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/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 move to China 'scuppered by rule change'
The owner of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian claims that rule changes in the division have scuppered a move for Diego Costa, Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani.Jan 17, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmauricio-pochettino_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during his side's North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'No Chinese offers for players'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says that there have been no offers for his players from the Chinese Super League.Jan 17, 13:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Antoine Griezmann at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017")
Antoine Griezmann 'set for £100m Manchester United switch'
Atletico Madrid are reportedly "almost resigned" to losing Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United in a £100m deal next summer.Jan 17, 09:28
/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")
Chinese side claims Diego Costa agreement
Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian claim to have reached an "economic agreement" with Chelsea's Diego Costa.Jan 17, 09:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid 'monitoring Diego Costa situation'
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa's situation at Chelsea amid speculation that he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.Jan 16, 22:07
Antonio Conte 'will not hold peace talks with Diego Costa'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly has no plans to hold clear-the-air talks with Diego Costa amid speculation that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 19:45
/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")
Chelsea 'to assess Diego Costa fitness on Tuesday'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly assess the fitness of Diego Costa on Tuesday amid rumours that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 15:38
Report: Chelsea hoping to replace Diego Costa with Alvaro Morata
Chelsea are hoping to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as a replacement for Diego Costa, according to reports.Jan 16, 13:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fharry-kane-dele-alli.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli celebrates with Harry Kane during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Harry Kane: 'Future looking very bright for Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane says that he would be "very surprised" if any of his teammates were tempted to leave the club due to their recent fine form.Jan 16, 11:42
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea can easily replace Diego Costa'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident that his side already have enough quality in their ranks to adapt to life without Diego Costa should he leave this month.Jan 16, 11:30
AS Monaco reject £45m bid from Chinese club for Radamel Falcao?
Tianjin Quanjian, the Chinese club linked with Diego Costa, are said to have had a £45m bid for AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao turned down.Jan 16, 11:19
/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")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: "Money is not everything"
Antonio Conte claims that the Premier League remains the top division in the world to compete in, with the big money on offer in China 'no threat' to English football.Jan 16, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino takes swipe at rivals Chelsea with 'happy family' comment
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino claims that his side are now 'like a happy family', in contrast to Chelsea whose star player reportedly wants to leave.Jan 15, 22:55
Chelsea to make £75m move for Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller?
A report claims that Thomas Muller is a £75m target for Chelsea, who are ready to pounce if Diego Costa departs for Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian over the next two weeks.Jan 15, 21:29
Antonio Conte, Diego Costa talks 'planned for next week'
A report claims that Antonio Conte is desperate to keep Diego Costa at Chelsea until at least the end of the season, with talks planned for early next week.Jan 15, 19:28
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Diego Costa vital to Chelsea'
Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink urges the club to keep hold of Diego Costa amid reported interest from China.Jan 15, 13:14
Report: Diego Costa urged to apologise to Chelsea by teammates
Diego Costa is urged by his Chelsea teammates to issue an apology to Antonio Conte for their reported fallout, it is claimed.Jan 15, 09:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa absence down to back injury'
Antonio Conte stresses that Diego Costa was left out of Chelsea's squad to face Leicester City due to a back problem, and not because of a training ground dispute.Jan 14, 20:32
Marcos Alonso: 'Diego Costa exit rumours not true'
Marcos Alonso dismisses suggestions that Diego Costa missed the win over Leicester due to uncertainty over his future, instead claiming it was down to a back complaint.Jan 14, 19:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmarcos-alonso.jpg "Marcos Alonso in action for Chelsea on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea thrash Leicester City to edge seven points clear at Premier League summit
Chelsea extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points after claiming a comprehensive 3-0 win away at champions Leicester City.Jan 14, 19:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Team News: Eden Hazard leads Chelsea attack at King Power Stadium
Willian joins Eden Hazard and Pedro in Chelsea's front three to face Leicester City, while Claudio Ranieri makes six changes from last time out.Jan 14, 16:34
Eden Hazard: 'Anything can happen in Premier League title race'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard insists that anything can happen in the Premier League title race, despite the Blues currently holding a five-point lead.Jan 14, 11:22
Graeme Souness: 'Diego Costa big loss for Chelsea'
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness claims that the current situation surrounding Diego Costa could cost Chelsea the Premier League title this season.Jan 13, 19:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fwillian-diego-costa.jpg "Willian celebrates scoring (apparently) with Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Chelsea 'refuse to comment' on Diego Costa reports
A report claims that Chelsea 'refuse to comment' on suggestions that Diego Costa has been unsettled by a bid from the Chinese Super League.Jan 13, 19:40
Chelsea's Diego Costa 'unsettled' by China interest
Reports claim that Diego Costa's future at Chelsea is in doubt after the striker received a big-money offer from the Chinese Super League.Jan 13, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante in action against former club Leicester City during their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Preview:Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between champions Leicester City and league leaders Chelsea at the King Power Stadium.Jan 12, 22:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'I have conquered England'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that it took him just three months to "conquer England" following his summer move from Paris Saint-Germain.Jan 12, 13:05
Paris Saint-Germain to enter race for Fernando Llorente?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing to battle Chelsea for the signature of Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente during the January transfer window.Jan 10, 11:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fvincent-janssen.jpg "Vincent Janssen in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 14, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino admits Vincent Janssen struggles
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admits that striker Vincent Janssen is finding it "tough" having failed to score in open play for the club so far.Jan 8, 20:48
/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 urges Michy Batshuayi to build on goal against Peterborough
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte urges striker Michy Batshuayi to build on his goal against Peterborough United in the FA Cup.Jan 8, 19:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fpedro.JPG "Chelsea winger Pedro in action against Leicester City during their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Ten-man Chelsea breeze past Peterborough United in FA Cup
Chelsea book their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup after recording a 4-1 victory over League One side Peterborough United.Jan 8, 16:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdele-alli_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Dele Alli double helps Tottenham Hotspur end Chelsea's winning run
Two goals from Dele Alli helps Tottenham Hotspur to a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League, ending the 13-game winning run of the league leaders.Jan 4, 21:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdele-alli_2.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League.Jan 4, 19:00
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte never "concerned" Diego Costa would leave
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he was never "concerned" about Diego Costa leaving the club last summer.Jan 3, 15:09
Diego Costa: 'I almost left Chelsea last summer'
Diego Costa admits that he almost left Chelsea to rejoin Atletico Madrid last summer.Jan 2, 09:34
Report: Tianjin Quanjian considering £80m bid for Chelsea striker Diego Costa
Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian are preparing a £80m bid for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, according to reports.Jan 1, 21:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes_1.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes: 'We showed courage'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes praises his side's "courage" in their 4-2 defeat at league leaders Chelsea.Dec 31, 18:00
Gary Cahill: 'We can stay unbeaten'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that his side can go unbeaten for the rest of the season after they notch up their 13th straight league win.Dec 31, 17:24
Chelsea work hard to equal top-flight record with victory over Stoke City
Chelsea battle to a 4-2 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge to make it a record-equalling 13 wins in succession in the top flight.Dec 31, 16:50
Team News: Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante back for Chelsea
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante return to the fold as Chelsea welcome Stoke City.Dec 31, 14:07
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