Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Diego Costa: 'Antonio Conte has no charisma'
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa accuses Blues manager Antonio Conte of being lacking in "charisma".
Aug 13, 22:41
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Diego Costa 'wants Chelsea loyalty bonus'
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa is allegedly seeking an unpaid loyalty bonus as part of his reported legal action against the club.
Aug 13, 21:49
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 facing fine for going AWOL?
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa reportedly faces a fine of £300,000 after allegedly failing to return to the club for training.
Aug 13, 19:23
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
Martin Keown: 'Chelsea have very real problems'
Former Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown criticises Chelsea following their 3-2 home defeat to Burnley in the Premier League.
Aug 12, 18:55
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
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
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Chelsea 'concerned Diego Costa weight gain will scupper sale'
Chelsea are allegedly concerned that Diego Costa's summer weight gain could render him unsellable.
Aug 12, 11:26
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Marcos Alonso: 'Chelsea want to better title-winning triumph of last season'
Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso insists that his side want to improve on their title-winning performances of last season once their new campaign gets underway.
Aug 12, 08:52
Chelsea's Gary Cahill during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Gary Cahill the right choice for Chelsea skipper'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that Gary Cahill is the right man to take over the club's captaincy following the departure of John Terry.
Aug 11, 16:38
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
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea doing their best with transfers'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that the club are "trying to do their best" in the transfer market.
Aug 11, 12:55
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Arsene Wenger 'has sympathy' for Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
Arsene Wenger understands Antonio Conte's frustrations over the size of his squad, but hints that it was a problem of his own making due to the number of faces offloaded.
Aug 11, 08:57
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
Chelsea deal for Joao Cancelo imminent?
Chelsea are reportedly close to completing a £25m deal for Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo.
Aug 10, 14:13
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
Chelsea to bid £35m for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to go as high as £35m in their pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Aug 10, 12:19
Chelsea's Kenedy during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Newcastle United to take Chelsea's Kenedy on loan?
Newcastle United reportedly close in on an agreement to take Chelsea outcast Kenedy on loan for the season.
Aug 10, 12:09
Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017
Report: Chelsea to raid Tottenham Hotspur for Danny Rose
A report claims that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants to sign Danny Rose from Tottenham Hotspur, while Ryan Bertrand is a back-up option if that deal falls through.
Aug 9, 19:29
Chelsea's Gary Cahill during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
Gary Cahill: 'No change in Antonio Conte'
Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill insists that there has been no change in manager Antonio Conte despite rumours of a disagreement with the club's board over transfer spending.
Aug 9, 17:52
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
Gary Neville: 'Chelsea boss Antonio Conte not happy with Nemanja Matic sale'
Gary Neville says that he has "no doubt" that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte did not want to sell Nemanja Matic to Manchester United.
Aug 9, 11:58
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
Djibril Sidibe of AS Monaco in Champions League action against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Chelsea 'consider Djibril Sidibe move'
Chelsea reportedly line up a move for AS Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibe after hitting a wall in their pursuit of Juventus defender Alex Sandro.
Aug 8, 17:15
Chelsea's Asmir Begovic during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Asmir Begovic: 'Judge Chelsea after August'
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says that it is unfair to judge Chelsea until the transfer window has closed.
Aug 8, 16:46
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
Chelsea's Gary Cahill during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017
Gary Cahill worried by size of Chelsea squad ahead of new season
Gary Cahill hopes that Chelsea remain injury-free this season as they are relying on quality over quantity in terms of their squad.
Aug 7, 14:21
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte strikes a pose on August 20, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Community Shield refereeing decision made me angry'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he has been left "a bit angry" after Pedro was sent off against Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield clash.
Aug 7, 09:02
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
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone coy on Diego Costa interest
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone remains coy when questioned on reports linking Chelsea forward Diego Costa with a return to the club.
Aug 6, 20:16
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 unhappy with red cards in consecutive competitive games
Antonio Conte is concerned as Chelsea finish a second consecutive competitive game with 10 men after they lost to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
Aug 6, 16:19
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 (1-4 on penalties) Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Arsenal's victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield, which came thanks to a penalty shootout.
Aug 6, 12:00
Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Paul Clement plays down rumours linking Fernando Llorente to Chelsea
Swansea City manager Paul Clement plays down rumours linking star striker Fernando Llorente to Premier League champions Chelsea.
Aug 6, 08:55
Antonio Conte poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Arsenal will challenge for title'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is expecting Arsenal to be among six challengers for the Premier League title next season.
Aug 5, 21:45
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte eyes Community Shield success
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte sets his sights on getting the new season off to a winning start with victory in the Community Shield against Arsenal at Wembley.
Aug 5, 13:33
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater interested in Chelsea move?
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater is reportedly interested in speaking to Chelsea over a possible £30m move to Stamford Bridge.
Aug 5, 10:13
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