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Diego Costa: 'Our preparation has been vital to good start'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa believes that his side's good start to the season is down to the hard work he and his teammates have put in off the pitch.Oct 28, 05:25
Tactical Analysis: United vs. Chelsea - A tale of two set pieces
Sports Mole analyses the tactics of the game as Chelsea are frustrated by Manchester United at Old Trafford.Oct 27, 19:22
Team News: Diego Costa misses out for Chelsea against Manchester United
Chelsea and Manchester United make two changes apiece for their Premier League meeting at Old Trafford, with Diego Costa missing out through injury.Oct 26, 15:13
Jose Mourinho: Didier Drogba can play 'key role' for Chelsea
Jose Mourinho insists that Didier Drogba can play a key role for Chelsea this season if the 36-year-old's schedule is sensibly managed.Oct 26, 06:46
Report: Diego Costa expected to start for Chelsea
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is reportedly expected to lead the line for the Blues in their clash with Manchester United, despite his recent injury struggles.Oct 26, 04:17
Glenn Hoddle: 'Manchester United need to attack Chelsea'
Former Chelsea manager Glenn Hoddle believes that Manchester United need to take the game to the Blues in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.Oct 26, 04:05
Park Ji-sung: Didier Drogba "not the same player"
Park Ji-sung claims that Didier Drogba is not the player he was ahead of Chelsea's visit to Old Trafford.Oct 25, 13:25
Rene Meulensteen plays down Diego Costa absence
Ex-Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen warns Manchester United that Chelsea are still dangerous despite Diego Costa's likely absence.Oct 24, 19:58
Sergio Aguero: Mario Balotelli is "insecure"
Manchester City sriker Sergio Aguero labels Mario Balotelli "insecure" in his new autobiography.Oct 24, 19:18
Manchester United's Louis van Gaal expects Diego Costa to line up for Chelsea
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal believes that Diego Costa will play for Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday, despite the striker's recent bout of injury and illness.Oct 24, 17:58
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.Oct 24, 17:27
Jose Mourinho: Diego Costa has a "little chance" of return
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that striker Diego Costa has a "little chance" of featuring against Manchester United on Sunday.Oct 24, 12:06
Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho's weekly Chelsea press conference
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Jose Mourinho's pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea's trip to Manchester United.Oct 24, 11:45
Patrick Vieira: 'Chelsea could stay unbeaten this season'
Patrick Vieira claims that Chelsea have the ability to avoid losing a game in the Premier League this season.Oct 24, 03:53
Chelsea captain John Terry: 'Didier Drogba still a top player'
Chelsea skipper John Terry backs Didier Drogba to perform against Manchester United this weekend.Oct 24, 00:56
Chelsea's Diego Costa released from hospital following illness
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is reportedly released from hospital after being treated for an illness.Oct 23, 17:17
Preview:West Ham United vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's Premier League visit to in-form West Ham United as the champions attempt to respond to another disappointing week in Europe.Oct 23, 14:50
Fantasy Football advice: Week nine
Sports Mole looks ahead to the ninth weekend of Premier League action from a Fantasy Football point of view.Oct 23, 13:03
Chelsea's Diego Costa 'forced to spend time in hospital with illness'
Diego Costa is reportedly forced into hospital with an apparent stomach bug, suggesting that the Chelsea striker will miss this Sunday's clash against Manchester United.Oct 23, 08:21
Chelsea's Loic Remy hopeful of playing this weekend, despite groin problem
Loic Remy is hopeful that he will be fit to face Man United this weekend, despite Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claiming that the forward should be out with a groin injury.Oct 22, 12:06
Atletico Madrid 'considered Fernando Torres return in summer'
Atletico chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Martin admits that they considered re-signing Fernando Torres from Chelsea in the summer before moving for Mario Mandzukic.Oct 22, 10:36
Jose Mourinho unfazed by Chelsea striker shortage
Jose Mourinho insists that Chelsea "will not cry" over their striker shortage ahead of this weekend's trip to face Manchester United in the Premier League.Oct 22, 05:17
Jose Mourinho: 'Didier Drogba could start at Manchester United'
Jose Mourinho confirms that Didier Drogba could start against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.Oct 21, 22:32
Match Analysis: Chelsea 6-0 Maribor
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Chelsea's record-breaking 6-0 victory over Maribor in the Champions League.Oct 21, 21:21
Marko Suler: 'I wanted to play against Diego Costa'
Maribor defender Marko Suler says that he was relishing the challenge of playing against Diego Costa in this week's Champions League match against Chelsea.Oct 20, 19:26
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic wary of Maribor
Nemanja Matic believes that Chelsea should "be very careful" when they come up against Maribor in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Oct 20, 12:39
Chelsea striker Diego Costa to miss Maribor clash
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirms that Diego Costa will sit out Tuesday's visit of Maribor in the Champions League through injury.Oct 20, 11:53
Joe Hart: 'Sergio Aguero rubbish in training'
Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart does not mind if hitman Sergio Aguero is "useless" in training providing the Argentine continues doing the business on the field.Oct 19, 23:41
Sergio Aguero: 'Three points more important than goals'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero insists that the three points were more important than his four goals in the 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.Oct 19, 13:14
Preview:Chelsea vs. Maribor
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's upcoming Champions League encounter against Slovenian side Maribor.Oct 19, 11:19
Graziano Pelle aiming to maintain goalscoring form
Six-goal Southampton hitman Graziano Pelle aims to maintain his impressive goalscoring record throughout the entirety of his debut Premier League season.Oct 18, 23:54
Jose Mourinho criticises Spain, confirms Diego Costa's Champions League absence
Jose Mourinho criticises the Spanish national team after Diego Costa was forced to sit out Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Crsytal Palace through injury.Oct 18, 17:14
Chelsea still unbeaten after win at Crystal Palace
Premier League leaders Chelsea maintain their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in a match which finished 10-a-side at Selhurst Park.Oct 18, 15:53
Half-Time Report: Two red cards in feisty opening 45 minutes between Chelsea and Crystal Palace
Chelsea lead Crystal Palace 1-0 at the break thanks to Oscar's early free kick, while two red cards are shown shortly before half time.Oct 18, 14:50
Jose Mourinho hails Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas signings
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hails the singings of Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas.Oct 18, 13:58
Team News: Diego Costa, Andre Schurrle not included in Chelsea squad
Diego Costa is left out of Chelsea's matchday squad for their trip to Crystal Palace.Oct 18, 13:05
Fernando Torres: 'Jose Mourinho wanted me to stay'
Fernando Torres claims that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wanted him to stay at Stamford Bridge and that Diego Costa's arrival pushed him toward the exit.Oct 17, 22:49
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa doubtful for Crystal Palace trip'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that striker Diego Costa is a doubt for his side's trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.Oct 17, 11:48
Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho's weekly Chelsea press conference
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's pre-match press conference ahead of the team's trip to Selhurst Park.Oct 17, 11:15
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the London derby between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Selhurst Park, where the hosts will seek a repeat of last year's Premier League win.Oct 16, 17:57
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