Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Team News: Olivier Giroud leads Chelsea line at Camp Nou
Olivier Giroud will lead the Chelsea line in Wednesday night's Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona.
Mar 14, 18:37
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Barcelona
Ahead of Chelsea's Champions League trip to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at how Antonio Conte's side could line up at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 11:34
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Wednesday's Champions League tie between Barcelona and Chelsea at Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 15:15
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata situation can improve'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte warns Alvaro Morata to improve his disciplinary issues after seeing the Spaniard narrowly avoid a red card against Swansea City.
Mar 12, 11:55
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Chelsea back on track with victory over Crystal Palace
Chelsea pick up a second win in six Premier League outings by seeing off London rivals Crystal Palace 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 10, 19:23
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'I don't mind playing Eden Hazard at false nine'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he will continue to play Eden Hazard in a 'false nine' role if it benefits the team going forward.
Mar 10, 10:57
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as Chelsea welcome fellow South London club Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge.
Mar 8, 12:22
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Dennis Wise criticises Antonio Conte substitutions
Former Chelsea captain Dennis Wise questions Antonio Conte's tactics and substitutions during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 5, 15:47
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard unsure over future role
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that he is unsure whether manager Antonio Conte plans to use him as a false nine again in the future.
Mar 5, 14:20
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea did not play to their qualities'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that his side 'did not play to their qualities' in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Mar 5, 10:51
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 21, 2017
Bernardo Silva bags winner as Chelsea roll over for Manchester City
Bernardo Silva's goal 34 seconds after the restart earns Man City a 1-0 win over Chelsea and takes Pep Guardiola's side one step closer to the Premier League title.
Mar 4, 17:56
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata misses out for Chelsea against Manchester City
Alvaro Morata is dropped to the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash with champions-elect Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 4, 15:01
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Andriy Shevchenko questions Alvaro Morata's finishing
Former Chelsea forward Andriy Shevchenko says that Alvaro Morata needs to improve his finishing to be successful at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 3, 13:05
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata must work hard to rediscover form'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata must "work hard" in order to rediscover his scoring touch in front of goal.
Mar 2, 18:46
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Dermot Gallagher defends officials over disallowed Alvaro Morata goal
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher defends the decision to disallow a goal from Chelsea's Alvaro Morata in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Feb 26, 17:42
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Graeme Souness: 'Alvaro Morata not good enough'
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness brands Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata "a near-miss man" following Sunday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
Feb 26, 12:20
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea had to be more clinical'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that his side had to be "more clinical" after they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 16:36
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring with Antonio Valencia during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Romelu Lukaku stars as Manchester United beat Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku puts in a man-of-the-match performance against former club Chelsea to earn Manchester United a 2-1 win over their top-four rivals at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 16:02
Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Team News: Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United starting XI against Chelsea
Paul Pogba is named in Manchester United's starting XI for Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 13:07
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive how Romelu Lukaku inspired Manchester United to a 2-1 win over former club Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 13:05
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provies predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Premier League top-four showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea.
Feb 23, 16:28
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:26
Danny Drinkwater celebrates with Willian after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Chelsea ace Willian calls for repeat performance at Old Trafford
Chelsea forward Willian hopes that his side can match their performance from the 1-1 draw with Barcelona when they take on Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Feb 22, 18:25
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard: 'I prefer to play out wide'
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says that he prefers to play out wide rather than in the centre of a three-man attack.
Feb 22, 12:51
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Lionel Messi strikes as Barcelona draw at Chelsea
Lionel Messi scores his first ever goal against Chelsea as Barcelona come from behind to draw 1-1 in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 first leg.
Feb 20, 21:38
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Team News: Alvaro Morata, Olivier Giroud named on Chelsea bench for Barcelona clash
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte names both Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud on the bench for the first leg of the club's Champions League last-16 tie with Barcelona.
Feb 20, 18:51
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio celebrates scoring during the Champions League final against Juventus on June 3, 2017
Premier League trio 'in five-team race for Marco Asensio'
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio reportedly tells club president Florentino Perez that five clubs - including Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal - are interested in him.
Feb 20, 09:07
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Antonio Conte: 'Olivier Giroud competition good for Alvaro Morata'
Antonio Conte hopes that Alvaro Morata thrives from the competition for a Chelsea starting spot provided by January arrival Olivier Giroud.
Feb 15, 16:44
Alvaro Morata in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata fitness is improving'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata is continuing to improve his fitness ahead of the club's upcoming games with Hull City and Barcelona.
Feb 15, 15:58
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Olivier Giroud a great target man for Chelsea'
Eden Hazard describes new teammate Olivier Giroud as a "great target man" who can bring the best out of Chelsea's other attacking talents.
Feb 14, 12:07
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'I'm proud to be at Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says that he is "proud" to be at the club after moving from Arsenal in January.
Feb 14, 11:06
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Alvaro Morata: 'I was wrong to play with pain'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata admits that he was wrong to play for the Blues while suffering from a back injury.
Feb 13, 16:47
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must be pleased for Olivier Giroud'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that the club "must be pleased" for striker Olivier Giroud, but added that the Frenchman needs to adapt to the team's style of play.
Feb 13, 15:05
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata: 'Lionel Messi cannot be stopped'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata says that the team will struggle to stop Barcelona star Lionel Messi in their Champions League last-16 tie.
Feb 13, 11:39
Antonio Conte celebrates Willian's equaliser during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Chelsea see off West Bromwich Albion to return to winning ways
Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea see off West Bromwich Albion 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to return to winning ways in the Premier League.
Feb 12, 21:54
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Team News: Olivier Giroud starts for Chelsea, Alvaro Morata on bench
Olivier Giroud is given his first Chelsea start in the Premier League fixture with West Bromwich Albion, while Alvaro Morata is selected on the bench.
Feb 12, 19:02
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Gianfranco Zola: 'Antonio Conte is not the main problem at Chelsea'
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola claims that underfire manager Antonio Conte is "not the main problem" at the club amid speculation over his future.
Feb 12, 15:38
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Alan Pardew: 'Chelsea have missed Diego Costa'
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew claims that Chelsea have struggled to replace Diego Costa since the striker's exit last summer.
Feb 12, 13:12
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Alvaro Morata declares himself fit for West Bromwich Albion clash
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata declares himself fit for his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion after his back injury was questioned by fans.
Feb 12, 13:02
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Chelsea star Alvaro Morata 'open' to Real Madrid return
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata suggests that he would return to Real Madrid one day.
Feb 10, 13:59
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