Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Eden Hazard: 'Claude Puel among world's top managers'
Eden Hazard credits under-fire Southampton boss Claude Puel with 'making him the player he is now' during their short time together at Lille.
May 14, 11:08
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
Real Madrid to use Gareth Bale as Eden Hazard makeweight?
Gareth Bale will be offered to Chelsea as part of a deal to bring Eden Hazard to the Bernabeu, according to a report.
May 14, 10:42
Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Frank Lampard: 'Antonio Conte is Chelsea's main man'
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard describes head coach Antonio Conte as the club's "man of the season" after leading the Blues to the Premier League title.
May 13, 08:43
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Eden Hazard hails "fantastic" Antonio Conte
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard heaps praise on manager Antonio Conte after his side clinched the Premier League title with victory over West Brom.
May 12, 22:00
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates victory over West Ham United on March 6, 2017
Chelsea clinch Premier League title with win over West Bromwich Albion
Chelsea win the 2016-17 Premier League title courtesy of a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.
May 12, 20:52
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
Jurgen Klopp: 'Chelsea fully deserve Premier League title'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp again insists that Chelsea 'got lucky' due to their lack of injuries this season, but concedes that they are worthy champions.
May 12, 11:32
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017
Chelsea ace Eden Hazard striving to become world's best player
Eden Hazard aims to win the Champions League with Chelsea and the World Cup with Belgium in order to end Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or dominance.
May 12, 08:18
Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea.
May 11, 13:51
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Chelsea relegate Middlesbrough to march on towards Premier League title
Middlesbrough are relegated from the Premier League courtesy of a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, who move to within one win of a second title in three years.
May 8, 20:51
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
N'Golo Kante wins Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante wins the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award.
May 8, 09:04
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
Three Tottenham Hotspur players in running for April Premier League award
Tottenham Hotspur trio Son Heung-min, Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen are on the shortlist for April's Premier League Player of the Month award.
May 5, 11:57
Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring in the final throes of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on March 4, 2017
Real Madrid plan shock move for Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum?
Real Madrid reportedly identify Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as a plan 'B' should they fail to sign Chelsea winger Eden Hazard.
May 4, 11:31
Jesus Navas in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Manchester City 'to offer Jesus Navas new deal'
Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer Jesus Navas a new one-year contract before his current deal expires this summer.
May 2, 18:51
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016
Eden Hazard was "scared" before Everton trip
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard admits to being "scared" ahead of his side's 3-0 win at Everton on Sunday.
May 1, 14:16
Gary Cahill celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Chelsea edge closer to title with victory over Everton at Goodison Park
Chelsea beat Everton 3-0 at Goodison Park to strengthen their lead at the top of the Premier League, courtesy of three second-half goals.
Apr 30, 14:56
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Impossible to guarantee Eden Hazard stay'
Antonio Conte admits that his hand may be forced if a record bid is tabled by Real Madrid for Chelsea forward Eden Hazard this summer.
Apr 28, 21:54
A general shot of the corner flag at Goodison Park prior to their Premier League clash with West Ham United on October 30, 2016
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park.
Apr 28, 17:39
Ross Barkley in action for Everton on September 30, 2016
Why Ross Barkley should stay at Everton
Ross Barkley is currently being linked with a move away from Everton, but the midfielder may be best suited to signing a new contract at Goodison Park.
Apr 27, 13:27
Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must be confident for future'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he is "confident" about his side's chances of winning the Premier League title after moving seven points clear of Tottenham.
Apr 25, 21:30
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Claude Puel: 'Eden Hazard, Diego Costa made the difference'
Southampton manager Claude Puel claims that the 4-2 scoreline was harsh on his side following their defeat to a Diego Costa and Eden Hazard-inspired Chelsea.
Apr 25, 21:21
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea have put pressure on Tottenham Hotspur'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard believes that his side's 4-2 win over Southampton will put the pressure on Tottenham Hotspur to respond in the Premier League title race.
Apr 25, 21:14
Gary Cahill celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Chelsea's Gary Cahill: 'Beating Southampton a massive step'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill describes his side's win over Southampton as "massive".
Apr 25, 21:03
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Diego Costa brace helps Chelsea move seven points clear
Diego Costa ends a five-match goal drought to score twice as Chelsea climb seven points clear at the top of the table with a 4-2 win over Southampton.
Apr 25, 20:42
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Team News: Antonio Conte recalls big hitters for Southampton clash
Antonio Conte recalls Gary Cahill, Eden Hazard and Diego Costa to Chelsea's starting lineup to face Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 25, 17:48
Eden Hazard celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-2 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 4-2 win over Southampton as Diego Costa scores twice to help his side move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Apr 25, 17:45
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017
Eden Hazard not ready to take over as permanent Chelsea captain
Eden Hazard does not believe that he has the right attributes to succeed John Terry as Chelsea captain next season, despite skippering national side Belgium in the past.
Apr 25, 17:09
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Eden Hazard: 'N'Golo Kante deserved PFA Player of the Year award'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard believes that teammate N'Golo Kante "fully deserved" to win the PFA Player of the Year award this season.
Apr 25, 14:41
Ander Herrera receives his marching orders during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Ander Herrera: 'Eden Hazard has been best player this season'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera names Chelsea's Eden Hazard ahead of teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his Premier League player of the season.
Apr 25, 12:40
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016
Eden Hazard: 'I need to be more selfish'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that he needs to score more goals if he is to be considered alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 25, 12:28
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Eden Hazard in no rush to sign new contract at Chelsea
Eden Hazard says that there is "no sign" of a new Chelsea contract, despite rumours linking the playmaker with a move to Real Madrid.
Apr 25, 08:08
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates victory over West Ham United on March 6, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews Tuesday evening's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 24, 15:17
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard must continue to put team first'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that the team is the most important thing rather than the individual talents of Eden Hazard.
Apr 24, 14:31
N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 15, 2016
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante named PFA Player of the Year for 2016-17
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year for the 2016-17 season.
Apr 23, 21:49
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
Alan Shearer: 'FA Cup semi-final defeat will damage Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur 'will be damaged' by their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea on Saturday night, according to former Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer.
Apr 22, 20:28
Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea's plan worked very well against Tottenham Hotspur'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he is "proud" of his players after a much-changed side beat Tottenham 4-2 at Wembley to reach the final of the FA Cup.
Apr 22, 19:19
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Harry Kane: 'Tottenham Hotspur were the better team in FA Cup semi-final'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane believes that his side were the better team during their FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea, despite falling to a 4-2 defeat.
Apr 22, 19:08
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: 'Spurs deserved more from FA Cup semi-final'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side did not deserve their 4-2 defeat at the hands of Chelsea in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Apr 22, 19:02
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Eden Hazard: 'Antonio Conte was right to start Willian'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that it was a "great choice" for manager Antonio Conte to start Willian ahead of him for the 4-2 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham.
Apr 22, 18:53
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
Nemanja Matic hails "special" FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic insists that his goal in the 4-2 FA Cup semi-final victory over Tottenham Hotspur was not the best he has ever scored.
Apr 22, 18:43
Cesar Azpilicueta can't contain his excitement after Willian scores during the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur on April 22, 2017
Chelsea oust Tottenham Hotspur to reach FA Cup final
Chelsea edge a six-goal thriller over Tottenham Hotspur to book their place in the final of the FA Cup courtesy of a 4-2 win at Wembley.
Apr 22, 18:12
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