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/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 'not worried' about Diego Costa ban
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that he is 'not worried' about a potential ban for Diego Costa ahead of next weekend's clash with Manchester United.Oct 14, 16:34
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Michy Batshuayi 'willing to fight for place at Chelsea'
Michy Batshuayi is reportedly determined to fight for his place at Chelsea amid rumours that he could leave in January.Oct 12, 10:43
/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")
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui: 'Patient approach worked'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that "patience" was the name of the game in his team's 2-0 win over Albania on Sunday night.Oct 10, 14:19
Nolito: 'Tough to break down Albania'
Spain attacker Nolito says that patience was key in his team's 2-0 win over Albania on Sunday night.Oct 10, 12:58
Spain beat Albania to top Group G
Spain rise to the top of Group G after recording a 2-0 win over Albania in Sunday night's 2018 World Cup qualification fixture.Oct 9, 20:36
Live Commentary: Albania 0-2 Spain - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Albania and Spain from Shkoder.Oct 9, 17:45
Team News: Nacho Monreal starts for Spain against Albania
Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal starts in place of the injured Jordi Alba for Spain's World Cup qualifier against Group G leaders Albania.Oct 9, 17:44
Diego Costa admits he misses Spain
Chelsea forward Diego Costa admits that he 'misses Spain' amid talk of a return to Atletico Madrid.Oct 5, 10:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte strikes a pose on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte hails "fantastic" Diego Costa
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praises Diego Costa after the striker scored his sixth goal of the season - and created another - in their 2-0 win over Hull City.Oct 1, 19:05
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea gave good answer after two consecutive defeats'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hails his players for getting back to winning ways in the Premier League after two consecutive defeats with Saturday's 2-0 win at Hull City.Oct 1, 17:15
Ryan Mason urges Hull City to "stay positive" following defeat to Chelsea
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason urges his teammates to "stay positive" following a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea - their third consecutive loss in the Premier League.Oct 1, 16:29
Chelsea back to winning ways by piling more misery on Hull City
Chelsea end their three-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Oct 1, 15:52
Live Commentary: Hull City 0-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Hull City and Chelsea at the KCOM Stadium.Oct 1, 13:00
Cesc Fabregas, Juan Mata not included in Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui does not include Cesc Fabregas and Juan Mata in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Italy and Albania in October.Sep 30, 15:52
Team News: Cesc Fabregas in for Chelsea, Arsenal unchanged
Cesc Fabregas is recalled to the Chelsea lineup to face an unchanged Arsenal side at the Emirates.Sep 24, 15:34
Arsene Wenger wary of Diego Costa threat
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger talks up the qualities of Chelsea striker Diego Costa ahead of the Premier League meeting between the two sides at the Emirates.Sep 23, 21:56
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates.Sep 23, 18:50
Preview:Liverpool vs. Hull City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Liverpool and Hull City at Anfield.Sep 23, 17:44
Chelsea dump Leicester City out of League Cup
Cesc Fabregas scores twice in extra time as Chelsea record a 4-2 win over Leicester City in the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday night.Sep 20, 21:15
Antonio Conte: 'Small details cost Chelsea against Liverpool'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, whose side lost 2-1 against Liverpool on Friday, says that the Blues "must pay attention to details" if they are to be considered a good team.Sep 16, 21:39
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool played like hell against Chelsea'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praises his side's 2-1 win over Chelsea, describing the Reds' play as "like hell" and "really nice to watch".Sep 16, 21:30
Jordan Henderson screamer inflicts first defeat on Antonio Conte
Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 to continue their positive start to the new season while at the same time inflicting a first defeat of the campaign on Antonio Conte.Sep 16, 20:52
Antonio Conte "not worried" about Diego Costa
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is "not worried" about Diego Costa's temperament, despite the striker already collecting three yellow cards this season.Sep 15, 12:52
Jurgen Klopp wary of "world-class" Chelsea striker Diego Costa
Jurgen Klopp warns his Liverpool defenders that they will be up against "a real warrior" in Diego Costa on Friday when taking on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Sep 14, 20:16
Enrique Cerezo: 'Atletico Madrid wanted Diego Costa return'
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo reveals that his club wanted to re-sign Diego Costa in the summer transfer window.Sep 13, 13:48
John Terry out for "approximately 10 days"
Chelsea confirm that John Terry suffered "strained ligaments in his foot" against Swansea City and will now miss "approximately 10 days" of the season.Sep 13, 12:11
Cesc Fabregas: 'We must keep our heads up'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas calls on his team to 'keep their heads up' following Sunday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City in the Premier League.Sep 11, 21:10
John Terry leaves Liberty Stadium on crutches
Chelsea captain John Terry leaves the Liberty Stadium on crutches after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City.Sep 11, 20:08
Gary Cahill criticises Andre Marriner for missing Leroy Fer foul in Chelsea, Swansea City draw
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill criticises referee Andre Marriner for missing a "clear foul" by Leroy Fer against him en route to goal in the Blues' 2-2 draw at Swansea City.Sep 11, 18:16
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea lost two points away at Swansea City'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that his side "lost two points" in their Premier League 2-2 draw at Swansea City on Sunday.Sep 11, 18:00
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Chelsea draw at Swansea City a huge disappointment'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta describes his side's 2-2 draw at Swansea City on Sunday as a "huge disappointment", stating that his side controlled most of the game.Sep 11, 17:18
Swansea City, Chelsea share points in frantic match at Liberty Stadium
Diego Costa scores twice for Chelsea away at Swansea City but the Blues drop points for the first time this season as they are held to a 2-2 draw in South Wales.Sep 11, 16:53
Team News: David Luiz made to wait for Chelsea debut
Deadline-day signing David Luiz is on the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash away to Swansea City on Sunday afternoon.Sep 11, 14:02
Live Commentary: Swansea City 2-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Swansea City's 2-2 draw with Chelsea, as the Swans battled back from behind but failed to hold on.Sep 11, 13:59
Report: Antonio Conte given permission to launch £90m Antoine Griezmann bid
Chelsea are reportedly willing to surpass the £89m spent by Manchester United to sign Paul Pogba in their ongoing pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann.Sep 11, 11:05
Alvaro Morata: 'Rivalry with Diego Costa is a luxury'
Alvaro Morata calls his rivalry with Spain teammate Diego Costa "a luxury" after the two strikers both scored twice against Liechtenstein on Monday night.Sep 6, 14:57
Diego Costa hails Spain teammates
Spain forward Diego Costa hails his international teammates for helping him overcome a difficult period with the national team.Sep 6, 12:39
Spain hit eight against Liechtenstein in Group G opener
Spain open their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign with a thumping 8-0 win over Liechtenstein in Leon on Monday night.Sep 5, 20:38
Team News: Diego Costa replaces Alvaro Morata in Spain's World Cup qualifier
Diego Costa comes in for Alvaro Morata in Spain's opening World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein in Leon.Sep 5, 18:02
Live Commentary: Spain 8-0 Liechtenstein - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Spain and Liechtenstein from Leon.Sep 5, 17:45
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