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/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")
Jose Mourinho: 'Title rivals will drop points'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that the teams above his side in the table will continue to drop points in the race for a top-four spot.Jan 2, 20:10
/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")
Oscar mobbed by fans as he touches down in China following £60m transfer
Oscar gets mobbed by crowds of fans after touching down in China following his £60m move from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG.Jan 2, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016")
Report: Chelsea hope to outbid rivals with £60m swoop for Virgil van Dijk
Chelsea are reportedly planning a £60m move for in-demand Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.Jan 2, 10:30
/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")
Diego Costa: 'I almost left Chelsea last summer'
Diego Costa admits that he almost left Chelsea to rejoin Atletico Madrid last summer.Jan 2, 09:34
/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: 'Games will start to get tougher for Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes that the second half of the season "will be difficult" for his side because they are no longer treated like underdogs for the title.Jan 1, 17:23
Ray Wilkins: 'Tottenham Hotspur must beat Chelsea to keep title race open'
The Premier League needs Tottenham Hotspur to beat Chelsea on Wednesday to keep the title race open, according to former Blues midfielder and coach Ray Wilkins.Jan 1, 14:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjurgen-klopp.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp happy to keep "annoying" Chelsea
Jurgen Klopp believes that Chelsea must be annoyed at having Liverpool snapping at their heels in the race for the title after both sides won on New Year's Eve.Jan 1, 13:34
Antonio Conte: "We must concentrate"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that his side must now "concentrate" on the second half of the season.Dec 31, 17:39
/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")
Chelsea work hard to equal top-flight record with victory over Stoke City
Chelsea battle to a 4-2 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge to make it a record-equalling 13 wins in succession in the top flight.Dec 31, 16:50
/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")
Team News: Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante back for Chelsea
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante return to the fold as Chelsea welcome Stoke City.Dec 31, 14:07
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-2 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's record-equalling 4-2 win over Stoke City - their 13th league victory on the spin.Dec 31, 14:00
Antonio Conte: 'Thibaut Courtois can become Chelsea's Gianluigi Buffon'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Thibaout Courtois can enjoy the same success in his career as legendary stopper Gianluigi Buffon.Dec 31, 11:58
Chelsea to launch bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal?
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on a reunion with midfielder Arturo Vidal, who now plays for Bayern Munich.Dec 31, 09:46
/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")
Antonio Conte: 'I have money to spend in January transfer window'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that he will have money available to spend in the January transfer window.Dec 30, 20:17
Antonio Conte: 'Still a long way to go in title race'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte warns his side that they have won nothing yet despite sitting six points clear at the top of the table following a 12-match winning run.Dec 30, 19:21
Chelsea 'preparing Fernando Llorente swoop'
A report claims that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants to bring Swansea City's Fernando Llorente to Stamford Bridge.Dec 30, 17:19
Antonio Conte: 'Thibaut Courtois is not joining Real Madrid'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Thibaut Courtois will remain at Stamford Bridge, despite speculation linking the goalkeeper with Real Madrid.Dec 30, 13:37
Arsene Wenger: 'Antonio Conte deserves huge credit'
Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Antonio Conte, who has turned Chelsea into "super-favourites" for the title after guiding his side to six points clear at the top.Dec 30, 11:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere imbibes during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Jack Wilshere tips Chelsea to win Premier League title
Jack Wilshere, on loan at Bournemouth from Arsenal, tips Chelsea to win the Premier League title this season ahead of his parent club.Dec 28, 15:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Feden-hazard_2.JPG "Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Eden Hazard: 'Current Chelsea team better than 2014-15 title winners'
Eden Hazard believes that the current Chelsea team is better than the side that won the Premier League under Jose Mourinho in 2015.Dec 28, 11:04
Sui Guoyang: 'Oscar joining Shanghai SIPG due to unhappiness on Chelsea bench'
Shanghai SIPG general manager Sui Guoyang believes that Oscar is leaving Chelsea due to becoming frustrated with his lack of first-team involvement under Antonio Conte.Dec 28, 10:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016")
Jamie Carragher urges Jurgen Klopp to sign Joe Hart
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher warns manager Jurgen Klopp that he will not win the Premier League title if he sticks with his current goalkeepers.Dec 27, 22:47
Thibaut Courtois: 'Fear of failure spurring Chelsea on'
Thibaut Courtois admits that Chelsea were not in the right state of mind early in the season, putting the improved form down to a fear of repeating last term's failure.Dec 27, 21:54
Manchester City, Chelsea interested in signing Steven N'Zonzi?
Steven N'Zonzi is reportedly on the radar of Chelsea and Manchester City, who could also face competition from Juventus and Barcelona for the Sevilla midfielder.Dec 27, 19:09
Valencia 'confident of John Obi Mikel deal'
A report claims that Valencia are confident of beating a host of clubs to the signature of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel next month.Dec 27, 18:02
/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")
Eddie Howe: 'Eden Hazard was outstanding'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe heaps praise on Chelsea forward Eden Hazard following his "outstanding" performance against the Cherries at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.Dec 26, 22:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichy-batshuayi.jpg "Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte rules out Michy Batshuayi exit in January
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claims that allowing Michy Batshuayi to leave Stamford Bridge on loan in January would be a "defeat" for the club and himself.Dec 26, 19:23
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea win over Bournemouth sent a good message'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that beating Bournemouth 3-0 without Diego Costa or N'Golo Kante sends out a "good message" to the rest of the league.Dec 26, 19:13
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Chelsea's 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.Dec 26, 15:34
Team News: Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante out for Chelsea
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante miss Chelsea's Boxing Day clash with Bournemouth through suspension.Dec 26, 14:09
Top four betting tips for January transfer window
Sports Mole looks at some of the hottest betting tips in January as we head into the final week of the transfer window.Dec 26, 09:22
PSV Eindhoven considering bid for Chelsea's Marco van Ginkel
PSV Eindhoven sporting director Marcel Brands admits that the club are considering making a bid for Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel.Dec 24, 16:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016")
John Terry: 'Chelsea are looking really good'
Chelsea captain John Terry says that his side are "looking really good" since manager Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation.Dec 24, 15:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Ftammy-abraham.jpg "Tammy Abraham represents England Under-19s against Japan Under-19s on November 15, 2015")
Tammy Abraham: 'Antonio Conte's support's massive to me'
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham says that it is "massive" for him to receive support from Antonio Conte during his loan spell with Bristol City.Dec 24, 09:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte.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: 'Pity to lose Steve Holland'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that it is "a pity" to lose first-team coach Steve Holland, who has been appointed England's new assistant manager.Dec 22, 18:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fnathan-ake.jpg "Nathan Ake in action for Bournemouth on December 4, 2016")
Antonio Conte 'aware' of Nathan Ake's impressive form
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he has been closely following the progress of Nathan Ake, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth.Dec 22, 18:25
Antonio Conte urges Michy Batshuayi patience
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte warns that Michy Batshuayi needs time to adapt to the Premier League, having not made a single start in England's top flight so far.Dec 22, 14:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feddie-howe.jpg "Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016")
Antonio Conte sees bright future for Eddie Howe
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte predicts a bright future for Bournemouth counterpart Eddie Howe ahead of the Boxing Day clash between the two sides.Dec 22, 13:59
/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")
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante absences will be a test'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that it will be difficult to replace suspended duo Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante for their Boxing Day clash with Bournemouth.Dec 22, 13:50
Chelsea 'to reject Michy Batshuayi loan bids'
Chelsea will resist loan bids for Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi in the January transfer window, according to a report.Dec 21, 16:26
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