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Preview:Chelsea vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole looks ahead to gameweek one of the 2015-16 season as Premier League champions Chelsea bid to kick off their defence by beating Swansea at home.Aug 7, 17:40
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 first match of the new Premier League season.Aug 7, 14:45
Radamel Falcao enjoys unique Premier League challenge
Radamel Falcao believes that the Premier League's physical challenges makes it unique as he prepares for the new season with Chelsea.Aug 7, 04:21
Garry Monk: Managing England is "ultimate job"
Swansea manager Garry Monk says that managing England represents the "ultimate job".Aug 6, 23:07
Roberto Martinez disappointed with John Terry
Everton boss Roberto Martinez slams Chelsea captain John Terry for involving himself in John Stones's transfer saga.Aug 6, 22:34
Preview:Leicester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland.Aug 6, 16:07
Roberto Martinez 'not worried' about John Stones transfer speculation
Roberto Martinez remains coy when asked about the future of John Stones, insisting that Everton "are not a club who try to sell a player".Aug 6, 09:56
Jose Mourinho praises Swansea City boss Garry Monk
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says that he admires the work that Garry Monk has done at Swansea City.Aug 6, 06:40
Richard Scudamore unfazed by Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger spat
Premier League chief Richard Scudamore encourages managers to learn from Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger and snub post-match handshakes if it is "meaningless" to them.Aug 5, 23:55
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits Diego Costa 'concerns'
Jose Mourinho confesses that he is growing worried for Chelsea striker Diego Costa due to the unpredictable nature of his hamstring injuries.Aug 5, 23:36
Jose Mourinho defends low-key Radamel Falcao
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists that he is happy with Radamel Falcao so far despite an unspectacular beginning to his season-long loan with the Blues in pre-season.Aug 5, 22:15
Player Ratings: Chelsea 0-1 Fiorentina
Sports Mole rates the performances from Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina in the International Champions Cup.Aug 5, 22:07
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Fiorentina
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina at Stamford Bridge in the International Champions Cup.Aug 5, 21:28
Jose Mourinho has "no idea" if Diego Costa will face Swansea City
Jose Mourinho admits that he does not know if Chelsea striker Diego Costa will face Swansea City on Saturday.Aug 5, 21:24
Chelsea sign off with pre-season defeat at hands of Fiorentina
Chelsea's final pre-season fixture ends in defeat as they are beaten 1-0 at home to Italian side Fiorentina following a first-half finish from Gonzalo Rodriguez.Aug 5, 20:54
Half-Time Report: Chelsea trail Gonzalo Rodriguez goal at half time
Chelsea find themselves 1-0 down at home to Fiorentina at half time, following a first-half finish from defender Gonzalo Rodriguez.Aug 5, 19:47
Team News: Radamel Falcao leads Chelsea line against Fiorentina
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho gives new striker Radamel Falcao the chance to impress up front as they take on visitors Fiorentina in a friendly at Stamford Bridge.Aug 5, 18:37
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Arsenal fan shocked after catching Jose Mourinho's runners-up medal
A 10-year-old Arsenal supporter admits that he was in shock after Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho threw his runners-up medal to him after the Community Shield at Wembley.Aug 5, 12:29
Jose Mourinho: 'For me the transfer window is over now that the season is here'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho refuses to rule out a move for Everton defender John Stones, but says that the "transfer window is over" now that the new season is looming.Aug 5, 11:50
Premier League 2015-16 season preview: Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a look at whether Chelsea are well equipped to defend their Premier League title during the upcoming 2015-16 campaign.Aug 5, 11:00
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa can't always be available for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits that he cannot guarantee Diego Costa's fitness after the striker injured his hamstring.Aug 5, 08:09
David James: 'Asmir Begovic will challenge Thibaut Courtois'
Asmir Begovic is good enough to replace Thibaut Courtois in the Chelsea side this season, according to David James.Aug 5, 04:57
John Terry keen to emulate Ryan Giggs
Chelsea captain John Terry believes that he can emulate Ryan Giggs by maintaining his good form in the latter stages of his career.Aug 5, 04:42
Report: Everton fear Chelsea will get John Stones at third attempt
Everton are reportedly concerned that Chelsea will eventually sign centre-back John Stones this summer.Aug 4, 21:56
Jamie Redknapp: 'Chelsea will defend Premier League crown'
Chelsea will retain their Premier League title this season, according to former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp.Aug 4, 20:49
Dominic Solanke to join Vitesse on loan
Chelsea youngster Dominic Solanke is close to joining Vitesse on loan after training with the Dutch side.Aug 4, 10:16
Preview:Chelsea vs. Fiorentina
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Champions Cup match between Chelsea and Fiorentina at Stamford Bridge.Aug 4, 09:56
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Arsenal "serious" about trophies
Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain insists that the club is "serious" about winning trophies.Aug 4, 09:32
John Terry hopes Community Shield defeat will lift Chelsea
Chelsea's loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield could act as a "boost" before the Premier League season begins, claims captain John Terry.Aug 4, 02:58
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea not concerned by pre-season form'
Gary Cahill claims that Chelsea's pre-season form is not a concern for anyone at the club ahead of their Premier League opener against Swansea City.Aug 3, 23:04
Chelsea ready to bid for Danny Rose?
Chelsea are reportedly keen to strengthen their defence with the signing of Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose.Aug 3, 22:49
Kurt Zouma: 'Arsenal loss won't have impact on Chelsea's season'
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma says that the Blues' Community Shield defeat to Arsenal will not have an impact on their season.Aug 3, 14:50
FA concedes Wembley pitch was not up to standard for Community Shield
The Football Association concedes that the Wembley pitch was not up to standard for the Community Shield after both Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger criticised the surface.Aug 3, 12:29
Gary Cahill: 'Arsenal are title contenders'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that Arsenal will be "pushing at the top" of the Premier League table this season.Aug 3, 10:48
Aaron Ramsey: Pressure to win trophies "nothing new" for Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey believes that there is "always pressure" on the Gunners to win trophies following their victory in the Community Shield.Aug 3, 08:49
Arsene Wenger: 'Petr Cech unnerved Chelsea players'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims that Petr Cech affected Chelsea's players as the Gunners lifted the Community Shield on Sunday.Aug 3, 05:34
Arsene Wenger hits back at Jose Mourinho claims
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rejects the theory put forward by Jose Mourinho that he abandoned his attacking philosophy to beat Chelsea in the Community Shield.Aug 3, 00:51
Roberto Martinez hopeful of keeping Chelsea target John Stones
Roberto Martinez hints that Everton defender John Stones will stay at Goodison Park despite speculation linking him to Chelsea.Aug 3, 00:17
Jose Mourinho hits out at Arsene Wenger over defensive tactics
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says that Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger abandoned his attacking philosophy in the Gunners' Community Shield win at Wembley.Aug 3, 00:01
Aaron Ramsey: 'Arsenal can beat big boys now'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says that the Gunners' 1-0 Community Shield win over Chelsea is a sign that they can challenge the best teams.Aug 2, 22:18
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