Ryan Mason in action for Hull City on October 1, 2016
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason targets 2018 return
Ryan Mason hopes to be back on the field in Hull City colours next year following a "frustrating" wait for the green light to resume full training.
Nov 8, 19:10
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Preview:England vs. Germany
Sports Mole provides predicted starting XIs, team news and a full match preview for England's international friendly with Germany at Wembley.
Nov 8, 17:30
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
David Luiz 'being punished because of Diego Costa friendship'
A report claims that David Luiz thinks his close association with Diego Costa is behind Antonio Conte's decision to drop him from the squad to face Manchester United.
Nov 7, 12:50
Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Three more pull out of England squad for upcoming friendlies
Gareth Southgate will be without at least six players for England's final matches of 2017, as three more have been forced to withdraw from the squad through injury.
Nov 7, 12:38
England's Michael Keane in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Michael Keane drafted into England squad as Dele Alli withdraws
Everton defender Michael Keane is added to the England squad as a replacement for the injured Dele Alli.
Nov 6, 09:13
Alvaro Morata scores the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Chelsea dent Manchester United title hopes with win at Stamford Bridge
Alvaro Morata scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to restore the nine-point gap to leaders Manchester City.
Nov 5, 18:24
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Burton Albion on September 20, 2017
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.
Nov 3, 10:12
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante in action against Watford during the Premier League match on May 15, 2017
Team News: N'Golo Kante fails to make Chelsea squad ahead of Roma trip
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante fails to make the matchday squad ahead of their Champions League encounter away to Roma.
Oct 31, 18:54
Davide Zappacosta plays air guitar with Kevin Strootman during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Preview:Roma vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a preview of Chelsea's Champions League Group C visit to face Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
Oct 30, 11:43
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Gary Cahill on Chelsea bench
Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill starts on the bench for the trip to Bournemouth.
Oct 28, 15:32
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill: 'The mood was down during winless run'
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill admits that the mood was low during the team's winless run.
Oct 24, 10:40
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea, Roma share spoils in six-goal thriller
Eden Hazard and Edin Dzeko both net doubles as Chelsea and Roma play out a 3-3 draw in their Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 18, 20:39
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata starts for Chelsea
Alvaro Morata starts up front as Chelsea welcome Roma in the Champions League.
Oct 18, 17:43
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea disappointed with Crystal Palace defeat'
Gary Cahill admits that Chelsea are disappointed with their 2-1 defeat at Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Oct 14, 16:59
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
Gareth Southgate: 'Harry Kane continues to lead from the front'
Gareth Southgate says that he has been left impressed by what he has seen from Harry Kane since handing the striker the captain's armband.
Oct 8, 20:22
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'England have no big players'
England manager Gareth Southgate rejects suggestions that his squad contains a number of "big players", insisting that they need to prove themselves by winning trophies.
Oct 7, 21:58
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
Gary Cahill: 'England cannot rely on Harry Kane at World Cup'
England defender Gary Cahill says that Harry Kane's "fearless mentality" will serve his side well at the World Cup, as long as other players chip in with goals.
Oct 7, 15:57
England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Team News: Raheem Sterling features in England starting XI
England boss Gareth Southgate includes both Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Raheem Sterling in his starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier with Slovenia.
Oct 5, 17:46
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Report: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to start against Slovenia
England's starting XI for Thursday evening's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia has reportedly been leaked, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain among the starters.
Oct 5, 12:09
Ryan Mason in action for Hull City on September 27, 2016
Ryan Mason: 'I had out-of-body experience following head injury'
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason admits that he had an out-of-body experience while in the ambulance after his clash of heads with Chelsea's Gary Cahill.
Oct 4, 21:21
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
Preview:England vs. Slovenia
Sports Mole previews England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, with the Three Lions just one win away from booking their place at Russia 2018.
Oct 3, 13:57
Ryan Mason in action for Hull City on October 1, 2016
Ryan Mason hopeful of playing return
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason indicates that he is hopeful of returning to action in short order following a serious head injury.
Oct 3, 13:50
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Harry Kane should be England captain'
Sam Allardyce believes that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane should be England's captain ahead of the national team's final World Cup qualifying matches.
Oct 3, 13:18
England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Bryan Robson: 'Harry Kane should not be England captain'
Bryan Robson believes that Gary Cahill should be named England captain because he has the organisational skills required and the respect of his teammates.
Oct 2, 17:37
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard makes first Premier League start of season
Eden Hazard makes his first Premier League start of the season as Chelsea welcome Manchester City.
Sep 30, 15:33
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard starts against Atletico Madrid
Eden Hazard is handed a start for Chelsea's trip to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Sep 27, 17:38
Alvaro Morata celebrates with Pedro after scoring during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Alvaro Morata hat-trick helps clinical Chelsea thrash Stoke City
Alvaro Morata scores his first Chelsea hat-trick as the champions thrash Stoke City 4-0 at the bet365 Stadium.
Sep 23, 15:52
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard still on Chelsea bench
Eden Hazard remains on the bench as Chelsea visit Stoke City.
Sep 23, 13:01
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard close to regaining full fitness'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that Eden Hazard could play a big part against Arsenal, while captain Gary Cahill is also in his plans to start.
Sep 15, 17:09
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunday lunchtime's Premier League meeting between champions Chelsea and London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 15, 13:01
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta clears from Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during the FA Cup final on May 27, 2017
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects a combined XI of Chelsea and Arsenal players ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the London rivals at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 15, 11:18
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Antonio Conte praises Davide Zappacosta after debut goal in Champions League
Antonio Conte praises Davide Zappacosta following an impressive debut for Chelsea in the Champions League.
Sep 13, 14:02
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata, Eden Hazard on Chelsea bench
Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard start among the substitutes as Chelsea welcome Qarabag in the Champions League.
Sep 12, 17:56
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Preview:Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium between Leicester City and Chelsea.
Sep 7, 13:46
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
Team News: Marcus Rashford starts for England
Marcus Rashford starts for England as they welcome Slovakia.
Sep 4, 17:35
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
Preview:England vs. Slovakia
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup qualifier between Group F's top two teams as leaders England host Slovakia at Wembley.
Sep 3, 21:13
Malta players chase after Jesse Lingard in a match between England and Malta at Wembley
Preview:Malta vs. England
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Group F qualifier between bottom side Malta and top-of-the-group England at the Ta'Qali National Stadium.
Aug 30, 17:02
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
Agent expects Benedikt Howedes to join Juventus despite Premier League interest
Rumoured Liverpool and Chelsea target Benedikt Howedes is close to joining Juventus, according to the Schalke 04 defender's agent.
Aug 29, 16:17
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea improving after slow start to season'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident that his side can overcome their opening-day defeat to challenge for the title once again.
Aug 29, 14:27
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
Jeremie Boga joins Birmingham City on loan
Chelsea attacker Jeremie Boga joins Championship side Birmingham City on loan for the remainder of the 2017-18 campaign.
Aug 28, 15:55
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