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Chelsea looking to avoid worst ever start to Champions League campaign
Chelsea are looking to avoid their worst-ever start to a Champions League campaign when they play host to Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday.Sep 13, 15:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F33%2Fbilly-gilmour.JPG "Scotland's Billy Gilmour pictured during the warm up before the match June 8, 2022")
Todd Boehly 'urged Billy Gilmour to stay at Chelsea on deadline day'
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly wanted Billy Gilmour to stay at the club before his summer move to Brighton & Hove Albion.Sep 12, 17:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Froberto-de-zerbi.jpg "Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Roberto De Zerbi attends a news conference on June 15, 2021")
Brighton & Hove Albion 'schedule talks with Roberto De Zerbi over managerial vacancy'
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly schedule a meeting with former Shakhtar Donetsk and Sassuolo boss Roberto De Zerbi to hold talks over becoming the club's new head coach.Sep 12, 15:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F32%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 14, 2022")
N'Golo Kante 'rejects Chelsea contract offer'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante reportedly rejects a two-year contract renewal offer with the option of a further 12 months as he holds out for a longer deal.Sep 12, 14:59
How Chelsea could line up against Red Bull Salzburg
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Champions League Group E clash with Red Bull Salzburg.Sep 12, 11:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F35%2Fraheem-sterling.jpg "Chelsea's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal in August 2022")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Red Bull Salzburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Red Bull Salzburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 12, 10:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F36%2Fthe-queen_1.jpg "General view of the players during a minutes silence before the match after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth on September 8, 2022")
Premier League clubs to meet on Monday to discuss further postponements
Clubs from the Premier League and other divisions are reportedly set to meet with police on Monday to discuss further postponements ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.Sep 11, 22:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F36%2Fthomas-tuchel.JPG "Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel during the game with Dinamo Zagreb on September 6, 2022.")
Thomas Tuchel: 'I'm devastated after Chelsea exit'
Thomas Tuchel says that he has been left "devastated" after being sacked as Chelsea head coach earlier this week.Sep 11, 19:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F36%2Ftodd-boehly.JPG "Chelsea owner and chairman Todd Boehly pictured in the stands on August 27, 2022")
Chelsea 'want Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Campos as sporting director'
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly wants to hire Paris Saint-Germain advisor Luis Campos as the club's new sporting director.Sep 11, 16:48
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Red Bull Salzburg
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with Red Bull Salzburg.Sep 11, 15:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F36%2Flinpao.jpg "Liverpool players look dejected following their defeat to Napoli on September 7, 2022")
Five talking points ahead of this week's Champions League fixtures
Sports Mole takes a look at five key talking points ahead of this week's Champions League action.Sep 11, 11:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F34%2Frafael-leao.jpeg "Rafael Leao celebrates scoring for AC Milan on August 27, 2022")
Chelsea 'receive boost in pursuit of AC Milan's Rafael Leao'
Rafael Leao's contract discussions with AC Milan allegedly stall, handing Chelsea a boost in their pursuit of the forward.Sep 11, 07:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F34%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpeg "Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring for Manchester United on August 22, 2022")
Chelsea considering Marcus Rashford approach in January?
Chelsea reportedly weigh up a January move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, who could become a free agent next summer.Sep 10, 22:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F32%2Fraphinha.jpeg "Raphinha in action for Barcelona on August 13, 2022")
Barcelona's Raphinha reveals rejected Chelsea approach on Neymar advice
Barcelona's Raphinha reveals that he rejected a move to Chelsea on the advice of former Blaugrana attacker and Brazil teammate Neymar.Sep 10, 22:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F36%2Fruben-amorim.jpeg "Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim on September 7, 2022")
Chelsea 'spoke to Ruben Amorim, Mauricio Pochettino before Potter appointment'
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly contacted Ruben Amorim and Mauricio Pochettino before hiring Graham Potter as Thomas Tuchel's successor.Sep 10, 16:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F31%2Fjosko-gvardiol.JPG "RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol pictured on January 23, 2022")
Graham Potter 'could make Josko Gvardiol his first signing at Chelsea'
New Chelsea boss Graham Potter could make RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol his first signing in January, according to a report.Sep 10, 14:38
Which sports are on and off this weekend following The Queen's death?
