Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata ditches number nine shirt ahead of new season
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata switches shirt number at Stamford Bridge, leaving behind the iconic number nine to take the vacant 29.Aug 3, 17:55
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley between Manchester City and Chelsea.Aug 3, 12:27
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole predicts the starting lineup that Maurizio Sarri could name for Chelsea's meeting with Manchester City in the Community Shield.Aug 3, 06:45
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.Aug 3, 06:00
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties after late equaliser
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin following a 1-1 draw in normal time.Aug 1, 21:16
Team News: Chelsea, Arsenal name strong XIs for clash in Dublin
Arsenal boss Unai Emery and Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri both name strong XIs for Wednesday's International Champions Cup match in Dublin.Aug 1, 18:12
Report: Maurizio Sarri left frustrated by Willian's delayed return to training
A report claims that Maurizio Sarri is frustrated by Willian's failure to return to Chelsea training, nearly a month on from Brazil's World Cup exit.Aug 1, 12:35
Maurizio Sarri keen to keep Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea?
New head coach Maurizio Sarri reportedly indicates that he wants to keep forward Michy Batshuayi at Chelsea this season.Aug 1, 11:57
Aston Villa keen to sign Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham on loan?
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in securing a season-long loan deal for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham.Aug 1, 11:23
Manchester United chief scout Javier Ribalta leaves to join Zenit St Petersburg
Manchester United chief scout Javier Ribalta joins Russian giants Zenit St Petersburg as their new sporting director just 13 months after arriving at Old Trafford.Jul 31, 19:23
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri open to Alvaro Morata departure
Maurizio Sarri responds to reports linking Alvaro Morata with a move away from Chelsea by stating that the Blues only want to keep their top players "if they want to be here".Jul 28, 21:42
Chelsea overcome Inter Milan on penalties in International Champions Cup
Chelsea overcome Inter Milan on penalties after their International Champions Cup encounter at the Allianz Riviera finishes 1-1 after 90 minutes.Jul 28, 20:09
Report: Chelsea want £62m for AC Milan-linked striker Alvaro Morata
Chelsea reportedly put a £62m price tag on Alvaro Morata, which may force AC Milan to end their pursuit of the Spanish striker.Jul 27, 08:59
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata agrees to AC Milan move?
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has agreed terms on a return to Serie A with AC Milan, according to a report.Jul 26, 10:13
Chelsea 'suffer blow in Gonzalo Higuain pursuit'
Juventus are reportedly considering a swap deal for former player Leonardo Bonucci which would take rumoured Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain to AC Milan.Jul 25, 09:27
Paris Saint-Germain 'reject Chelsea bid for Edinson Cavani'
French champions Paris Saint-Germain reportedly reject an official approach from Chelsea for striker Edinson Cavani.Jul 25, 09:01
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: "We have to improve very quickly"
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri hopes to see his players step things up as pre-season goes on after claiming a narrow 1-0 win over Perth Glory.Jul 23, 15:29
Pedro goal earns Chelsea win over Perth Glory
An early goal from Pedro earns Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Perth Glory to give Maurizio Sarri a win in his first game in charge of the Premier League side.Jul 23, 13:34
Team News: Jorginho handed Chelsea debut in Perth Glory friendly
Jorginho is named in Chelsea's starting lineup to face Perth Glory in the Blues' first pre-season outing of the summer.Jul 23, 10:47
Live Commentary: Perth Glory 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Maurizio Sarri begins his Chelsea reign with a 1-0 win over Perth Glory in Monday's friendly in Australia.Jul 23, 10:30
Alvaro Morata 'offered back to Real Madrid'
Real Madrid are reportedly offered the chance to re-sign Alvaro Morata from Chelsea this summer following the Spaniard's difficult first season in England.Jul 20, 08:34
Chelsea to move for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a summer approach for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who is a target for a number of top European clubs.Jul 16, 11:32
Report: Chelsea to meet Gonzalo Higuain agent this week
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain is reportedly closing in on a £44m switch to Chelsea, as talks are planned between the Blues and the player's agent on Wednesday.Jul 16, 08:39
Chelsea 'willing to sell Olivier Giroud, Alvaro Morata'
A report claims that Chelsea will look to offload Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata as they want Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain to lead their line next season.Jul 14, 21:47
Juventus 'open to Gonzalo Higuain sale'
Juventus are reportedly willing to listen to offers for rumoured Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.Jul 12, 10:10
Chelsea open to swap deal involving Alvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuain?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to open talks regarding a potential swap deal involving Alvaro Morata and Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain.Jul 3, 08:13
Alvaro Morata "very excited" for new season
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata reveals that he is "very excited" ahead of the new season.Jul 2, 10:42
Alvaro Morata 'wants to quit Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata reportedly wants to leave the club after enduring a difficult first campaign in England.Jun 29, 11:28
Borussia Dortmund 'plotting summer swoop for Chelsea's Alvaro Morata'
Borussia Dortmund allegedly plot a summer bid for out-of-favour Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata.Jun 21, 12:41
World Cup preview: Spain
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of 2010 champions Spain as they look to bounce back from a group-stage exit four years ago.Jun 12, 14:01
AC Milan 'considering Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alvaro Morata swap deal with Chelsea'
AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to Chelsea in a swap deal which would take Alvaro Morata in the opposite direction.Jun 12, 09:31
Chelsea 'offered Gonzalo Higuain in exchange for Alvaro Morata by Juventus'
Juventus reportedly offer Chelsea Gonzalo Higuain as part of their efforts to re-sign their former player Alvaro Morata.May 31, 11:52
Chelsea 'leading race for Gonzalo Higuain'
Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain ahead of the expected appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their new manager.May 29, 08:28
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata offered in deal for Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi?
Chelsea are reportedly willing to offer forward Alvaro Morata to Inter Milan in order to complete a deal for striker Mauro Icardi.May 26, 12:33
Manchester United, Chelsea 'in three-way battle for Robert Lewandowski'
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly engaged in a three-way battle with Paris Saint-Germain for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.May 26, 08:23
Report: Inter Milan join race to sign Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata
A report claims that Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is now a target for Inter Milan, a day after the Spaniard was pictured holding talks with a Juventus official.May 24, 15:10
Alvaro Morata spotted meeting Juventus director Fabio Paratici
Alvaro Morata's return to Juventus appears to be on track as the Chelsea striker was spotted meeting with one of the Italian club's directors on Wednesday.May 24, 09:32
AC Milan join race to sign Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata?
AC Milan reportedly decide to join the race to sign Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata, who has endured a disappointing first season at Stamford Bridge.May 22, 15:38
Premier League quartet miss out on Spain squad
Four Premier League stars - including Alvaro Morata - miss out on inclusion in Spain's squad for the World Cup.May 21, 11:29
Chelsea 'in pole position to sign Robert Lewandowski'
Chelsea have been given a clear route to sign Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, as the striker's agent has reportedly ruled out a move to Real Madrid.May 20, 09:08


