Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against West Brom on March 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge, where Demba Ba scored the only goal in a victory for the hosts.
Mar 2, 17:55
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Chelsea beat West Bromwich Albion to move to third
Chelsea survive late pressure from West Bromwich Albion to claim a 1-0 win and move to third in the Premier League.
Mar 2, 16:56
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Half-Time Report: Demba Ba hands dominant Chelsea advantage
Demba Ba hands Chelsea the advantage at half-time against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
Mar 2, 15:49
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Team News: John Terry named as a Chelsea substitute
John Terry is named as a substitute for Chelsea's clash with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 2, 14:36
Fans hold up banners regarding Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez before their match with West Bromwich Albion on March 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Read how Rafael Benitez's Chelsea moved back to third in the Premier League table with a win over West Brom, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Mar 2, 14:08
Magpies striker Papiss Cisse celebrates his early goal in the game with Everton on January 2, 2013
Papiss Cisse "relishing" added responsibility
Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse reveals that he is enjoying the added responsibility in attack following Demba Ba's departure to Chelsea.
Mar 2, 13:06
Stamford Bridge
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 28, 13:55
Chelsea striker Demba Ba is fouled by Joe Hart, winning a penalty in the game on February 24, 2013
Joe Hart: 'I had to save Frank Lampard penalty'
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart admits that he had to stop Frank Lampard's penalty to make up for fouling Demba Ba in yesterday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.
Feb 25, 02:35
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini gives instructions on the touchline during his side's match with Liverpool on February 3, 2013
Roberto Mancini wants more from Joe Hart
Roberto Mancini challenges Joe Hart to play better more consistently after he conceded a penalty in Sunday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.
Feb 25, 02:20
Man City forward Carlos Tevez makes it 2-0 against Chelsea on February 24, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at today's clash between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 24, 15:52
City players congratulate Joe Hart after his penalty save against Chelsea on February 24, 2013
Manchester City end winless run against Chelsea
A second-half penalty save by Joe Hart inspires Manchester City to a 2-0 victory over Chelsea, ending the Citizens' winless league run.
Feb 24, 15:36
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his second against Leeds in the FA Cup 5th round on February 17, 2013
Team News: Sergio Aguero starts as lone striker
Argentine international Sergio Aguero starts as a lone centre-forward for Manchester City against Chelsea.
Feb 24, 12:56
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the FA Cup fourth round match against Stoke on January 26, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Manchester City's clash with Chelsea in the Premier League.
Feb 24, 12:30
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's Premier League battle between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Feb 22, 16:41
Chelsea's Frank Lampard is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's third in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Frank Lampard to return for Manchester City clash
Frank Lampard returns to the Chelsea squad ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at Manchester City.
Feb 22, 13:46
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba targets vulnerable Manchester City
Chelsea forward Demba Ba says that his side aim to take advantage of Manchester City's recent slump when the teams meet on Sunday.
Feb 22, 13:00
Demba Ba strikes the ball to score the opener against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Demba Ba wants competition at Stamford Bridge
Demba Ba says that competition for places at Chelsea will make him a better player.
Feb 21, 03:11
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba to fight for main role
Chelsea striker Demba Ba insists that he will fight for the main striking role with the Blues.
Feb 19, 16:35
Chelsea's Frank Lampard is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's third in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Second-half goals send Chelsea through
Chelsea reach the final 16 of the FA Cup courtesy of four second-half goals against League One side Brentford.
Feb 17, 13:52
Chelsea's Oscar and Brentford's Jonathan Douglas battle for the ball in their FA Cup 4th round replay on February 17, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-0 Brentford - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of Chelsea's FA Cup victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
Feb 17, 11:00
Chelsea's Marko Marin in action against Sparta Prague on February 14, 2013
Live Commentary: Sparta Prague 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the first leg of Chelsea's Europa League knockout match against Sparta Prague.
Feb 14, 17:00
John Terry
John Terry travels to Prague
Captain John Terry shakes off a knee injury to travel with the Chelsea squad for tomorrow's clash against Sparta Prague.
Feb 13, 14:32
Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012
Team News: Juan Mata on Chelsea bench, Eden Hazard returns
Chelsea are without Juan Mata for the visit of Wigan to Stamford Bridge, but Eden Hazard is available again after completing his suspension.
Feb 9, 14:42
John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
John Terry to miss Wigan Athletic clash
Rafael Benitez reveals that John Terry will miss the clash against Wigan Athletic, but Demba Ba, David Luiz and Petr Cech are all fit.
Feb 8, 13:53
Stamford Bridge
Preview:Chelsea vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole previews Wigan Athletic's trip to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea.
Feb 7, 13:40
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Romelu Lukaku: 'I want to be a Chelsea legend'
West Bromwich Albion's loanee striker Romelu Lukaku admits that he would like to become a "legend" with his parent club Chelsea.
Feb 5, 19:59
Chelsea's Demba Ba sports a plaster on his face after suffering an injury against Newcastle on February 2, 2013
Demba Ba out of Senegal squad
Chelsea striker Demba Ba is a doubt for the club's league match against Wigan Athletic at the weekend.
Feb 5, 16:00
Fabricio Coloccini
Rafael Benitez: 'Fabricio Coloccini should've been sent off'
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez claims that Fabricio Coloccini should have been sent off for a tackle on Demba Ba.
Feb 2, 18:41
Chelsea's Demba Ba sports a plaster on his face after suffering an injury against Newcastle on February 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts its eye over a dramatic match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park.
Feb 2, 17:57
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Late Moussa Sissoko strike downs Chelsea
Moussa Sissoko scores a 90th-minute winner as Newcastle United come from 2-1 down to beat Chelsea 3-2 at St James' Park this afternoon.
Feb 2, 17:05
Hatem Ben Arfa, Jonas Gutierrez
Half-Time Report: Chelsea trail Newcastle United
Jonas Gutierrez scores the only goal of the first half as Newcastle lead Chelsea 1-0 at the break.
Feb 2, 15:57
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Team News: Demba Ba starts for Chelsea
Chelsea recall Demba Ba and captain John Terry to the starting lineup to face Newcastle, who name an unchanged lineup.
Feb 2, 14:29
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Demba Ba's return to Newcastle with Chelsea couldn't have gone much worse.
Feb 2, 14:00
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba unfazed by Newcastle United return
Chelsea striker insists that he is just concentrating on getting three points on his return to Newcastle United.
Feb 2, 00:19
Magpies manager Alan Pardew sits in the dugout during the game with Norwich on January 12, 2013
Alan Pardew keen to sign striker
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew reveals that he is interested in buying a striker in the summer.
Feb 1, 20:33
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez expects Demba Ba to perform against Newcastle United
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that striker Demba Ba will be unfazed by returning to former club Newcastle United tomorrow.
Feb 1, 17:57
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Demba Ba focused for Newcastle United match'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists that striker Demba Ba will be focused on his return to his former club Newcastle United on Saturday.
Feb 1, 08:38
St James Park
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Chelsea.
Jan 31, 12:24
Reading manager Brian McDermott before kickoff against West Brom on on January 12, 2013
Preview:Reading vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between Reading and Chelsea.
Jan 28, 14:57
Fernando Torres celebrates scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Fernando Torres spares Chelsea's blushes
Spanish striker Fernando Torres equalises late in the tie against Brentford to keep Chelsea's FA Cup hopes alive.
Jan 27, 13:54
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