Branislav Ivanovic
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-0 Scunthorpe United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the FA Cup third-round match between Chelsea and Scunthorpe United at Stamford Bridge, which the hosts won 2-0.
Jan 10, 13:00
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Manchester United held by Chelsea to make it eight without a win
Chelsea hold Manchester United to a goalless draw at Old Trafford, extending the Red Devils' winless run in all competitions to eight games.
Dec 28, 19:22
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Quique Flores "completely satisfied" with Watford point against Chelsea
Watford manager Quique Flores insists that he is "completely satisfied" with his side's performance and result during the 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 26, 22:34
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Team News: Eden Hazard only on Chelsea bench
Eden Hazard is only deemed fit enough to make the Chelsea bench for their Premier League clash with Watford at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 26, 14:04
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash in the Premier League between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 24, 13:05
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Branislav Ivanovic: 'We understand Chelsea fans' frustration'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic says that he "understands" the reaction of the fans after they voiced their displeasure at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Dec 19, 20:35
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Chelsea see off Sunderland in first game without Jose Mourinho
Chelsea begin life without Jose Mourinho with a 3-1 win over struggling Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 19, 17:12
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Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 3-1 win over Sunderland in what was the Blues' first match since the departure of manager Jose Mourinho.
Dec 19, 14:01
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Branislav Ivanovic "so happy" at Chelsea
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic insists that he is "so happy" at the club, despite being in the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 13, 16:11
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Glenn Murray strikes late to condemn Chelsea to defeat
Glenn Murray comes off the bench to score the winner as Bournemouth beat Chelsea 1-0 to condemn the Premier League champions to an eighth defeat of the season.
Dec 5, 19:23
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Half-Time Report: Chelsea, Bournemouth goalless after end-to-end first half
Thibaut Courtois and Artur Boruc each make several saves as neither Chelsea nor Bournemouth manage to find a breakthrough at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 18:20
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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic: 'Diego Costa will return to the team strongly'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic says that Diego Costa will come back "strongly" after being dropped by manager Jose Mourinho.
Nov 30, 17:30
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Tottenham Hotspur stay fifth after Chelsea draw
Tottenham Hotspur miss the chance to move into fourth place in the Premier League after playing out a goalless draw with Chelsea.
Nov 29, 13:55
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Team News: Diego Costa drops to Chelsea bench
Diego Costa is left out of Chelsea's starting lineup for this afternoon's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 29, 11:03
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Manchester United's Wayne Rooney on FIFPro World XI shortlist
Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney is among 10 Premier League nominees for the 2015 FIFPro World XI.
Nov 26, 15:11
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Team News: Chelsea make four changes for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho makes four changes for his side's Champions League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv, as Oscar returns to the starting XI in place of Pedro.
Nov 24, 18:48
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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic calls for away form to improve
Branislav Ivanovic insists that Chelsea have to improve their away form, starting with the Champions League trip to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Nov 24, 11:33
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Team News: Chelsea make three changes for Norwich City, Kenedy starts at left-back
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho makes three changes for his side's clash with Norwich City, as Kenedy, Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic return to the starting XI.
Nov 21, 14:05
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 20, 15:15
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Euro 2016 missing men XI
Sports Mole selects a best XI of the footballers that will not be playing at next summer's European Championships in France.
Nov 19, 12:24
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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic: 'We have to show everyone we're back'
Branislav Ivanovic says that he and his Chelsea teammates need to show everyone that they are back to their best when they face Norwich City this weekend.
Nov 18, 18:29
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Agent expects Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea extension
Branislav Ivanovic's agent expects the Chelsea right-back to be offered an extension despite his early-season struggles.
Nov 14, 17:47
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Team News: Pedro starts in place of Cesc Fabregas as Jose Mourinho makes two changes
Jose Mourinho makes one change to his starting lineup as Pedro comes in for Cesc Fabregas, while Stoke City are unchanged for the sides' meeting at the Britannia.
Nov 7, 16:36
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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic: 'We didn't react well to Premier League title win'
Branislav Ivanovic admits that Chelsea have not reacted well to winning the Premier League title last season following their torrid start to the campaign.
Nov 7, 07:45
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to the Britannia as the Premier League champions look to bounce back from two successive defeats by beating Stoke.
Nov 6, 13:55
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Dynamo Kiev
Sports Mole previews the Champions League meeting between Chelsea and Dynamo Kiev at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 3, 19:03
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Jose Mourinho hopeful over Diego Costa, Pedro fitness
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that no decision has been made regarding the fitness of Diego Costa and Pedro ahead of the club's game with Liverpool.
Oct 30, 12:50
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews the highly anticipated Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 29, 17:30
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Preview: Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the League Cup action as Jose Mourinho's Chelsea travel to face Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Oct 27, 16:26
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Team News: Chelsea unchanged for West Ham United clash
Jose Mourinho names an unchanged side for their Premier League clash against London rivals West Ham United at Upton Park.
Oct 24, 14:02
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Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's Champions League trip to Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday evening.
Oct 19, 16:40
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Team News: Eden Hazard misses out for Chelsea against Aston Villa
Eden Hazard is left on the bench for Chelsea as they welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.
Oct 17, 14:10
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Jose Mourinho confirms Branislav Ivanovic absence
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirms that defender Branislav Ivanovic will miss the match against Aston Villa after picking up an injury with Serbia.
Oct 16, 12:52
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as struggling champions Chelsea welcome Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.
Oct 15, 16:51
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Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo rested for Serbia qualifier
Portugal rest Cristiano Ronaldo for the Euro 2016 qualifier with Serbia in Belgrade, having already secured a place at next year's finals.
Oct 11, 16:10
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Southampton
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday evening's Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 1, 18:09
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Match Analysis: Porto 2-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Porto's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Jose Mourinho's return to the Estadio Do Dragao.
Sep 29, 22:28
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Porto beat Chelsea as Jose Mourinho woes continue
Porto register a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League as the Blues continue their poor start to the season.
Sep 29, 21:36
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In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's Premier League action
In his weekly Sports Mole column, Sam Matterface pays close attention to Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Petr Cech.
Sep 29, 15:35
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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic: 'We need consecutive victories'
Branislav Ivanovic says that Chelsea need a run of consecutive victories after slipping up against Newcastle United at the weekend.
Sep 28, 14:45