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Team News: Didier Drogba replaces Diego Costa for Chelsea
Didier Drogba replaces Diego Costa in the Chelsea starting XI for tonight's Champions League encounter against Schalke 04.Sep 17, 17:54
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton calls for spirit of 2003
Talking to Sports Mole, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton looks ahead to the club's Europa League campaign, which begins with a trip to Red Bull Salzburg.Sep 17, 07:37
Jose Mourinho: 'We will continue to improve'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that his side will continue to improve after recording four successive victories at the start of the campaign.Sep 17, 05:29
Eden Hazard desperate to improve with Chelsea
Eden Hazard insists that his individual statistics mean very little unless he wins trophies with Chelsea.Sep 17, 02:19
Jens Keller optimistic about chances of upsetting Chelsea
Schalke 04 manager Jens Keller believes that "anything is possible" ahead of their Champions League meeting with Chelsea.Sep 17, 01:59
Jose Mourinho: 'Qualification is everything'
Jose Mourinho claims that getting Chelsea into the last 16 of the Champions League is his top priority ahead of winning the competition.Sep 16, 12:16
Premier League weekend: Five talking points
Sports Mole picks out five of the main talking points to have arisen from the latest batch of Premier League matches.Sep 16, 11:50
Jose Mourinho confirms Eden Hazard contract talks
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirms that the club is hopeful that Eden Hazard will pen a new deal at Stamford Bridge.Sep 16, 11:50
Loic Remy thrilled by Chelsea debut
Loic Remy claims that his Chelsea debut could not have gone better after coming off the bench to score during Saturday's win over Swansea.Sep 16, 10:17
Pat Nevin expects Chelsea to come out firing against Schalke 04
Pat Nevin believes that Chelsea will come firing out of the blocks when they take on Schalke in their opening Champions League group game on Wednesday.Sep 16, 07:47
Diego Costa hails Chelsea "family"
Diego Costa hails the "family" atmosphere at Chelsea after netting seven goals in his first four games at the club.Sep 16, 05:44
Paul Scholes: 'Jose Mourinho will prioritise Premier League over Champions League'
Paul Scholes claims that Jose Mourinho will prioritise the Premier League over the Champions League with Chelsea this season.Sep 16, 03:59
Preview:Chelsea vs. Schalke 04
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's Champions League group opener against German club Schalke 04 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.Sep 15, 15:23
Champions League 2014-15: Group G preview
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the teams that make up Group G of this season's Champions League, including Chelsea.Sep 15, 11:11
Jose Mourinho praises Diego Costa character
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praises Diego Costa for playing through the pain barrier in the 4-2 victory over Swansea, following a hamstring complaint.Sep 15, 08:27
Jose Mourinho: 'Cesc Fabregas is dream teammate for strikers'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that it is "the dream for every striker" to play alongside midfielder Cesc Fabregas.Sep 14, 13:11
Jose Mourinho praises Diego Costa form
Jose Mourinho says that Diego Costa's goalscoring form for Chelsea is "not normal" after the striker netted a hat-trick against Swansea City this afternoon.Sep 13, 17:42
Jose Mourinho: 'We could have scored six against Swansea City'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that his side could have scored six goals in their Diego Costa-inspired win over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Sep 13, 17:28
Alan Shearer: 'Chelsea's Diego Costa is the real deal'
Chelsea forward Diego Costa earns the praise of Premier League legend and former striker Alan Shearer following his match-winning hat-trick against Swansea City. Sep 13, 16:29
Match Analysis: Chelsea 4-2 Swansea City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's Diego Costa-inspired 4-2 victory over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Sep 13, 16:13
Jose Mourinho: 'Loic Remy has no problem'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that new signing Loic Remy has "no problem" amid concerns over his fitness.Sep 13, 13:33
Team News: Diego Costa shrugs off injury to face Swansea City
Chelsea striker Diego Costa recovers from a hamstring injury to start against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Sep 13, 13:09
Report: Gary Cahill to extend Chelsea contract
England defender Gary Cahill is reportedly close to signing a new contract with Chelsea.Sep 13, 09:05
Chelsea's Petr Cech has 'no problem' with Thibaut Courtois's new deal
Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech does not have a "problem" with Thibaut Courtois's decision to sign a new five-year contract.Sep 12, 16:26
Loic Remy could make Chelsea debut against Swansea City
Jose Mourinho reveals that Loic Remy could make his Chelsea debut against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Sep 12, 16:13
Jose Mourinho rejects rumours Chelsea want Cristiano Ronaldo
Jose Mourinho rubbishes reports that Chelsea are considering a shock move for Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo next summer.Sep 12, 14:44
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa in contention for Swansea City game'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that striker Diego Costa is in contention to face Swansea City despite picking up a hamstring injury on international duty.Sep 12, 14:16
Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho's weekly Chelsea press conference
Sports Mole brings you live updates of Jose Mourinho's weekly press conference ahead of Chelsea's match against Swansea City.Sep 12, 13:50
Chelsea's Diego Costa picks up award for Premier League Player of the Month
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is named the Premier League Player of the Month after scoring four goals in three games.Sep 12, 09:22
Swansea City boss Garry Monk named Manager of the Month for August
Swansea City boss Garry Monk is named Premier League Manager of the Month for August following a 100% record.Sep 12, 09:13
Garry Monk: 'Chelsea are beatable'
Swansea coach Garry Monk claims that Saturday's opponents Chelsea are not unbeatable and targets a giant-killing at Stamford Bridge.Sep 11, 19:01
Garry Monk: No bad blood with "legendary" Jose Mourinho
Swansea boss Garry Monk insists that there is no bad blood between himself and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.Sep 11, 18:32
Patrick Bamford hoping to catch eye of Jose Mourinho
Patrick Bamford admits that impressing Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is his priority while on loan at Middlesbrough.Sep 11, 03:07
Chelsea linked with surprise bid for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo
Chelsea are allegedly planning to do battle with Manchester United to sign Cristiano Ronaldo next summer.Sep 10, 23:39
Edin Dzeko: 'Chelsea are the biggest challengers to Manchester City'
Edin Dzeko believes that Chelsea are the biggest threat to Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League title this season.Sep 10, 02:25
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Chelsea stars attend One Direction singer Niall Horan's birthday bash
A number of Chelsea legends, including Ashley Cole and John Terry, celebrate the 21st birthday of One Direction singer Niall Horan.Sep 9, 12:28
Jose Mourinho back Louis van Gaal for Manchester United success
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that Louis van Gaal will "do well" at Manchester United, despite having not won a Premier League match yet.Sep 8, 21:58
Gianfranco Zola: 'Chelsea have spent well this summer'
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola claims that his former club have spent well during this summer's transfer window, believing they have strengthened "in every position".Sep 8, 18:59
Jose Mourinho expects Louis van Gaal to bring success back to Manchester United
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that Louis van Gaal's experience will turn things around at Manchester United.Sep 8, 07:16
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea can't match transfer record'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits that the club would not be able to match the £59.7m fee that Manchester United paid for Angel di Maria this summer.Sep 6, 13:25
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