Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Top four still a possibility for Chelsea'
Antonio Conte concedes that time is running out for Chelsea to catch Tottenham Hotspur, but is not giving up hope of finishing in fourth place just yet.
Apr 20, 14:37
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea spirit fantastic against Burnley'
Antonio Conte hails Chelsea's "fantastic spirit" against Burnley and believes the Blues' display in the 2-1 win bodes well for their FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.
Apr 19, 21:24
Antonio Conte is king of the world after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Chelsea keep top-four hopes alive with victory at Burnley
Victor Moses scores the decisive goal as Chelsea come out on top 2-1 away at European-chasing Burnley.
Apr 19, 20:37
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Team News: Olivier Giroud heads up much-changed Chelsea side at Burnley
Olivier Giroud leads the Chelsea attack as one of six changes to the Blues starting XI for Thursday night's Premier League trip to Burnley.
Apr 19, 17:51
Sean Dyche applauds after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Live Commentary: Burnley 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 win at Burnley, as the Blues closed the gap on fourth place to five points.
Apr 19, 17:45
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Antonio Conte: 'Sean Dyche's job at Burnley easier than mine'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that he has a harder job than Sean Dyche at Burnley.
Apr 19, 12:25
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Marcos Alonso handed three-match ban for violent conduct
Marcos Alonso will miss Chelsea's next three games after losing his appeal for a stamp on Shane Long in Saturday's 3-2 win against Southampton.
Apr 19, 09:33
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri 'edges closer to Chelsea job'
Maurizio Sarri is reportedly keen to succeed Antonio Conte at Chelsea and will step down as Napoli manager in the coming weeks.
Apr 19, 08:56
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Winter break in England would make a huge difference'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that the introduction of a winter break in English football will make a "great difference".
Apr 18, 18:10
Sean Dyche applauds after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Preview:Burnley vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Thursday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor.
Apr 18, 16:30
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea will fight until end for fourth place'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte describes Thursday's meeting with Burnley as "important", with the Blues needing three points to keep their slim top-four hopes alive.
Apr 18, 14:47
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Antonio Conte fears Manchester City could dominate English football
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes that everything is in place for Manchester City to dominate English football and also challenge for honours on the continent.
Apr 18, 14:36
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley 'to make injury return at Burnley'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will use midfielder Ross Barkley against Burnley on Thursday night following three months out injured, according to a report.
Apr 18, 14:12
Ethan Ampadu in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Chelsea to discover Ethan Ampadu fee owed to Exeter City at transfer tribunal
Chelsea will find out how much they must pay Exeter City for midfielder Ethan Ampadu as a date is set for a transfer tribunal hearing over the 17-year-old's transfer.
Apr 17, 18:48
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso charged with violent conduct
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is charged with violent conduct over his apparent stamp on Shane Long.
Apr 17, 12:38
Antonio Rudiger in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger baffled by omission at Southampton
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger struggles to explain why he was dropped for the trip to Southampton.
Apr 16, 20:02
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Report: Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers on Chelsea shortlist
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is believed to be on the shortlist to replace Antonio Conte at Chelsea.
Apr 15, 10:40
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea showed right spirit at Southampton'
Antonio Conte is pleased with his Chelsea charges for showing the "right spirit" in their comeback win over Southampton.
Apr 14, 14:22
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Olivier Giroud "proud" of Chelsea comeback at Southampton
Olivier Giroud admits that he is "proud" of Chelsea's thrilling comeback from two goals down in their 3-2 Premier League victory at Southampton.
Apr 14, 13:52
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Southampton shocked by late Chelsea show
Relegation-threatened Southampton throw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Chelsea in Saturday's Premier League clash at St Mary's.
Apr 14, 13:25
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Andreas Christensen returns to Chelsea XI
Defender Andreas Christensen is recalled to the Chelsea starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Southampton.
Apr 14, 10:33
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'I am not solely to blame for poor title defence'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that the blame for missing out on a place in the top four of the Premier League must be 'divided with his players'.
Apr 14, 08:51
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'I will rotate my defenders'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he intends to rotate his defenders throughout the remainder of the season.
Apr 13, 14:07
Danny Drinkwater in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'I still trust Danny Drinkwater'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he still 'trusts' Danny Drinkwater, despite the midfielder's lack of involvement in the first team.
Apr 13, 13:55
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea to rival Manchester City for Eder Militao?
Chelsea are reportedly ready to rival Manchester City for the summer signing of Eder Militao, who currently plays for Brazilian side Sao Paulo.
Apr 13, 12:17
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Chelsea make move for Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea reportedly decide to instigate discussions with Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri over replacing Antonio Conte in the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
Apr 13, 12:06
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: "We have to prepare as if Chelsea are going to be at their best"
Southampton manager Mark Hughes is expecting Chelsea to put out a strong team this weekend, despite the Blues sitting 10 points off Champions League qualification.
Apr 12, 17:19
Jurgen Klopp in action during the Champions League quarter-final game between Liverpool and Manchester City on April 4, 2018
Preview:Liverpool vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as Champions League hopefuls Liverpool welcome Eddie Howe's Bournemouth to Anfield.
Apr 12, 12:41
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Avram Grant: "You should not release a striker like Diego Costa so easily"
Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant believes that Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa should not have been allowed to leave the Blues so easily in January.
Apr 11, 19:38
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Report: Neymar wants one of Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte at PSG
Neymar is reportedly eager for Paris Saint-Germain to appoint either Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte as manager in the summer.
Apr 10, 20:37
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Chelsea's Eden Hazard urges teammates to 'work together'
Chelsea star Eden Hazard urges his teammates to "work together" to reverse their current fortunes.
Apr 9, 21:54
Chelsea's Antonio Conte and Cesar Azpilicueta celebrate after the 4-3 victory over Watford on May 15, 2017
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'FA Cup not enough to save our season'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta concedes that 2017-18 will end in disappointment for his side even if they go on to win the FA Cup.
Apr 8, 18:37
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Game against West Ham United explains Chelsea's season'
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea's frustrating 1-1 home draw with West Ham United effectively sums up the Blues' Premier League season.
Apr 8, 18:03
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and West Ham United on August 19, 2017
Javier Hernandez earns West Ham United a point at Chelsea
A second-half strike from Javier Hernandez earns West Ham United a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 8, 17:24
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns to Chelsea starting XI for West Ham United clash
Thibaut Courtois returns in goal for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting with West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 8, 14:33
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as West Ham United held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw in Sunday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 8, 14:30
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must accept reality of Europa League football'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reiterates that he always expected his side to struggle in the Premier League this term and is resigned to a season in the Europa League.
Apr 8, 11:33
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Frank Leboeuf hits out at "lack of respect" from Chelsea players
Club legend Frank Leboeuf claims that Chelsea's players are trying to get Antonio Conte removed from his position as head coach.
Apr 7, 12:09
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea make contact with former France boss Laurent Blanc?
Chelsea reportedly decide to approach former France boss Laurent Blanc about the possibility of becoming the club's new manager.
Apr 7, 11:23
David Moyes celebrates during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United on January 13, 2018
West Ham United boss David Moyes hoping for Chelsea "off day"
West Ham United boss David Moyes says that he is hoping that Chelsea have an "off day" when the two clubs meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
Apr 6, 17:08
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