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
Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: 'Chelsea getting back to their best'
Cesc Fabregas believes that Chelsea are getting back to their best following their emphatic 6-0 win over Qarabag FK in the Champions League.
Sep 12, 21:11
Pedro celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea hit six against Qarabag FK in Champions League opener
Chelsea mark their return to the Champions League with a 6-0 victory over minnows Qarabag FK at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 12, 20:36
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata, Eden Hazard on Chelsea bench
Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard start among the substitutes as Chelsea welcome Qarabag in the Champions League.
Sep 12, 17:56
Pedro celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 6-0 Qarabag FK - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 6-0 victory over Qarabag FK in the Champions League.
Sep 12, 17:45
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
Gianfranco Zola: Diego Costa a "big loss" for Chelsea
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola expresses his sadness over the club's transfer dispute with Diego Costa.
Sep 12, 16:10
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
Qarabag FK boss Gurban Gurbanov "not scared" of facing Chelsea
Qarabag FK manager Gurban Gurbanov insists that the club are "not scared" of facing Chelsea in the Champions League this evening.
Sep 12, 10:29
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Chelsea to agree deal to sell Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid this week?
Chelsea reportedly give in to Diego Costa's demands and could agree a deal with Atletico Madrid this week.
Sep 12, 09:08
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte feels "sorry" for Frank de Boer following Palace axe
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes that Crystal Palace's decision to axe Frank de Boer was an "emotional" one.
Sep 11, 19:41
Arsenal's Hector Bellerin in action during the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Hector Bellerin wants Arsenal to take inspiration from Chelsea
Hector Bellerin is hopeful that Arsenal can replicate Chelsea's Premier League-winning season following a tough start to the campaign.
Sep 11, 19:19
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater doubtful for Qarabag FK clash
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that midfielder Danny Drinkwater is an injury doubt ahead the club's Champions League clash with Qarabag FK.
Sep 11, 16:44
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Didier Drogba "really happy" for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata
Didier Drogba admits that it was important for Alvaro Morata to make a bright start to life at Chelsea following his club-record switch from Real Madrid.
Sep 11, 14:16
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'N'Golo Kante proving he is Premier League's best player'
Antonio Conte claims that Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is still improving his all-round game, having seen him net a rare goal at the weekend.
Sep 11, 13:04
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 moves family to Madrid?
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa reportedly moves his family back to Spain as he attempts to push through a move to Atletico Madrid.
Sep 10, 13:47
Antonio Conte is king of the world after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Antonio Conte hails Alvaro Morata, N'Golo Kante displays
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reserves special praise for goalscorers Alvaro Morata and N'Golo Kante following his side's 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Sep 9, 20:03
Harry Maguire and Alvaro Morata in action during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Chelsea claim third consecutive win after seeing off Leicester City
Chelsea climb to third in the Premier League table following their 2-1 win over Leicester City in Saturday's encounter at the King Power Stadium.
Sep 9, 16:02
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard starts on Chelsea bench
Eden Hazard is named among the substitutes for Chelsea's trip to Leicester City.
Sep 9, 13:08
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel tries to stop Chelsea winger Willian during the Premier League clash between the two sides on January 14, 2017
Live Commentary: Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's blow-by-blow account of Chelsea's 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Sep 9, 12:59
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Report: Diego Costa could return to Chelsea as early as Monday
Wantaway Chelsea forward Diego Costa is to call off his strike and could be back at Stamford Bridge as early as Monday, according to a report.
Sep 9, 12:37
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Atletico Madrid 'hopeful of landing Chelsea's Diego Costa in January'
Atletico Madrid will reportedly table a new bid for Chelsea outcast Diego Costa in January.
Sep 8, 19:53
Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Antonio Conte refutes Ross Barkley phone mishap rumour
Antonio Conte dismisses reports of his phone being switched off when Ross Barkley's representatives were trying to call the Italian on deadline day as "ridiculous".
Sep 8, 16:46
Kylian Mbappe poses with a Paris Saint-Germain shirt following his move from AS Monaco
Kylian Mbappe, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Danny Drinkwater - Five debuts to look out for
Sports Mole highlights five high-profile players who could make their debuts this weekend following deadline-day moves.
Sep 8, 15:54
Italy's Davide Zappacosta in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Davide Zappacosta ready to play'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that summer signing Davide Zappacosta is ready to make his debut for the Blues.
Sep 8, 14:35
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard available for Leicester City match'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reveals that Eden Hazard is available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Sep 8, 12:37
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Diego Costa talks with Fenerbahce break down
Fenerbahce manager Aykut Kocaman reveals that his side were "very close" to signing Chelsea's Diego Costa on loan, but that the move has since broken down.
Sep 7, 21:18
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Eden Hazard needs time'
Thibaut Courtois says that Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard is "ready" to return but will need time and patience after several months out injured.
Sep 7, 17:50
Gary Cahill celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Chelsea to subsidise Qarabag trip
Chelsea announce plans to help supporters meet the cost of their Champions League trip to face Qarabag in November.
Sep 7, 16:50
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Chelsea 'move Diego Costa's car to youth area'
Chelsea reportedly move striker Diego Costa's car from the first-team car park to one used by the youth squad.
Sep 7, 15:57
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Preview:Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium between Leicester City and Chelsea.
Sep 7, 13:46
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Chelsea to loan Diego Costa to Fenerbahce?
Chelsea will reportedly allow forward Diego Costa to move to Fenerbahce on loan before the end of the Turkish transfer window.
Sep 7, 09:56
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
Diego Costa to end Antonio Conte feud, call off Chelsea strike?
Chelsea's players reportedly expect to see Diego Costa return to Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks as his strike stance has softened.
Sep 6, 11:00
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Chelsea 'kept Antonio Conte away from transfer negotiations'
Chelsea reportedly kept Antonio Conte out of transfer negotiations in the closing stages of the summer transfer window.
Sep 5, 09:03
Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Antonio Conte to blame for Ross Barkley snub?
Joey Barton claims that Everton midfielder Ross Barkley's deadline-day move to Chelsea fell through because Blues boss Antonio Conte had his phone switched off.
Sep 4, 15:27
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
Eden Hazard hopes to see Diego Costa return to Chelsea fold
Eden Hazard hopes to see Antonio Conte and Diego Costa reconcile as the Spain international remains key to the club's hopes of winning silverware.
Sep 4, 14:19
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Diego Costa left out of Chelsea squad for Champions League
Antonio Conte leaves unwanted striker Diego Costa out of his 25-man group for the Champions League, despite including him in his Premier League squad last week.
Sep 4, 13:13
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: Chelsea considering £50m contract breach lawsuit against Diego Costa
Chelsea are reportedly planning to launch a £50m lawsuit against wantaway player Diego Costa for breach of contract should he refuse to return to Stamford Bridge.
Sep 3, 18:29
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