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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Martin Keown: 'Chelsea have very real problems'
Former Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown criticises Chelsea following their 3-2 home defeat to Burnley in the Premier League.Aug 12, 18:55
Jack Cork: 'The win means a lot'
Burnley midfielder Jack Cork says that his team are delighted to have opened their new Premier League season with a 3-2 win at Chelsea.Aug 12, 18:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_1.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte: "I am not worried"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he is "not worried" about his side's prospects this season.Aug 12, 17:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche shouts orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Sean Dyche surprised by "weird" Chelsea win
Burnley manager Sean Dyche admits his surprise after watching his side claim the scalp of Premier League champions Chelsea.Aug 12, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte cleans his face during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017")
Antonio Conte: "We lost our heads"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that his side 'lost their heads' as they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at home to Burnley.Aug 12, 16:57
Burnley stun nine-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Sam Vokes scores twice as Burnley record a 3-2 win at Premier League champions Chelsea on the opening weekend of the season.Aug 12, 15:58
Team News: Alvaro Morata on bench for Chelsea
Alvaro Morata starts on the bench as Chelsea welcome Burnley to Stamford Bridge.Aug 12, 13:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-3 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge, which produced a shock result.Aug 12, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F29%2Falexandre-lacazette.jpg "Alexandre Lacazette in Arsenal training gear in July 2017")
Team News: Alexandre Lacazette leads Arsenal line in Community Shield
Alexandre Lacazette starts for Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield, but new Chelsea signings Antonio Rudiger and Alvaro Morata are only on the bench.Aug 6, 12:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fluciano-spalletti.jpg "Luciano Spalletti watches on during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017")
Inter Milan beat Chelsea despite freak Geoffrey Kondogbia own goal
Inter Milan register a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup in Singapore, but the game will be remembered for Geoffrey Kondogbia's freak own goal.Jul 29, 13:36
Bayern Munich hold on to beat Chelsea in Singapore
Three goals in the opening 27 minutes help Bayern Munich to a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in Singapore.Jul 25, 13:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fcesc-fabregas.jpg "Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Antonio Conte: 'Cesc Fabregas has improved a lot since I arrived'
Antonio Conte describes Cesc Fabregas as a "really good player" and hints that he is prepared to use the Spaniard more regularly at Chelsea next season.Jul 24, 10:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichy-batshuayi.jpg "Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016")
Chelsea cruise past Arsenal in Beijing
Chelsea begin their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 win over Premier League rivals Arsenal as Michy Batshuayi scores a brace in Beijing.Jul 22, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fcesc-fabregas-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Cesc Fabregas 'promised bigger role at Chelsea next season'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reportedly holds a meeting with Cesc Fabregas to inform the midfielder that he has a bigger role to play at Stamford Bridge next season.Jul 19, 16:04
Cesc Fabregas: 'I disliked John Terry very much when I was at Arsenal'
Cesc Fabregas admits that he disliked John Terry "very much" when the Spaniard was at Arsenal and the former England captain at Chelsea.Jul 19, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Diego Costa 'mocks' Antonio Conte while in Atletico Madrid shirt
A video shows Chelsea forward Diego Costa dancing in an Atletico Madrid shirt in footage allegedly taken from the Spain international's Instagram account.Jul 17, 08:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fnemanja-matic-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Nemanja Matic during the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United on March 13, 2017")
Mario Melchiot baffled by Nemanja Matic to Manchester United rumours
Mario Melchiot says that Chelsea could live to regret selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United.Jun 27, 11:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Report: Manchester City eye Barcelona youngster Eric Garcia
A report claims that Barcelona are fearful of losing 16-year-old centre-back Eric Garcia to Manchester City in this summer's transfer window.Jun 17, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fdiego-costa_1.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Report: Antonio Conte to hold talks with Diego Costa this week
A report claims that Antonio Conte is deliberating over whether to push ahead with a move for Romelu Lukaku, at the risk of upsetting current striker Diego Costa.May 29, 10:24
Cesc Fabregas vows to "fight" for place in Chelsea team
Cesc Fabregas refuses to fully commit himself to Chelsea but says that he is prepared to work hard to start more regularly next season.May 28, 08:55
Team News: Per Mertesacker starts for Arsenal
Per Mertesacker returns for Arsenal as they face Chelsea in the FA Cup final.May 27, 15:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Team News: John Terry starts final Chelsea match
John Terry is handed a start in his final Chelsea game as the Blues welcome Sunderland this afternoon.May 21, 13:04
Chelsea willing to pay £55m for Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti?
