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Leeds United power to a sensational 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Elland Road to give their Premier League survival hopes a massive boost.
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| 4 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 14 | 7 | 23 |
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Team News: Bournemouth vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Chelsea.15:00
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Bournemouth vs. Chelsea: Blues looking to extend bizarre 25-year streak in Premier League game
Chelsea will be attempting to extend a 25-year streak when they square off against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.14:51
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Aston Villa transfer news: Villans targeting ambitious swoop for Chelsea attacking duo?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering January moves for Chelsea duo Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap, with the future of Ollie Watkins currently unclear.13:50
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provides an update on Facundo Buonanotte after his recent lack of game time.11:11
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Chelsea team news: Enzo Maresca reveals regret over leaving specific player out of Leeds United defeat
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals that he regrets not selecting a specific player for Wednesday's Premier League fixture against Leeds, which they lost by a 3-1 scoreline.10:50
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Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Bournemouth: Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.20:24
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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk labelled a "coward" by ex-Chelsea player as Sunderland draw leaves Premier League season in chaos
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Premier League GW15 predictions: Crucial wins for Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea but Man United, Liverpool both held again
Sports Mole takes on DJ and producer Shadow Child for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 15 of the 2025-26 campaign.17:00
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Premier League GW15: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 15 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.16:25
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Rodrygo 'open to joining' six Premier League teams as Real Madrid 'reveal' January transfer stance
Real Madrid are reportedly reluctant to sanction the departure of Rodrygo during the January transfer window, with a number of Premier League clubs supposedly keen on the Brazilian.15:51
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Bournemouth lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.Dec 4, 15:05
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Chelsea lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Dec 4, 15:05
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Preview:Bournemouth vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 4, 15:00
Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca says Blues can take "nothing" from Elland Road defeat, comments on Estevao Willian substitution
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says that he could not find any positives from Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Leeds United in the Premier League.Dec 4, 09:34
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants pursuing teenage star in deal which would 'majorly impact' Marcus Rashford
Barcelona reportedly join the race for FC Koln attacker Said El Mala, who is currently on the radar of a number of major European clubs.Dec 4, 09:16
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Premier League top scorers of all time after Erling Haaland joins 100 club for Man City
Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 35 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.Dec 4, 08:50
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Bournemouth vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Bournemouth and Chelsea.Dec 4, 08:00
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Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Whites outclass Blues at Elland Road
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'leading winter chase' ahead of Liverpool for 'perfect' defender
Chelsea are reportedly leading the chase to sign RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, who is also wanted by Liverpool and Manchester United.Dec 3, 19:07
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Leeds United vs. Chelsea team news: Cole Palmer, Estevao Willian decisions made by Enzo Maresca
Leeds United and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Elland Road.Dec 3, 18:53
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