Bristol City boss Lee Johnson applauds on February 17, 2019
Football rumours from the media
With Claudio Ranieri out of the picture, who will step in at Fulham at the end of the season?
Mar 1, 06:37
Scenes we don't want to see as things boil over in Arsenal's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur on December 2, 2018
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the 198th North London derby as out-of-form Tottenham Hotspur host top-four rivals Arsenal at Wembley.
Feb 28, 19:02
Gary Cahill in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 7, 2018
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Fulham
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Fulham.
Feb 28, 15:40
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring against Watford in the Premier League on February 27, 2019
Premier League Team of the Week - Sadio Mane, Romelu Lukaku, Mesut Ozil
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 28, including Romelu Lukaku, Mesut Ozil and four Liverpool players.
Feb 28, 12:07
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Sarri: Kepa Arrizabalaga paid back team by sitting out Chelsea win over Spurs
Sarri has insisted Kepa remains his first choice.
Feb 28, 04:30
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri on the touchline against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on February 27, 2019.
Kepa Arrizabalaga has served his time says Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri
Arrizabalaga was left on the bench as punishment for refusing to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final
Feb 27, 23:12
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Kepa Arrizabalaga remains number one'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says that Kepa Arrizabalaga remains his first-choice goalkeeper despite dropping the Spaniard for the game with Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 27, 23:07
Pedro celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League game on February 27, 2019.
5 things we learned from Chelsea's victory over Tottenham
Chelsea won the London derby 2-0.
Feb 27, 22:12
Pedro celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League game on February 27, 2019.
Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur to ease pressure on Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea ease the pressure on Maurizio Sarri by registering a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Wednesday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 27, 21:54
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri on the touchline against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on February 27, 2019.
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea register a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in Wednesday's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 27, 19:55
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chelsea drop Kepa Arrizabalaga for Tottenham clash
Willy Caballero was named in the starting XI on Wednesday.
Feb 27, 19:15
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Kepa Arrizabalaga 'had dressing-room row with Willy Caballero'
Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero squared up in the Wembley dressing room following a comment made by the Spanish goalkeeper, according to a report.
Feb 26, 23:59
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri watches on during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Sarri claims his relationship with Chelsea hierarchy is unchanged by Kepa row
Blues boss Maurizio Sarri was involved in a heated argument with Kepa Arrizabalaga in last Sunday's Carabao Cup final with Manchester City.
Feb 26, 22:30
Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Chelsea players 'split over Kepa Arrizabalaga incident'
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's refusal to leave the pitch against Manchester City has reportedly caused a split in the dressing room.
Feb 26, 18:27
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard's record vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at Chelsea winger Eden Hazard's goalscoring record against Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Wednesday's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 26, 16:05
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri tries to bring on Willy Caballero during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
He's sorry, says Sarri after Kepa's Carabao Cup cop out
Boss says decision whether to start goalkeeper against Tottenham will be based on the best interests of Chelsea squad.
Feb 26, 14:41
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Sarri not sure whether Kepa Arrizabalaga will start in goal against Spurs
The goalkeeper refused to be substituted during the Carabao Cup final.
Feb 26, 13:42
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri watches on during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chelsea to sack Maurizio Sarri this week?
Chelsea will sack Maurizio Sarri if the board notice 'signs of mutiny' during Wednesday night's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report.
Feb 26, 12:54
Pep Guardiola and Manuel Pellegrini greet each other ahead of West Ham 'sPremier League game with Manchester City.
Preview:Manchester City vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday night's Premier League clash between champions Manchester City and West Ham United, including predictions, teams news and lineups.
Feb 26, 12:43
Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri salutes on February 10, 2019
Giovanni Galeone: 'Massimiliano Allegri could leave Juventus'
Massimiliano Allegri could walk away Juventus this summer, says the Italian's mentor Giovanni Galeone.
Feb 26, 09:36
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri watches on during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri's season of struggle
We take a look at a timeline of the biggest issues.
Feb 26, 09:00
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Kepa Arrizabalaga fined by Chelsea for cup final antics
The goalkeeper refused to be substituted before the Blues lost the Carabao Cup final on penalties.
Feb 25, 23:57
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chelsea hand fine to Kepa Arrizabalaga, goalkeeper issues apology
Chelsea announce that they have handed a one-week fine to Kepa Arrizabalaga after the goalkeeper refused to be substituted in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 25, 23:54
Chelsea defender David Luiz during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Luiz: Going from title contenders to also-rans is a struggle for Chelsea stars
The Blues won the 2016-17 Premier League title, but are well off the pace set by Liverpool and Manchester City this term.
Feb 25, 22:30
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri tries to bring on Willy Caballero during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Kepa incident weakens Sarri's position - Nevin
Mario Melchiot, meanwhile, said Sarri's description of the substitution fiasco as a 'misunderstanding' makes it impossible to punish the goalkeeper.
Feb 25, 17:29
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in their EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Wednesday evening's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both sides.
Feb 25, 17:14
Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea on December 5, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Chelsea's midweek Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole looks at how the out-of-form Blues could line up.
Feb 25, 15:25
Ben Davies watches on against Pedro during the EFL Cup semi-final second leg between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019
Preview:Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a preview of the Premier League meeting between London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 25, 14:44
Marcos Alonso in action for Chelsea on January 2, 2019
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of Wednesday's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 25, 13:10
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on December 29, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Wednesday's Premier League game with Chelsea.
Feb 25, 11:40
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Where does the Kepa incident leave Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri?
The Spanish keeper refused to be substituted at Wembley.
Feb 25, 10:43
Chelsea defender David Luiz during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
David Luiz insists Maurizio Sarri retains respect of Chelsea players
The Carabao Cup final was overshadowed when Kepa declined to go off.
Feb 25, 09:53
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chris Sutton calls for Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to be sacked
Chris Sutton calls for Kepa Arrizabalaga to leave Chelsea following his refusal to exit the field late on in Sunday's EFL Cup final loss to Manchester City.
Feb 25, 09:38
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Kepa keen to emphasise respect for Sarri after refusal to be substituted
It was the first of a potential four trophies this season for Manchester City.
Feb 25, 04:30
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
'It was misunderstood': Kepa adamant he did not defy Sarri's instructions
The Chelsea keeper appeared to refuse to be taken off.
Feb 24, 22:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Guardiola hopes Carabao Cup win inspires Manchester City in quadruple quest
City won the League Cup for the third time in four seasons.
Feb 24, 21:29
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Four more players who refused to be subbed after Kepa's Wembley defiance
The Chelsea keeper defied the instruction of manager Maurizio Sarri.
Feb 24, 21:28
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri tries to bring on Willy Caballero during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Sarri blames Kepa commotion on 'misunderstanding' after Chelsea lose cup final
The Spanish goalkeeper refused to be substituted during extra time and Manchester City went on to win a penalty shootout.
Feb 24, 21:05
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri tries to bring on Willy Caballero during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri plays down Kepa Arrizabalaga argument
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insists that his heated argument with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga during the EFL Cup final was only a "big misunderstanding".
Feb 24, 20:39
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
'Total disrespect': How former players reacted to Kepa's non-substitution
Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga appeared to refuse to come off just just before the shoot-out in the Carabao Cup final.
Feb 24, 20:33
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