Chelsea are reportedly willing to pay £55m in order to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.May 18, 13:12
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta: 'We want to finish on a high in final game'
Cesar Azpilicueta says that Chelsea will aim to finish the season on a "high" when they face Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.May 15, 21:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fcesc-fabregas-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League match against Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Pat Nevin: 'Some of Chelsea's moves were Barcelona-esque'
Pat Nevin describes Chelsea's performance as "Barcelona-esque" after witnessing the team seal a 4-3 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge.May 15, 21:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fantonio-conte-chelsea_1.jpg "Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017")
Chelsea edge Watford in seven-goal thriller to keep title party going
Cesc Fabregas comes off the bench to score a late winner for Chelsea, as the Premier League champions earn a dramatic 4-3 victory over Watford at Stamford Bridge.May 15, 20:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fantonio-conte-chelsea.jpg "Antonio Conte is held aloft following Chelsea's win over Watford on May 15, 2017")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-3 Watford - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 4-3 win over Watford, as the Blues earned their 29th league victory of the season in a thrilling manner.May 15, 18:00
Cesc Fabregas: 'Facing Arsenal in FA Cup final will be emotional'
Cesc Fabregas insists that he will find it hard to face Arsenal in the FA Cup final, but is determined to win the double with Chelsea.May 15, 11:45
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas: 'I thought it was going to be one of those days'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that he feared West Bromwich Albion would frustrate his side in their Premier League title decider.May 12, 21:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fantonio-conte-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates victory over West Ham United on March 6, 2017")
Chelsea clinch Premier League title with win over West Bromwich Albion
Chelsea win the 2016-17 Premier League title courtesy of a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.May 12, 20:52
Team News: Diego Costa leads Chelsea line at West Bromwich Albion
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte opts for a front three of Pedro, Diego Costa and Eden Hazard as the Blues go in search of a title-winning victory at West Bromwich Albion.May 12, 18:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fantonio-conte_1.jpg "Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017")
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea.May 11, 13:51
Antonio Conte hails "fantastic" Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas
Antonio Conte says that Cesc Fabregas has given his all when turned to this season, having seen the Spanish midfielder set up two more goals against Middlesbrough.May 9, 15:40
Cesc Fabregas re-awarded assist against Middlesbrough
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is re-awarded an assist for Diego Costa's opener in the Blues' 3-0 triumph over Middlesbrough.May 9, 12:44
Cesc Fabregas: 'I have matured a lot during difficult year'
Cesc Fabregas admits that the last year has been difficult for him, but feels he has "matured a lot" and is willing to fight for his place at Chelsea.May 8, 21:48
Cesc Fabregas eager to wrap up Premier League title in "big final" on Friday
Cesc Fabregas wants Chelsea to wrap up the Premier League title by beating West Bromwich Albion in Friday's "big final" at The Hawthorns.May 8, 21:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Chelsea relegate Middlesbrough to march on towards Premier League title
Middlesbrough are relegated from the Premier League courtesy of a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, who move to within one win of a second title in three years.May 8, 20:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017")
Team News: N'Golo Kante misses out for Chelsea in Middlesbrough clash
Chelsea make one change for their Premier League game with Middlesbrough as the injured N'Golo Kante is replaced by Cesc Fabregas.May 8, 18:10
Ray Wilkins urges Chelsea to keep Cesc Fabregas
Former Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins says that Blues boss Antonio Conte 'cannot afford' to let Cesc Fabregas leave Stamford Bridge this summer.May 5, 20:18
Preview:Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Monday evening's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge.May 5, 17:07
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