Sports Mole rounds up which sports are still going ahead this weekend, and which sports have been called off following the death of The Queen.Sep 10, 07:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F36%2Fkjetil-knutsen.JPG "Bodo/Glimt coach Kjetil Knutsen celebrates after the match on November 4, 2021")
Six managers who could replace Graham Potter at Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole takes a look at six potential candidates who could replace Graham Potter as head coach at Brighton & Hove Albion.Sep 10, 05:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F31%2Fgraham-potter.JPG "Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter celebrates after the match on August 7, 2022")
Graham Potter 'will not be sacked if Chelsea fail to make top four'
Chelsea boss Graham Potter will not be sacked if the Blues fail to make the top four this season, according to a report.Sep 9, 22:38
Sporting boss Ruben Amorim brushes off future Chelsea links
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim plays down reports that he could eventually succeed Graham Potter in the Chelsea hotseat.Sep 9, 17:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F32%2Fgraham-potter.jpeg "Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter on August 13, 2022")
Manchester United 'turned down Graham Potter due to lack of CL experience'
Manchester United reportedly decided against making a move for Chelsea boss Graham Potter at the end of last season due to his lack of Champions League experience.Sep 9, 16:48
Graham Potter's Chelsea contract 'worth £60m'
Graham Potter is reportedly set to earn £60m across the course of his five-year contract with Chelsea after being named the club's new head coach.Sep 9, 16:07
Chelsea 'have already lined up Ruben Amorim as Graham Potter successor'
Chelsea reportedly identify Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as a potential successor for new Blues head coach Graham Potter.Sep 9, 15:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F32%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpeg "Romelu Lukaku in action for Inter Milan on August 13, 2022")
Inter Milan CEO hints Romelu Lukaku could return to Chelsea after Thomas Tuchel exit
Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta suggests that Romelu Lukaku could be wanted back at Chelsea next summer following Thomas Tuchel's exit.Sep 9, 11:57
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Premier League, EFL fixtures postponed this weekend following death of The Queen
All Premier League and EFL fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Sep 9, 10:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F35%2Fbhalei.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring their third goal with Pascal Gross on September 4, 2022")
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 9, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F14%2Fgraham-potter.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter on April 9, 2022")
Graham Potter 'to have say in Chelsea sporting director search'
Newly-appointed Chelsea head coach Graham Potter will reportedly have a say in the club's search for a sporting director.Sep 9, 05:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F33%2Fthomas-tuchel.jpeg "Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on August 21, 2022")
Chelsea players 'became tired of Thomas Tuchel touchline antics'
A number of Chelsea players reportedly became frustrated with playing on the same side of the pitch as head coach Thomas Tuchel.Sep 8, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F35%2Fbrendan-rodgers.JPG "Brendan Rodgers after Leicester City lose to Brighton & Hove Albion on September 4, 2022.")
Brendan Rodgers: 'Myself, Leicester City board remain on same page'
Brendan Rodgers says that the Leicester City board and himself remain on "the same page" despite a disappointing start to the new Premier League campaign.Sep 8, 16:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F30%2Fandrew-crofts.jpg "Andrew Crofts in action for Brighton in January 2016")
Andrew Crofts "proud and excited" to lead Brighton after Graham Potter exit
Brighton & Hove Albion interim head coach Andrew Crofts expresses his pride and excitement ahead of leading the first team for Saturday's Premier League clash at Bournemouth.Sep 8, 16:18
Is Graham Potter the right man to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea?
Following Graham Potter's appointment as the new manager of Chelsea, the Sports Mole team discuss whether he is the right man for the job.Sep 8, 16:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F33%2Fgraham-potter.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter celebrates after the match against Burnley on August 14, 2021")
Brighton chief Tony Bloom: "Graham Potter leaves an excellent legacy for his successor"
Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom believes that Graham Potter leaves "an excellent legacy for his successor" at the club following his departure to Chelsea.Sep 8, 15:32
Chelsea announce appointment of Graham Potter
Chelsea confirm that Graham Potter has been appointed as the club's head coach on a long-term contract.Sep 8, 14:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F35%2Fpierre-emerick-aubameyang_1.jpg "Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (17) controls the ball during the first half against Juventus at the Cotton Bowl in July 2022")
Chelsea owners 'offer Aubameyang reassurances after Thomas Tuchel sack'
Chelsea owners reportedly reassure Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over his role at the club following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday morning.Sep 8, 11:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F31%2Fthomas-tuchel.jpeg "Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel on August 6, 2022")
Thomas Tuchel sack 'to cost Chelsea £15m'
Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff are in line for a £15m payout after being sacked by Chelsea on Wednesday morning, according to a report.Sep 8, 11:38
Thomas Tuchel 'pleaded for more time at Chelsea'
Thomas Tuchel reportedly begged Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for more time to turn his side's season around before being sacked on Wednesday morning.Sep 8, 11:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F35%2Fchewhu.jpg "Chelsea's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their second goal on September 3, 2022")
How Chelsea could line up against Fulham
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham.Sep 8, 09:33
Preview:Fulham vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 8, 09:25
Brighton & Hove Albion 'cancel Graham Potter press conference amid Chelsea talk'
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly cancel Graham Potter's pre-Bournemouth press conference, as the 47-year-old closes in on a move to Chelsea.Sep 8, 08:57
Graham Potter 'agrees to take Chelsea job'
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Graham Potter reportedly agrees to take over as Chelsea manager, with an appointment expected today following Thomas Tuchel's shock sacking.Sep 8, 08:46
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