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 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
'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
Carabao Cup final - Jorginho in focus
The Italian playmaker was on the losing side as Chelsea were beaten by Manchester City in a penalty shootout.Feb 24, 19:41
5 talking points following the Carabao Cup final
Manchester City beat Chelsea on penalties after Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted.Feb 24, 19:36
Manchester City beat Chelsea on penalties to win EFL Cup
Manchester City successfully defend the EFL Cup by beating Chelsea on penalties after an entertaining goalless draw at Wembley Stadium.Feb 24, 19:24
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain misses out for Chelsea in EFL Cup final
Gonzalo Higuain is left out of the Chelsea starting lineup for the EFL Cup final with Manchester City at Wembley.Feb 24, 15:38
Pep Guardiola: 'Maurizio Sarri deserves huge credit'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that under-fire Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri deserves time to impose his football philosophy on his team.Feb 24, 15:34
Live Commentary: EFL Cup final - Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City (Manchester City win 4-3 on pens)
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City win the 2019 EFL Cup with a penalty shootout win over Chelsea in Sunday's final at Wembley.Feb 24, 15:30
Maurizio Sarri: 'EFL Cup final is vital for Chelsea'
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admits that Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley is "vital" for his side.Feb 24, 14:41
Chelsea should not fear repeat of Man City humbling in cup final - Barkley
The final will take place just two weeks after City inflicted Chelsea's heaviest loss in 28 years.Feb 23, 22:30
Napoli chief hopes Maurizio Sarri overcomes Chelsea difficulties
Aurelio De Laurentiis aims another jibe at Maurizio Sarri but says that he wants the former Napoli manager to dodge the sack at Chelsea.Feb 23, 18:37
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.Feb 23, 18:25
Maurizio Sarri hoping Chelsea players have free minds ahead of Carabao Cup final
Given the week Chelsea have had, Sarri will try for a relaxed build-up.Feb 23, 12:00
Preview:EFL Cup final: Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and holders Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.Feb 23, 11:23
N'Golo Kante defends "important" teammate Jorginho
N'Golo Kante insists that midfield teammate Jorginho is a "very important" player for Chelsea, as he urges supporters to get behind the side.Feb 22, 23:48
Zinedine Zidane 'not put off by Chelsea transfer ban'
A report claims that Zinedine Zidane is still in contention to become Chelsea's next manager as the Blues are confident of dodging a transfer ban this summer.Feb 22, 23:07
Chelsea boss Sarri cannot understand why his position is under scrutiny
The Italian has pointed to the amount of time Pep Guardiola was given to get things right at Manchester CityFeb 22, 22:30
Chelsea make ex-assistant Steve Holland top choice to replace Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea will consider bringing former assistant Steve Holland back to Stamford Bridge on a caretaker basis as a replacement for Maurizio Sarri, according to a report.Feb 22, 18:09
The stats behind the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea
Press Association Sport takes a statistical look at the big game.Feb 22, 17:46
Quadruple hunt means every match a final - City defender Laporte
Manchester City can win their first piece of silverware on Sunday with a victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.Feb 22, 17:00
Guardiola questions Chelsea's lack of stability
The London club have changed managers 12 times under Roman Abramovich's stewardship and pressure is mounting on Maurizio Sarri.Feb 22, 16:19
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how out-of-form Chelsea could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against holders Manchester City at Wembley.Feb 22, 15:29
Chelsea keeper Caballero calls for substance over style in Carabao Cup final
The 37-year-old Argentinian could deputise for Kepa Arrizabalaga.Feb 22, 13:47
Chelsea handed Dynamo Kiev tie in Europa League
Chelsea will play Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Europa League. Feb 22, 12:27
Manchester City eyeing fourth League Cup success in six seasons
City beat Wembley opponents Chelsea 6-0 earlier in the month.Feb 22, 12:00
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City.Feb 22, 11:20
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Callum Hudson-Odoi is being used in right way'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri claims that youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is being 'used in the right way', despite calls for the 18-year-old to receive more starts.Feb 22, 09:46
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Wembley will stage the showpiece on Sunday.Feb 22, 09:27
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri dismisses Roma link
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri dismisses suggestions that he has held talks over a potential switch to Roma.Feb 22, 09:08
Regular starts for Hudson-Odoi? I'd have to sell a winger, Sarri says
The 18-year-old has yet to start a Premier League game.Feb 22, 04:30
Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea need to start better against Manchester City
The Blues progressed to the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday night.Feb 21, 23:28
How Maurizio Sarri fared as Chelsea progress in Europa League
Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi claimed second-half goals against Malmo.Feb 21, 22:05
Chelsea coast through to Europa League last 16 with victory over Malmo
Chelsea register a 3-0 victory over Malmo to progress past the Swedish side by a 5-1 aggregate scoreline in the last 32 of the Europa League.Feb 21, 21:51
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 Malmo - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea coast through to the Europa League last 16 with victory over Malmo on Thursday night.Feb 21, 19:55
Roma interested in appointing Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri?
Roma are reportedly interested in appointing Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri as the club's new manager at the end of the season.Feb 21, 13:19
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi left furious with Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly left furious with head coach Maurizio Sarri after his lack of minutes in recent weeks.Feb 21, 12:43
Laurent Blanc among contenders to replace Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri?
Former France boss Laurent Blanc reportedly emerges as another contender to replace under-pressure Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri.Feb 21, 09:09
Defiant Sarri ignores fan unrest as he perseveres with principles
The Chelsea boss is committed to his possession-based system.Feb 21, 04:30
Paris Saint-Germain 'join race for Callum Hudson-Odoi'
Paris Saint-Germain join the race for Chelsea attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to a report.Feb 20, 23:58


