Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Preview:Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Stoke City and Chelsea at the bet365 Stadium.
Sep 21, 15:29
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Atletico Madrid reach Diego Costa agreement with Chelsea
Chelsea reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid for the sale of Spain international Diego Costa, subject to personal terms and a medical.
Sep 21, 13:44
David Luiz takes out a photographer during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'David Luiz fit for Atletico Madrid match'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte expects David Luiz to be fit for next week's Champions League group match against Atletico Madrid despite a broken wrist.
Sep 21, 12:10
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Diego Costa to undergo Atletico Madrid medical today?
Diego Costa will reportedly undergo a medical with Atletico Madrid this afternoon as his Chelsea exit draws nearer.
Sep 21, 11:21
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Michy Batshuayi bags hat-trick as Chelsea cruise past Nottingham Forest
Michy Batshuayi scores a hat-trick as Chelsea make light work of Nottingham Forest with a 5-1 victory in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 20, 20:40
David Luiz takes out a photographer during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
David Luiz 'broke wrist' against Arsenal
Chelsea defender David Luiz reportedly suffered a broken wrist during Sunday's goalless draw with Arsenal.
Sep 20, 15:00
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
Diego Costa to miss World Cup?
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui warns Diego Costa that he will miss out on the World Cup if he does not resolve his club future soon.
Sep 20, 11:58
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
Seventeen-year-old Ethan Ampadu could feature for Chelsea in EFL Cup tie
Chelsea are considering handing 17-year-old Ethan Ampadu his first-team debut in this evening's EFL Cup tie against Nottingham Forest.
Sep 20, 10:54
Pedro in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte: 'Pedro has no luck'
Antonio Conte bemoans Pedro's unlucky nature after the forward picked up a third injury in the same number of games against Arsenal.
Sep 19, 18:09
David Luiz sees red during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea won't appeal David Luiz red card'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reiterates that he does not feel David Luiz should have been shown a red card against Arsenal, but he will reluctantly accept the decision.
Sep 19, 15:29
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'We will try our best in EFL Cup'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that his side will give the EFL Cup their "best" effort this season.
Sep 19, 12:56
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Eden Hazard confirmed to start in EFL Cup
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Eden Hazard will start against Nottingham Forest.
Sep 19, 12:41
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Chelsea star Eden Hazard: 'I progressed within a week under Antonio Conte'
Chelsea star Eden Hazard says that he improved his game within one week of Antonio Conte's reign.
Sep 19, 11:15
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Ray Wilkins: 'Diego Costa better option than Alvaro Morata'
Former Chelsea player and coach Ray Wilkins insists that, while Alvaro Morata is "a better footballer" than Diego Costa, the latter is a better option for Antonio Conte.
Sep 18, 17:55
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
Antonio Conte to turn to youth for Nottingham Forest cup tie
Antonio Conte says that "it is normal to rotate", as he prepares to ring the changes for the midweek EFL Cup third-round tie against Nottingham Forest.
Sep 18, 15:40
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Andreas Christensen can replace David Luiz'
Young centre-back Andreas Christensen has the trust of manager Antonio Conte to take over from suspended teammate David Luiz for Chelsea's next three domestic games.
Sep 18, 11:30
Shkodran Mustafi scores a disallowed goal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'It was important not to lose against Arsenal'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta says that his side will "keep working hard to improve" after playing out a goalless home draw with London rivals Arsenal.
Sep 18, 10:27
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Report: Atletico Madrid make final offer for Diego Costa
A report claims that Chelsea have been informed by Atletico Madrid that their bid of £58m for Diego Costa is the last offer they will table for the Spain international.
Sep 18, 08:59
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte reveals Pedro injury
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reveals that Pedro's half-time withdrawal during their 0-0 draw with Arsenal was due to an ankle injury.
Sep 17, 18:49
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard to start against Nottingham Forest?
