Everton manager David Moyes stares ferociously on December 22, 2012
David Moyes missed out on Eden Hazard
Everton manager David Moyes reveals that he knew about Eden Hazard years ago but did not have the funds to sign him.
Dec 30, 06:13
Frank Lampard
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park, with both teams having recorded consecutive wins so far during the festive period.
Dec 28, 12:25
Chelsea fans call for the return of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2012
Mid-season report: Chelsea
Another season, another managerial shake-up at Chelsea. Sports Mole looks at the Blues' first half of the season under both Roberto Di Matteo and Rafael Benitez.
Dec 28, 07:00
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez - in front of Frank Lampard - on the bench at Carrow Road on December 26, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Rotation key to Chelsea title chances'
Rafael Benitez says that he will continue to rotate his Chelsea side in order to challenge for the Premier League title.
Dec 27, 07:38
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole's selects its Premier League Team of the Week after a frantic start to the festive period.
Dec 26, 22:01
Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Match Analysis: Norwich City 0-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole analyses the Boxing Day clash between Chelsea and Norwich at Carrow Road, where the visitors recorded their third straight Premier League win.
Dec 26, 17:48
Chelsea's Eden Hazard slots home his team's fourth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Team News: Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard dropped for Chelsea
Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard will start Chelsea's match against Norwich on the bench, having been dropped by interim boss Rafael Benitez.
Dec 26, 14:29
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates his hat-trick against Reading December 17, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Dec 23, 23:25
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's eight-goal thrashing of Aston Villa, a result that sees them move back into third in the league.
Dec 23, 18:25
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Chelsea hit Aston Villa for eight
Chelsea strike eight unanswered goals against Aston Villa to move up to third in the Premier League table.
Dec 23, 17:50
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea in command at the break
Chelsea score three times in the opening 45 minutes against Aston Villa as they look to close the gap on the two Manchester clubs.
Dec 23, 16:47
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea's return to Premier League action against Aston Villa.
Dec 23, 15:30
Chelsea's Eden Hazard slots home his team's fourth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Christian Benteke: 'Eden Hazard keen on Real Madrid'
Christian Benteke tips his Belgium teammate Eden Hazard to join Real Madrid within the next year or two.
Dec 23, 12:04
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on December 19, 2012
Neil Warnock: 'It was a great cup tie'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock draws some positives from his side's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 19, 22:31
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard: 'Every trophy is a big deal'
Chelsea's Frank Lampard expresses his desire to reach Wembley in the League Cup.
Dec 19, 22:09
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Match Analysis: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Leeds United in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup.
Dec 19, 21:59
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Chelsea outclass Leeds United to reach Capital One Cup semi-finals
Chelsea come from behind to beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals at Elland Road.
Dec 19, 21:40
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Chelsea look to bounce back from their Club World Cup disappointment against Leeds United.
Dec 19, 18:45
Oscar in action for Chelsea on November 17, 2012
Rafael Benitez denies Oscar issues
Rafael Benitez says that it is "fantastic" that Oscar was disappointed at being left out of the Chelsea starting lineup against Corinthians.
Dec 19, 08:25
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez bemoans missed chances
Rafael Benitez criticises his Chelsea players for not making more of the chances that they created during today's Club World Cup final.
Dec 16, 15:59
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Corinthians
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Corinthians in today's FIFA World Club Cup final.
Dec 16, 13:01
Chelsea players celebrate in their Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on December 13, 2012
Chelsea beat Monterrey to reach Club World Cup final
Chelsea comfortably defeat Monterrey 3-1 to progress through to the Club World Cup final.
Dec 13, 12:18
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: Rafael Benitez names strong Chelsea lineup with David Luiz in midfield
David Luiz moves into midfield for Chelsea's Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey in Japan as manager Rafael Benitez fields a strong side.
Dec 13, 09:36
Oscar and David Luiz
David Luiz wants to lead Chelsea
David Luiz says that he wants to help his teammates and be a leader at Chelsea.
Dec 12, 07:11
Eden Hazard scores the equaliser for Chelsea
Chelsea's Eden Hazard denies signing pro-Palestine petition
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard's agent denies reports that the 21-year-old signed a petition to stop Israel from hosting the European Under-21 Championship.
Dec 11, 14:59
Chelsea players congratulate Juan Mata after a goal on December 8, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Rafael Benitez's first league win as Chelsea manager at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 17:32
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Fernando Torres brace gives Rafael Benitez first league win as Chelsea manager
Fernando Torres scores a brace, ending a run of nine goalless Premier League games in the process, to help Rafael Benitez record his first win as Chelsea boss at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 16:53
Fernando Torres
Half-Time Report: Fernando Torres ends Premier League goal drought
Fernando Torres scores in the Premier League for the first time since early October to give Chelsea a 2-0 half-time lead over Sunderland.
Dec 8, 15:50
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Live text coverage of the meeting between two of the Premier League's ailing sides, Sunderland and Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 8, 14:00
Eden Hazard scores the equaliser for Chelsea
Eden Hazard "disappointed" to lose Roberto Di Matteo
Eden Hazard admits that he was sad to see Roberto Di Matteo leave Chelsea but insists that he has no regrets over moving to Stamford Bridge.
Dec 8, 02:50
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 6-1 Nordsjaelland
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 6-1 win over FC Nordsjaelland on a Champions League night of mixed emotions for the Blues.
Dec 5, 22:32
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres scores against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Chelsea out of Champions League
Holders Chelsea are out of the Champions League despite a 6-1 victory over Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 21:39
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea ahead against Nordsjaelland
Chelsea hold a 2-0 half-time lead over Nordsjaelland in tonight's must-win Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 20:36
Eden Hazard
Rafael Benitez: 'Eden Hazard needs to adapt'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez informs Eden Hazard that he still has work to do if he is to become a top Premier League player.
Dec 5, 14:55
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Nordsjaelland
Sports Mole previews what could be Chelsea's final Champions League match of the season, against Nordsjaelland.
Dec 3, 16:28
Carlton Cole scores West Ham's first on December 1, 2012
West Ham United topple Chelsea
Second-half goals from Carlton Cole, Mohamed Diame and Modibo Maiga see West Ham United come from behind to beat London rivals Chelsea at Upton Park.
Dec 1, 14:41
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
Premier League players call for Israel boycott
A number of Premier League players condemn Israel's hosting of the Under-21 European Championships following the recent violence in Gaza.
Nov 30, 20:41
Upton Park
Preview:West Ham United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews West Ham United's clash with Chelsea at Upton Park on Saturday.
Nov 29, 13:53
Frank Lampard
FIFPro midfield nominees revealed
FIFA reveal the 15 midfielders that are in contention for a place in the FIFA/FIFPro World XI 2012.
Nov 26, 19:34
Fernando Torres in action for Chelsea
Team News: Rafael Benitez picks Fernando Torres to start
Fernando Torres is recalled to the Chelsea lineup by new manager Rafael Benitez.
Nov 25, 15:29
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