Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League qualifying game between AEK Athens and Celtic on August 14, 2018
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers in contention for Chelsea job?
The odds on Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers replacing Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea manager have been slashed overnight.
Feb 20, 14:12
Maurizio Sarri speaks at a presser on February 20, 2019
Maurizio Sarri knows only wins can keep him in a job at Chelsea
The Blues face a tough week with games against Malmo, Manchester City and Tottneham.
Feb 20, 13:52
Nick Pope in action for Burnley on January 5, 2019
Football rumours from the media
A number of new signings for Manchester City make the Wednesday papers.
Feb 20, 06:24
Unimpressed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on January 30, 2019
Chelsea able to sack Maurizio Sarri for £5m?
Chelsea are reportedly able to sack head coach Maurizio Sarri for a fee of £5m, which would represent the lowest managerial payoff under Roman Abramovich.
Feb 19, 23:55
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on during his side's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo on May 12, 2018
Chelsea to consider Zinedine Zidane, Frank Lampard appointment?
Chelsea reportedly identify Zinedine Zidane and Frank Lampard as potential replacements for under-pressure head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Feb 19, 23:31
Unimpressed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on January 30, 2019
Chelsea hold talks over Maurizio Sarri future?
A number of Chelsea officials reportedly hold discussions regarding the future of under-pressure head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Feb 19, 23:07
Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea on August 18, 2018
Matteo Kovacic 'wants to stay at Chelsea'
Real Madrid midfielder Matteo Kovacic wants to join Chelsea on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report.
Feb 19, 18:54
Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley celebrate Chelsea's opening goal against Malmo in the Europa League on February 14, 2019.
How Chelsea could line up against Malmo
Ahead of the Europa League last-32 second leg between Chelsea and Malmo, Sports Mole looks at how the Blues could line up.
Feb 19, 12:36
Anders Christiansen scores for Malmo against Chelsea in the Europa League on February 14, 2019.
Preview:Chelsea vs. Malmo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League tie between Chelsea and Malmo at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 19, 12:18
Maurizio Sarri during a Chelsea press conference on February 13, 2019
Sarri safe for now but Chelsea future remains in the balance
Monday night's FA Cup defeat against Manchester United has increased pressure on the Italian.
Feb 19, 12:18
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during a pre-season friendly with Lyon in August 2018
Chelsea injury and suspension list vs. Malmo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of their Europa League showdown with Malmo.
Feb 19, 10:50
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta apologises to fans after his side's 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on February 10, 2019
Azpilicueta hopes to lift the Chelsea mood with three season-defining matches
The Chelsea supporters voiced their frustration with manager Maurizio Sarri during FA Cup defeat against Manchester United.
Feb 19, 09:00
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri watches on during the Premier League clash with Newcastle on February 2, 2019
Sarri clinging to positives after Chelsea fans turn air blue in anger
The under-pressure head coach is hopeful that a decent run will change fortunes.
Feb 19, 04:30
Maurizio Sarri during a Chelsea press conference on February 13, 2019
Maurizio Sarri not concerned as Chelsea fans turn against manager
Blues fans were not impressed after watching Manchester United knock their side out of the FA Cup on Monday night.
Feb 18, 23:03
Manchester United's players pile on after Paul Pogba scores their second against Chelsea on February 18, 2019
Manchester United knock out Chelsea to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Manchester United ease to a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in round five of the FA Cup, courtesy of first-half goals from Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba.
Feb 18, 21:25
Manchester United's players pile on after Paul Pogba scores their second against Chelsea on February 18, 2019
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Chelsea, as two first-half goals saw United through to the last eight.
Feb 18, 19:25
Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley celebrate Chelsea's opening goal against Malmo in the Europa League on February 14, 2019.
Olivier Giroud: 'Chelsea players must stick together'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud insists that now is not the time to panic as Chelsea prepare for a season-defining week.
Feb 18, 09:48
Andreas Christensen in action for Chelsea
Andreas Christensen denies wanting to leave Chelsea in January
Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen says that he is happy to 'keep proving himself' after ruling out a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Feb 18, 09:13
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on during his side's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo on May 12, 2018
Report: Zinedine Zidane gives Chelsea £200m ultimatum
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is reportedly interested in taking on the Chelsea job, but only if he is given £200m to spend in the transfer market.
Feb 17, 23:22
Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola pictured on February 14, 2019
Zola: Sarri needs time to adapt to Premier League just as Guardiola did
The Blues have lost three of their previous four Premier League games.
