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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F06%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018")
Antonio Conte unhappy with low goal return of Chelsea attackers
Antonio Conte acknowledges that the low goal return from Chelsea's attackers has made a Premier League top-four finish "very difficult".Apr 29, 11:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017")
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill hails "massive three points"
Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill challenges his side to "keep winning" in an attempt to overhaul one of the teams above them after claiming a 1-0 victory away at Swansea City.Apr 28, 19:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F01%2Fcarlos-carvalhal.jpg "Carlos Carvalhal watches on during the FA Cup game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swansea City on January 6, 2018")
Carlos Carvalhal takes confidence from display against Chelsea
Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal believes that his relegation-threatened side could have taken a point from their meeting with Chelsea.Apr 28, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F50%2Fcesc-fabregas.jpg "A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017")
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas: "Every game is a final for us"
Matchwinner Cesc Fabregas targets nine points from nine in order to overtake one of Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool to finish fourth in the Premier League.Apr 28, 19:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F47%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017")
Antonio Conte happy to put pressure on Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that his side's failure "to kill the game" against Swansea City very nearly came back to haunt them.Apr 28, 18:58
The Match
Match Report
Cesc Fabregas scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat relegation-threatened Swansea City 1-0 to close the gap on the top four to just two points.
Live Commentary
Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Swansea City as Cesc Fabregas's 50th Premier League goal is enough for a victory which has major implications at both ends of the table.
Team News
Defenders Federico Fernandez and Kyle Bartley are sidelined for Swansea City's Premier League home clash against Chelsea.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as relegation-threatened Swansea City welcome the visit of Chelsea to the Liberty Stadium.
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F05%2Folivier-giroud-alvaro-morata.jpg "New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018")
Alvaro Morata: 'Chelsea have many attacking options'
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata suggests that there is a friendly rivalry with teammate Olivier Giroud, with both men contributing in the final third in recent games.Apr 28, 11:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fjan-vertonghen-tammy-abraham.jpg "Jan Vertonghen and Tammy Abraham in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City on September 16, 2017")
Antonio Conte: 'Tammy Abraham can be important for Chelsea in future'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte acknowledges that Tammy Abraham's loan spell at Swansea City has been "very important for his development".Apr 27, 15:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte impressed with Swansea City form
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte admits that he has been impressed with the home form of Swansea City, whom they face at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.Apr 27, 15:32
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