Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante scores the opening goal in his side's EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019
How Chelsea could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 16, 13:01
Jorginho in action for Chelsea on August 14, 2019
Preview:Chelsea vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Aug 16, 12:44
Liverpool players celebrate Mohamed Salah's goal against Norwich City in the Premier League on August 9, 2019
Preview:Southampton vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Liverpool, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 15, 18:07
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scores against Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup on August 14, 2019
How Liverpool could line up against Southampton
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Aug 15, 17:05
Liverpool's Sadio Mane in action with Chelsea's Andreas Christensen in the UEFA Super Cup on August 14, 2019
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-2 Chelsea (Liverpool win 5-4 on penalties)
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea, which the Reds won on penalties.
Aug 14, 18:55
Michy Batshuayi in action for Belgium in November 2018
Roma showing interest in Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi?
Roma are reportedly considering a loan offer for Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi, regardless of whether Edin Dzeko remains at Stadio Olimpico.
Aug 14, 11:39
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the pre-season clash with Napoli on July 28, 2019
Klopp draws on memories of Istanbul as Lampard eyes overdue Super Cup win
Liverpool and Chelsea go head-to-head in the UEFA showpiece.
Aug 14, 03:30
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in action against Reading in pre-season on July 28, 2019
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko to return to Monaco?
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko may reportedly return to Monaco before the end of the summer transfer window.
Aug 13, 22:29
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the pre-season clash with Napoli on July 28, 2019
5 talking points ahead of the Super Cup
Will Chelsea or Liverpool lift the silverware?
Aug 13, 18:06
Cesar Azpilicueta reacts to a missed chance during the game between Fulham and Chelsea on March 3, 2019
Azpilicueta hopes Chelsea can respond to United drubbing with Super Cup win
Chelsea were beaten 4-0 at Old Trafford.
Aug 13, 17:19
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard before the match on August 11, 2019
Lampard eager to win Super Cup and land first trophy as manager
Lampard twice lost the Super Cup in his playing days.
Aug 13, 16:08
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard before the match on August 11, 2019
Frank Lampard wants Chelsea firing on all cylinders against Liverpool
Lampard's reign started with a heavy defeat at Old Trafford.
Aug 13, 15:49
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard before the match on August 11, 2019
Frank Lampard: 'Chelsea desperate for Super Cup win'
The Blues take on Liverpool in the final in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Aug 13, 09:40
Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea on April 28, 2019
Gianfranco Zola defends Maurizio Sarri's use of N'Golo Kante at Chelsea
Gianfranco Zola defends Maurizio Sarri's decision to use N'Golo Kante in a more advanced midfield role at Chelsea last season.
Aug 12, 19:21
Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea on August 26, 2018
Cesar Azpilicueta defends Chelsea youngsters
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta moves to defend Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham after criticism from former Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
Aug 12, 17:31
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United on August 10, 2019.
Premier League Team of the Week - Raheem Sterling, Paul Pogba, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for the opening weekend of the new season, including Raheem Sterling, Paul Pogba and Virgil van Dijk.
Aug 12, 17:29
Liverpool players celebrate Mohamed Salah's goal against Norwich City in the Premier League on August 9, 2019
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Aug 12, 11:00
Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring for Chelsea on July 31, 2019
How Chelsea could line up against Liverpool
Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how the Blues could line up in Istanbul.
Aug 12, 10:30
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino celebrates an own goal from Norwich City defender Grant Hanley in the Premier League on August 9, 2019
Preview:Liverpool vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Super Cup clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Aug 12, 09:53
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante scores the opening goal in his side's EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019
Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup fixture with Liverpool.
Aug 12, 09:30
Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard on the touchline during the EFL Cup third-round game between Manchester United and Derby County on September 25, 2018
Frank Lampard hits back at Jose Mourinho criticism
Frank Lampard hits back at Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese questions the Chelsea manager's team selection against Manchester United.
