A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roma boss Eusebio di Francesco: 'We have tough Champions League group'
Roma boss Eusebio di Francesco says that his team will have to be at their best in order to advance through the group stages of the Champions League.
Aug 25, 12:54
Generic image of a locker room
Didier Drogba returns to Chelsea training ground to visit team
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba visits Antonio Conte's players during a trip to the club's Cobham training base.
Aug 23, 15:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea 'respond to rumours linking Thomas Tuchel to Antonio Conte's job'
Chelsea reportedly have no plans to sack Antonio Conte and bring in former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel as their new manager.
Aug 23, 09:00
Jamie Vardy in action during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2017
Chelsea to swoop for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a surprise move for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.
Aug 22, 10:51
Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Lille to bid £36m for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi?
Lille are reportedly willing to spend £36m to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi within the next week.
Aug 21, 20:17
Marcos Alonso celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Marcos Alonso nets double as Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley
Marcos Alonso scores a double as Chelsea run out 2-1 winners over Tottenham Hotspur in the first Premier League fixture at Wembley Stadium.
Aug 20, 16:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Kieran Trippier replaces Kyle Walker-Peters in Tottenham Hotspur XI against Chelsea
Kieran Trippier is back in Tottenham Hotspur's starting XI ahead of their Premier League clash against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Aug 20, 14:10
Antonio Conte shouts orders as Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 4, 2017
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Aug 20, 14:00
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Preview:Deportivo La Coruna vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the opening weekend of La Liga as champions Real Madrid travel to face Deportivo La Coruna at the Estadio Riazor.
Aug 18, 16:19
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
Aug 18, 15:30
Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016
Alvaro Morata: 'Chelsea the perfect club for me'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is determined to make a big impact at Stamford Bridge after making the "hard" decision to leave Real Madrid in the summer.
Aug 17, 20:15
Juventus's Alex Sandro and West Ham United's Martin Samuelson in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2016
Chelsea 'not giving up on Alex Sandro, want Juve star to lodge transfer request'
Chelsea are reportedly refusing to give up on signing Juventus star Alex Sandro after making a fresh enquiry.
Aug 16, 10:42
Cristiano Ronaldo scores past Gerard Pique during the Supercopa de Espana first-leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on August 13, 2017
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Supercopa de Espana tie between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu.
Aug 15, 11:59
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte 'at odds with Chelsea board over transfer targets'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and the club's board are reportedly miles apart with regards to transfer strategy.
Aug 15, 09:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'New Chelsea signings not on same level as departed players'
Cesar Azpilicueta believes that Chelsea's summer signings are not on the same level as those who have recently left the club.
Aug 14, 08:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Burnley's Sam Vokes hails "huge result"
Burnley forward Sam Vokes reveals his 'delight' after scoring twice in Saturday's 3-2 victory at Premier League champions Chelsea.
Aug 12, 21:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andreas Christensen: 'We made it difficult'
Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen backs his side to bounce back from Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Burnley on the opening weekend of the new Premier League campaign.
Aug 12, 20:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Merson: 'Chelsea need to spend'
Chelsea desperately need to improve their squad in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, according to former Arsenal attacker Paul Merson.
Aug 12, 20:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jack Cork: 'The win means a lot'
Burnley midfielder Jack Cork says that his team are delighted to have opened their new Premier League season with a 3-2 win at Chelsea.
Aug 12, 18:27
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte: "I am not worried"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he is "not worried" about his side's prospects this season.
Aug 12, 17:32
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Antonio Conte: "We lost our heads"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that his side 'lost their heads' as they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at home to Burnley.
Aug 12, 16:57
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Burnley stun nine-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Sam Vokes scores twice as Burnley record a 3-2 win at Premier League champions Chelsea on the opening weekend of the season.
Aug 12, 15:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
Aug 12, 13:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Alvaro Morata on bench for Chelsea
Alvaro Morata starts on the bench as Chelsea welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge.
Aug 12, 13:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata needs time'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that record signing Alvaro Morata will 'need time' to adapt to the Premier League.
Aug 11, 14:51
David Silva celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on May 13, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: "Incredible" Manchester City are title favourites
Jurgen Klopp believes that Manchester City are "definitely the favourites" to win the Premier League title after further strengthening their squad this summer.
Aug 11, 08:10
The Chelsea squad celebrate with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between defending champions Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 10, 18:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ben Mee excited to face Alvaro Morata
Burnley defender Ben Mee admits that he is relishing the prospect of coming up against new Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata this weekend.
Aug 10, 14:50
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Victor Moses during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Chelsea table £25m bid for Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?
Chelsea reportedly table a £25m bid for Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has one year left on his contract at the Emirates.
Aug 9, 10:24
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte confirms Alvaro Morata in line for Chelsea start
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata could start this Saturday's Premier League opener against Burnley.
Aug 9, 10:03
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic is a great loss to Chelsea'
Antonio Conte admits that Nemanja Matic is a "great loss" to the Chelsea team following the midfielder's move to Manchester United.
Aug 9, 09:12
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte eager to sign more players in order to be competitive
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that the club will struggle to win the Premier League title if their top transfer targets are not signed.
Aug 9, 08:42
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Jamie Carragher expects Antonio Conte to have left Chelsea by this time next year
Jamie Carragher believes that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will leave the club within the next 12 months.
Aug 8, 08:29
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Ray Wilkins "worried" Chelsea could suffer this season due to transfer business
Ray Wilkins admits that he is "worried" about Chelsea's season if the club fail to bring in more players.
Aug 7, 19:48
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Chelsea eyeing shock move for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale?
Chelsea could steal a march on title rivals Manchester United by tabling a £90m bid for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale in the coming weeks, according to a report.
Aug 7, 12:42
Petr Cech in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Petr Cech 'surprised by Thibaut Courtois penalty'
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech admits that he was 'surprised' by Thibaut Courtois's penalty during Sunday's Community Shield.
Aug 6, 21:57
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Antonio Conte defends Thibaut Courtois penalty
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Thibaut Courtois is 'one of the club's best penalty takers', despite the stopper missing from the spot in Sunday's Community Shield.
Aug 6, 21:08
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte: "Alvaro Morata needs to work"
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that record signing Alvaro Morata 'will need a bit of time' before making his mark in English football.
Aug 6, 20:56
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after the FA Cup final victory over Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties to win Community Shield
Arsenal win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium after beating Chelsea 4-1 in a penalty shootout.
Aug 6, 15:11
Alexandre Lacazette in Arsenal training gear in July 2017
Team News: Alexandre Lacazette leads Arsenal line in Community Shield
Alexandre Lacazette starts for Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield, but new Chelsea signings Antonio Rudiger and Alvaro Morata are only on the bench.
Aug 6, 12:04
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