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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'Diego Costa as loved as Didier Drogba at Chelsea'
Gary Cahill believes that Diego Costa is "right up there among the best in the world", and is also alongside Didier Drogba in terms of Chelsea's all-time greats.Dec 12, 19:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fdavid-luiz.jpg "David Luiz in action for Chelsea on September 16, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'David Luiz deserves more respect'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that Brazilian defender David Luiz "deserves respect" for his impressive form this season.Dec 9, 16:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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: 'Sergio Aguero's tackle on David Luiz was crazy'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that Sergio Aguero's challenge on David Luiz - which earned him a red card - was "crazy but "out of character".Dec 5, 11:43
Jamie Redknapp: 'Diego Costa best centre-forward in Premier League'
Jamie Redknapp says that Chelsea star Diego Costa is the best centre-forward in the Premier League.Dec 5, 10:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Pep Guardiola 'sorry' for late Manchester City fracas
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that Sergio Aguero's wild challenge on David Luiz "was not intentional", but apologises for the behaviour of his players.Dec 3, 21:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fjohn-stones-diego-costa.jpg "John Stones comes up against Diego Costa during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
John Stones: "Sour feeling" after Chelsea loss
Manchester City defender John Stones admits that his teammates are left with "quite a sour feeling" following their defeat to Chelsea.Dec 3, 19:00
Chelsea battle back at Etihad Stadium to beat profligate Manchester City
Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard score second-half goals to help Chelsea recover from a goal down to beat nine-man Manchester City 3-1 in a top-of-the-table tussle.Dec 3, 14:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fpep-guardiola.JPG "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on November 19, 2016")
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Man City's 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium, as the Blues came out on top to move four clear.Dec 3, 11:30
Report: Chelsea to launch £24m bid for Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam
Chelsea are reportedly considering a £24m swoop for Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam in the January transfer window.Dec 1, 10:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_2.jpg "Chelsea's John Terry during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016")
Report: Chelsea captain John Terry considering joining Gus Poyet in China
Chelsea captain John Terry is reportedly open to joining Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua to play under Gus Poyet at the end of the season.Nov 30, 12:28
Team News: Dele Alli back against unchanged Chelsea
Dele Alli returns to the Tottenham Hotspur starting XI for the London derby at Chelsea.Nov 26, 16:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill demonstrates his remarkable drinking skills during the Premier League game between Hull City and Chelsea on October 1, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'Tottenham Hotspur clashes are special'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is eagerly anticipating the latest instalment of the "special" rivalry between his side and Tottenham Hotspur.Nov 25, 20:24
Gary Cahill "enjoying" new Chelsea system
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that he is enjoying playing in Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 formation, with the Blues now having won six games in a row without conceding.Nov 25, 19:05
Gary Cahill: 'John Stones can handle criticism'
Manchester City's John Stones has the potential "to do whatever he wants" in the game, according to England teammate Gary Cahill.Nov 13, 17:05
Daniel Sturridge: 'England were rewarded for patience'
Striker Daniel Sturridge says that England were rewarded for their 'patience' in their 3-0 victory over Scotland at Wembley Stadium.Nov 12, 10:43
Adam Lallana: 'Gareth Southgate has brought stability'
England midfielder Adam Lallana says that interim boss Gareth Southgate has brought "good stability" to the Three Lions since his appointment.Nov 12, 09:59
Gordon Strachan: Scotland defeat "wasn't fair"
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan says that his side did not deserve to lose 3-0 to England in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium.Nov 12, 09:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
Gareth Southgate pleased with attacking display
Interim England boss Gareth Southgate takes positives and negatives from Friday's 3-0 win over Scotland at Wembley.Nov 11, 22:17
England ease past Scotland at Wembley
England take another step towards qualifying for the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 victory over fierce rivals Scotland at Wembley.Nov 11, 21:37
Live Commentary: England 3-0 Scotland - as it happened
Relive England's 3-0 victory over Scotland at Wembley as goals from Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill give Gareth Southgate's side all three points.Nov 11, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmaarten-stekelenburg.JPG "Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Team News: Maarten Stekelenburg back for Everton