Feb 17, 22:30
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring the opening goal during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on October 20, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Monday's FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 16, 13:55
Chelsea's dejected players react after conceding for a fourth time against Manchester City on February 10, 2019
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester United on Monday night, Sports Mole looks at how the 2018 winners could line up.
Feb 16, 12:46
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Monday's FA Cup fifth-round tie between holders Chelsea and Manchester United.
Feb 16, 12:27
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante scores the opening goal in his side's EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019
N'Golo Kante 'not interested in Paris Saint-Germain move'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is reportedly not interested in joining Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but would be tempted by Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
Feb 16, 09:24
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on January 19, 2019
Olivier Giroud 'hopeful of new Chelsea deal'
Olivier Giroud is reportedly keen on extending his contract with Chelsea before the end of the season.
Feb 15, 17:40
Callum Hudson-Odoi after Chelsea's FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday on January 27, 2019.
Hudson-Odoi is 'always on the edge of the team', insists assistant boss Zola
The 18-year-old winger is unsettled at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 15, 17:19
Chelsea's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring his second against Huddersfield on February 2, 2019
Chelsea 'confident of lowering Gonzalo Higuain fee'
Chelsea are confident of signing Gonzalo Higuain for less than Juventus's £32m asking price as the Italian giants need to free up some wages, according to a report.
Feb 15, 13:40
Maurizio Sarri during a Chelsea press conference on February 13, 2019
5 talking points ahead of the FA Cup fifth round
League Two Newport entertain Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Feb 15, 11:45
David Luiz in action during the FA Cup third-round game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on January 5, 2019
Everyone believes in Sarri vision for Chelsea, insists Luiz
The Blues recently suffered 6-0 and 4-0 defeats in the Premier League.
Feb 15, 11:00
Maurizio Sarri during a Chelsea press conference on February 13, 2019
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of Monday's FA Cup fifth-round tie with Manchester United.
Feb 15, 10:45
Chelsea's Eden Hazard gives a pitch invader his shirt after the Europa League clash with Malmo on February 14, 2019
Hazard brushes off incident with Malmo fan as Sarri urges better from Chelsea
Chelsea won 2-1 at Malmo.
Feb 15, 04:30
Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley celebrate Chelsea's opening goal against Malmo in the Europa League on February 14, 2019.
Chelsea edge out Malmo to earn first-leg lead in Europa League tie
Goals from Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud give Chelsea a 2-1 win over Malmo in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie on Thursday night.
Feb 14, 21:52
Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley celebrate Chelsea's opening goal against Malmo in the Europa League on February 14, 2019.
Live Commentary: Malmo 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea register a hard-fought 2-1 win over Malmo in Thursday's Europa League tie in Sweden.
Feb 14, 19:55
Maurizio Sarri during a Chelsea press conference on February 13, 2019
Maurizio Sarri looking for Chelsea to bounce back against Malmo
As well as the Europa Cup tie, Chelsea have games against Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham coming up.
Feb 14, 04:30
Unimpressed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on January 30, 2019
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri's fate rests on Europa League success?
Chelsea may reportedly have to deliver success in the Europa League in order to keep his job at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 13, 23:09
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri checks his watch on February 10, 2019
Maurizio Sarri hasn't spoken to Roman Abramovich since Manchester City mauling
The 6-0 loss at City was Chelsea's biggest defeat in 28 years.
Feb 13, 19:55
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring against Huddersfield on February 2, 2019
Chelsea 'could keep Eden Hazard with Zinedine Zidane appointment'
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard would be prepared to sign a new contract with the club if Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach, according to a report.
Feb 13, 14:03
Zinedine Zidane at a press conference in May 2018
Chelsea want Zinedine Zidane to replace Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea consider an approach for Zinedine Zidane as the speculation surrounding the future of current head coach Maurizio Sarri continues, according to a report.
Feb 13, 13:51
Ivan Perisic in action for Inter Milan on October 7, 2018
Football rumours from the media
Could Ivan Perisic be heading to Tottenham?
Feb 13, 06:17
Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring against Huddersfield on February 2, 2019
Chelsea to get cut-price deal for Gonzalo Higuain?
Juventus are reportedly happy to sell Gonzalo Higuain to Chelsea in a cut-price summer deal as they want to get the striker's £270,000-a-week wages off their books.
Feb 12, 23:59
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