Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:26
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Lionel Messi strikes as Barcelona draw at Chelsea
Lionel Messi scores his first ever goal against Chelsea as Barcelona come from behind to draw 1-1 in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 first leg.
Feb 20, 21:38
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Team News: Alvaro Morata, Olivier Giroud named on Chelsea bench for Barcelona clash
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte names both Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud on the bench for the first leg of the club's Champions League last-16 tie with Barcelona.
Feb 20, 18:51
Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Tiemoue Bakayoko missing for Barcelona clash'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko will not feature against Barcelona in next week's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 17, 09:48
Marcos Alonso celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Real Madrid 'step up interest in Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso'
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to step up their attempts to sign Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso ahead of next season.
Feb 16, 15:08
Emerson Palmieri in action for Roma on April 4, 2017
Emerson Palmieri: 'I'm ready for Chelsea debut'
January signing Emerson Palmieri says that he feels ready to make his Chelsea debut after a long layoff through injury.
Feb 13, 13:58
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of West Bromwich Albion's trip to defending Premier League champions Chelsea.
Feb 9, 14:52
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Team News: Olivier Giroud on bench for Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte names January signing Olivier Giroud on the bench for the Premier League fixture at Watford.
Feb 5, 19:02
Nathan Ake makes it three during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Bournemouth hit Chelsea for three in shock win at Stamford Bridge
Bournemouth beat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to pull off one of the shock results of the Premier League season.
Jan 31, 21:37
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea showed commitment and desire to fight'
Antonio Conte is pleased with his Chelsea players for showing "great commitment" and "desire to fight" as they beat Newcastle United 3-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 17:14
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill: 'FA Cup win over Newcastle United was very important'
Gary Cahill insists that progress in the FA Cup is "very important" for Chelsea after being knocked out of the EFL Cup at the semi-final stage.
Jan 28, 16:25
Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Rafael Benitez disappointed with FA Cup loss at Chelsea
Rafael Benitez is disappointed to see Newcastle United out of the FA Cup after losing 3-0 at Chelsea in the fourth round and will now concentrate on Premier League survival.
Jan 28, 16:13
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Michy Batshuayi nets twice as Chelsea beat Newcastle United in FA Cup
Michy Batshuayi nets twice as Chelsea coast into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory over Newcastle United in Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 28, 15:24
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Team News: Four changes for Chelsea against Newcastle United
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte makes four changes as the Blues take on Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 12:33
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea ease past Newcastle United in Sunday's FA Cup fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 28, 12:30
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea unlucky against Arsenal'
Antonio Conte insists that Chelsea "were unlucky" to lose to Arsenal in their EFL Cup semi-final second leg as the opposition goals were "two deflections".
Jan 24, 22:57
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka scores the winner in his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Arsenal down Chelsea to reach EFL Cup final
Arsenal book their place in the final of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-1 win over Chelsea in their semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 24, 21:54
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Club will decide on Kenedy replacement'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte suggests that the club will make the final decision on how Kenedy is replaced in his first-team squad.
Jan 23, 16:27
David Luiz celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on January 31, 2017
Team News: David Luiz, Michy Batshuayi start for Chelsea
David Luiz and Michy Batshuayi are both handed starting roles in Chelsea's FA Cup third-round replay with Norwich City.
Jan 17, 18:48
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Leicester City – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Leicester City.
Jan 11, 16:28
Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Arsenal hold Chelsea to stalemate in EFL Cup semi-final
Chelsea and Arsenal play out their third draw of the season as neither side is able to break the deadlock in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 10, 21:52
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Harry Kane leads December Player of the Month nominees
Harry Kane is up against Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino for December's Player of the Month award in the Premier League, along with five others.
Jan 5, 12:04
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger describes decision to award Chelsea penalty "farcical"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the decision to award Chelsea a penalty in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw was "farcical".
Jan 3, 22:29
Hector Bellerin scores the Gunners' equaliser during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Hector Bellerin praises Arsenal's "great reaction" in dramatic draw with Chelsea
Hector Bellerin praises the "great reaction" from the Arsenal team after they salvaged a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in stoppage time.
Jan 3, 22:14
Hector Bellerin scores the Gunners' equaliser during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Hector Bellerin rescues point for Arsenal against Chelsea in thriller
Arsenal and Chelsea play out an action-packed and enthralling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium as Hector Bellerin rescues a point in stoppage time.
Jan 3, 21:42
Thibaut Courtois thwarts Mesut Ozil after Alexis Sanchez's rebound during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive the thrilling 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea as Hector Bellerin rescues a late draw in the London derby at the Emirates.
Jan 3, 18:45
Alvaro Morata holds off Laurent Koscielny during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Ahead of the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 2, 16:15
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea scout Porto's Alex Telles ahead of January move?
Chelsea reportedly take an interest in Porto left-back Alex Telles ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 30, 11:18
Chelsea's Kenedy during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Lokomotiv Moscow target loan deal for Chelsea's Kenedy?
Lokomotiv Moscow are reportedly interested in securing a loan deal for left-sided Chelsea player Kenedy.
Dec 30, 11:05
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte happy with Chelsea display in win over Brighton & Hove Albion
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea put in "a good performance with good intensity" in their 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 18:01
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata help Chelsea past Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Stamford Bridge through second-half goals from Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata.
Dec 26, 17:01
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sports Mole readers' Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole presents the readers' choice for Premier League Team of the Season at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Dec 26, 12:15
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Vote for your Premier League left-back of the season so far
Vote for your left-back in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Chelsea frustrated by Everton in Goodison Park stalemate
Chelsea miss out on the chance to draw level on points with Manchester United in second, having being held to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 14:22
New Everton boss Sam Allardyce is presented to the crowd ahead of the match with Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea.
Dec 21, 11:35
Eddie Howe greets Antonio Conte ahead of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on October 28, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, lineups and all the build-up to Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 19, 12:19
Marcos Alonso celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Marcos Alonso: 'Chelsea must win every game to challenge Manchester City'
Defender Marcos Alonso says that Chelsea must win each of their remaining games in the Premier League to have a chance of challenging leaders Manchester City.
Dec 18, 11:20
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: "We must be more accurate"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that his side must be more clinical in future after they edge past Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 16, 17:59
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring with Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea edge past Southampton at Stamford Bridge
Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Southampton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to move joint-second in the Premier League table.
Dec 16, 16:59
Eden Hazard goes down under Oriol Romeu during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Southampton as Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game to fire the champions to victory at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 16, 14:00
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