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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa is lacking confidence'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Diego Costa is lacking in confidence.Dec 10, 08:05
Marseille plot Papy Djilobodji loan bid?
Out-of-favour Chelsea defender Papy Djilobodji emerges as a transfer target for Marseille, according to reports.Dec 9, 22:55
Willian: 'Chelsea deserve Champions League progression'
Chelsea winger Willian beliebes that his side deserve their qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League, after their 2-0 win over Porto.Dec 9, 22:34
Jose Mourinho: "I'm sorry I cannot give more"
Jose Mourinho reflects on his side's victory over Porto and issues an apology to the club's fans.Dec 9, 22:15
Chelsea sink Porto to advance
An Ivan Mercano own goal and a strike from Willian are enough to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Porto and secure their progression to the last 16 of the Champions League.Dec 9, 21:35
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-0 Porto - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Porto at Stamford Bridge as the Blues seal their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.Dec 9, 18:45
Ex-Chelsea player Adrian Mutu: 'Jose Mourinho is finished as a coach'
Former Chelsea player Adrian Mutu says that Jose Mourinho's career as a coach is "finished".Dec 9, 18:20
Wayne Bridge: 'Chelsea lack leadership'
Ex-Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge claims that the Blues are struggling this season because their team lacks leadership in the dressing room.Dec 9, 12:57
Manchester United's Champions League group exits: How they fared afterwards
Sports Mole looks at how each of Manchester United's three seasons have unfolded when they have been knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages.Dec 9, 10:23
Report: Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas to be dropped for Porto clash
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will reportedly drop Cesc Fabregas from tonight's starting lineup against Porto.Dec 9, 09:59
Middlesbrough hope to re-sign Patrick Bamford in January?
Middlesbrough are reportedly considering a January move for Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford, who is currently at Crystal Palace on a temporary basis.Dec 9, 08:25
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois: 'Playing Europa League would be embarrassing'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that it would be embarrassing to drop into the Europa League.Dec 9, 07:10
Ricardo Carvalho: 'Jose Mourinho can't live with defeat at Chelsea'
Ricardo Carvalho says that Jose Mourinho "can't live with defeat", but backs the Chelsea boss to recover from the team's bad spell.Dec 8, 17:25
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho grateful for Sir Alex Ferguson 'friendship'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho thanks Sir Alex Ferguson for giving the Portuguese coach his public backing.Dec 8, 16:55
Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois: 'We're committed to Jose Mourinho'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that all the players fully support manager Jose Mourinho.Dec 8, 16:25
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho 'still has Roman Abramovich's backing'
Jose Mourinho believes that owner Roman Abramovich still feels he is the right man to take Chelsea forward.Dec 8, 15:34
Antonio Conte lined up as replacement for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho?
Chelsea will reportedly target Italy coach Antonio Conte should they sack Jose Mourinho.Dec 8, 07:11
Ray Wilkins: 'Champions League exit could be the end for Jose Mourinho'
Ray Wilkins believes that a premature exit from the Champions League could end Jose Mourinho's tenure as Chelsea manager following their struggles this season.Dec 8, 01:14
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to overcome poor spell
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to come through his bad spell.Dec 7, 17:43
Champions League matchday six: Five things to look out for
Ahead of the final round of Champions League group matches, Sports Mole selects five things that might be worth keeping an eye on.Dec 7, 16:54
Thibaut Courtois: 'This week is vital for Chelsea'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that it is an "important" week for the team as they try to keep their hopes of Champions League glory alive.Dec 7, 08:16
Chelsea 'to hold talks with Jose Mourinho once Champions League fate is known'
Chelsea will reportedly hold talks with Jose Mourinho about his future once the team's Champions League fate is learned.Dec 7, 07:14
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth must kick on'
Eddie Howe warns Bournemouth that they cannot afford to rest on their laurels after beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Dec 7, 01:55
Nemanja Matic: 'Difficult to recover from Bournemouth defeat'
Nemanja Matic admits that Chelsea will find it difficult to recover from Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.Dec 6, 13:51
Iker Casillas: 'Chelsea can still beat anyone in Europe'
Iker Casillas says that Chelsea can still beat any team in Europe ahead of Porto's visit to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.Dec 6, 01:20
Report: Chelsea to prioritise Antoine Griezmann signing in January
Chelsea have reportedly made Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann their number one transfer target for January as they look to improve their attacking options.Dec 5, 23:47
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea may only achieve top-six finish'
Jose Mourinho admits that Chelsea may only be able to achieve a top-six finish following their 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.Dec 5, 21:56
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Bournemouth
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.Dec 5, 20:18
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe: "Result was coming"
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe states that Bournemouth's "result was coming" following their away win over Chelsea, which came courtesy of Glenn Murray's late strike.Dec 5, 20:17
Jose Mourinho blames officials for Bournemouth winner
Jose Mourinho claims that a "clear mistake" from the officials cost Chelsea in the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.Dec 5, 19:56
Glenn Murray strikes late to condemn Chelsea to defeat
Glenn Murray comes off the bench to score the winner as Bournemouth beat Chelsea 1-0 to condemn the Premier League champions to an eighth defeat of the season.Dec 5, 19:23
Half-Time Report: Chelsea, Bournemouth goalless after end-to-end first half
Thibaut Courtois and Artur Boruc each make several saves as neither Chelsea nor Bournemouth manage to find a breakthrough at Stamford Bridge.Dec 5, 18:20
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns for Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois will make his first Chelsea appearance since late August as he replaces Asmir Begovic in goal for Jose Mourinho's side against Bournemouth.Dec 5, 16:33
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bournemouth's 1-0 win over Chelsea, as the Cherries pulled off a famous victory at Stamford Bridge.Dec 5, 16:30
John Terry: 'Jose Mourinho will end bad Chelsea form'
Chelsea captain John Terry backs manager Jose Mourinho to end his side's run of bad form, with the defending champions sitting 14th in the Premier League table.Dec 5, 14:58
Claudio Ranieri: Radamel Falcao struggles "a real shame"
Former AS Monaco manager Claudio Ranieri admits that it is "a real shame" to see Radamel Falcao struggling to return to form.Dec 5, 14:42
Douglas Costa turned down Chelsea for Bayern Munich 'because of Pep Guardiola'
Bayern Munich midfielder Douglas Costa reveals that he chose a move to the club over a transfer to Chelsea because of the influence of Pep Guardiola.Dec 4, 16:52
Jose Mourinho confirms Thibaut Courtois return
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho confirms that Thibaut Courtois will return to the squad against Bournemouth on Saturday.Dec 4, 13:38
Nemanja Matic to play despite double fracture to face
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Nemanja Matic will play against Bournemouth despite suffering fractures to his nose and cheekbone.Dec 4, 12:40
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa available for selection'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that striker Diego Costa is available for the Premier League match with Bournemouth on Saturday evening.Dec 4, 12:30
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