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 boss Antonio Conte: 'Ross Barkley close to return'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he is yet to decide whether Ross Barkley will make a return to the bench for Sunday's Premier League clash at Manchester City.
Mar 2, 18:35
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Manchester City will only get better'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte claims that Manchester City will only continue to improve during the next campaign after dominating this season's Premier League.
Mar 2, 18:26
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole brings you predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Mar 2, 17:18
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Manchester City game will be very difficult'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that it will be "very difficult" for his team to overcome Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 2, 15:25
 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
Chelsea 'want Frank Lampard to join coaching staff, become future manager'
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is linked with a first-team coaching position at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 2, 12:43
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Frank Lampard: 'Chelsea capable of beating Barcelona in Champions League'
Frank Lampard thinks that Chelsea are good enough to beat Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 second leg at Camp Nou.
Mar 1, 15:00
 Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Manchester United to move for Chelsea star Willian?
Manchester United are reportedly considering a summer move for Chelsea star Willian.
Mar 1, 10:39
 Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'No explanation for Eden Hazard sub'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that he has "no explanation" as to why Eden Hazard was taken off during the Blues' defeat to Manchester United last weekend.
Feb 28, 14:53
 Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'I want to win the Premier League title'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud reveals that he would like to win the Premier League title with the Blues after missing out on the prize with Arsenal.
Feb 28, 14:15
 Roma's Radja Nainggolan in action against Juventus on May 14, 2017
Radja Nainggolan: 'I feel good at Roma'
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan reveals that he rejected a move to Chelsea because he favoured a stay in the Italian capital, where he "feels good".
Feb 28, 13:12
 Andre Villas-Boas at a testimonial gala dinner for Ledley King at London Hilton on May 7, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas backs Tottenham Hotspur to progress in Champions League
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas backs Spurs to progress into the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but admits Chelsea face a "difficult" task.
Feb 27, 18:27
 Andre Villas-Boas at a testimonial gala dinner for Ledley King at London Hilton on May 7, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Antonio Conte does not deserve sack'
Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says that under-fire Blues boss Antonio Conte "doesn't deserve" to be sacked by the club.
Feb 27, 17:11
 Ruud Gullit pictured in 2011
Ruud Gullit: 'Chelsea will find right solution'
Former Chelsea midfielder Ruud Gullit backs the Blues to "find the right solution" to their Premier League top-four hopes.
Feb 27, 16:50
 Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Italy chiefs not giving up on landing Antonio Conte as next manager
Chelsea's Antonio Conte remains the top target to succeed Gian Piero Ventura as Italy's next manager, according to national team vice-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta.
Feb 27, 16:11
 Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea can make Premier League top four'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois backs his side to make the Premier League's top four at the end of the season.
Feb 27, 13:56
 Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Report: Antonio Conte's Chelsea job safe until end of season
A report claims that Antonio Conte will remain Chelsea manager until at least the end of the season as Luis Enrique is not prepared to end his sabbatical early.
Feb 27, 09:35
 Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Stewart Robson: 'Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would be great fit at Arsenal'
Stewart Robson has suggested that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte should replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
Feb 26, 22:38
 Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Manchester United's Nemanja Matic 'reveals' content of Jose Mourinho note
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic pokes fun at the mystery surrounding Jose Mourinho's note during Sunday's win over Chelsea.
Feb 26, 19:39
 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
Chelsea target Richmond Boakye moves to China?
Red Star Belgrade forward Richmond Boakye - a reported target of Chelsea - allegedly agrees to move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning.
Feb 26, 18:22
 Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Dermot Gallagher defends officials over disallowed Alvaro Morata goal
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher defends the decision to disallow a goal from Chelsea's Alvaro Morata in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Feb 26, 17:42
 Eden Hazard goes down injured during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte explains Eden Hazard substitution at Old Trafford
Antonio Conte confirms that he replaced Eden Hazard with Pedro in the second half of Chelsea's eventual defeat to Manchester United due to 'tactical reasons'.
Feb 25, 22:42
 Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Finishing in top four will not be easy'
Antonio Conte admits his 'disappointment' at losing back-to-back Premier League away games, which he concedes has left Chelsea at risk of missing out on the top four.
Feb 25, 20:36
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea had to be more clinical'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that his side had to be "more clinical" after they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 16:36
 Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Team News: Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United starting XI against Chelsea
Paul Pogba is named in Manchester United's starting XI for Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 13:07
 Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive how Romelu Lukaku inspired Manchester United to a 2-1 win over former club Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 13:05
 Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Manchester United on January 20, 2018
Jose Mourinho unwilling to speak about Antonio Conte war of words
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho refuses to comment on his previous war of words with Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting.
Feb 25, 12:24
 Louis van Gaal pictured in November 2017
Louis van Gaal 'shock contender to replace Antonio Conte'
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly the shock name in the frame to succeed Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge should the Italian get sacked.
Feb 24, 23:05
 Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte regrets selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United
Antonio Conte suggests that he regrets allowing Nemanja Matic to leave Chelsea for Manchester United last summer in a £40m transfer.
Feb 24, 21:33
 Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea players have a top mentality'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte defends his players, saying that they have had a "top" mentality this season.
Feb 24, 12:34
 Alan Pardew in charge of West Bromwich Albion on December 17, 2017
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew: 'My bag is half-packed'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew hints that he could face the sack if his side loses against Huddersfield Town this weekend.
Feb 23, 23:03
 Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'ready to make peace with Antonio Conte'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to bury the hatchet with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
Feb 23, 19:51
 Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Andreas Christensen can be Chelsea captain'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte claims that 21-year-old centre-back Andreas Christensen has the potential to become Blues captain.
Feb 23, 19:20
 Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provies predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Premier League top-four showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea.
Feb 23, 16:28
 Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte hopes Paul Pogba is on Manchester United bench
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hopes that Paul Pogba is once again left on the Manchester United bench at the weekend.
Feb 23, 16:12
 Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure in action for the Hornets
Five most used outfield players in this season's Premier League
Squad rotation has become a common theme in modern-day football, but which outfield players have barely been given a rest in the Premier League this season?
Feb 23, 14:53
 Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:26
 Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important of the upcoming weekend's matches from all over the globe.
Feb 23, 07:00
 Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard: 'I prefer to play out wide'
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says that he prefers to play out wide rather than in the centre of a three-man attack.
Feb 22, 12:51
 Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard's record vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Chelsea's trip to face top-four rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at how Eden Hazard has fared in past meetings with the Red Devils.
Feb 22, 11:32
 Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Andreas Christensen: 'I will learn from error against Barcelona'
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen claims that he will learn and move on following his costly error in the club's 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona.
Feb 21, 18:09
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