Gary Cahill is forced off with an apparent hamstring problem during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Chelsea pair Gary Cahill, Cesc Fabregas to miss FA Cup tie with Norwich City
Chelsea pair Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas are ruled out of the club's FA Cup third-round replay with Norwich City on Wednesday night.
Jan 16, 16:38
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on November 5, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Fans booing does not help Chelsea players'
Thibaut Courtois urges Chelsea supporters to get behind their side rather than "booing and whistling" when things go wrong.
Jan 14, 13:35
Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Chelsea held again as Leicester City claim Stamford Bridge point
Chelsea drop further points in the Premier League title race as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 13, 16:52
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Manchester United, Chelsea keen on Brazilian playmaker Arthur Melo?
Arthur Melo is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United, who face competition from domestic rivals Chelsea to land the Gremio youngster.
Jan 12, 10:31
Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Arsenal hold Chelsea to stalemate in EFL Cup semi-final
Chelsea and Arsenal play out their third draw of the season as neither side is able to break the deadlock in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 10, 21:52
Eden Hazard scores from the spot past Petr Cech during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Team News: Alvaro Morata, Eden Hazard paired in attack for Chelsea
Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard are paired in attack for Chelsea's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal, as Antonio Conte makes nine changes in all.
Jan 10, 19:04
Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge as neither side are able to build a first-leg advantage in their EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 10, 19:00
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Chelsea rule out Ruben Loftus-Cheek sale to Crystal Palace
Chelsea reportedly rule out selling midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Crystal Palace once his loan with the Eagles expires.
Jan 8, 10:21
Hector Bellerin scores the Gunners' equaliser during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Hector Bellerin rescues point for Arsenal against Chelsea in thriller
Arsenal and Chelsea play out an action-packed and enthralling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium as Hector Bellerin rescues a point in stoppage time.
Jan 3, 21:42
Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Team News: Mesut Ozil returns for Arsenal but no Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil overcomes a knee injury to make the starting lineup for the Premier League fixture with Chelsea.
Jan 3, 18:48
Alvaro Morata holds off Laurent Koscielny during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Ahead of the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 2, 16:15
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte defends Mark Hughes's decision to pick weakened Stoke City side
Antonio Conte defends Mark Hughes's decision to field a weakened Stoke City side in the 5-0 thrashing by Chelsea on Saturday.
Dec 31, 16:02
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Team News: Three changes for Chelsea against Stoke City
Antonio Conte makes three changes to his Chelsea side as the Blues welcome Stoke City this afternoon.
Dec 30, 14:03
Danny Drinkwater celebrates with Willian after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 5-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive how Chelsea signed off 2017 with an emphatic 5-0 win over Stoke City, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Stamford Bridge.
Dec 30, 14:00
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata help Chelsea past Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Stamford Bridge through second-half goals from Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata.
Dec 26, 17:01
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata back for Chelsea in Brighton & Hove Albion clash
Alvaro Morata is reinstated to the Chelsea starting XI for their Premier League Boxing Day meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dec 26, 14:02
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Vote for your Premier League central midfielder of the season so far
Vote for your central midfielders in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Everton striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017
Team News: Wayne Rooney misses out for Everton
Wayne Rooney is not named in Everton's 18-man squad for the Premier League fixture with Chelsea at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 11:33
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Alvaro Morata cruelly denies Bournemouth as Chelsea progress into semi-finals
Alvaro Morata scores in stoppage time, seconds after Bournemouth had levelled up the match, to earn Chelsea a 2-1 win in Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final tie.
Dec 20, 21:40
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Team News: Ethan Ampadu, Michy Batshuayi start for Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hands starts to both Ethan Ampadu and Michy Batshuayi for the EFL Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth.
Dec 20, 18:48
Eddie Howe greets Antonio Conte ahead of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on October 28, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Bournemouth, as Alvaro Morata scored a dramatic late goal to send the Blues through.
Dec 20, 18:44
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring with Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea edge past Southampton at Stamford Bridge
Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Southampton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to move joint-second in the Premier League table.
Dec 16, 16:59
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Dec 14, 16:25
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata absent for Chelsea at Huddersfield Town
Alvaro Morata misses out with a back problem as Chelsea visit Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Tuesday night.
Dec 12, 19:03
West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Adrian retains West Ham United spot over Joe Hart
Adrian keeps his spot in the West Ham United XI for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea, while Winston Reid and Mark Noble return for the Hammers.
Dec 9, 11:32
Marcos Alonso elbows Adrian during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on December 9, 2017
Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive a memorable win for West Ham and David Moyes as they knock off champions Chelsea at the London Stadium, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Dec 9, 11:30
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea interested in Gremio midfielder Arthur?
Chelsea are reportedly planning to make a move for Gremio midfielder Arthur.
Dec 8, 11:08
West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017
Preview:West Ham United vs. Chelsea – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Chelsea.
Dec 7, 13:55
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Chelsea finish as Group C runners-up with Atletico Madrid draw
Chelsea finish as runners-up to Roma in Group C after being held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid in Tuesday night's Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 21:40
Fernando Torres gives the thumbs-up after leaving hospital on March 3, 2017
Team News: Fernando Torres starts against Chelsea
Alvaro Morata leads the Chelsea line as they welcome Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Dec 5, 19:00
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea are denied top spot in Group C after a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in Tuesday's game at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 18:45
Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Cesc Fabregas "very happy" to have won over Antonio Conte
Cesc Fabregas admits that he 'was worried' at times last season after playing a bit-part role, but is "very happy" to have now won over manager Antonio Conte.
Dec 5, 13:37
Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Cesc Fabregas changed my mind about him'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte explains how Cesc Fabregas has worked his way back into the team.
Dec 4, 21:58
Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: 'Chelsea hoping Manchester City slip up'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that his side must "keep winning" and hope that Premier League leaders Manchester City "slip up".
Dec 2, 15:41
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Eden Hazard brace helps Chelsea past Newcastle United
Chelsea move level on points with second-placed Manchester United courtesy of a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 2, 14:22
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard, Cesar Azpilicueta on Chelsea bench ahead of Swansea City clash
Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta drop to the bench ahead of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 29, 18:55
Liverpool's Adam Lallana during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016
Team News: Adam Lallana on Liverpool bench against Chelsea
Adam Lallana is named on the Liverpool bench as the Reds welcome Chelsea to Anfield.
Nov 25, 16:31
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Chelsea's Premier League trip to face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Nov 24, 13:41
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Willian: 'Referee correct to award penalty for Rashad Sadygov foul'
Willian defends the referee's decision to award Chelsea a 19th-minute penalty against Qarabag FK that set the Blues on their way to a 4-0 Champions League win in Baku.
Nov 22, 20:16
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea should have scored more against Qarabag FK'
Eden Hazard is delighted with Chelsea's performance in the 4-0 Champions League win at Qarabag FK and believes that his side "should have scored more".
Nov 22, 19:45
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