Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
AC Milan 'eye Cesc Fabregas swoop'
AC Milan reportedly consider a January swoop for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Sep 8, 17:15
Danny Drinkwater in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 17, 2018
Leicester City 'want Danny Drinkwater on loan'
Leicester City are reportedly interested in re-signing Danny Drinkwater on loan from Chelsea when the transfer window reopens in January.
Sep 3, 08:31
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 30, 13:24
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'angry with Chelsea over blocked move'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly furious with the club after being denied a loan move to either Monaco or Schalke 04 this month.
Aug 29, 08:58
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Eden Hazard currently unable to complete 90 minutes'
Maurizio Sarri insists that Eden Hazard is not yet ready to play a full game for Chelsea but tips the Belgian to be fully match fit in the coming weeks.
Aug 19, 08:23
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard: 'Maurizio Sarri is a great manager'
Chelsea ace Eden Hazard hails "great manager" Maurizio Sarri and says that he is a fan of the Italian's playing style.
Aug 18, 20:08
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Team News: Eden Hazard benched as Chelsea take on Arsenal
Eden Hazard is once again named on the Chelsea bench as Maurizio Sarri's charges host Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
Aug 18, 15:32
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Arsenal's Premier League trip to London rivals Chelsea.
Aug 16, 14:17
Chelsea attacker Pedro celebrates with Eden Hazard after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Huddersfield on August 11, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole predicts how Chelsea will line up for their Premier League showdown with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 16, 12:00
Danny Drinkwater in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 17, 2018
Schalke 04 'turn attention to Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater'
Bundesliga side Schalke 04 reportedly turn their attention to signing Danny Drinkwater on loan after missing out on his Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Aug 15, 09:39
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during a pre-season friendly with Lyon in August 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'to reject Schalke 04 move'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek reportedly decides to turn down a loan move to Schalke 04 in order to fight for his place in the first team at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 14, 08:48
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
How Chelsea could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their Premier League opener against Huddersfield Town, Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up during the 2018-19 season.
Aug 10, 13:04
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Chelsea - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Maurizio Sarri's first Premier League match in charge of Chelsea as they visit the John Smith's Stadium to face Huddersfield Town.
Aug 9, 18:43
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Ross Barkley a useful player for Chelsea'
Maurizio Sarri praises the "technical" ability of Ross Barkley, who he believes can be a "useful" player for Chelsea this season.
Aug 5, 20:29
Riyad Mahrez and Alexander Isak during the pre-season friendly between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund on July 20, 2018
Team News: Riyad Mahrez, Leroy Sane start for Manchester City
Manchester City duo Riyad Mahrez and Leroy Sane both start against Chelsea in Sunday's Community Shield clash.
Aug 5, 13:06
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 06:00
Arsenal players celebrate the equaliser during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties after late equaliser
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Aug 1, 21:16
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Maurizio Sarri considering Eden Hazard for Chelsea captaincy?
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is reportedly considering making Eden Hazard captain in an attempt to convince the Belgian to remain at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 28, 10:08
Pedro in action for Chelsea on December 30, 2017
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: "We have to improve very quickly"
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri hopes to see his players step things up as pre-season goes on after claiming a narrow 1-0 win over Perth Glory.
Jul 23, 15:29
Pedro in action for Chelsea on December 30, 2017
Pedro goal earns Chelsea win over Perth Glory
An early goal from Pedro earns Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Perth Glory to give Maurizio Sarri a win in his first game in charge of the Premier League side.
Jul 23, 13:34
Jorginho in action for Napoli on October 21, 2017
Team News: Jorginho handed Chelsea debut in Perth Glory friendly
Jorginho is named in Chelsea's starting lineup to face Perth Glory in the Blues' first pre-season outing of the summer.
Jul 23, 10:47
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Cesc Fabregas: 'Chelsea need Eden Hazard to win trophies'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas urges Eden Hazard to stay at the club and admits that the Blues "need" the Belgian if they are to win trophies next season.
Jul 20, 13:48
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Cesc Fabregas encouraged by Maurizio Sarri appointment at Chelsea
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas suggests that he has been left encouraged by Chelsea's appointment of new head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Jul 20, 10:30
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City on April 1, 2018
Ray Parlour "gutted" by Jack Wilshere departure
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour admits that he was "gutted" to hear that Jack Wilshere was leaving the club, but praises the England international for pursuing first-team football.
Jul 17, 23:03
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during a Premier League clash with Watford in February 2018
Sevilla 'want Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan'
Sevilla are reportedly interested in signing Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan from Chelsea for the 2018-19 season, and will pay up to 90% of his £6m-a-year wages.
Jul 17, 08:56
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Cesc Fabregas leaks news of Antonio Conte sacking?
Chelsea midfielder seemingly confirms reports that manager Antonio Conte has been sacked before official confirmation arrives from the club.
Jul 12, 16:44
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte poses with the FA Cup on May 19, 2018
Antonio Conte returns to take Chelsea training
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte returns to the club to take charge of pre-season training amid ongoing speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 9, 17:19
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Cesc Fabregas "speechless" as Spain exit 2018 World Cup
Cesc Fabregas is left "speechless" as Spain exit the 2018 World Cup to hosts Russia on Sunday afternoon.
Jul 1, 17:01
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Cesc Fabregas: Harry Kane ready to join "a big club"
Harry Kane is "probably the best striker in the Premier League" and "ready to go to a big club", according to Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Jun 25, 08:41
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Cesc Fabregas: 'Struggling World Cup big nations can afford to panic a little'
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas claims that the World Cup's underperforming big nations can make the most of "a little bit" of panic in their upcoming group games.
Jun 22, 20:53
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Cesc Fabregas jokes about Julen Lopetegui exit
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas jokes about the sacking of Julen Lopetegui as the nation's head coach.
Jun 13, 10:46
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal tried to sign Lionel Messi'
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that he tried to bring Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique to the club from Barcelona alongside Cesc Fabregas in 2003.
May 28, 19:35
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
Arsenal 'near deal for Barcelona wonderkid Joel Lopez'
Arsenal reportedly near a deal for Barcelona youngster Joel Lopez, who had also been interesting Liverpool.
May 22, 13:36
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Premier League quartet miss out on Spain squad
Four Premier League stars - including Alvaro Morata - miss out on inclusion in Spain's squad for the World Cup.
May 21, 11:29
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas pleased with "well deserved" FA Cup final victory
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas claims that his side's 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley was "well deserved".
May 19, 18:59
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Eden Hazard penalty wins FA Cup for Chelsea
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in the FA Cup final through a first-half penalty from Eden Hazard to lift the trophy for an eighth time.
May 19, 18:08
Romelu Lukaku in action during the Champions League round-of-16 game between Manchester United and Sevilla on March 13, 2018
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial on bench as Manchester United face Chelsea in FA Cup final
Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial are on the bench ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup final encounter with Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
May 19, 15:20
N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United.
May 19, 08:24
Romelu Lukaku in action during the Champions League round-of-16 game between Manchester United and Sevilla on March 13, 2018
How Manchester United could line up against Chelsea
Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup final clash between Chelsea and Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at how the Red Devils could line up at Wembley.
May 19, 08:14
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Chelsea fined by FA for failing to control players against Huddersfield Town
Chelsea accept a Football Association charge of failing to control their players in their Premier League home game against Huddersfield Town and are handed a fine.
May 16, 19:48
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