Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea is shown a second yellow card for this foul on Richarlison of Watford on February 5, 2018
Live Commentary: Watford 4-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Watford's 4-1 win over Chelsea, as the Hornets rallied late on to earn a rare victory in this fixture.
Feb 5, 19:00
 Ethan Ampadu in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea trying to build with youngsters'
Antonio Conte insists that Chelsea "are trying to build something important" with their younger players, rather than through "words or money".
Feb 5, 14:36
 Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Maurizio Sarri distances himself from Chelsea job
Maurizio Sarri says that he sees no reason not to commit his future to Napoli by penning a new deal, amid claims that Chelsea are hopeful of luring him to West London.
Feb 5, 14:10
 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
Luigi di Biagio named interim Italy coach
Luigi di Biago is named as the interim coach of Italy ahead of fixtures against Argentina and England in March.
Feb 5, 13:08
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'I would like public vote of confidence from Chelsea'
Antonio Conte stresses that he is giving "all of himself" to Chelsea and has asked the club to issue him with a public vote of confidence.
Feb 4, 22:59
 Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Report: Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley injured in training
Ross Barkley has reportedly been ruled out of Monday's meeting with Watford after becoming the eighth Chelsea player to injure his hamstring this season.
Feb 4, 18:50
 Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte: Chelsea "two or three players" short
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte intends to sign "two or three players" in the next transfer window, but acknowledges that the Blues must be "realistic" with their business.
Feb 4, 17:10
 Everton striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017
Wayne Rooney to appear on Monday Night Football
Everton striker Wayne Rooney is to appear as a pundit for Watford's clash with Chelsea on Monday night.
Feb 4, 16:22
 New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'France coach Didier Deschamps told me to leave Arsenal'
New Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud reveals how France manager Didier Deschamps advised him to leave Arsenal and move to a different club.
Feb 4, 12:09
 Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte unhappy with media treatment
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte questions the treatment he has received from the media amid rumours that his job is under threat.
Feb 3, 22:44
 Stoke City striker Peter Crouch applauds the fans after being taken off during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016
Peter Crouch "surprised" at Chelsea links
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch admits that he was "surprised" to see his name linked with Chelsea in the January transfer window.
Feb 3, 18:25
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Report: Diego Simeone snubs Chelsea approach but would consider Manchester United move
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone reportedly snubs a managerial job offer from Chelsea but would consider a switch to Manchester United.
Feb 3, 15:05
 Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Chelsea 'eye Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri'
Chelsea want to talk to Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri about the managerial position at Stamford Bridge, according to a report.
Feb 3, 13:25
 Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte intends to see out remainder of Chelsea contract
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reiterates that his desire is to "respect the contract" signed in July and stay on at Stamford Bridge until the end of next season.
Feb 2, 16:10
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must assess Olivier Giroud fitness'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte suggests that Olivier Giroud is unlikely to feature in his starting lineup for the Premier League game at Watford on Monday night.
Feb 2, 14:18
 Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen to miss Watford clash
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is ruled out of the club's trip to Watford with a hamstring injury.
Feb 2, 13:41
 Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Antonio Conte among contenders for Italy managerial job
Italian Football Federation chief Roberto Fabbricini confirms that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is in the running to manage the Italy national side for a second time.
Feb 2, 10:26
 Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Former Liverpool chief: 'Alexis Sanchez a once-in-a-generation opportunity'
Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United was a "once in a generation opportunity", according to former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow.
Feb 1, 22:41
 Edin Dzeko in action during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017
Roma striker Edin Dzeko "flattered" by Chelsea interest
Roma striker Edin Dzeko admits that he was "flattered" by Chelsea's interest but is happy staying in Italy.
Feb 1, 19:21
 New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'Only club I wanted to sign for was Chelsea'
Olivier Giroud admits that he was only ever going to leave Arsenal to join Chelsea.
Feb 1, 17:49
 New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Gianfranco Zola: 'Olivier Giroud will help Alvaro Morata at Chelsea'
Gianfranco Zola tips Olivier Giroud to be an asset for Alvaro Morata at Chelsea.
