Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte defends Danny Drinkwater over England snub
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that midfielder Danny Drinkwater did not deserve to be criticised for opting out of Gareth Southgate's most recent England squad.
Nov 18, 10:22
 A chilled-out Roberto Mancini has a chinwag on the old rag and bone during the Serie A game between Lazio and Sampdoria on May 7, 2017
Roberto Mancini "not thinking about" Italy managerial job
Former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini rules himself out of the running to replace Gian Piero Ventura as Italy manager.
Nov 17, 19:31
 Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tammy Abraham are the future of Chelsea'
Antonio Conte describes Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tammy Abraham as "the future" of Chelsea, as both players continue to thrive away from Stamford Bridge.
Nov 17, 16:21
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must win every game'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that his side must "win every game" if they are to catch Manchester City at the top of the table.
Nov 17, 14:39
 David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Antonio Conte refuses to discuss David Luiz situation
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte refuses to comment on speculation that he has fallen out with defender David Luiz.
Nov 17, 13:49
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea join race to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga?
Chelsea reportedly decide to join the race to sign highly-rated Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Nov 17, 10:58
 David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Report: Jose Mourinho plotting shock move for David Luiz
A report claims that Jose Mourinho is considering a move for defender David Luiz, who appears to have fallen out of favour under Antonio Conte at Chelsea.
Nov 17, 10:01
 Victor Moses in action for Chelsea on October 1, 2016
Victor Moses: 'Criticism makes Chelsea stronger'
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses insists that the squad still believes that they can challenge for the title this season despite sitting nine points adrift of Man City.
Nov 16, 23:01
 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
Italian FA 'speaks to Carlo Ancelotti over Italy vacancy'
The Italian FA allegedly speaks to Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the national team's new manager.
Nov 16, 17:41
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash at The Hawthorns between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea.
Nov 16, 15:14
 Italy manager Giampiero Ventura on the touchline during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
Italy sack head coach Gian Piero Ventura
Italy sack head coach Gian Piero Ventura after missing out on the 2018 World Cup.
Nov 15, 18:03
 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
Chelsea 'to sell Willian to fund move for Lucas Moura'
A report claims that Willian will be allowed to leave Chelsea in the summer as the Blues intend to free up further funds to bring in Lucas Moura from Paris Saint-Germain.
Nov 15, 15:17
 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
Report: Antonio Conte targeted to revive Italian football
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is the man Italian football chiefs want to replace Giampiero Ventura as manager of the national side, according to a report.
Nov 15, 09:24
 Italy manager Giampiero Ventura on the touchline during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
Gian Piero Ventura 'resigns as Italy head coach following World Cup failure'
Gian Piero Ventura reportedly resigns as Italy head coach following the team's failure to qualify for the 2018 Russia World Cup.
Nov 13, 23:05
 Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard: 'It's good to have David Luiz at Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard praises teammate David Luiz and says that it is "good" to have people like the Brazilian in the dressing room.
Nov 12, 09:47
 Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Alvaro Morata: 'I speak with Diego Costa a lot'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata reveals that he speaks to former Blues forward Diego Costa "quite a lot" since the Spaniard replaced Costa in the summer.
Nov 12, 09:13
 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
Report: Gianfranco Zola in frame to replace Michael Emenalo
Gianfranco Zola is seen as the ideal candidate to replace Michael Emenalo as Chelsea's technical director, according to a report.
Nov 11, 12:52
 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
Bayern Munich willing to sell Arturo Vidal in summer?
Bayern Munich reportedly decide that they are willing to sell midfielder Arturo Vidal - a former target of Chelsea - during the summer.
Nov 11, 11:15
 David Luiz celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
David Luiz suffers knock in Chelsea training
Chelsea defender David Luiz sustains a knock during training, just days after being dropped from the Blues squad by head coach Antonio Conte.
Nov 10, 16:12
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain 'target Antonio Conte'
Paris Saint-Germain sound out Chelsea boss Antonio Conte ahead of a potential move to France, according to a report.
