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Ryan Shawcross, Oscar
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Oscar, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata can play together'
Roberto Di Matteo thinks that Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar can successfully play in the same Chelsea side, despite appearing to struggle to break down Stoke.
Sep 23, 06:18
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis slams "laughable" Chelsea duo
Stoke manager Tony Pulis accuses Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic and Oscar of diving, labelling the duo as "laughable".
Sep 22, 20:26
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo explains John Terry, Frank Lampard omissions
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insists that John Terry and Frank Lampard were rested rather than dropped for today's match against Stoke City.
Sep 22, 19:44
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis furious with David Luiz tackle
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis brands David Luiz's challenge on Michael Kightly as "disgraceful" following his side's 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 22, 18:24
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo pleased with Chelsea persistence
Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo is pleased with the patience that his side showed as a late goal gives them a 1-0 win over Stoke.
Sep 22, 18:10
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis "proud" of Stoke City players
Tony Pulis believes that his players performed better than they ever have at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
Sep 22, 17:59
Michael Owen, Javi Garcia
Michael Owen 'gutted' following Stoke City defeat
Michael Owen takes to Twitter to express his disappointment following Stoke City's last-gasp defeat at Chelsea.
Sep 22, 17:51
Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole "It was a battle"
Chelsea matchwinner Ashley Cole describes today's 1-0 win over Stoke City as a "battle" and stresses the psychological importance of establishing an early lead in the Premier League title race.
Sep 22, 17:24

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's narrow 1-0 win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

Gallery

Pictures from Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

Match Report

A late goal from Ashley Cole gives Chelsea a hard-earned win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Chelsea's Premier League encounter with Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

HT Report

Chelsea endure a frustrating opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge, as they struggle to break down a resilient Stoke City outfit.

Team News

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo rotates his squad for the visit of Stoke City in the Premier League this afternoon.

Preview

Chelsea take on Stoke City at Stamford Bridge this Saturday following their Champions League draw with Juventus earlier this week.

Head to Head
Mar 10, 2012 3pm
Chelsea
1-0
Stoke
Drogba (68')
Obi Mikel (19')

Diao (14'), Wilson (38')
Fuller (25')
Apr 2, 2011 3pm
Stoke
1-1
Chelsea
Walters (8')
Walters (56')
Drogba (33')
Bosingwa (58'), Cole (64')
Aug 28, 2010 3pm
Chelsea
2-0
Stoke
Malouda (32'), Drogba (77' pen.)

Whitehead (37'), Etherington (45')
Apr 25, 2010 3pm
Chelsea
7-0
Stoke
Lampard (81', 44' pen.), Malouda (89'), Kalou (24', 31', 68'), Sturridge (87')

Whelan (60'), Whitehead (61'), Huth (76')
Sep 12, 2009 3pm
Stoke
1-2
Chelsea
Diagne-Faye (32')
Shawcross (19'), Delap (59'), Wilkinson (77')
Drogba (45'), Malouda (90')
Kalou (17'), Terry (45'), Cole (53')
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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