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Manchester United beat Ajax to Europa League title
Manchester United win their first ever Europa League title and clinch Champions League qualification courtesy of a 2-0 win over Ajax at the Friends Arena in Stockholm.May 24, 20:39
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Team News: Chris Smalling starts, Sergio Romero keeps place for Manchester United's Europa final
Chris Smalling is selected ahead of Phil Jones for Manchester United's Europa League final against Ajax, while Sergio Romero keeps his place in goal.May 24, 17:39
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Preview:Ajax vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Ajax and Manchester United from the Friends Arena in Stockholm.May 22, 11:55
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Ten-man Ajax hold off Lyon to reach Europa League final
Lyon put up an almighty fight but fail to do enough to overcome Ajax, falling to a 5-4 defeat on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Europa League.May 11, 20:58
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Team News: Alexandre Lacazette starts for Lyon against Ajax
Alexandre Lacazette is deemed fit to start for Lyon ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Ajax on Thursday night.May 11, 18:24
Ajax manager Peter Bosz hails "beautiful win"
Ajax boss Peter Bosz hails his team following Wednesday's 4-1 win over Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.May 4, 14:43
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Bertrand Traore nets twice as Ajax take big step towards final
Chelsea loanee Bertrand Traore scores in either half to help Ajax to a 4-1 win over Lyon in Amsterdam in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.May 3, 18:37
Team News: Bertrand Traore named in Ajax starting lineup
Bertrand Traore - on loan from Chelsea - features in Ajax's starting lineup for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final with Lyon.May 3, 15:55
Live Commentary: Ajax 4-1 Lyon - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Ajax's 4-1 win over Lyon, as the Dutch side took a giant step towards the final of the Europa League.May 3, 15:45
Europa League round-up: Lyon, Ajax through to quarter-finals
Ajax, Lyon and Schalke 04 are among the teams to book quarter-final spots in the Europa League.Mar 16, 22:22
Bertrand Traore unmoved by criticism from Ajax fans
Bertrand Traore, who is on loan at Ajax from Chelsea, claims that he is not interested in criticism of his performances.Mar 13, 12:22
Peter Bosz: 'Chelsea's Bertrand Traore is underperforming at Ajax'
Ajax boss Peter Bosz says that he has been left disappointed with the performances of Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, who is on loan at the Dutch giants.Nov 3, 14:58
Chelsea confirm Bertrand Traore loan move
Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore signs a new three-year deal with the club and will spend the first of those on loan at Ajax.Aug 12, 13:46
Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic an important player for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that Nemanja Matic remains an "important" part of his plans despite speculation linking him with a move to Juventus.Aug 12, 13:27
Chelsea to send Bertrand Traore on season-long loan to Ajax?
A report claims that Ajax have closed in on a loan move for Chelsea youngster Bertrand Traore, who has informed the Blues that he wants to play regular football.Aug 11, 10:19
Oscar scores twice for Chelsea in pre-season win over AC Milan
Oscar scores twice as Chelsea defeat AC Milan 3-1 in a pre-season International Champions Cup match in New Jersey.Aug 4, 08:32
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic to miss AC Milan friendly with concussion
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic is ruled out of the International Champions Cup clash with AC Milan due to concussion.Jul 29, 13:28
Liverpool's Marko Grujic taken to hospital following clash of heads in Chelsea friendly
Liverpool confirm that midfielder Marko Grujic has been taken to hospital with suspected concussion after a clash of heads in the Reds' 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.Jul 28, 08:59
Michy Batshuayi debuts in Chelsea win
Bertrand Traore, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Nathaniel Chalobah score the goals as Chelsea record a 3-0 win over Austrian side RZ Pellets WAC in a pre-season friendly.Jul 20, 19:52
Live Commentary: RZ Pellets WAC 0-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the pre-season friendly between RZ Pellets WAC and Chelsea from Austria.Jul 20, 17:28
Team News: Diego Costa named in Chelsea starting XI
Striker Diego Costa is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for the friendly with RZ Pellets in Austria.Jul 20, 17:08
Guus Hiddink 'to stay on at Chelsea in advisory role'
Guus Hiddink reportedly confirms that he will remain with Chelsea next season to assist incoming manager Antonio Conte.May 22, 13:15
Christian Benteke rescues late point for Liverpool
Christian Benteke scores a 92nd-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw for Liverpool against Chelsea in their final home game of the season.May 11, 20:55
Team News: Thibaut Courtois misses out for Chelsea
A virus rules goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois out of Chelsea's trip to Liverpool, meaning that Asmir Begovic deputises between the posts.May 11, 18:05
Guus Hiddink: 'Chelsea were not sharp enough against Swansea City'
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink admits that his side lacked sharpness in the final third during their 1-0 defeat to Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.Apr 9, 16:50
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday lunchtime's Premier League encounter between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park.Mar 31, 12:51
Team News: Loic Remy leads the line for Chelsea
Loic Remy is picked to lead the line for Chelsea as they welcome West Ham United to the Bridge.Mar 19, 14:02
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League London derby between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.Mar 17, 11:05
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park.Mar 11, 14:33
Stoke City end Stamford Bridge hoodoo with draw at Chelsea
Stoke City leave Stamford Bridge with something for the first time in the Premier League era thanks to a 1-1 draw against Chelsea.Mar 5, 17:05
Team News: Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas out for Chelsea
Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas are dropped from the Chelsea XI for the visit of Stoke City.Mar 5, 14:03
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Stoke City at Stamford Bridge with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Mar 5, 14:00
Gary Cahill praises "incredible" Kenedy goal
Gary Cahill praises Chelsea teammate Kenedy for scoring the fastest goal of the Premier League season to date.Mar 2, 20:52
Resurgent Chelsea move into top half
Goals from Kenedy and Diego Costa earn Chelsea all three points from their trip to relegation-threatened Norwich City.Mar 1, 21:39
Team News: Bertrand Traore handed Chelsea start
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink hands a starting spot to Bertrand Traore for Tuesday's Premier League match away to Norwich City, while Kenedy also starts for the Blues.Mar 1, 18:47
Chelsea see off weakened Manchester City to book FA Cup quarter-final spot
Chelsea seal their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win over a weakened Manchester City outfit at Stamford Bridge.Feb 21, 17:49
Guus Hiddink hints at Bertrand Traore inclusion
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink suggests that Bertrand Traore will be involved in his side's FA Cup showdown with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.Feb 20, 22:50
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.Feb 19, 13:55
Chelsea hit five against relegation-threatened Newcastle United
Pedro scores twice as Chelsea record a 5-1 win over Newcastle United in Saturday evening's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.Feb 13, 19:22
Live Commentary: Chelsea 5-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, which ended in a 5-1 home win.Feb 13, 16:30
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