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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarcus-rashford.JPG "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in action during his side's FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Team News: Marcus Rashford makes Manchester United XI
Marcus Rashford recovers from illness to start for Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final away to Chelsea on Monday night.Mar 13, 18:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fjose-mourinho-antonio-conte.jpg "Jose Mourinho borrows old pal Wenger's coat to attend the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Monday evening's FA Cup quarter-final tie between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.Mar 10, 18:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Diego Costa: 'Training-ground row with Antonio Conte was nothing'
Diego Costa disputes having a big falling out with manager Antonio Conte in January and insists that scoring goals for Chelsea is all that matters.Mar 8, 15:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fslaven-bilic.jpg "West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Slaven Bilic: 'Chelsea deserved win over West Ham United'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic admits that his side were second best during their 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea and backs the Blues to go on and win the title.Mar 6, 22:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.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 "pleased" with win over West Ham United
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he is "pleased" with his side's 2-1 win over West Ham but challenges them to improve having failed to keep a clean sheet.Mar 6, 22:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017")
Eden Hazard wants Premier League title as soon as possible
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard says that his side are looking to wrap up the Premier League title "as soon as possible" after restoring their 10-point lead at the top.Mar 6, 22:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea players celebrate Diego Costa's goal against West Ham United on March 6, 2017")
Chelsea march on with win over West Ham United
Chelsea restore their 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-1 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium.Mar 6, 21:57
/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")
Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 2-1 win over West Ham United as goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa restore the visitors' 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.Mar 6, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates after his side's Premier League victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Preview:West Ham United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League clash between West Ham United and runaway leaders Chelsea at the London Stadium.Mar 5, 21:13
/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")
Antonio Conte tells striker Michy Batshuayi to prove himself
Antonio Conte says that he will wait until the end of the season before making a decision over the future of Michy Batshuayi, who has yet to start a league game.Mar 4, 11:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 15, 2016")
N'Golo Kante scoops top prize at London Football Awards
N'Golo Kante scoops the prize for Player of the Year and Antonio Conte is named as Manager of the Year at the 2017 London Football Awards.Mar 2, 22:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Fabio Cannavaro admits interest in signing Romelu Lukaku
Tianjin Quanjian manager Fabio Cannavaro reveals that he is interested in signing Romelu Lukaku from Everton, should he be able to tempt him away from the Premier League.Mar 2, 16:00
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte 'ready to offload Michy Batshuayi'
Chelsea are reportedly willing to allow Michy Batshuayi to leave Stamford Bridge after just one season.Feb 28, 22:56
Chelsea 'offered £90m for Diego Costa during January window'
A report claims that Chelsea rejected a £90m offer from Tianjin Quanjian for Diego Costa last month in a deal worth £85m in wages to the Spaniard across three years.Feb 26, 21:37
Antonio Conte sets Chelsea 29-point target to secure Premier League title
Antonio Conte says that he has set Chelsea a 29-point target to win the Premier League title after victory over Swansea City saw them go 11 clear at the top of the table.Feb 26, 09:18
/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")
Paul Clement rues missed handball call
Swansea City manager Paul Clement admits that Chelsea deserved their 3-1 win, but believes that it could have been different had his side been given a penalty.Feb 25, 18:28
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea dominated against Swansea City'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claims that his side thoroughly deserved their 3-1 victory over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Feb 25, 18:19
Chelsea move 11 points clear at top of Premier League
Chelsea move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 win over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Feb 25, 16:53
Team News: Cesc Fabregas makes 300th Premier League appearance
Cesc Fabregas is named in the Chelsea starting XI to face Swansea City at Stamford Bridge, becoming the first Spanish player to make 300 Premier League appearances.Feb 25, 14:03
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Swansea City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Swansea City from Stamford Bridge.Feb 25, 14:00
Preview:Chelsea vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Swansea City.Feb 23, 11:20
George Saville: "We've got no regrets"
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder George Saville says that his side have "no regrets" after their FA Cup exit to Chelsea on Saturday.Feb 20, 12:23
Antonio Conte praises Lincoln City for historic FA Cup run
Antonio Conte praises Lincoln City for their historic FA Cup run while admitting that news of their progress was used to warn the Chelsea players not to get complacent.Feb 19, 09:43
Paul Lambert backing Chelsea for league and cup double
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert backs Chelsea to win the Premier League and the FA Cup this season after seeing his side eliminated from the latter.Feb 18, 21:13
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea deserved win over Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that his side deserved their 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the fifth round of the FA Cup.Feb 18, 20:23
Paul Lambert proud of Wolverhampton Wanderers despite defeat to Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert insists that he is proud of his side despite their 2-0 FA Cup defeat at the hands of Chelsea.Feb 18, 19:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016")
John Terry: 'Chelsea did well to avoid upset'
Chelsea captain John Terry says that his side did well to avoid slipping up against Wolverhampton Wanderers on a day full of upsets in the FA Cup.Feb 18, 19:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fpedro.jpg "A happy Pedro in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017")
Chelsea prove too strong for Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux
Pedro and Diego Costa score a goal apiece in the final 30 minutes to help Chelsea to a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in round five of the FA Cup.Feb 18, 19:24
Team News: Chelsea make seven changes at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte makes seven changes to his side ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Paul Lambert switches round five players.Feb 18, 16:42
Live Commentary: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-0 win over Wolves, as the Blues scored two second-half goals to progress into round six.Feb 18, 16:30
Antonio Conte: 'Success for Chelsea more important than player happiness'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte admits that he will continue to prioritise a winning team over the happiness of individual players.Feb 18, 13:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Antonio Conte "confident" of Diego Costa stay
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is "confident" that Diego Costa will stay at the club, but insists that he will not discuss the matter until the end of the season.Feb 17, 15:11
Report: Diego Costa agrees new five-year deal with Chelsea
Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with star striker Diego Costa over a five-year deal worth around £65m, according to a report.Feb 14, 22:20
/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")
Robbie Brady stunner earns Burnley draw with Chelsea
Robbie Brady marks his first start in a Burnley shirt with a 25-yard free kick which earns his side a 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Chelsea.Feb 12, 15:23
/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")
Team News: Ashley Westwood, Robbie Brady start for Burnley
Ashley Westwood and Robbie Brady both make their first starts for Burnley in Sunday's Premier League clash at home to Chelsea.Feb 12, 12:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Live Commentary: Burnley 1-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Burnley's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League.Feb 12, 12:30
Preview:Burnley vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Burnley and league leaders Chelsea at Turf Moor.Feb 10, 08:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Everton and Bournemouth on February 4, 2017")
Report: Chelsea to make summer moves for Romelu Lukaku, Joao Cancelo
Chelsea are looking to make summer bids for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku and Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo, according to reports.Feb 8, 21:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Atletico Madrid president would "love" Chelsea striker Diego Costa to return
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says that he would "love" to re-sign Chelsea striker Diego Costa, but doubts that his current club would allow it.Feb 7, 11:49
Antonio Conte: "Everything is perfect" with Diego Costa
Antonio Conte reveals that he had 'forceful' words with Diego Costa, but reiterates that the Spain international is happy at Chelsea.Feb 6, 19:12
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