Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo pleased with Chelsea progression
Roberto Di Matteo believes that his "evolving" Chelsea side were in complete control during their 4-1 victory over Norwich.
Oct 6, 16:35
Frank Lampard and Bradley Johnson
Match Analysis: Chelsea 4-1 Norwich
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 6, 16:14
Ashley Cole
Team News: Ashley Cole starts for Chelsea against Norwich
Ashley Cole starts at left-back for Chelsea for the visit of Norwich, despite his blast at the Football Association yesterday.
Oct 6, 13:07
Gordon Taylor
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor: 'Football has no right to be top sport'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says that football does not have a "divine right" to be the best spectator sport in the UK.
Oct 5, 16:38
Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Gary Lineker: 'Let's move on from Ashley Cole tweet'
Former England international Gary Lineker believes that it is time to 'grow up and move on' after Ashley Cole apologised for his blast against the FA.
Oct 5, 16:07
Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole to join up with England following Roy Hodgson chat?
Ashley Cole will reportedly turn up to the England squad next week as planned after speaking to manager Roy Hodgson regarding his controversial tweet about the FA.
Oct 5, 15:43
Ashley Cole, Aaron Ramsey
Ashley Cole apologises for calling FA 'bunch of tw*ts'
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole apologises 'unreservedly' for criticising the FA and insists that his comments were in the 'heat of the moment'.
Oct 5, 15:07
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Players aren't out of control'
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insists that his players aren't out of control despite Ashley Cole sending an abusive tweet aimed at the FA.
Oct 5, 13:15
John Terry
Ashley Cole brands FA "bunch of tw*ts"
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole launches a scathing attack on the FA after they claimed that his evidence in the John Terry racism case evolved over time.
Oct 5, 12:10
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard joins Twitter to promote charity
Liverpool and England skipper Steven Gerrard joins Twitter to promote his charity but insists that he won't become a 'serial tweeter'.
Oct 4, 11:38
John Terry and Anton Ferdinand
Carlo Ancelotti: 'John Terry 100% not a racist'
John Terry is 100% not a racist despite his four-match ban for abusing Anton Ferdinand, according to former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Oct 2, 19:23
Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Carlo Ancelotti hints at Ashley Cole reunion at Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti suggests that Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole could move to the French outfit next season.
Oct 2, 09:51
Roberto Di Matteo
Chelsea and Manchester United track Lille defender Lucas Digne
Chelsea and Manchester United both scout 19-year-old French defender Lucas Digne, according to reports.
Oct 1, 23:59
Roman Abramovich
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich issues ultimatum over long-term contracts
Roman Abramovich has decided to implement a new policy which will see Chelsea players older than 30 offered only one-year contract extensions, according to reports.
Sep 30, 06:58
Ashley Cole, Aaron Ramsey
Paris Saint-Germain prepare offer for Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole will be offered a contract by Paris Saint-Germain in January, according to reports.
Sep 30, 05:59
Fernando Torres
In Pictures: Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea
Pictures from Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 29, 15:26
Theo Walcott
Theo Walcott: 'I will frustrate Ashley Cole'
Theo Walcott is confident that he will get the better of Ashley Cole during Arsenal's Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates on Saturday.
Sep 28, 13:48
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis calls for Branislav Ivanovic to be banned for diving against Stoke City
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis wants to see players punished retrospectively for simulation after being angered by Branislav Ivanovic last weekend.
Sep 27, 11:15
Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole 'turns down' new Chelsea contract
Ashley Cole reportedly turns down a one-year contract extension at Chelsea, which prompts speculation that the full-back will begin talking to other clubs in January.
Sep 26, 08:15
Ashley Cole
Ryan Betrand: 'I want to keep learning from Ashley Cole'
Ryan Bertrand believes a new deal for Ashley Cole will help continue his own development at Chelsea.
Sep 26, 00:57
Ashley Cole
Roberto Di Matteo confident of Ashley Cole's Chelsea stay
Roberto Di Matteo is "optimistic" that defender Ashley Cole will sign a new contract with Chelsea before January.
Sep 24, 00:00
Vincent Kompany, Aaron Ramsey
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks its team of the week following another high-octane weekend of Premier League action.
Sep 23, 22:58
Ryan Shawcross, Oscar
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Oscar, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata can play together'
Roberto Di Matteo thinks that Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Oscar can successfully play in the same Chelsea side, despite appearing to struggle to break down Stoke.
Sep 23, 05:18
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis slams "laughable" Chelsea duo
Stoke manager Tony Pulis accuses Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic and Oscar of diving, labelling the duo as "laughable".
Sep 22, 19:26
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo explains John Terry, Frank Lampard omissions
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insists that John Terry and Frank Lampard were rested rather than dropped for today's match against Stoke City.
Sep 22, 18:44
Chelsea
In Pictures: Chelsea 1-0 Stoke City
Pictures from Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 22, 17:55
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo pleased with Chelsea persistence
Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo is pleased with the patience that his side showed as a late goal gives them a 1-0 win over Stoke.
Sep 22, 17:10
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis "proud" of Stoke City players
Tony Pulis believes that his players performed better than they ever have at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
Sep 22, 16:59
Michael Owen, Javi Garcia
Michael Owen 'gutted' following Stoke City defeat
Michael Owen takes to Twitter to express his disappointment following Stoke City's last-gasp defeat at Chelsea.
Sep 22, 16:51
Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole "It was a battle"
Chelsea matchwinner Ashley Cole describes today's 1-0 win over Stoke City as a "battle" and stresses the psychological importance of establishing an early lead in the Premier League title race.
Sep 22, 16:24
Roberto Di Matteo
Match Analysis: Chelsea 1-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's narrow 1-0 win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 22, 16:11
Ashley Cole
Chelsea 1-0 Stoke City
A late goal from Ashley Cole gives Chelsea a hard-earned win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 22, 15:55
Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez in favour of pre-match handshakes
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez disagrees with other Premier League managers calling for pre-match handshakes to be scrapped.
Sep 20, 17:14
John Terry and Anton Ferdinand
John Terry facing £1m defence bill
John Terry's race row with Anton Ferdinand could reportedly cost him around £1m in legal fees.
Sep 19, 22:30
Oscar and David Luiz
Chelsea 2-2 Juventus
Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella nets a late equaliser to deny Champions League winners Chelsea victory in their Group E opener at Stamford Bridge tonight.
Sep 19, 20:36
Emboaba Oscar
Half-Time Report: Chelsea 2-1 Juventus
Oscar scores twice on his Champions League debut to give Chelsea a narrow lead over Juventus after 45 minutes of play at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 19, 19:34
Chelsea
Preview:Chelsea vs. Juventus
Chelsea kick off the defence of their Champions League title with a tough home fixture against Juventus tomorrow evening.
Sep 18, 10:28
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
Roberto Di Matteo: 'We should have had two penalties'
Roberto Di Matteo reveals his satisfaction with Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
Sep 15, 16:56
Mark Hughes
Match Analysis: Queens Park Rangers 0-0 Chelsea
Sports Mole dissects today's Premier League clash between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea.
Sep 15, 16:25
John Terry and Anton Ferdinand
Anton Ferdinad rejects handshake with John Terry, Ashley Cole
Anton Ferdinand doesn't shake hands with John Terry or Ashley Cole ahead of the match between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea.
Sep 15, 14:01
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