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he is considering starting Eden Hazard in the EFL Cup game against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
Sep 17, 16:41
Antonio Conte is king of the world after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Antonio Conte happy with "a good draw"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes his side's goalless encounter with Arsenal as "a good draw".
Sep 17, 15:07
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard named on Chelsea bench, Mesut Ozil misses out for Arsenal
Eden Hazard will start this afternoon's Premier League clash against Arsenal on the Chelsea bench, while Mesut Ozil misses out for the Gunners.
Sep 17, 11:34
N'Golo Kante in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'N'Golo Kante is now a complete player'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that midfielder N'Golo Kante is now a "complete player", having improved his skills in possession.
Sep 16, 22:00
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Arsenal are genuine title rivals'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that Arsenal are genuine title contenders this season despite the Gunners losing two of their opening four games.
Sep 16, 09:30
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Alvaro Morata reveals Manchester United approach
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata reveals that Manchester United tried to sign him during the summer, but that Antonio Conte convinced him to move to Stamford Bridge.
Sep 16, 08:35
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard close to regaining full fitness'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that Eden Hazard could play a big part against Arsenal, while captain Gary Cahill is also in his plans to start.
Sep 15, 17:09
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must remain disciplined against Arsenal'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte "hopes to finish the game with 11 players" against Arsenal after having men sent off in the last two competitive outings between the sides.
Sep 15, 15:59
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunday lunchtime's Premier League meeting between champions Chelsea and London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 15, 13:01
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta clears from Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during the FA Cup final on May 27, 2017
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects a combined XI of Chelsea and Arsenal players ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the London rivals at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 15, 11:18
Tottenham Hotspur striker Fernando Llorente in action for his side during their Champions League Group H clash with Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Fernando Llorente: 'Mauricio Pochettino call convinced me to pick Tottenham Hotspur'
Fernando Llorente reveals that he joined Tottenham Hotspur over Chelsea after a last-minute call from Mauricio Pochettino on deadline day.
Sep 14, 20:17
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Roy Keane brands Chelsea striker Diego Costa "a bit of a balloon"
Manchester United legend Roy Keane claims that Chelsea are better off without excluded striker Diego Costa.
Sep 14, 11:54
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Atletico Madrid chief: 'Diego Costa deal not close to completion'
Atletico Madrid will not hold any further talks with Chelsea regarding Diego Costa until January at the earliest, club president Enrique Cerezo confirms.
Sep 14, 10:35
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Atletico Madrid 'make breakthrough' in Diego Costa deal
Atletico Madrid reportedly believe that they have made a "breakthrough" in talks to sign Diego Costa from Chelsea.
Sep 13, 15:27
Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Cesc Fabregas 'facing Chelsea axe for visit of Arsenal'
A report claims that Cesc Fabregas will be dropped to the bench for the visit of Arsenal next weekend, as Chelsea boss Antonio Conte favours a powerful midfield.
Sep 13, 14:22
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Antonio Conte praises Davide Zappacosta after debut goal in Champions League
Antonio Conte praises Davide Zappacosta following an impressive debut for Chelsea in the Champions League.
Sep 13, 14:02
Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Cesar Azpilicueta one of best defenders in world'
Cesar Azpilicueta must now be considered among the best defenders in the world, according to his Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.
Sep 13, 11:48
Michy Batshuayi controls the ball during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016
Michy Batshuayi: "It is good to score"
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi admits his delight at getting his first goal in the Champions League.
Sep 13, 11:12
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Diego Costa 'set for Saudi Arabia loan'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa will reportedly spend the next few months playing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal if an agreement is reached for him to move to Atletico Madrid in January.
Sep 13, 10:59
Eden Hazard rubs his penis during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016
Antonio Conte calls for "patience" with Eden Hazard
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte calls for "patience" as Eden Hazard continues to step up his recovery from injury.
Sep 13, 08:47
Antonio Conte is king of the world after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Antonio Conte delighted with "great performance" from Chelsea
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte heaps praise on his side's "great performance" during their 6-0 Champions League victory over Qarabag FK.
Sep 12, 21:29
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