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/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: 'Nathan Ake deserves Chelsea return'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Nathan Ake "deserves" a chance at the club having been recalled from his loan spell with Bournemouth.Jan 8, 19:34
/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")
Chelsea to appeal John Terry red card
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that the club will appeal against the red card shown to captain John Terry during their FA Cup win over Peterborough United.Jan 8, 19:24
/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")
Antonio Conte "very happy" to have Kurt Zouma back in Chelsea side
Antonio Conte hails the strength in depth of his Chelsea squad following the 4-1 win over Peterborough United, while also praising the performance of Kurt Zouma.Jan 8, 18:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fpedro.JPG "Chelsea winger Pedro in action against Leicester City during their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Ten-man Chelsea breeze past Peterborough United in FA Cup
Chelsea book their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup after recording a 4-1 victory over League One side Peterborough United.Jan 8, 16:53
/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")
Team News: Nine changes for Chelsea ahead of Peterborough United FA Cup clash
Chelsea make nine changes to their starting XI ahead of their FA Cup third-round clash against Peterborough United at Stamford Bridge.Jan 8, 14:13
Bournemouth confirm Nathan Ake return to Chelsea
Chelsea recall defender Nathan Ake early from his season-long loan at Bournemouth with immediate effect.Jan 8, 13:11
Eddie Howe: 'Nathan Ake likely to return to Chelsea'
Eddie Howe confirms that Chelsea loanee Nathan Ake is likely head back to his parent club this month, but stressed that a return is "not 100% finalised yet".Jan 7, 19:38
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte ready to turn to Kurt Zouma
Antonio Conte does not intend to sign a new central defender during the January transfer window as he can now call upon Kurt Zouma following his long-term layoff.Jan 6, 17:12
John Obi Mikel confirms Chelsea exit ahead of switch to Chinese Super League
John Obi Mikel announces that he is leaving Chelsea after 10 years to join Chinese Super League club Tianjin TEDA.Jan 6, 09:47
Antonio Conte backs Tottenham Hotspur to challenge for Premier League title
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that Tottenham Hotspur will challenge for the Premier League title this season after watching his side lose 2-0 at White Hart Lane.Jan 4, 22:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill demonstrates his remarkable drinking skills during the Premier League game between Hull City and Chelsea on October 1, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea will not dwell on Tottenham Hotspur defeat'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill insists that his side will not be affected by their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which ended their 13-match winning streak.Jan 4, 22:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fkyle-walker.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker in action during the North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Team News: Kyle Walker, Jan Vertonghen return for Tottenham Hotspur
Defensive duo Kyle Walker and Jan Vertonghen return to the Tottenham Hotspur side for their Premier League clash with leaders Chelsea.Jan 4, 19:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdele-alli_2.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League.Jan 4, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmichail-antonio.jpg "Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016")
Report: Michail Antonio not a target for Chelsea
A report claims that Chelsea are not interested in signing West Ham United's Michail Antonio, despite suggestions to the contrary on Tuesday morning.Jan 3, 21:28
Valencia confirm talks with John Obi Mikel over January transfer
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is in talks with Valencia over a January switch, having failed to make a single appearance under Antonio Conte.Jan 3, 18:07
/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")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte never "concerned" Diego Costa would leave
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he was never "concerned" about Diego Costa leaving the club last summer.Jan 3, 15:09
/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 plays down Chelsea's chances of Premier League glory
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte plays down the club's chances of Premier League glory, despite having the opportunity to go eight points clear.Jan 3, 14:49
/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")
Lille make loan move for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi?
Lille reportedly express an interest in signing Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi on loan.Jan 3, 13:25
Carlo Ancelotti hails "extraordinary" Antonio Conte
Carlo Ancelotti admits that Chelsea and Real Madrid have recruited well since he departed the clubs, heaping praise on both Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane.Jan 3, 09:51
Chelsea beat Arsenal to signing of defender Ricardo Rodriguez?
Premier League leaders Chelsea are ready to pounce for £21m-rated Wolfsburg full-back Ricardo Rodriguez, according to a report.Jan 3, 09:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Falex-iwobi.jpg "Alex Iwobi in action for Arsenal on October 25, 2016")
Alex Iwobi looking to keep pressure on Chelsea
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi challenges his side to keep the pressure on league leaders Chelsea by maintaining their recent form.Jan 2, 23:02
/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
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
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
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