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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F52%2Frafael-benitez-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012")
Rafael Benitez: 'We targeted Leighton Baines'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea planned to stop the threat of Leighton Baines during their win over Everton.Dec 31, 06:51
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David Moyes issues Howard Webb apology
David Moyes says sorry to Howard Webb after arguing with him during Everton's defeat to Chelsea.Dec 31, 06:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F33%2Fpetrcech_20110412.jpg "Petr Cech")
Petr Cech to undergo groin scan
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech confirms that he will undergo a scan on Monday to assess the groin injury that he picked up in Sunday's 2-1 win over Everton.Dec 30, 20:57
Rafael Benitez praises Chelsea's attitude
Rafael Benitez lauds the way that his Chelsea players recovered from a one-goal deficit against Everton.Dec 30, 16:27
David Moyes: We were "unlucky"
David Moyes believes that Everton's performance against Chelsea warranted at least a point.Dec 30, 16:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F52%2Ffrank-lampard-chelsea.jpg "Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012")
Frank Lampard confirms talks
Frank Lampard says that talks have begun between his representatives and Chelsea over a new contract with the club.Dec 30, 15:42
Petr Cech suffers ankle injury
An ankle problem forces goalkeeper Petr Cech off during Chelsea's trip to Everton.Dec 30, 14:41
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Chelsea's Frank Lampard-inspired victory at Everton.
Match Report
Frank Lampard bags a brace as Chelsea come from behind to claim all three points from their visit to Everton.
Live Commentary
Live text coverage of the penultimate Premier League game of 2012 between two in-form sides, Everton and Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole.
HT Report
Frank Lampard scores late in the first half to ensure Chelsea go into the break against Everton level at 1-1.
Team News
Nikica Jelavic and Victor Anichebe are paired in attack for Everton's clash with Chelsea at Goodison Park.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park, with both teams having recorded consecutive wins so far during the festive period.
Build-up
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David Moyes missed out on Eden Hazard
Everton manager David Moyes reveals that he knew about Eden Hazard years ago but did not have the funds to sign him.Dec 30, 06:13
Petr Cech aiming to close gap at top
Petr Cech urges Chelsea to keep winning to close the gap on Manchester City.Dec 29, 01:58
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Juan Mata: 'I don't need a rest'
Juan Mata says that he is not in need of a rest and wants to keep playing for Chelsea.Dec 27, 16:46
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