Chelsea's new striker Demba Ba warms up before the third round tie with Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez delighted with Demba Ba impact
Rafael Benitez admits Demba Ba enjoyed an impressive Chelsea debut after he scored twice in a 5-1 FA Cup win at Southampton this afternoon.
Jan 5, 17:38
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Match Analysis: Southampton 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 5-1 win away to Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup this afternoon as the Blues made a strong start to the defence of their trophy.
Jan 5, 17:35
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba brace helps Chelsea overcome Southampton
Demba Ba scores a double on his Chelsea debut to help the FA Cup holders record a come-from-behind win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.
Jan 5, 16:54
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-5 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the all-Premier League FA Cup third-round clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Jan 5, 14:00
QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips drives a shot into the bottom corner to open the scoring against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Queens Park Rangers stun Chelsea
QPR stun Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League to cause one of the upsets of the season.
Jan 2, 21:37
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea goalless with Queens Park Rangers
Chelsea and QPR are goalless following the first half of their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 2, 20:34
QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips drives a shot into the bottom corner to open the scoring against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-1 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Live text coverage of the West London derby between Chelsea and QPR in the Premier League, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 18:50
Petr Cech
Branislav Ivanovic praises Petr Cech
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech receives praise from his teammate Branislav Ivanovic for his performances down the years.
Dec 30, 12:21
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole's selects its Premier League Team of the Week after a frantic start to the festive period.
Dec 26, 22:01
Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Match Analysis: Norwich City 0-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole analyses the Boxing Day clash between Chelsea and Norwich at Carrow Road, where the visitors recorded their third straight Premier League win.
Dec 26, 17:48
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's eight-goal thrashing of Aston Villa, a result that sees them move back into third in the league.
Dec 23, 18:25
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Chelsea hit Aston Villa for eight
Chelsea strike eight unanswered goals against Aston Villa to move up to third in the Premier League table.
Dec 23, 17:50
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea in command at the break
Chelsea score three times in the opening 45 minutes against Aston Villa as they look to close the gap on the two Manchester clubs.
Dec 23, 16:47
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: David Luiz starts in Chelsea midfield
Chelsea's David Luiz starts in the midfield for their encounter with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 23, 15:35
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea's return to Premier League action against Aston Villa.
Dec 23, 15:30
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on December 19, 2012
Neil Warnock: 'It was a great cup tie'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock draws some positives from his side's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 19, 22:31
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard: 'Every trophy is a big deal'
Chelsea's Frank Lampard expresses his desire to reach Wembley in the League Cup.
Dec 19, 22:09
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Match Analysis: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Leeds United in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup.
Dec 19, 21:59
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Chelsea outclass Leeds United to reach Capital One Cup semi-finals
Chelsea come from behind to beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals at Elland Road.
Dec 19, 21:40
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Chelsea look to bounce back from their Club World Cup disappointment against Leeds United.
Dec 19, 18:45
Branislav Ivanovic
Branislav Ivanovic hails "important" moment
Branislav Ivanovic insists that Chelsea will treat tomorrow's World Club Cup final against Corinthians as a chance to make history.
Dec 15, 04:30
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: Rafael Benitez names strong Chelsea lineup with David Luiz in midfield
David Luiz moves into midfield for Chelsea's Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey in Japan as manager Rafael Benitez fields a strong side.
Dec 13, 09:36
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba gives rings to former Chelsea teammates
Didier Drogba holds an event for his former Chelsea teammates and gives them rings, thought to be worth over £800,000, to commemorate their Champions League glory from last season.
Dec 7, 12:52
The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 6, 14:16
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: West Ham United 3-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts an eye over West Ham United's 3-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea.
Dec 1, 15:00
Carlton Cole scores West Ham's first on December 1, 2012
West Ham United topple Chelsea
Second-half goals from Carlton Cole, Mohamed Diame and Modibo Maiga see West Ham United come from behind to beat London rivals Chelsea at Upton Park.
Dec 1, 14:41
Juan Mata scores Chelsea's first against West Ham on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Juan Mata gives Chelsea lead
Juan Mata's eighth goal of the season gives Chelsea a half-time lead over West Ham United at Upton Park.
Dec 1, 13:35
Roberto Di Matteo
Team News: Five changes for Chelsea against West Brom
Roberto di Matteo makes five changes to the side that drew with Liverpool last weekend for the trip to West Brom, with John Terry and Juan Mata notable absentees.
Nov 17, 14:52
Luis Suarez scores the equaliser for Liverpool
Liverpool snatch point at Stamford Bridge
Luis Suarez cancels out John Terry's opener to earn Liverpool a point at Chelsea.
Nov 11, 17:56
Juan Mata celebrates scoring with Ashley Cole
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Chelsea's clash with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Nov 7, 18:52
Branislav Ivanovic, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata
Preview:Swansea City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's upcoming Premier League visit to Swansea City.
Nov 1, 19:06
Michael Carrick
"Huge three points" delight Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick expresses his happiness at seeing Manchester United end their 10-year wait for a league victory at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 29, 14:21
Chelsea players
Chelsea players undergo drugs test ahead of Man United defeat?
Chelsea are reportedly annoyed at having to provide samples for a drugs test the day before losing to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 29, 06:45
Ashley Cole and Rio Ferdinand shake hands before the game
Rio Ferdinand praises Manchester United fans
Rio Ferdinand pays tribute to the Manchester United supporters that attended their side's match at Chelsea.
Oct 28, 19:50
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Referee cost us'
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo claims that poor refereeing decisions cost his side in their 3-2 defeat at home to Manchester United on Sunday.
Oct 28, 19:12
Tom Cleverley and Oscar
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester United luck
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that his side had some luck during their 3-2 win at Chelsea on Sunday.
Oct 28, 18:53
Javier Hernandez celebrates scoring United's third
Javier Hernandez bags winner against nine-man Chelsea
A goal from Javier Hernandez seals a 3-2 victory for Manchester United over nine-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 28, 17:53
Fernando Torres is shown a red card
Fernando Torres, Branislav Ivanovic sent off for Chelsea
Chelsea duo Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanovic both see red during their side's clash with Manchester United.
Oct 28, 17:36
Branislav Ivanovic
Branislav Ivanovic demands focus against Manchester United
Branislav Ivanovic insists that Chelsea must not allow any lapse of concentration against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Oct 27, 01:34
Willian
Superb Shakhtar Donetsk down Chelsea
Shakhtar move clear at the top of Champions League Group E after Alex Teixeira and Fernandinho goals help them record an impressive win over current holders Chelsea at the Donbass Arena.
Oct 23, 20:37
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