Chelsea's Eden Hazard slots home his team's fourth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Team News: Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard dropped for Chelsea
Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard will start Chelsea's match against Norwich on the bench, having been dropped by interim boss Rafael Benitez.
Dec 26, 14:29
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton on the touchline during the match against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Chris Hughton talks up Chelsea
Chris Hughton admits that his Norwich City side will face a team with a lot of quality when they take on Chelsea.
Dec 24, 19:56
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Frank Lampard hails David Luiz
Frank Lampard praises David Luiz after his starring performance during Chelsea's 8-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Dec 24, 07:19
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates his hat-trick against Reading December 17, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Dec 23, 23:25
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's eight-goal thrashing of Aston Villa, a result that sees them move back into third in the league.
Dec 23, 18:25
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Chelsea hit Aston Villa for eight
Chelsea strike eight unanswered goals against Aston Villa to move up to third in the Premier League table.
Dec 23, 17:50
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea in command at the break
Chelsea score three times in the opening 45 minutes against Aston Villa as they look to close the gap on the two Manchester clubs.
Dec 23, 16:47
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: David Luiz starts in Chelsea midfield
Chelsea's David Luiz starts in the midfield for their encounter with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 23, 15:35
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea's return to Premier League action against Aston Villa.
Dec 23, 15:30
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
Rafael Benitez: 'David Luiz midfield role is easier'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that it is "easier" for David Luiz to play in midfield, rather than in defence.
Dec 22, 08:08
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Chelsea outclass Leeds United to reach Capital One Cup semi-finals
Chelsea come from behind to beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals at Elland Road.
Dec 19, 21:40
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Team News: Frank Lampard, Fernando Torres start for Chelsea
Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres start for Chelsea in tonight's Capital One Cup quarter-final against Leeds United at Elland Road.
Dec 19, 19:09
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
David Luiz disappointed with FIFA Club World Cup failure
David Luiz admits that he was desperate to win the FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea, and admits that he "cried" after their loss to Corinthians in the final on Sunday.
Dec 17, 03:58
Lucas Piazon
Lucas Piazon criticises Chelsea teammates
Lucas Piazon claims that the majority of his fellow Chelsea players did not care about the Club World Cup.
Dec 16, 17:22
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Corinthians
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Corinthians in today's FIFA World Club Cup final.
Dec 16, 13:01
Oscar and David Luiz
David Luiz open to midfield return
David Luiz admits that he enjoyed a rare match in central midfield against Monterrey and is open to making the change permanent.
Dec 15, 05:57
Chelsea players celebrate in their Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on December 13, 2012
Chelsea beat Monterrey to reach Club World Cup final
Chelsea comfortably defeat Monterrey 3-1 to progress through to the Club World Cup final.
Dec 13, 12:18
Chelsea players celebrate in their Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on December 13, 2012
Live Commentary: Monterrey 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates from Chelsea's semi-final against Monterrey in the Club World Cup in Japan.
Dec 13, 10:00
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: Rafael Benitez names strong Chelsea lineup with David Luiz in midfield
David Luiz moves into midfield for Chelsea's Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey in Japan as manager Rafael Benitez fields a strong side.
Dec 13, 09:36
David Luiz
David Luiz dreaming of Club World Cup win
Chelsea centre-back David Luiz says that he has wanted to win the Club World Cup ever since he was a young boy.
Dec 12, 07:51
Oscar and David Luiz
David Luiz wants to lead Chelsea
David Luiz says that he wants to help his teammates and be a leader at Chelsea.
Dec 12, 07:11
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Chelsea defender David Luiz: 'Criticism affects me'
Chelsea defender David Luiz admits that he is affected at times by criticisms over his performance.
Dec 12, 02:56
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Fernando Torres wants to win FIFA Club World Cup
Fernando Torres reveals that the entire Chelsea squad are taking the FIFA Club World Cup seriously.
Dec 10, 18:58
Chelsea players congratulate Juan Mata after a goal on December 8, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Rafael Benitez's first league win as Chelsea manager at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 17:32
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Chelsea's Fernando Torres fails to attend Didier Drogba's event in London
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres reportedly decides against attending Didier Drogba's event in London to be with his son on his second birthday.
Dec 7, 13:19
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba gives rings to former Chelsea teammates
Didier Drogba holds an event for his former Chelsea teammates and gives them rings, thought to be worth over £800,000, to commemorate their Champions League glory from last season.
Dec 7, 12:52
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
David Luiz wants Europa League win
David Luiz says that Chelsea are out to win the Europa League after being eliminated from the Champions League.
Dec 6, 06:20
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 6-1 Nordsjaelland
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 6-1 win over FC Nordsjaelland on a Champions League night of mixed emotions for the Blues.
Dec 5, 22:32
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres scores against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Chelsea out of Champions League
Holders Chelsea are out of the Champions League despite a 6-1 victory over Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 21:39
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea ahead against Nordsjaelland
Chelsea hold a 2-0 half-time lead over Nordsjaelland in tonight's must-win Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 20:36
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
Team News: Two changes for Chelsea
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez makes two changes for tonight's crucial Champions League clash with Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 18:37
Stamford Bridge
Wallace: 'Brazilians influenced Chelsea move'
Wallace expresses his happiness that there are a handful of fellow Brazilians already at Chelsea.
Dec 5, 14:05
Dortmund squad members celebrate winning Champions League Group D on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Manchester City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at tonight's Champions League encounter between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City.
Dec 4, 21:23
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Team News: Andy Carroll misses Chelsea clash
West Ham United forward Andy Carroll is not selected for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Chelsea because of a knee injury.
Dec 1, 12:21
Stamford Bridge
Wallace: 'I'm joining Chelsea'
Fluminense full-back Wallace claims that he is on the verge of signing for Chelsea.
Nov 29, 03:20
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
David Luiz: 'I nearly came to blows with Didier Drogba'
David Luiz concedes that he often has disagreements with some of Chelsea teammates during training sessions.
Nov 25, 12:14
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
Angry David Luiz focused on Juventus
David Luiz says that Chelsea were angry after losing to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Nov 19, 08:50
Shane Long scores the opener for West Brom on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at West Brom's 2-1 win over Chelsea - a result which moves the Baggies up to fourth in the table and within a point of their opponents.
Nov 17, 18:10
Shane Long scores the opener for West Brom on November 17, 2012
West Bromwich Albion oust Chelsea to continue home run
Goals from Shane Long and Peter Odemwingie against Chelsea help West Brom to a sixth win out of seven at home this season.
Nov 17, 16:53
Shane Long scores the opener for West Brom on November 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Eden Hazard pegs West Bromwich Albion back
Eden Hazard heads Chelsea back level after West Brom had gone ahead through Shane Long at The Hawthorns.
Nov 17, 15:47
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