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Premier League
Dec 19, 2015 at 3pm UK
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John Terry eyes further Chelsea improvement
Chelsea skipper John Terry calls on his side to get the fans back behind them by building on their victory over Sunderland.
Dec 20, 22:44
Branislav Ivanovic: 'We understand Chelsea fans' frustration'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic says that he "understands" the reaction of the fans after they voiced their displeasure at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Dec 19, 20:35
The Match
Match Report
Chelsea begin life without Jose Mourinho with a 3-1 win over struggling Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Relive Chelsea's 3-1 win over Sunderland in what was the Blues' first match since the departure of manager Jose Mourinho.
Team News
Cesc Fabregas returns to the starting lineup against Sunderland in Chelsea's first match without Jose Mourinho.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's first match since parting company with Jose Mourinho as the struggling champions host Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Head to Head
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Fourth Round
Sunderland
2-1
Chelsea
Dec 4, 2013 7.45pm
Form Guide
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 36 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 28 |
| 5 | Manchester CityMan City | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25 | -1 | 25 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 | Fulham | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| 10 | Brentford | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 23 |
| 11 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| 12 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 20 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 18 |
| 15 | Everton | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 | Leicester CityLeicester | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 14 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 13 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -12 | 12 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 40 | -16 | 9 |
| 20 | Southampton | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 31 | -20 | 5 |
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