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/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")
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
/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: '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
/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")
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
Report: Chelsea lining up move for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly earmarks Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal as one of his main transfer targets.Dec 21, 14:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fdavid-luiz.JPG "Chelsea defender David Luiz during the Premier League clash with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016")
Jamie Carragher hails "outstanding" David Luiz
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher includes the "outstanding" David Luiz in his Premier League team of the season so far.Dec 20, 22:01
Chelsea keen on Fenerbahce defender Simon Kjaer?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Fenerbahce defender Simon Kjaer during the January transfer window.Dec 20, 12:57
/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")
Chelsea forward Diego Costa to receive new contract?
Chelsea will reportedly look to extend Diego Costa's contract at Stamford Bridge after the striker's excellent form in the Premier League.Dec 20, 11:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fantonio-rudiger.jpg "Antonio Rudiger in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016")
Manchester United, Chelsea face off for Roma defender Antonio Rudiger?
Manchester United and Chelsea will reportedly go head to head in an attempt to sign Roma defender Antonio Rudiger during the January transfer window.Dec 20, 11:03
Report: John Obi Mikel in talks with Marseille over January switch
Chelsea's second-longest serving player, John Obi Mikel, is reportedly close to sealing a January transfer to French side Marseille.Dec 19, 14:00
Leonardo Bonucci signs new deal with Juventus
Juventus announce that defender Leonardo Bonucci - a reported target for Chelsea - has signed a new four-and-a-half year deal with the club.Dec 19, 11:27
Nemanja Matic: 'Chelsea not Premier League title favourites'
Nemanja Matic does not believe that Chelsea are Premier League title favourites despite Saturday's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace securing an 11th consecutive league win.Dec 18, 14:18
Report: Chelsea plotting £75m January bid for James Rodriguez
Chelsea are reportedly willing to pay the full £75m asking price for Real Madrid ace James Rodriguez, with Oscar's imminent exit enough to fund the deal.Dec 18, 12:14
Antonio Conte compares Michy Batshuayi to Simone Zaza
Antonio Conte insists that it is 'not easy to adapt to English football', but believes striker Michy Batshuayi can soon settle into life at Chelsea.Dec 18, 11:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Farsene-wenger_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Winning title made tougher by Pep Guardiola'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger acknowledges that it will be more difficult than ever to win the Premier League title this season due to the influx of superstar managers.Dec 18, 09:42
West Ham United 'want Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan'
A report claims that Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be a loan target for West Ham United next month.Dec 17, 20:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Falan-pardew.jpg "Eagles manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Alan Pardew: "We deserved something"
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says that he felt his side "deserved something" from their defeat to league leaders Chelsea.Dec 17, 16:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte strikes a pose on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'We can still improve'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that his side still have areas to "improve" as they make it 11 consecutive wins in the Premier League.Dec 17, 15:59
Chelsea 'make Marco Verratti top target'
Chelsea reportedly make Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti their prime target in the January transfer window.Dec 17, 15:37
Chelsea march on with win over Crystal Palace
Chelsea move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win away at Crystal Palace.Dec 17, 14:25
Team News: Two changes apiece for Crystal Palace, Chelsea
Crystal Palace and Chelsea make two changes apiece ahead of their Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park on Saturday.Dec 17, 11:43
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.Dec 17, 11:30
Antonio Conte all but confirms Oscar exit
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte all but confirms that Oscar will leave the club to join Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG in January.Dec 16, 23:00
Antonio Conte wary of 'dangerous' Chinese Super League
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes the money in Chinese football as a "danger" to every club in the world amid speculation linking Oscar with a move to Shanghai SIPG.Dec 16, 21:16
Thibaut Courtois "fully committed" to Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists that he is "fully committed" to the club despite suggesting that he wanted to leave during the summer.Dec 16, 20:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_1.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")
Niklas Sule 'to stay at Hoffenheim' despite Chelsea interest
A report claims that Hoffenheim will not sell German centre-back Niklas Sule to Chelsea in the January transfer window.Dec 16, 18:38
Antonio Conte coy on Oscar's Chelsea future
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Oscar's "situation" at Stamford Bridge "will be clearer in the next few days" as the Brazilian continues to be linked with China.Dec 16, 16:52
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