Ryan Bertrand
Half-Time Report: Chelsea trail in Bucharest
Steaua Bucuresti hold a surprise half-time lead over European champions Chelsea in the first leg of the sides' Europa League last-16 tie, courtesy of a controversial penalty.
Mar 7, 18:44
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Live Commentary: Steaua Bucuresti 1-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Chelsea went down in the Romanian capital to Steaua in the Europa League last 16.
Mar 7, 17:00
John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
Team News: John Terry returns to captain Chelsea side in Europe
John Terry returns to Chelsea's starting lineup to captain the side against Steaua Bucuresti, while Fernando Torres gets the nod up front.
Mar 7, 16:49
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Preview:Steaua Bucaresti vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Europa League clash between Steaua Bucaresti and Chelsea on Thursday.
Mar 5, 16:20
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Team News: John Terry named as a Chelsea substitute
John Terry is named as a substitute for Chelsea's clash with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 2, 14:36
Chelsea players after their first goal against Middlesbrough on February 27, 2013
Chelsea see off Middlesbrough in FA Cup
Ramires and Victor Moses are on the scoresheet as Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round.
Feb 27, 21:38
Chelsea's John Terry is congratulated by Branislav Ivanovic after scoring his team's fourth in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Team News: John Terry starts for Chelsea
John Terry is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for tonight's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
Feb 27, 18:59
Fernando Torres celebrates scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Chelsea furious at Paddy Power Fernando Torres poster?
Chelsea are reportedly angered by Paddy Power, who displayed a poster mocking Fernando Torres across from Stamford Bridge.
Feb 27, 12:40
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his second against Leeds in the FA Cup 5th round on February 17, 2013
Team News: Sergio Aguero starts as lone striker
Argentine international Sergio Aguero starts as a lone centre-forward for Manchester City against Chelsea.
Feb 24, 12:56
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the FA Cup fourth round match against Stoke on January 26, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Manchester City's clash with Chelsea in the Premier League.
Feb 24, 12:30
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez predicts that Fernando Torres will return to form
Rafael Benitez insists that Fernando Torres's form is not far away, and says that the striker just needs a goal to regain his confidence.
Feb 24, 11:48
Fernando Torres celebrates scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Petr Cech: 'Fernando Torres will find a goal'
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is backing teammate Fernando Torres to end his goal drought.
Feb 23, 12:22
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's Premier League battle between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Feb 22, 16:41
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez defends Fernando Torres display
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez defends Fernando Torres after the striker misses several opportunities to score against Sparta Prague.
Feb 22, 07:50
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez: "We deserved late goal"
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that his side deserved their late goal against Sparta Prague in the Europa League.
Feb 21, 22:51
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the equaliser against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 1-1 Sparta Prague
Sports Mole analyses the Europa League last 32 second-leg clash between Chelsea and Sparta Prague, where the English club needed some late Eden Hazard magic to secure their passage to the next round.
Feb 21, 22:50
Sparta Prague's David Lafata celebrates with team mates after scoring the opening goal against Chelsea on February 21, 2013
Half-Time Report: Sparta Prague leading at Chelsea
Chelsea trail Sparta Prague 1-0 at half time on the night at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of their last-32 encounter in the Europa League.
Feb 21, 20:56
John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Team News: John Terry starts for Chelsea
John Terry is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for tonight's Europa League last-32 encounter with Sparta Prague at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 21, 19:15
Demba Ba strikes the ball to score the opener against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Demba Ba wants competition at Stamford Bridge
Demba Ba says that competition for places at Chelsea will make him a better player.
Feb 21, 03:11
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Radamel Falcao not keen on Chelsea move
Radamel Falcao is reportedly not keen on a move to Chelsea due to a percieved instability at the club.
Feb 20, 02:27
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba to fight for main role
Chelsea striker Demba Ba insists that he will fight for the main striking role with the Blues.
Feb 19, 16:35
Chelsea's Oscar and Brentford's Jonathan Douglas battle for the ball in their FA Cup 4th round replay on February 17, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-0 Brentford - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of Chelsea's FA Cup victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
Feb 17, 11:00
Brentford's Marcello Trotta celebrates with team mates after scoring the opening goal in the FA Cup fourth round tie with Chelsea on January 27, 2013
Adam Forshaw is ready to rough up Chelsea
Brentford midfielder Adam Forshaw is confident that they can get a result at Stamford Bridge in their FA Cup replay.
Feb 16, 23:45
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Chelsea to swap Fernando Torres for Atletico Madrid's Falcao?
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are reportedly lining up a deal to swap Fernando Torres for Radamel Falcao.
Feb 16, 23:06
Yossi Benayoun
Yossi Benayoun: 'Chelsea to blame for Fernando Torres form'
Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun insists that Chelsea's management of Fernando Torres is the reason behind the striker's poor form.
Feb 16, 12:47
Fernando Torres in the rain
Yossi Benayoun backs Fernando Torres to start scoring
Fernando Torres is still one of the best striker in the world, says Yossi Benayoun.
Feb 16, 03:02
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Brentford
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's FA Cup fourth-round replay between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 15, 15:58
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'We need to be more clinical'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez warns his team that they must be more clinical in front of goal after watching them scrape a win over Sparta Prague.
Feb 14, 23:03
Chelsea's Marko Marin in action against Sparta Prague on February 14, 2013
Live Commentary: Sparta Prague 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the first leg of Chelsea's Europa League knockout match against Sparta Prague.
Feb 14, 17:00
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Video: Fernando Torres shows off his cooking skills
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres tries his hand at baking cupcakes in a new Samsung advert.
Feb 11, 14:43
Chelsea players congratulate Eden Hazard after he scored his team's second goal against Wigan on February 9, 2013
Chelsea regain third with comfortable win over Wigan Athletic
Chelsea leapfrog London rivals Tottenham into third in the Premier League courtesy of a 4-1 victory over Wigan at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 9, 17:02
Chelsea's Nascimento Ramires scores his side's first goal in their match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Ramires fires Chelsea ahead against Wigan Athletic
Ramires ends an 11-game goalless run to give Chelsea a half-time lead over Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 9, 15:48
Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012
Team News: Juan Mata on Chelsea bench, Eden Hazard returns
Chelsea are without Juan Mata for the visit of Wigan to Stamford Bridge, but Eden Hazard is available again after completing his suspension.
Feb 9, 14:42
Chelsea's Nascimento Ramires celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Wigan Athletic - as it happened
Read Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates of Chelsea's comfortable victory over Wigan.
Feb 9, 14:00
Chelsea's Demba Ba sports a plaster on his face after suffering an injury against Newcastle on February 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts its eye over a dramatic match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park.
Feb 2, 17:57
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Team News: Demba Ba starts for Chelsea
Chelsea recall Demba Ba and captain John Terry to the starting lineup to face Newcastle, who name an unchanged lineup.
Feb 2, 14:29
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Demba Ba's return to Newcastle with Chelsea couldn't have gone much worse.
Feb 2, 14:00
Reading's Adam Le Fondre celebrates with teammates after a stoppage time equaliser against Chelsea on January 30, 2013
Reading comeback stuns Chelsea
Reading fight back from 2-0 down to snatch a 2-2 draw against Chelsea at the Madejski Stadium in the Premier League.
Jan 30, 21:59
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Odds shorten on Chelsea sacking Rafael Benitez?
A leading bookmaker is said to have suspended betting on Rafael Benitez being the next Premier League manager to be relieved of his duties.
Jan 28, 15:19
Reading manager Brian McDermott before kickoff against West Brom on on January 12, 2013
Preview:Reading vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between Reading and Chelsea.
Jan 28, 14:57
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