Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho's transfer plans for the summer ahead
Sports Mole looks at the work that lies ahead for Jose Mourinho following his return as manager of Chelsea.
Jun 3, 16:13
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso to miss Confederations Cup through injury
Spain are forced to leave Xabi Alonso out of their Confederations Cup squad because of a groin problem.
Jun 3, 00:42
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata, Fernando Torres named in Spain's Confederations Cup squad
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque includes eight Premier League players in a provisional 26-man squad for next month's Confederations Cup.
May 27, 14:28
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Cesar Azpilicueta happy with first Chelsea goal
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta admits that he was relieved to score his first goal for the club, despite his side losing 4-3 to Manchester City.
May 24, 07:56
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the post-season clash between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, which featured seven goals and a stoppage-time winner.
May 24, 03:16
Edin Dzeko
Manchester City prevail in seven-goal thriller
Manchester City come back from three goals down to win 4-3 against Chelsea in St Louis.
May 24, 02:33
Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring the opener against Norwich on December 29, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the post-season friendly between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, Missouri.
May 24, 00:00
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic heads in the winning goal against Benfica on May 15, 2013
Chelsea crowned Europa League champions
An injury-time goal from Branislav Ivanovic sees Chelsea beat Benfica 2-1 in Amsterdam to win the Europa League.
May 15, 20:39
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on May 11, 2013
Frank Lampard brace earns Chelsea crucial win
Frank Lampard's landmark goal earns Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Villa Park, with Christian Benteke and Ramires both dismissed either side of half time.
May 11, 13:41
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke puts Aston Villa ahead against 10-man Chelsea
A composed finish from Christian Benteke earns Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Chelsea after 45 minutes at Villa Park, with the visitors down to 10 men as Ramires is dismissed.
May 11, 12:32
Chelsea's Ramires celebrates his goal against Spurs on May 8, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - Chelsea bias - as it happened
Read how Sports Mole described the match against Tottenham Hotspur from a Chelsea persective.
May 8, 17:43
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-1 Basel (5-2 agg.)
Sports Mole dissects Chelsea's pivotal Europa League tie against Basel at Stamford Bridge.
May 2, 21:32
Chelsea players congratulate Frank Lampard after a penalty against Swansea on April 28, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Basel (5-2 agg.) - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of Chelsea's passage into the Europa League final at the expense of a spirited Basel.
May 2, 18:00
Cesar Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta critical of La Liga's television rights
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta criticises the practice of teams negotiating their own TV rights in La Liga.
May 1, 04:32
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during the match against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Rafael Benitez questions penalty decision
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez reacts to his side's 2-1 victory over Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
Apr 25, 21:34
Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Match Analysis: Basel 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole dissects a 2-1 win for Chelsea in their Europa League semi-final first leg after a thrilling finale at St Jakob-Park.
Apr 25, 21:33
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Cesar Azpilicueta calls for focus
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta calls for his side to focus their energy on the fight to secure Champions League football for next season.
Apr 16, 01:49
City striker Sergio Aguero celebrates a goal against Chelsea with Samir Nasri on April 14, 2013
Holders Chelsea out as Manchester City reach FA Cup final
Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final for the second time in three years.
Apr 14, 16:53
City's Samir Nasri gives his team the lead against Chelsea on April 14, 2013
Half-Time Report: Samir Nasri ends drought to fire Manchester City ahead
Samir Nasri's first goal since October gives Manchester City a deserved 1-0 lead over Chelsea at half time in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Apr 14, 15:50
Chelsea's Victor Moses scores against Rubin on April 11, 2013
Match Analysis: Rubin Kazan 3-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's Europa League progression into the Europa League semi-finals over Rubin Kazan.
Apr 11, 18:27
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Chelsea through despite Rubin Kazan defeat
Chelsea make it through to the Europa League semi-finals, despite a 3-2 defeat against Rubin Kazan in Russia.
Apr 11, 17:52
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Paolo Di Canio loses first game in charge of Sunderland
Sunderland lose their first match of Paolo Di Canio's stint as manager away at Chelsea.
Apr 7, 15:56
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Half-Time Report: Sunderland in front at Chelsea
Cesar Azpilicueta scores an own goal to give Sunderland the advantage against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 7, 14:50
Chelsea forward Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Rubin Kazan - as it happened
Read how Chelsea opened up a two-goal lead in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Rubin Kazan.
Apr 4, 18:00
New Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action on his debut against Stoke on February 2, 2013
Spain's Nacho Monreal targets France win
Nacho Monreal admits that "there is no margin for error" for Spain when they take on France in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Mar 25, 13:50
Chelsea's Juan Mata opens the scoring against Steaua Bucharest on March 14, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 (3-2) Steaua Bucuresti - as it happened
Read how Chelsea overturned a 1-0 deficit from the first leg to beat Steaua 3-2 on aggregate and progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Mar 14, 19:00
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'We want to win every trophy'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists that he has no problems with the prospect of a congested fixture list.
Mar 14, 12:18
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea.
Feb 26, 15:36
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Gary Cahill, Cesar Azpilicueta out for Chelsea
Illness and injury rules Chelsea's defensive duo of Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta out of the FA Cup match against Middlesbrough.
Feb 26, 14:50
John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Team News: John Terry starts for Chelsea
John Terry is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for tonight's Europa League last-32 encounter with Sparta Prague at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 21, 19:15
Cesar Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta pleased with Chelsea progression
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists that his team have played consistently good football under the management of Rafael Benitez.
Feb 12, 04:49
Chelsea players congratulate Eden Hazard after he scored his team's second goal against Wigan on February 9, 2013
Chelsea regain third with comfortable win over Wigan Athletic
Chelsea leapfrog London rivals Tottenham into third in the Premier League courtesy of a 4-1 victory over Wigan at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 9, 17:02
Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012
Team News: Juan Mata on Chelsea bench, Eden Hazard returns
Chelsea are without Juan Mata for the visit of Wigan to Stamford Bridge, but Eden Hazard is available again after completing his suspension.
Feb 9, 14:42
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
"Scary" John Terry helping Cesar Azpilicueta to settle at Chelsea
Having found John Terry "scary" at first, Cesar Azpilicueta admits that the Chelsea captain is helping him settle in at the club.
Feb 5, 19:16
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Team News: Demba Ba starts for Chelsea
Chelsea recall Demba Ba and captain John Terry to the starting lineup to face Newcastle, who name an unchanged lineup.
Feb 2, 14:29
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Demba Ba's return to Newcastle with Chelsea couldn't have gone much worse.
Feb 2, 14:00
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Demba Ba focused for Newcastle United match'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists that striker Demba Ba will be focused on his return to his former club Newcastle United on Saturday.
Feb 1, 08:38
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez reacts on the touchline against Swansea on January 23, 2013
Team News: Three changes for Chelsea
Chelsea make three changes for tonight's trip to Reading in the Premier League.
Jan 30, 19:22
Frank Lampard celebrates in front of the Chelsea fans after scoring a penalty and his team's second goal against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Half-Time Report: Chelsea in control over Arsenal
Chelsea manage to turn their first-half domination into two unanswered goals against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 20, 14:17
Eden Hazard scores his team's fourth goal against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Jan 13, 23:36