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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Antonio Conte 'pleased' for Diego Costa after goalscoring return
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that he is pleased for Diego Costa following the striker's goalscoring return against Hull City in the Premier League.Jan 22, 19:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fmarco-silva.JPG "Hull City manager Marco Silva watches on during the Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the KCOM Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Hull City's Marco Silva frustrated by "cheap" goal against Chelsea
Hull City boss Marco Silva reveals his frustration at conceding a "cheap" goal following his side's 2-0 defeat away at Chelsea in the Premier League.Jan 22, 19:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fwillian-diego-costa.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring (apparently) with Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'We are delighted to have Diego Costa back in the team'
Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill admits that his side are "delighted" to have Diego Costa back in the team following the striker's scoring contribution against Hull City.Jan 22, 19:15
Chelsea extend lead at top of Premier League table with win over Hull City
Chelsea move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Hull City at Stamford Bridge.Jan 22, 18:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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: Diego Costa back for Chelsea
Diego Costa returns to the Chelsea starting XI for the visit of Hull City.Jan 22, 15:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-0 Hull City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Hull City in the Premier League.Jan 22, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Thibaut Courtois: Diego Costa transfer rumours "not nice"
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes that reports linking Diego Costa with the Stamford Bridge exit have an ulterior motive.Jan 22, 12:19
Chelsea set £130m asking price for Diego Costa?
Chelsea reportedly place a price tag of £130m on striker Diego Costa amid interest from the Chinese Super League.Jan 22, 09:48
Antonio Conte: 'Nathan Ake is ready to play for Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Nathan Ake is "ready to play for Chelsea" after he decided to recall the defender from his loan spell at Bournemouth.Jan 20, 17:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "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 warns against Chelsea complacency
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte warns his side that they will face a difficult test when they host struggling Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Jan 20, 15:29
Antonio Conte confirms Chelsea have received bid for Asmir Begovic
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that the club are considering an offer for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who has been linked with a move to Bournemouth.Jan 20, 14:01
Diego Costa available to face Hull City
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Diego Costa is available to face Hull City having overcome a back injury.Jan 20, 13:43
Chelsea 'want £12m for Asmir Begovic'
Chelsea reportedly demand £12m from Bournemouth for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.Jan 20, 11:20
Thibaut Courtois 'planning Real Madrid move'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reportedly begun planning a move to Real Madrid this summer.Jan 20, 09:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Aitor Karanka: 'Adama Traore must keep focus'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka warns Adama Traore that a future move to a big club could break down unless he stays focused.Jan 19, 16:03
Diego Costa 'escapes Chelsea punishment for training-ground row'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is said to have avoided any sort of punishment for his bust-up with a member of the club's backroom staff, contrary to earlier reports.Jan 18, 19:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fromelu-lukaku_1.JPG "Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Chelsea to move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku if Diego Costa leaves?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a summer switch for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku in the event that Diego Costa leaves.Jan 18, 11:38
Claudio Ranieri backs Chelsea to win Premier League title
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri reveals that he is supporting former club Chelsea and compatriot Antonio Conte in the Premier League title race this season.Jan 17, 19:21
Flamengo keen on Chelsea wideman Kenedy?
Brazilian side Flamengo are reportedly keen on pushing through a deal to sign Chelsea wideman Kenedy during the January transfer window.Jan 17, 18:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea considering bid for Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore?
Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore reportedly emerges as a surprise transfer target for Premier League leaders Chelsea.Jan 17, 16:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016")
Diego Costa returns to Chelsea training
Chelsea striker Diego Costa returns to training alongside the rest of the squad for the first time since falling out with manager Antonio Conte.Jan 17, 16:02
Diego Costa move to China 'scuppered by rule change'
The owner of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian claims that rule changes in the division have scuppered a move for Diego Costa, Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani.Jan 17, 14:00
Chinese side claims Diego Costa agreement
Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian claim to have reached an "economic agreement" with Chelsea's Diego Costa.Jan 17, 09:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid 'monitoring Diego Costa situation'
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa's situation at Chelsea amid speculation that he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.Jan 16, 22:07
Antonio Conte 'will not hold peace talks with Diego Costa'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly has no plans to hold clear-the-air talks with Diego Costa amid speculation that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 19:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "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")
Thibaut Courtois: 'Pressure is on title rivals'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois claims that his side do not have as much pressure on their shoulders as their Premier League title rivals.Jan 16, 19:10
Chelsea 'to assess Diego Costa fitness on Tuesday'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly assess the fitness of Diego Costa on Tuesday amid rumours that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 15:38
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: "Money is not everything"
Antonio Conte claims that the Premier League remains the top division in the world to compete in, with the big money on offer in China 'no threat' to English football.Jan 16, 10:45
Chelsea to make £75m move for Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller?
A report claims that Thomas Muller is a £75m target for Chelsea, who are ready to pounce if Diego Costa departs for Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian over the next two weeks.Jan 15, 21:29
Antonio Conte, Diego Costa talks 'planned for next week'
A report claims that Antonio Conte is desperate to keep Diego Costa at Chelsea until at least the end of the season, with talks planned for early next week.Jan 15, 19:28
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Diego Costa vital to Chelsea'
Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink urges the club to keep hold of Diego Costa amid reported interest from China.Jan 15, 13:14
Report: Diego Costa urged to apologise to Chelsea by teammates
Diego Costa is urged by his Chelsea teammates to issue an apology to Antonio Conte for their reported fallout, it is claimed.Jan 15, 09:47
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa absence down to back injury'
Antonio Conte stresses that Diego Costa was left out of Chelsea's squad to face Leicester City due to a back problem, and not because of a training ground dispute.Jan 14, 20:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmarcos-alonso.jpg "Marcos Alonso in action for Chelsea on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea thrash Leicester City to edge seven points clear at Premier League summit
Chelsea extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points after claiming a comprehensive 3-0 win away at champions Leicester City.Jan 14, 19:22
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Chelsea's Premier League 3-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.Jan 14, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Eden Hazard: 'Anything can happen in Premier League title race'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard insists that anything can happen in the Premier League title race, despite the Blues currently holding a five-point lead.Jan 14, 11:22
Graeme Souness: 'Diego Costa big loss for Chelsea'
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness claims that the current situation surrounding Diego Costa could cost Chelsea the Premier League title this season.Jan 13, 19:55
Chelsea 'refuse to comment' on Diego Costa reports
A report claims that Chelsea 'refuse to comment' on suggestions that Diego Costa has been unsettled by a bid from the Chinese Super League.Jan 13, 19:40
Chelsea's Diego Costa 'unsettled' by China interest
Reports claim that Diego Costa's future at Chelsea is in doubt after the striker received a big-money offer from the Chinese Super League.Jan 13, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Preview:Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Sunday's huge Premier League clash between arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.Jan 13, 19:02
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