Brentford manager Uwe Rosler pulls a face after the final whistle as his team draw with Chelsea in their FA Cup fourth round match on Janaury 27, 2013
Uwe Rosler hails "fantastic" Brentford
Brentford manager Uwe Rosler hails his players for matching up to their Chelsea counterparts at Griffin Park.
Jan 27, 16:27
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Rafael Benitez praises Chelsea's second-half performance
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez hails his players for the way that they performed during the second half against Brentford.
Jan 27, 16:14
Fernando Torres celebrates scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Fernando Torres spares Chelsea's blushes
Spanish striker Fernando Torres equalises late in the tie against Brentford to keep Chelsea's FA Cup hopes alive.
Jan 27, 13:54
Miguel Michu beats the Chelsea defence to have a shot on goal on January 23, 2013
Swansea City reach League Cup final
Swansea City make it through to the final of the Capital One Cup with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Chelsea.
Jan 23, 21:44
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Team News: Demba Ba starts, Fernando Torres benched for Chelsea
Fernando Torres drops to bench as Demba Ba starts for Chelsea against Swansea City.
Jan 23, 19:00
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez hails 'fantastic' Fernando Torres
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was "fantastic" in the win over Arsenal, despite failing to score for the seventh consecutive match.
Jan 21, 06:15
Frank Lampard celebrates in front of the Chelsea fans after scoring a penalty and his team's second goal against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Chelsea hold on to beat Arsenal
Chelsea withstand second-half pressure to overcome Arsenal 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and pull five points clear of Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 20, 15:30
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Team News: Fernando Torres starts for Chelsea
Chelsea start with Fernando Torres instead of Demba Ba for today's London derby against Arsenal.
Jan 20, 13:11
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez considers Demba Ba, Fernando Torres partnership
Rafael Benitez hints that both Demba Ba and Fernando Torres could start up front for Chelsea against Arsenal.
Jan 20, 01:43
Rickie Lambert celebrates his goal with Jack Cork against Chelsea on January 16, 2013
Southampton earn comeback draw
Two second-half goals gave Southampton a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League.
Jan 16, 21:38
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Team News: Demba Ba in, Fernando Torres out for Chelsea
Demba Ba is chosen ahead of Fernando Torres for Chelsea in this evening's Premier League encounter with Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 19:00
Rickie Lambert celebrates his goal with Jack Cork against Chelsea on January 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-2 Southampton - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the rescheduled Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton.
Jan 16, 18:45
Chelsea fans fail to let it drop despite the team's 4-0 win away at Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Winning will silence critics'
Rafael Benitez says that winning is the only way to silence the Chelsea fans' criticism of his reign at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 08:16
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews Southampton's trip to Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Jan 14, 18:40
Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez
Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Five memorable matches
Sports Mole looks back over five of the most memorable encounters between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Jan 12, 19:29
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Team News: Demba Ba preferred to Fernando Torres
Demba Ba is preferred to Fernando Torres as Chelsea's lone striker for their trip to Stoke and there are also Blues starts for Ryan Bertrand and the fit-again Petr Cech.
Jan 12, 14:40
Fernando Torres in the rain
Josh McEachran: 'Rafael Benitez can help Fernando Torres'
Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran insists that Rafael Benitez can get the best from Fernando Torres.
Jan 12, 13:06
Fernando Torres in the rain
Fernando Torres played through Swansea game with illness
Rafael Benitez reveals that Fernando Torres was playing with a stomach bug when he was booed by Chelsea fans during their defeat to Swansea.
Jan 11, 17:33
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Fernando Torres wishes he was back at Liverpool?
Fernando Torres reportedly tells his Chelsea teammates that he wishes that he was back at Liverpool, where he left in 2011.
Jan 11, 11:58
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013
Preview:Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Stoke City host Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League.
Jan 10, 13:04
Miguel Michu celebrates after scoring his second goal on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Michu gives Swansea City lead over Chelsea
Swansea City hold an unlikely 1-0 lead over Chelsea following the first half of their Capital One Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 9, 20:33
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Team News: Fernando Torres starts for Chelsea
Chelsea's Fernando Torres starts ahead of Demba Ba for tonight's League Cup clash against Swansea City.
Jan 9, 19:04
Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012
Pablo Hernandez: 'Swansea City must stop friend Juan Mata'
Pablo Hernandez says that Swansea City need to stop his friend Juan Mata from hitting form for Chelsea when they meet in the Capital One Cup.
Jan 9, 07:34
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez "pleased" with selection headache
Rafael Benitez says that it is "important" for Chelsea to have more than one option in attack.
Jan 8, 20:57
Stamford Bridge
Preview:Chelsea vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the League Cup semi-final clash between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 7, 13:40
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba: 'I'm not at Chelsea to replace Fernando Torres'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba insists that he has not signed for the Blues to push Fernando Torres out of his starting place.
Jan 7, 10:05
Demba Ba celebrates scoring the opener
Team News: Demba Ba makes Chelsea debut
New signing Demba Ba makes his Chelsea debut in their all-Premier League FA Cup third-round clash with Southampton at St Mary's.
Jan 5, 14:20
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-5 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the all-Premier League FA Cup third-round clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Jan 5, 14:00
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba: 'I can play alongside Fernando Torres at Chelsea'
Demba Ba says that he is comfortable playing both as a lone striker and alongside Fernando Torres in attack for Chelsea.
Jan 5, 02:55
Frank Leboeuf
Interview: Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf
Sports Mole catches up with former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf to discuss the club's chances in the FA Cup, the arrival of Demba Ba and the chances of Pep Guardiola taking over at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 4, 13:50
Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf urges Demba Ba caution
Frank Leboeuf believes that Demba Ba will have to display "mental strength" if he is to prove to be an asset for Chelsea.
Jan 4, 13:23
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres needs to rest'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez admits that Fernando Torres is in need of a rest following a busy festive period.
Jan 3, 21:18
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins
Preview:Southampton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews this weekend's FA Cup third-round match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's.
Jan 3, 16:20
QPR players celebrate the goal of Shaun Wright-Phillips against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole casts its eye over arguably the shock of the season as QPR down Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 2, 22:15
QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips drives a shot into the bottom corner to open the scoring against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-1 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Live text coverage of the West London derby between Chelsea and QPR in the Premier League, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 18:50
Daniel Sturridge
Daniel Sturridge to attend Liverpool match?
Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge will attend Liverpool's match with Sunderland on Wednesday night, according to reports.
Jan 2, 10:09
Fernando Torres
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres will accept rotation'
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez admits that Fernando Torres will spend a lot more time on the subs' bench during the second half of the season, as the Blues introduce another centre-forward to their squad.
Jan 2, 06:00
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Frank Lampard accepts squad rotation
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard accepts that he won't play every game for the club during the remainder of the season, but hopes to maintain a semi-regular berth.
Dec 31, 18:01
Steven Pienaar and Frank Lampard battle for the ball on December 30, 2012
Match Analysis: Everton 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Chelsea's Frank Lampard-inspired victory at Everton.
Dec 30, 16:00
Frank Lampard is congratulated by team mates after scoring the equaliser just before half time against Everton on December 30, 2012
Live Commentary: Everton 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Live text coverage of the penultimate Premier League game of 2012 between two in-form sides, Everton and Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 30, 12:30
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