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Arsene Wenger: 'FA repaired 5% of Gabriel Paulista damage'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that the FA repaired "5% of the damage" dealt by overturning Gabriel Paulista's red card against Chelsea.Sep 23, 21:15
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Hull City's Curtis Davies laughs off battle scars from Capital One Cup clash
Hull City defender Curtis Davies laughs off the scars left on his face from last night's Capital One Cup third-round tie against Swansea City.Sep 23, 12:01
Stoke City's Mark Hughes questions Ibrahim Afellay's ban after Gabriel's let-off
Stoke City's Mark Hughes criticises the FA's "inconsistency" after Arsenal's Gabriel had his red card rescinded, while Ibrahim Afellay was ordered to serve a two-match ban.Sep 23, 06:53
Chelsea 'extremely disappointed' with FA's decision to ban Diego Costa
Chelsea say that they are "extremely disappointed" with the Football Association's decision to ban Diego Costa for three matches.Sep 23, 00:57
Preview:Walsall vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to the League Cup third-round tie between Walsall and Chelsea.Sep 22, 22:55
Gary Neville: 'Diego Costa ban harsh'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Chelsea striker Diego Costa's three-match ban for violent conduct from the Football Association is too harsh.Sep 22, 20:45
Nemanja Matic: 'Diego Costa is very important to Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic insists that frontman Diego Costa is of great importance to the current Premier League champions following his performances last season.Sep 22, 20:24
Diego Costa handed three-match ban
Chelsea's Diego Costa is banned for three games after being found guilty of violent conduct by the Football Association.Sep 22, 18:38
Arsenal win appeal against Gabriel Paulista red card
Arsenal win their appeal against Gabriel Paulista's red card at Chelsea on Saturday.Sep 22, 16:03
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first North London derby of the season, as Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal meet in the third round of the Capital One Cup.Sep 22, 14:12
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's Premier League action
In his weekly column for Sports Mole, Sam Matterface pays particular attention to the plights of Newcastle United and Sunderland.Sep 22, 13:35
Costa Coffee responds to Arsenal fans' boycott
Costa Coffee laugh off Arsenal fans' boycott of their chain following the antics of Chelsea striker Diego Costa.Sep 22, 09:42
Pat Nevin criticises Gabriel Paulista's 'flick' on Chelsea striker Diego Costa
Pat Nevin criticises Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista for kicking out at Chelsea striker Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Sep 22, 07:43
Arsenal to appeal Gabriel red
Arsenal confirm that they are to appeal against the "wrongful dismissal and the three-match ban" given to centre-back Gabriel Paulista.Sep 21, 16:27
Diego Costa charged with violent conduct
Diego Costa and Gabriel Paulista are hit by separate charges following Chelsea's victory over Arsenal on the weekend.Sep 21, 16:05
Kurt Zouma clarifies Diego Costa comments
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma insists that he has "huge respect" for Diego Costa, after previously claiming that his teammate "likes to cheat".Sep 21, 15:44
Arsenal fans threaten to boycott coffee chain over Diego Costa antics
Arsenal fans urge fellow supporters to boycott the Costa Coffee chain after Chelsea striker Diego Costa was involved in Gabriel Paulista's sending-off at Stamford Bridge.Sep 21, 15:20
Chelsea's Kurt Zouma: 'Everyone knows Diego Costa likes to cheat'
Kurt Zouma says that his Chelsea teammate Diego Costa "likes to cheat a lot" following his controversial antics against Arsenal.Sep 21, 13:48
Ex-referee Dermot Gallagher: 'Diego Costa very lucky to escape red card'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that Chelsea star Diego Costa is "very lucky" to have escaped a red card against Arsenal.Sep 21, 12:47
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out 11 of the most impressive players from the sixth round of Premier League matches.Sep 21, 09:23
Jose Mourinho: 'I would sign every Arsenal player'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims that he would sign any Arsenal player if the opportunity arose.Sep 21, 08:58
Martin Keown: 'Diego Costa a master of dark arts'
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown says that he would have enjoyed facing Chelsea striker Diego Costa.Sep 21, 08:40
Arsene Wenger demands Diego Costa review
Arsene Wenger demands that referee Mike Dean re-evaluate his performance and specifically Diego Costa's behaviour in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Arsenal.Sep 21, 00:40
George Graham: 'Diego Costa will rightly be targeted by referees'
Former Arsenal manager George Graham believes that Chelsea striker Diego Costa is going to be "targeted" by referees following the Blues' 1-0 win over the Gunners.Sep 20, 12:14
Five controversial red cards
Sports Mole reflects on some of the most controversial red card incidents.Sep 20, 10:17
Arsene Wenger: 'Diego Costa should be investigated by Football Association'
Arsene Wenger says that Chelsea striker Diego Costa should be investigated for his involvement in Gabriel Paulista's sending off on Saturday.Sep 19, 21:07
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
Sports Mole reviews the action from Chelsea's controversial 2-0 win over bitter London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Sep 19, 20:25
Jose Mourinho defends Diego Costa
Jose Mourinho defends Diego Costa following Chelsea's 2-0 win over Arsenal.Sep 19, 16:43
Jose Mourinho: 'Arsenal always moan'
Jose Mourinho insists that there was no controversy in their 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday.Sep 19, 15:30
Rio Ferdinand: 'Diego Costa a petulant baby'
Rio Ferdinand says that Diego Costa is a "petulant baby" for his involvement in Gabriel Paulista's sending-off.Sep 19, 14:48
Arsene Wenger: 'Diego Costa should have been sent off twice'
Arsene Wenger believes that Diego Costa "should have been sent off twice" during Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Sep 19, 14:47
Player Ratings: Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
Sports Mole reviews how the players fared from Chelsea's controversial 2-0 win over nine-man Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Sep 19, 14:22
Chelsea defeat nine-man Arsenal
Arsenal end the game with nine men as Chelsea defeat them 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.Sep 19, 13:45
Half-Time Report: Chelsea, 10-man Arsenal goalless at half time
Chelsea and Arsenal go in at half time goalless but the Gunners are down to 10 men after Gabriel receives a red card in today's lunchtime match.Sep 19, 12:37
Diego Costa: 'I am not sure I deserve Chelsea fans' love'
Diego Costa says that he is not sure if he deserves the support he gets from Chelsea fans after a difficult start to the season.Sep 19, 08:50
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's must-win visit of Arsenal at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League champions look to revive their title defence.Sep 18, 11:44
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea gaining confidence ahead of Arsenal visit'
Gary Cahill warns upcoming opponents Arsenal that Chelsea are growing in confidence, having thumped Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 in the Champions League to stop the rot.Sep 17, 23:47
Diego Costa: 'Perfect time for Chelsea to play Arsenal'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa believes that Saturday is the perfect time for his side to take on Arsenal, as the Premier League champions could take confidence from a win.Sep 17, 17:28
Jose Mourinho: 'Steven Gerrard is wrong over John Terry claims'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho laughs off claims made by Steven Gerrard that he and defender John Terry are feuding.Sep 17, 00:17
Jose Mourinho impressed by Ruben Loftus-Cheek in Maccabi Tel Aviv rout
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says that he is excited by the continuing improvement of young midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.Sep 16, 23:50
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