Maarten Stekelenburg returns to the Everton side to face an unchanged Chelsea.Nov 5, 16:34
Gary Cahill: 'Premier League title race will remain tight'
Gary Cahill insists that it is still "too early" to start talking of Premier League title success, claiming that no side will run away with it this term.Oct 30, 19:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_1.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Team News: Antonio Conte sticks with winning formula for trip to Southampton
Antonio Conte names an unchanged side for the trip to face Southampton at St Mary's Stadium, while the Saints make one alteration from their last outing.Oct 30, 15:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic.jpg "West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic punches the air after Michail Antonio of West Ham United opens the scoring during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth at the London Stadium on August 21, 2016")
West Ham United send Chelsea crashing out of EFL Cup
Cheikhou Kouyate and Edimilson Fernandes are on target to help West Ham United to a 2-1 win over Chelsea in an entertaining EFL Cup tie at the London Stadium.Oct 26, 20:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016")
Team News: John Terry returns to Chelsea lineup for EFL Cup clash against West Ham United
John Terry returns to the Chelsea lineup for their EFL Cup fourth-round clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium.Oct 26, 17:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic_2.jpg "West Ham manager Slaven Bilic during the EFL Cup (3rd Round) match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016")
Live Commentary: West Ham United 2-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of West Ham United's 2-1 win over Chelsea, as the Hammers edged out their London rivals to progress in the cup.Oct 26, 17:44
Gary Neville slams "embarrassing" Manchester United midfield
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville slams the team's midfield performance as "embarrassing" following their 4-0 defeat to Chelsea.Oct 24, 14:59
David Luiz: 'We must keep our feet on the ground'
Chelsea defender David Luiz urges his side to keep their feet on the ground following their 4-0 drubbing of Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.Oct 24, 13:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fpedro.JPG "Chelsea winger Pedro in action against Leicester City during their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Pedro: 'Win over Manchester United proves Chelsea title credentials'
Chelsea forward Pedro claims that his side's 4-0 victory over Manchester United proves that they can challenge for the Premier League title this season.Oct 24, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'I was not mocking Manchester United by celebrating'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he was not "mocking" Manchester United in his touchline celebrations during Sunday's 4-0 victory.Oct 24, 09:43
Gary Neville urges Manchester United fans not to panic after defeat at Chelsea
Manchester United legend Gary Neville urges fans to keep calm and believe in Jose Mourinho following their 4-0 thrashing at Chelsea on Sunday.Oct 23, 20:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on August 19, 2016")
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: 'We made incredible defensive mistakes'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reacts to his side's mauling at the hands of Chelsea.Oct 23, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fgary-cahill-diego-costa.jpg "Gary 'can you hear the Chelsea sing?' Cahill celebrates with Diego Costa after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016")
Jose Mourinho thrashed by fired up Chelsea on return to Stamford Bridge
Four different players register for Chelsea as they cruise to a 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.Oct 23, 16:51
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-0 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 4-0 win over Manchester United, as Jose Mourinho endured a horror return to Stamford Bridge.Oct 23, 13:59
Chelsea captain John Terry 'suffers injury setback ahead of Man United clash'
Chelsea captain John Terry reportedly suffers an injury setback ahead of Sunday's showdown against Manchester United.Oct 21, 09:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
England held to stalemate by Slovenia
England's 100% start to World Cup qualifying comes to an end as they are held to a goalless draw by Slovenia in Ljubljana.Oct 11, 20:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Wayne Rooney in action during England training on October 4, 2016")
Team News: Gareth Southgate makes two England changes
Wayne Rooney and Ryan Bertrand both drop out of England's starting lineup for the meeting with Slovenia in Ljubljana.Oct 11, 17:47
England captain Wayne Rooney 'dropped for World Cup qualifier against Slovenia'
England interim manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly drop Wayne Rooney from his starting lineup for tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.Oct 10, 10:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during the match against USA Under-23s on September 3, 2015")
Gareth Southgate reign begins with victory over Malta
England ease to a 2-0 win over Malta to make it two wins from two in their World Cup qualifying campaign and get Gareth Southgate off to a winning start as manager.Oct 8, 17:53
Team News: Jesse Lingard makes England debut
Jesse Lingard is handed his England debut as Gareth Southgate names his XI to face Malta.Oct 8, 14:57
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