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Reaction
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Petr Cech determined to maintain focus
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insists that the fans generated a positive atmosphere during Saturday's 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.Mar 3, 23:36
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Demba Ba: 'Chelsea players support Rafael Benitez'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba says that the players are still behind Rafael Benitez.Mar 3, 08:47
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Steve Clarke: 'One mistake cost us'
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke feels that one mistake cost his side dearly in their loss to Chelsea. Mar 3, 05:12
Rafael Benitez: 'Fans got behind the team'
Rafael Benitez says that the Chelsea fans got behind the team during today's 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.Mar 2, 17:55
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge, where Demba Ba scored the only goal in a victory for the hosts.
Match Report
Chelsea survive late pressure from West Bromwich Albion to claim a 1-0 win and move to third in the Premier League.
Live Commentary
Read how Rafael Benitez's Chelsea moved back to third in the Premier League table with a win over West Brom, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
HT Report
Demba Ba hands Chelsea the advantage at half-time against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
Team News
John Terry is named as a substitute for Chelsea's clash with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.
Build-up
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John Obi Mikel: 'Chelsea must beat West Bromwich Albion'
John Obi Mikel believes that Chelsea need to take all three points from their game against West Bromwich Albion this afternoon.Mar 2, 12:31
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Steve Clarke: 'Peter Odemwingie could start against Chelsea'
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke reveals that striker Peter Odemwingie could start against Chelsea on Saturday.Mar 2, 08:13
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Rafael Benitez calls for 'positive atmosphere'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez calls for a positive atmosphere ahead of his side's match with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.Mar 1, 14:02
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