Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Half-Time Report: Basel lead at Chelsea
Basel earn a 1-0 half-time lead over Chelsea in tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.
May 2, 19:55
Chelsea players congratulate Frank Lampard after a penalty against Swansea on April 28, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Basel (5-2 agg.) - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of Chelsea's passage into the Europa League final at the expense of a spirited Basel.
May 2, 18:00
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Team News: Five changes for Chelsea
Chelsea make five changes for tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg against Basel at Stamford Bridge.
May 2, 17:48
Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Basel
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's Europa League semi-final against Swiss side Basel.
Apr 30, 15:53
John Terry is congratulated by team mate Oscar after scoring the equaliser against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Team News: John Terry captains Chelsea
John Terry will start in the Chelsea defence against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 28, 13:18
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Eduardo Macia: 'Fernando Torres is a symbol'
Fiorentina technical director Eduardo Macia says that Fernando Torres is a player "on par with excellence" but hints that a move may not be financially viable.
Apr 27, 04:55
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Pablo Hernandez: 'Rafael Benitez has helped Fernando Torres'
Swansea City winger Pablo Hernandez believes that Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has helped improve the form of Fernando Torres.
Apr 26, 05:51
Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Match Analysis: Basel 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole dissects a 2-1 win for Chelsea in their Europa League semi-final first leg after a thrilling finale at St Jakob-Park.
Apr 25, 21:33
Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Chelsea earn late win against Basel
A late goal from David Luiz gives Chelsea a 2-1 win over Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final in Switzerland.
Apr 25, 20:59
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Team News: Four changes for Chelsea
Chelsea make four changes for tonight's Europa League semi-final first leg against Basel in Switzerland.
Apr 25, 18:03
Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Live Commentary: Basel 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League tie between Basel and Chelsea at St Jakob-Park.
Apr 25, 18:00
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Fernando Torres unfazed by Radamel Falcao rumours
Fernando Torres says that he does not fear Radamel Falcao after the Atletico Madrid striker was linked with a move to Chelsea.
Apr 25, 06:47
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Fernando Torres: 'I have more to give Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres insists that the club is yet to see his best form.
Apr 24, 19:06
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Fernando Torres: Chelsea "depend too much on individuality"
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres says that his side rely on individual players rather than tactics.
Apr 24, 11:41
John Aldridge
John Aldridge: "Fernando Torres was in Jamie Carragher's pocket"
Liverpool legend John Aldridge feels that Jamie Carragher performed superbly to keep Chelsea striker Fernando Torres quiet in Sunday's 2-2 draw between the two sides.
Apr 24, 01:15
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Preview:Basel vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Basel and Chelsea.
Apr 23, 14:20
Manchester United players celebrate winning the Premier League title on April 22, 2013
Manchester United win the Premier League title: Six defining matches
Sports Mole selects six of the most important matches in Manchester United's run to the Premier League title.
Apr 23, 12:25
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Team News: Fernando Torres starts against Liverpool
Fernando Torres is named in Chelsea's starting XI for this afternoon's Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield.
Apr 21, 14:31
Goalscorer Oscar celebrates with his Chelsea teammates after giving his side the lead in the match against Liverpool on April 21, 2013
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text coverage of Rafael Benitez's return to Anfield as his Chelsea side took on Liverpool and drew 2-2.
Apr 21, 14:00
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Fernando Torres: Top four "crucial" for Chelsea
Fernando Torres believes that a top-four finish is vital for the club.
Apr 20, 09:46
Anfield
Preview:Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield.
Apr 19, 15:51
David Luiz celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Fulham on April 17, 2013
Match Analysis: Fulham 0-3 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Chelsea's 3-0 win over Fulham in this evening's West London derby.
Apr 17, 21:29
David Luiz celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Fulham on April 17, 2013
Chelsea ease past Fulham
Chelsea move back up to third place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 3-0 win at neighbours Fulham.
Apr 17, 20:53
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Team News: Frank Lampard makes 600th Chelsea appearance
Frank Lampard makes his 600th appearance for Chelsea in tonight's Premier League clash at neighbours Fulham.
Apr 17, 18:24
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Preview:Fulham vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's Premier League trip to Fulham on Wednesday evening.
Apr 15, 15:50
City striker Sergio Aguero celebrates a goal against Chelsea with Samir Nasri on April 14, 2013
Holders Chelsea out as Manchester City reach FA Cup final
Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final for the second time in three years.
Apr 14, 16:53
Chelsea's Victor Moses scores against Rubin on April 11, 2013
Match Analysis: Rubin Kazan 3-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's Europa League progression into the Europa League semi-finals over Rubin Kazan.
Apr 11, 18:27
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Chelsea through despite Rubin Kazan defeat
Chelsea make it through to the Europa League semi-finals, despite a 3-2 defeat against Rubin Kazan in Russia.
Apr 11, 17:52
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea lead against Rubin Kazan
Chelsea lead 1-0 at half time against Rubin Kazan in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Apr 11, 16:54
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Team News: Eight changes for Chelsea
Chelsea make eight changes to their starting lineup for their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Rubin Kazan.
Apr 11, 15:19
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Eden Hazard: 'Fernando Torres is most criticised player'
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard believes that teammate Fernando Torres is the "most criticised player in the world".
Apr 11, 12:08
Chelsea forward Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 4, 2013
Preview:Rubin Kazan vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's Europa League trip to Russia to take on Rubin Kazan.
Apr 9, 12:26
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres changed the game against Sunderland'
Rafael Benitez hails the impact of substitute striker Fernando Torres in Chelsea's victory over Sunderland today.
Apr 7, 18:44
Cesar Azpilicueta scores an own goal to give Sunderland the lead on April 7, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole picks the bones out of a defeat for new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio at Chelsea.
Apr 7, 16:37
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Paolo Di Canio loses first game in charge of Sunderland
Sunderland lose their first match of Paolo Di Canio's stint as manager away at Chelsea.
Apr 7, 15:56
Connor Wickham
Team News: Paolo Di Canio picks Connor Wickham
Paolo Di Canio gives Connor Wickham a starting opportunity in Sunderland's match against Chelsea away from home.
Apr 7, 13:15
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Harry Redknapp: 'Fernando Torres is not a flop'
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp is bemused by people who call Chelsea striker Fernando Torres a flop.
Apr 7, 02:51
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Fernando Torres puzzled by Chelsea form
Fernando Torres admits that he is not sure why he isn't displaying his form he showed for Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.
Apr 6, 19:14
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Fernando Torres rules out Atletico Madrid return
Fernando Torres plays down reports suggesting that he could sign for Atletico Madrid in the summer.
Apr 6, 11:24
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Fernando Torres: 'Rafael Benitez could stay at Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres suggests that Rafael Benitez could remain at Stamford Bridge if he wins a trophy before the end of the season.
Apr 6, 05:52
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