Aug 11, 20:55
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard before the match on August 11, 2019
Frank Lampard bemoans costly Chelsea errors
The new boss thought Chelsea dominated the match in parts, but they would suffer a 4-0 loss at Old Trafford.
Aug 11, 19:53
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring their third goal with Anthony Martial on August 11, 2019
Manchester United thrash Chelsea in Premier League opener
Manchester United make an early statement of intent with a 4-0 thrashing of Frank Lampard's Chelsea in their opening match of the 2019-20 Premier League season.
Aug 11, 17:24
Ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho leaves The Lowry hotel on December 18, 2018
Mourinho impressed by Man City's all-round quality
Jose says former clubs must focus on finishing in the top four.
Aug 11, 15:39
Marcus Rashford scores from the spot during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea on August 11, 2019
Live Commentary: Manchester United 4-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 4-0 drubbing of Chelsea as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side make a perfect start to the new Premier League season.
Aug 11, 15:25
Ben Chilwell in action for Leicester City on July 23, 2019
Chelsea 'planning £70m Ben Chilwell bid'
Chelsea are reportedly lining up a £70m move for Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell when their current transfer embargo ends.
Aug 11, 08:30
Frank Lampard on the touchline during Chelsea's friendly with Red Bull Salzburg on July 31, 2019.
Frank Lampard hoping to emulate Jose Mourinho in management
The new Blues boss worked under many high-profile managers as a Chelsea player but will not name his favourite.
Aug 10, 23:23
Paul Pogba in Premier League action for Manchester United on May 12, 2019
How Manchester United could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Aug 10, 18:26
Frank Lampard on the touchline during Chelsea's friendly with Red Bull Salzburg on July 31, 2019.
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Aug 10, 18:26
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 4, 2019
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's blockbuster Premier League opener between Manchester United and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Aug 10, 17:52
Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea on April 28, 2019
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Aug 10, 14:58
Frank Lampard on the touchline during Chelsea's friendly with Red Bull Salzburg on July 31, 2019.
Frank Lampard bans players from talking about transfer embargo
The Blues have appealed against their two-window transfer ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Aug 10, 10:07
England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring their first goal with Fikayo Tomori on March 21, 2019
Tomori set for Chelsea contract talks?
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is reportedly set to hold contract talks with Chelsea after David Luiz's shock move to Arsenal scuppered plans for the defender to go out on loan.
Aug 9, 22:48
Frank Lampard on the touchline during Chelsea's friendly with Red Bull Salzburg on July 31, 2019.
Frank Lampard: 'David Luiz did not go on strike to force Arsenal move'
The Brazilian missed a day's training with Chelsea before completing a deadline-day move to Arsenal.
Aug 9, 14:27
Nathan Ake celebrates scoring for Bournemouth on January 2, 2019
Chelsea considering Nathan Ake return?
Chelsea could re-sign Nathan Ake from Bournemouth in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Aug 9, 12:07
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard on the touchline for the pre-season clash with Reading on July 28, 2019
In Pictures: In pictures: A history of Manchester United-Chelsea rivalry
Frank Lampard's first match as Chelsea manager is a trip to Old Trafford.
Aug 9, 09:55
Wilfried Zaha celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Crystal Palace on April 21, 2019
Chelsea 'plan £80m Wilfried Zaha swoop'
Chelsea will reportedly offer £80m for Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha in January if the Blues overturn their transfer ban.
Aug 9, 08:13
Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring for Sporting Lisbon in their Europa League clash with Villarreal in February 2019
Manchester United 'will not be making any late signings'
Manchester United will not be making any further signings in this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Aug 8, 13:41
David Luiz in action during the FA Cup third-round game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on January 5, 2019
Chelsea 'agree to sell David Luiz to Arsenal'
Chelsea defender David Luiz could join Arsenal in an £8m deal on transfer deadline day, according to a report.
Aug 7, 22:46
Chelsea defender David Luiz during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
David Luiz 'attempting to force Arsenal move'
Chelsea's David Luiz attempts to force a move to Arsenal before Thursday's transfer deadline, according to a report.
Aug 7, 18:42
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