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Reaction
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Chelsea winger Eden Hazard 'doubtful' for Boxing Day West Ham United clash
Eden Hazard may have to miss the Boxing Day London derby between Chelsea and West Ham United after some tough tackles against Stoke City on Monday.Dec 24, 10:37
Jose Mourinho: 'Phil Bardsley was lucky not to be sent off'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that Phil Bardsley was fortunate not to receive a red card for his challenge on Eden Hazard in the Blues' victory over Stoke City.Dec 23, 05:37
John Terry hails "important" victory against Stoke City
John Terry says that Chelsea "were in control of the whole game" as they recorded a 2-0 victory over Stoke City.Dec 22, 22:57
Mark Hughes "frustrated" by Chelsea defeat
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that he was frustrated to see his side concede inside the opening two minutes of their defeat against Chelsea.Dec 22, 22:44
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who stood out during Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the Britannia.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Match Report
Chelsea move three points clear at the top of the Premier League by beating Stoke City 2-0 at the Britannia Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Chelsea's 2-0 win over Stoke as John Terry and Cesc Fabregas ensure that their side will spend Christmas top of the table.
HT Report
An early header from John Terry gives Chelsea a 1-0 half-time lead in their Premier League match against Stoke City.
Team News
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois recovers from injury to take his place in the Chelsea side for their Premier League match against Stoke City.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to the Britannia Stadium to play Stoke City.
Build-up
David Silva: 'Pressure is on Chelsea at Stoke City'
Manchester City midfielder David Silva feels that Chelsea are under pressure to hit back at his side in the title race when they face Stoke City on Monday night.Dec 22, 04:23
Jose Mourinho: 'Bojan Krkic almost gave me a heart attack'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits that Stoke City striker Bojan Krkic almost gave him a heart attack while he was manager at Inter Milan.Dec 19, 16:10
Jose Mourinho: 'We must adapt against Stoke City'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that his side must adapt to Stoke City's style of play in order to secure three points at the Britannia Stadium. Dec 19, 13:16
Stoke City's Bojan Krkic on course to face Chelsea
Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic is expected to recover from injury in time to face Chelsea.Dec 18, 23:37
Mark Hughes hopeful ahead of Stoke City's clash with Chelsea
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes suggests that his side can still get something from their upcoming game with Chelsea despite the quality in Jose Mourinho's squad.Dec 18, 15:30
Chelsea to subsidise fans' travel costs for Stoke City trip
Chelsea reduce ticket prices and pledge to provide coach transport for the club's Monday night fixture at Stoke City.Oct 24, 00:03
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