Nov 10, 12:56
 David Luiz celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Real Madrid interested in signing Chelsea defender David Luiz?
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender David Luiz during the January transfer window.
Nov 9, 19:26
 Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Chelsea 'want Ross Barkley in January splurge'
Chelsea reportedly make Everton midfielder Ross Barkley their number one target in January, while they are also interested in Alex Sandro and another striker.
Nov 8, 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
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'to be more hands-on following Emenalo exit'
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will reportedly get more involved with day-to-day duties following the departure of technical director Michael Emenalo.
Nov 8, 14:54
 The injured-suspended David Luiz is all smiles during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte 'to welcome David Luiz back into first-team training'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly welcome David Luiz back into first-team training this week.
Nov 8, 13:56
 Sandro Ramirez in action for Everton during a 2017-18 Europa League match
Alvaro Morata 'tells Chelsea boss Antonio Conte to sign Sandro Ramirez'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata advises manager Antonio Conte to move for Everton forward Sandro Ramirez in the January transfer window.
Nov 8, 12:41
 David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
David Luiz 'being punished because of Diego Costa friendship'
A report claims that David Luiz thinks his close association with Diego Costa is behind Antonio Conte's decision to drop him from the squad to face Manchester United.
Nov 7, 12:50
 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 keen on Lyon centre-back Mouctar Diakhaby?
Chelsea could potentially make a January transfer move for 20-year-old Lyon centre-back Mouctar Diakhaby, according to a report in the press.
Nov 6, 19:56
 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's technical director Michael Emenalo 'steps down'
Michael Emenalo reportedly steps down from his role as technical director at Chelsea after six years in the position.
Nov 6, 14:33
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
AC Milan readying approach for Chelsea boss Antonio Conte?
Italian giants AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer under-fire Chelsea boss Antonio Conte an escape route should they decide to sack manager Vincenzo Montella.
Nov 6, 10:02
 Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Jose Mourinho downplays Antonio Conte handshake snub
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho downplays Antonio Conte's failure to shake his hand after the Premier League clash between the two teams.
Nov 5, 21:08
 David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte casts doubt on David Luiz future
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he is unsure whether David Luiz has a future at the club.
Nov 5, 20:51
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte delighted with Chelsea spirit in victory over Manchester United
Antonio Conte insists that, win or lose, Chelsea must always show the same kind of spirit displayed in their 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Nov 5, 19:08
 Jose Mourinho gesticulates during the Champions League group game between Benfica and Manchester United on October 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea, Manchester United encounter was an even match'
Jose Mourinho bemoans Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, describing the game as "even" and suggesting that it could have easily gone their way.
Nov 5, 18:56
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Team News: David Luiz dropped by Chelsea for Manchester United visit
Chelsea defender David Luiz has been dropped by manager Antonio Conte as Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge.
Nov 5, 15:34
 Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester United as Alvaro Morata heads the champions to victory on Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge.
Nov 5, 15:30
 Jose Mourinho winks during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Roman Abramovich 'invites Jose Mourinho to dinner'
Roman Abramovich hopes to meet face to face with Jose Mourinho following Sunday afternoon's league meeting between Chelsea and Manchester United, according to a report.
Nov 5, 10:42
 Antonio Conte poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Premier League title win was a miracle'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte claims that he "has earned" the right to remain in charge of the club following last season's memorable title-winning campaign.
Nov 5, 09:09
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte 'one game away from being sacked'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte could reportedly face being sacked by the club should his side lose at home to Manchester United on Sunday.
Nov 4, 21:52
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte plays down Roman Abramovich visit
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte plays down the significance of Roman Abramovich's recent visit to the club's training ground amid speculation over his future.
Nov 4, 15:50
 Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Jose Mourinho must respect me'
Antonio Conte says that his relationship with Jose Mourinho starts and ends with the mutual respect that they will show each other before Sunday's meeting.
Nov 3, 16:34
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