Feb 1, 17:00
 Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte "worried" over top-four chances
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that his side's top-four hopes have taken a knock after their shock home defeat to Bournemouth.
Feb 1, 10:02
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte "relaxed" about Chelsea position
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he is "doing a great job" despite the club's shock 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
Feb 1, 09:09
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Bournemouth deserved to beat Chelsea'
Antonio Conte admits that Bournemouth "deserved to win" against Chelsea in Wednesday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, which finished 3-0 to the Cherries.
Jan 31, 22:32
 Nathan Ake makes it three during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Bournemouth hit Chelsea for three in shock win at Stamford Bridge
Bournemouth beat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to pull off one of the shock results of the Premier League season.
Jan 31, 21:37
 Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Andreas Christensen limps off for Chelsea
Chelsea suffer an injury blow as defender Andreas Christensen limps off with an apparent hamstring problem during their Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Jan 31, 20:24
 Michy Batshuayi and Phil Jagielka in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Everton on October 25, 2017
Michael Zorc: 'Michy Batshuayi boasts extraordinary quality'
Michy Batshuayi proved at Chelsea that he is an "extraordinary" striker, according to Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc.
Jan 31, 19:45
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-3 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Bournemouth's memorable 3-0 win at Chelsea with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Jan 31, 18:34
 Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Borussia Dortmund confirm Michy Batshuayi loan deal
Borussia Dortmund sign Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea until end of the season.
Jan 31, 16:49
 Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger sheds light on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Olivier Giroud rumours
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future will be clearer on Wednesday and admitted that Olivier Giroud could be moving to Chelsea.
Jan 30, 22:59
 Emerson Palmieri in action for Roma on April 4, 2017
Roma defender Emerson Palmieri 'pictured holding Chelsea shirt'
A football agent describing Emerson Palmieri as his client tweets a photo appearing to show the Roma defender holding a Chelsea shirt.
Jan 30, 20:55
 Olivier Giroud on his knees during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Ian Wright unhappy with reported Arsenal decision to let Olivier Giroud leave club
Ian Wright describes Arsenal's reported decision to let Olivier Giroud leave the Emirates Stadium as "lose a tenner, find a fiver".
Jan 30, 20:35
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Playing on deadline day is not right'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that clubs should not have been forced to play Premier League fixtures on the final day of the January transfer window.
Jan 30, 17:09
 The injured-suspended David Luiz is all smiles during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
David Luiz remains sidelined for Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that defender David Luiz will play no part of the Premier League fixture with Bournemouth due to injury.
Jan 30, 16:59
 Edin Dzeko in action during the Europa League game between Roma and Viktoria Plzen on November 24, 2016
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Edin Dzeko transfer unlikely'
Antonio Conte accepts "the reality" of Chelsea's position in the transfer window, as he plays down talk of a deadline-day deal for Roma striker Edin Dzeko.
Jan 30, 14:59
 Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte plays down talk of imminent Michy Batshuayi exit
Antonio Conte suggests that Michy Batshuayi will not be leaving Chelsea on deadline day, potentially affecting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's proposed switch to Arsenal.
Jan 30, 14:47
 Fernando Llorente in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Chelsea 'eye Fernando Llorente as Olivier Giroud alternative'
Chelsea reportedly identify Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente as a possible alternative to Olivier Giroud as their search for a new striker rumbles on.
Jan 30, 09:47
 David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea 'offer David Luiz in Olivier Giroud deal'
Chelsea are reportedly willing to offer David Luiz as part of any deal which could see them bring Olivier Giroud to Stamford Bridge from Arsenal.
Jan 30, 09:23
 Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016
Chelsea 'agree deal with Borussia Dortmund to loan out Michy Batshuayi'
Chelsea reportedly agree a deal with Borussia Dortmund to send Michy Batshuayi on loan for the rest of the season.
Jan 29, 20:15
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea loan Baba Rahman to Schalke 04
Chelsea confirm that defender Baba Rahman has been allowed to return to Schalke 04 on an 18-month loan deal.
Jan 29, 18:33
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