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Team News: Sergio Aguero starts against Chelsea
Striker Sergio Aguero is named in Manchester City's first XI for the visit of Chelsea.Aug 16, 14:03
Jose Mourinho: 'Some clubs disappoint for years and retain their manager'
Jose Mourinho appears to mock Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by claiming that some clubs have stuck with their boss despite having "disappointed for 15 years".Aug 16, 12:12
Report: Galatasaray reject Chelsea bid for left-back Alex Telles
Chelsea have seen a bid for Galatasaray's Brazilian left-back Alex Telles rejected, according to reports.Aug 16, 09:12
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Jose Mourinho will probably park the bus'
Manuel Pellegrini expects Jose Mourinho to adopt a defensive mindset when Chelsea clash with Manchester City at Eastlands.Aug 15, 23:33
Report: Roma eye £25m-rated Kurt Zouma
Roma plot an audacious £25m move for third-choice Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma, according to reports.Aug 15, 23:17
Jose Mourinho "not surprised" by failed Thibaut Courtois appeal
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits that he did not expect Thibaut Courtois's red card to be rescinded, despite the club appealing against his sending-off.Aug 15, 13:42
Premier League in numbers: Matchday 2 preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League fixtures, with the aid of a selection of statistics from each game taking place.Aug 15, 11:10
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.Aug 15, 10:04
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to Manchester City as the Premier League's top two from 2014-15 square off at Eastlands.Aug 14, 18:21
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Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro tipped for appearance on 'Celebrity Big Brother'
Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro is tipped to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, according to bookmaker Paddy Power.Aug 14, 15:46
Chelsea midfielder Oscar doubtful for Manchester City clash
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho reveals that Oscar is an injury doubt for the team's clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Aug 14, 12:13
Jose Mourinho plays down importance of Manchester City match
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that the result of their match with Manchester City on Sunday won't mean "anything significant".Aug 14, 12:04
Jose Mourinho confirms Eva Carneiro, Jon Fearn absence
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirms that Eva Carneiro and Jon Fearn, two members of the Blues' medical team, will not be present on the bench against Manchester City.Aug 14, 11:40
Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho's weekly Chelsea press conference
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's press conference ahead of his side's match against Manchester City in the Premier League.Aug 14, 11:16
Swansea City's Garry Monk: 'Chelsea doctor row overshadowed our performance'
Swansea City boss Garry Monk says that the row involving Jose Mourinho and Chelsea's medical staff has "overshadowed" the Swans' performance in their 2-2 draw.Aug 14, 06:27
FIFA backs Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro in Jose Mourinho row
FIFA's chief medical officer Jiri Dvorak defends Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro after she was reportedly axed from the dugout by Jose Mourinho.Aug 14, 05:13
Interview: Ex-Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur striker Paul Walsh
Paul Walsh talks to Sports Mole about his new book, as well as the season ahead for Harry Kane and Christian Benteke.Aug 13, 11:58
Juventus to bid for Chelsea's Juan Cuadrado, Ramires?
Juventus allegedly want to sign Chelsea pair Juan Cuadrado and Ramires.Aug 13, 08:34
Ex-Liverpool doctor slams Jose Mourinho over Eva Carneiro treatment
Liverpool's former head of medicine claims that Jose Mourinho should apologise to Chelsea's team doctor Eva Carneiro for 'publicly humiliating' her.Aug 12, 23:12
Report: Swansea's Ki Sung-Yueng an injury doubt for Newcastle United clash
Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng is said to remain a doubt for his side's game against Newcastle after complaining of a hamstring strain.Aug 12, 20:26
Report: Juventus launch Ramires move
Juventus are reportedly keen to secure a deal for Chelsea midfielder Ramires before the end of the transfer window.Aug 12, 01:48
Doctor Eva Carneiro facing Chelsea axe from Jose Mourinho?
Jose Mourinho reportedly decides that Eva Carneiro will no longer attend first-team matches and training sessions following his criticism of the doctor at the weekend.Aug 11, 15:33
Chelsea 'to lose appeal against Thibaut Courtois red card'
Chelsea are reportedly expected to lose their appeal against Thibaut Courtois's red card, which was issued during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City.Aug 11, 05:08
Chelsea striker Diego Costa heads to Ibiza for Avicii gig
Chelsea striker Diego Costa flies out to Ibiza for an Avicii gig following his side's Premier League opener against Swansea City.Aug 10, 15:04
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill: 'We've got massive games coming up'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that the team need to find form as they have two "massive" away games against Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion coming up.Aug 10, 13:23
Chelsea doc Eva Carneiro 'grateful for support following Jose Mourinho criticism'
Chelsea physiotherapist Eva Carneiro thanks fans for their support after she was criticised by manager Jose Mourinho.Aug 10, 07:59
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho content with Diego Costa fitness
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Diego Costa is "happy" with his fitness after playing 90 minutes of the Blues' opening-day draw with Swansea City.Aug 10, 05:36
Jose Mourinho adamant Petr Cech is not missed at Chelsea
Goalkeeper Petr Cech is not missed at Chelsea, according to manager Jose Mourinho.Aug 10, 04:07
How can Real Madrid wrestle La Liga from Barcelona?
Sports Mole looks at five tasks for Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez in the season ahead as Los Blancos look to wrestle the La Liga title from Barcelona.Aug 9, 09:55
Chelsea warned off Georginio Wijnaldum pursuit?
Steve McClaren warns Chelsea that Newcastle United midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is not for sale.Aug 8, 23:23
Jose Mourinho slams Chelsea medical staff
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho criticises the club's medical staff for treating Eden Hazard off the pitch during their 2-2 draw with Swansea City.Aug 8, 21:42
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-2 Swansea City
Sports Mole reviews the action from Chelsea's opening-day draw with Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Aug 8, 19:18
Jose Mourinho refuses to criticise players after draw with Swansea City
Jose Mourinho refuses to be too critical of Chelsea following their 2-2 draw with Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Aug 8, 19:04
Swansea City twice hit back to hold 10-man Chelsea
Swansea City twice come from behind to claim a 2-2 draw against Chelsea as the defending champions finish the game with 10 men following a red card for Thibaut Courtois.Aug 8, 18:23
Team News: Diego Costa starts for Chelsea, Andre Ayew given Swansea City debut
Diego Costa starts for Chelsea against Swansea City, who give a debut to winger Andre Ayew.Aug 8, 15:34
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-2 Swansea City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage as 10-man Chelsea draw 2-2 in their Premier League opener with Swansea.Aug 8, 15:30
Swansea City boss Garry Monk relishing Chelsea challenge
Swansea City boss Garry Monk admits that his side are excited about the challenge of facing defending champions Chelsea in their Premier League opener.Aug 8, 04:22
Jamie Carragher underwhelmed by Premier League title challengers' signings
Jamie Carragher believes that the summer signings of Chelsea's Premier League title rivals would not be good enough to break into the first team at the Blues.Aug 8, 01:49
Jose Mourinho: Chelsea's lack of spending is "dangerous"
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits that his side's lack of spending over the summer could be "dangerous" to their hopes of retaining the Premier League title.Aug 8, 01:38
Jose Mourinho: 'Eden Hazard still not reaching his potential'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that Eden Hazard will only get better after the Belgian winger's award-winning displays last season.Aug 7, 18:31
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