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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")
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea aren't scoring enough goals'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits that his side have not scored enough goals this season.Sep 20, 07:56
Chelsea's Demba Ba: 'I was ready to join Arsenal'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba reveals that he was prepared to join Arsenal over the summer.Sep 17, 15:19
West Ham United tried to sign Demba Ba, Romelu Lukaku, Nicklas Bendtner
West Ham United vice chairman Karren Brady reveals that the club missed out on deals to sign Demba Ba, Romelu Lukaku and Nicklas Bendtner on transfer deadline day.Sep 7, 13:21
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Everton move good for Romelu Lukaku'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that Romelu Lukaku's Everton loan move will do the striker good.Sep 4, 04:10
Crystal Palace fail in Andy Johnson raid
Newly-promoted Crystal Palace fail to re-sign former striker Andy Johnson from Queens Park Rangers.Sep 3, 00:07
Nicklas Bendtner's move to Crystal Palace called off?
Arsenal decide to keep Nicklas Bendtner as emergency cover and rule out a deadline-day switch to Crystal Palace, according to reports.Sep 2, 20:24
Arsenal pull out of Demba Ba deal
Arsenal end any interest in signing Chelsea striker Demba Ba on a season-long loan deal, according to reports.Sep 2, 20:08
Crystal Palace waiting for Nicklas Bendtner confirmation
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish declares that a deal for Nicklas Bendtner is dependent on Arsenal finding a new forward before the transfer window closes.Sep 2, 19:05
Chelsea agree Demba Ba terms with unnamed club?
Chelsea reportedly agree terms with an unnamed Premier League club over a potential loan deal for Demba Ba, although Arsenal and Tottenham have had inquiries rejected.Sep 2, 18:52
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger: "I want to add super quality"
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals that he wants to add "super quality" to his squad before the end of the transfer window later today.Sep 2, 04:58
Abel Hernandez makes Arsenal shortlist
Arsenal are weighing up a move for versatile Uruguay striker Abel Hernandez, according to a report.Sep 1, 23:48
Chelsea offer Newcastle United Demba Ba on loan?
Chelsea reportedly offer Newcastle United the chance to take Demba Ba back to the club on loan.Aug 29, 23:20
Newcastle United want Demba Ba return on loan from Chelsea?
Newcastle United are reportedly keen on re-signing Chelsea striker Demba Ba on a season-long loan.Aug 28, 09:23
Samuel Eto'o close to Chelsea switch?
Chelsea will reportedly confirm the signing of Samuel Eto'o within the next 48 hours.Aug 28, 02:58
Team News: Wayne Rooney starts for Manchester United
Wayne Rooney starts for Manchester United against Chelsea, who do not name a recognised striker in their starting XI.Aug 26, 18:16
Report: Chelsea sign Samuel Eto'o and end Wayne Rooney pursuit
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Samuel Eto'o and have ended their interest in Wayne Rooney.Aug 24, 23:29
Should Willian choose Chelsea or Tottenham Hotspur?
