Benfica's Eduardo Salvio is mobbed by teammates after his equaliser against Newcastle on April 11, 2013
Preview:Benfica vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Benfica and Chelsea in Amsterdam.
May 13, 13:26
 Chelsea midfielder Nathan Ake in NextGen action against Ajax on December 12, 2012
Nathan Ake reveals help from Chelsea teammates
Nathan Ake issues his thanks to his Chelsea teammates following his rise to the senior squad.
May 13, 13:04
 Chelsea's David Luiz and Manchester United's Wayne Rooney battle for the ball on March 1, 2011
David Luiz: 'I'd welcome Wayne Rooney at Chelsea'
David Luiz says that he would like to see Wayne Rooney join Chelsea in the summer.
May 13, 07:29
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
David Luiz: 'Frank Lampard is a Chelsea hero'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard deserves to be considered a "hero" by Blues fans, according to teammate David Luiz.
May 12, 22:28
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz determined to beat former club Benfica
Chelsea defender David Luiz insists that he is only focused on winning and feels that there will be no sentiment in his side's clash with Benfica in the Europa League final.
May 12, 01:33
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on May 11, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a look back over Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa.
May 11, 14:07
 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
 Eric Lichaj
Team News: Paul Lambert forced into one Aston Villa change against Chelsea
Eric Lichaj comes in for the injured Matthew Lowton for Aston Villa's Premier League match against Chelsea this lunchtime.
May 11, 10:54
 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 manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez defends David Luiz's laugh
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez defends David Luiz.
May 8, 03:46
 Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Chelsea's David Luiz: 'I was laughing at crowd jeers, not Rafael da Silva'
Chelsea defender David Luiz reportedly claims that he was laughing at Manchester United fans calling him Sideshow Bob, not at Rafael da Silva following his challenge.
May 7, 08:07
 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson gestures to his team from the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Chelsea on March 10, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson blasts David Luiz for smiling after challenge
Sir Alex Ferguson accuses David Luiz of being unprofessional after he was caught smiling following a challenge by Rafael da Silva.
May 6, 08:09
 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rafael da Silva was provoked'
Sir Alex Ferguson accuses David Luiz of provoking Rafael da Silva during Manchester United's home clash against Chelsea.
May 5, 18:30
 United striker Robin Van Persie in action against Chelsea on May 5, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Manchester United's 1-0 defeat at home to Chelsea at Old Trafford.
May 5, 17:20
 United striker Robin Van Persie in action against Chelsea on May 5, 2013
Juan Mata strike downs 10-man Manchester United
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to a late strike from Juan Mata.
May 5, 16:52
 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against Sunderland on March 30, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Find out how Chelsea won 1-0 away at Manchester United with Sports Mole's text updates.
May 5, 14:00
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz: 'Rafael Benitez has given us confidence'
Chelsea defender David Luiz reveals that his side have adapted to the playing style of interim manager Rafael Benitez.
May 4, 07:39
 Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013
Robin van Persie, Rafael Benitez win Premier League monthly awards
Robin van Persie and Rafael Benitez win the Premier League monthly awards for April.
May 3, 13:04
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz targets Europa League win
David Luiz wants Chelsea to beat his old side Benfica in the Europa League final on May 15.
May 3, 13:04
 Branislav Ivanovic, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata
Video: Chelsea stars take on pinball challenge
Chelsea's players star in a video to promote Samsung's Free Kicks for Kids Campaign.
May 3, 11:52
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz: 'Chelsea must win Europa League final'
David Luiz says that Chelsea "must win" the Europa League after suffering heartbreak in three finals this season.
May 2, 22:18
 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 interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea reaction
Rafael Benitez says that he is pleased with the reaction of his Chelsea team as they came from behind to beat Basel 3-1 to reach the Europa League semi-final.
May 2, 21:19
 Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Chelsea through to Europa League final
Chelsea make it through to the Europa League final thanks to a 5-2 aggregate victory over Basel.
May 2, 20:56
 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
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
David Luiz: 'Europa League is important to Chelsea'
Chelsea defender David Luiz insists that the club have a strong desire to win the Europa League this season.
May 2, 11:42
 Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Basel
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's Europa League semi-final against Swiss side Basel.
Apr 30, 15:53
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Roman Abramovich wants David Luiz to replace John Terry as Chelsea captain?
Roman Abramovich is reportedly keen to strip John Terry of the captain's armband and hand it to David Luiz next season.
Apr 30, 08:29
 John Terry is congratulated by team mate Oscar after scoring the equaliser against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Team News: John Terry captains Chelsea
John Terry will start in the Chelsea defence against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 28, 13:18
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
David Luiz: 'Swansea City will provide tough test'
Chelsea defender David Luiz admits that his side cannot afford to take Swansea City lightly on Sunday.
Apr 27, 09:43
 FC Basel player Philipp Degen during the match against Tottenham on April 11, 2013
Philipp Degen: "Nothing is decided yet"
Basel defender Philipp Degen says that his side can attack Chelsea with no fear following their home defeat in the Europa League.
Apr 26, 08:36
 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
 Oscar and David Luiz
David Luiz: 'We must stay focused'
Chelsea's David Luiz urges caution ahead of the team's Europa League semi-final second leg against Basel.
Apr 25, 21:18
 Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Chelsea earn late win against Basel
A late goal from David Luiz gives Chelsea a 2-1 win over Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final in Switzerland.
Apr 25, 20:59
 Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Live Commentary: Basel 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League tie between Basel and Chelsea at St Jakob-Park.
Apr 25, 18:00
 Julio Cesar
Queens Park Rangers to fine Julio Cesar for wearing Chelsea strip?
Queens Park Rangers hint that Julio Cesar may face disciplinary action for wearing a Chelsea strip at David Luiz's birthday party.
Apr 24, 02:40
 Julio Cesar
QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar wears Chelsea shirt for David Luiz's birthday
Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar wears a Chelsea shirt to defender David Luiz's 26th birthday celebrations.
Apr 23, 12:40
 Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring against Manchester City on April 21, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Apr 21, 22:45
 Luis Suarez scores the equaliser for Liverpool
Liverpool bite back to earn late draw
Luis Suarez bites Branislav Ivanovic but remains on the pitch to net an equaliser in the seventh minute of stoppage time, as Liverpool draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Anfield.
Apr 21, 17:08
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