportunity for Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Yaya Toure (pictured

Chelsea will host Arsenal in Premier League action next Sunday in what could be an attempt at consolation for manager Guus Hiddink’s side after their bitter elimination from the Champions League by a less-than-impressive Barcelona. Ghanaian Michael Essien

Michael Essien of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Barcelona during their Champions League second leg semi-final soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.

Chelsea's Frank Lampard (L) reacts as John Terry watches on after Barcelona's Andres Iniesta scored the winner during their Champions League second leg semi-final soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London.