Sports Mole considers whether Tottenham Hotspur or Chelsea would be a better option for Brazilian attacker Willian.Aug 23, 09:45
Steve Howey: 'Newcastle United need a striker'
Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey calls for the club to sign a striker before the transfer window shuts on September 2.Aug 22, 03:30
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the action from Chelsea's 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge this evening.Aug 21, 21:29
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke strike sends Aston Villa in level
Antonio Luna's early own goal has Chelsea leading Aston Villa 1-0 at half time at Stamford Bridge.Aug 21, 19:37
Team News: Demba Ba, Juan Mata start for Chelsea against Aston Villa
Demba Ba is chosen to lead the Chelsea attack against Aston Villa in the Premier League this evening, with Juan Mata also returning for the Blues.Aug 21, 17:59
Alan Pardew hunting another striker for Newcastle United squad
Alan Pardew confesses that he is still determined to add another striker to his Newcastle squad before the close of the summer transfer window.Aug 16, 19:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F23%2Fandre-schurrle.jpg "Germany's Andre Schurrle prior the match against Greece on June 22, 2012")
Kevin de Bruyne, Andre Schurrle score as Chelsea beat AC Milan
Kevin de Bruyne and Andre Schurrle are on target as Chelsea edge AC Milan 2-0 to earn a place in the International Champions Cup final.Aug 5, 00:49
Team News: Marco van Ginkel, Kevin de Bruyne get Chelsea starts
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho picks Marco van Ginkel and Kevin de Bruyne to start in today's pre-season friendly against AC Milan.Aug 4, 22:10
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Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea will adapt for Fernando Torres'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho vows to stick with striker Fernando Torres, insisting that he will adapt his side to bring out the Spanish forward's best qualities.Aug 2, 23:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F08%2Feden-hazard-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the equaliser against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013")
Chelsea brush aside Inter Milan
Chelsea defeat Inter Milan 2-0 in their International Champions Cup meeting in Indianapolis.Aug 2, 02:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F11%2Frobertosoldado_20120216.jpg "Roberto Soldado")
Five replacements for Roberto Soldado
Sports Mole picks out five players who could replace Roberto Soldado at Valencia.Jul 31, 10:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Fdemba-ba-chelsea_1.jpg "Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates his goal against City on April 14, 2013")
Demba Ba: 'Competition at Chelsea will help me improve'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba insists that he is happy to face competition for his place in the team.Jul 26, 10:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F29%2Fmalaysia-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the third goal against Malaysia XI during their friendly soccer match on July 21, 2013")
Chelsea thrash BNI Indonesia All-Stars
Chelsea notch up eight goals against BNI Indonesia All-Stars in a friendly.Jul 25, 15:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F24%2Fjose-mourinho-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013")
Live Commentary: BNI Indonesia All-Stars 1-8 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the pre-season clash in Jakarta where Chelsea beat BNI Indonesia All-Stars 8-1.Jul 25, 12:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F48%2Fbafetimbi-gomis-lyon_2.jpg "Bafetimbi Gomis celebrates after completing his hat-trick against Marseille on November 28, 2012")
In profile: Reported Newcastle United target Bafetimbi Gomis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at French striker Bafetimbi Gomis, who is thought to be of interest to Newcastle United.Jul 21, 11:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F02%2Falvaro-negredo-sevilla.jpg "Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012")
Where next for Sevilla's Alvaro Negredo?
Sports Mole identifies five possible suitors for Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo.Jul 14, 11:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F09%2Fchelsea-west-brom_2.jpg "Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against West Brom on March 2, 2013")
Five players who could leave Chelsea
Sports Mole picks out five players who could depart Stamford Bridge during the summer after the return of Jose Mourinho.Jul 12, 06:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F13%2Falan-pardew-newcastle-united.jpg "Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the match against Manchester City on March 30, 2013")
Newcastle United's Alan Pardew: 'We need a striker'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is expecting director of football Joe Kinnear to bring a new striker to the club during the summer transfer window.Jul 8, 19:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F01%2Fdemba-ba-chelsea_1.jpg "New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013")
Anzhi Makhachkala 'pondering Demba Ba bid'
Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala allegedly line up a bid for Chelsea forward Demba Ba.Jul 5, 00:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F04%2Fedison-cavani-napoli.jpg "Napoi's Edison Cavani celebrates his goal against Parma on January 27, 2013")
Edinson Cavani: Five possible destinations
Sports Mole picks out five possible destinations for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.Jul 4, 11:03
BBC to screen 'The Muslim Premier League' show
The BBC will show a programme that focuses on Muslim footballers who are currently playing in the Premier League.Jul 2, 15:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F09%2Fsunderland-fulham_5.jpg "Sunderland's Craig Gardner celebrates after scoring his sides first goal against Fulham on March 2, 2013")
Five players West Bromwich Albion should sign
Sports Mole picks out five players that will help West Bromwich Albion carry on their positive performances from last season.Jul 2, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F01%2Fdemba-ba-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's new striker Demba Ba warms up before the third round tie with Southampton on January 5, 2013")
West Bromwich Albion want Demba Ba loan deal?
Chelsea centre-forward Demba Ba emerges as a reported loan target of West Bromwich Albion.Jun 30, 14:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F03%2Fdemba-ba-chelsea.jpg "Demba Ba strikes the ball to score the opener against Southampton on January 16, 2013")
Five players Southampton should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players that would bolster the playing squad at Southampton.Jun 26, 12:01
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