/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 (1-4 on penalties) Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Arsenal's victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield, which came thanks to a penalty shootout.Aug 6, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Farsene-wenger-antonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.Aug 4, 23:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichy-batshuayi.jpg "Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016")
Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi: 'Disallowed goal leaves bitter taste'
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi admits that his disallowed goal against Inter Milan in today's friendly left a "bitter taste".Jul 29, 16:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fluciano-spalletti.jpg "Luciano Spalletti watches on during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017")
Inter Milan beat Chelsea despite freak Geoffrey Kondogbia own goal
Inter Milan register a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup in Singapore, but the game will be remembered for Geoffrey Kondogbia's freak own goal.Jul 29, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-2 Inter Milan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Inter Milan's 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup.Jul 29, 10:30
Antonio Conte takes positives from Chelsea defeat to Bayern Munich
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte suggests that he is taking the positives from his side's 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in Singapore.Jul 25, 16:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Bayern Munich hold on to beat Chelsea in Singapore
Three goals in the opening 27 minutes help Bayern Munich to a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in Singapore.Jul 25, 13:31
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-3 Bayern Munich - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bayern Munich's 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the International Champions Cup.Jul 25, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois pleased with win over Arsenal
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois pays tribute to his teammates following Saturday's 3-0 win over Premier League rivals Arsenal in Beijing.Jul 24, 14:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmichy-batshuayi-chelsea.jpg "Michy Batshuayi controls the ball during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'Michy Batshuayi constantly improving'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that last season was "difficult" for back-up striker Michy Batshuayi, but hints that he could be given more of a chance in 2017-18.Jul 23, 09:41
Chelsea cruise past Arsenal in Beijing
Chelsea begin their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 win over Premier League rivals Arsenal as Michy Batshuayi scores a brace in Beijing.Jul 22, 13:41
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 3-0 win over Arsenal as a brace from Michy Batshuayi helps the Premier League champions get their pre-season off to a winning start in Beijing.Jul 22, 10:30
Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi remains target for Fenerbahce?
Fenerbahce reportedly decide to increase their attempts to sign striker Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea.Jul 13, 13:59
West Ham United 'confident' Manuel Lanzini will sign new deal
West Ham United are reportedly confident that Manuel Lanzini will put pen to paper on a lucrative new deal.Jul 6, 20:38
Chelsea target Vitolo heading to Atletico Madrid
Las Palmas chief Toni Cruz reveals that Atletico Madrid will loan Vitolo to the club until January once they finalise a move for the £35m-rated Sevilla attacker.Jul 4, 19:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fjavier-hernandez.JPG "Javier Hernandez of Bayer Leverkusen in action during his side's Champions League Group E clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016")
Report: West Ham United in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Javier Hernandez signing
West Ham United are reportedly in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of Mexico international and former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.Jul 3, 13:35
Chelsea open to player exchange to land Sevilla attacker Vitolo?
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is prepared to send either Michy Batshuayi or Kurt Zouma to Sevilla in an attempt to broker a deal for attacker Vitolo, according to a report.Jun 28, 18:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Diego Costa only interested in Atletico Madrid transfer?
Striker Diego Costa will reportedly only leave Chelsea if he can seal a switch to Atletico Madrid in January.Jun 22, 08:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fmichy-batshuayi-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Report: AS Monaco lead Michy Batshuayi race
A report claims that AS Monaco lead the chase to sign Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi in this summer's transfer window.Jun 9, 14:19
Sevilla favourites to sign Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi?
Sevilla reportedly emerge as favourites to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, who could leave Stamford Bridge during the summer.Jun 7, 11:55
Michy Batshuayi, Marouane Fellaini net in Belgium win
Michy Batshuayi and Marouane Fellaini score the goals as Belgium record a 2-1 win over Czech Republic in Monday night's international friendly in Brussels.Jun 5, 20:36
Live Commentary: Belgium 2-1 Czech Republic - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the international friendly between Belgium and Czech Republic in Brussels, which ended in a 2-1 home success.Jun 5, 18:13
Team News: Vincent Kompany handed captaincy in Eden Hazard absence
Vincent Kompany marks his first appearance for Belgium in 18 months by taking on the captain's armband in Eden Hazard's absence.Jun 5, 18:03
Roberto Martinez hails "fantastic" Dries Mertens development
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez heaps praise on Dries Mertens, describing the Napoli striker as a "master of the number nine position".Jun 4, 19:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fmoussa-dembele_1.JPG "Celtic striker Moussa Dembele shoots during his side's 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016")
Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund to chase Celtic striker Moussa Dembele?
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly planning a summer approach for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele.Jun 2, 09:02
Eden Hazard to remain Belgium captain despite Vincent Kompany return
Vincent Kompany returns to Belgium's squad for the upcoming qualifier against Estonia, but Eden Hazard is to remain captain until the end of the campaign.May 30, 15:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fdiego-costa_1.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Report: Antonio Conte to hold talks with Diego Costa this week
A report claims that Antonio Conte is deliberating over whether to push ahead with a move for Romelu Lukaku, at the risk of upsetting current striker Diego Costa.May 29, 10:24
Michy Batshuayi hints he would be open to loan move
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi suggests that he would be open to a loan move away from the club next season.May 28, 20:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fwembley-general.JPG "A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and Chelsea.May 26, 16:20
Newcastle United 'want Michy Batshuayi on loan'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reportedly earmarks Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi as a possible transfer target this summer.May 23, 14:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte celebrates as Nemanja Matic makes it three during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Antonio Conte: 'Premier League title win was not easy'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that his side's Premier League title triumph has not been easy despite becoming the first team to register 30 wins in a season.May 21, 19:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fantonio-conte-chelsea_1.jpg "Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017")
Champions Chelsea sign off with big win over Sunderland on John Terry farewell
Michy Batshuayi comes off the bench to score twice for Chelsea in their 5-1 final-day win over Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.May 21, 15:55
Team News: John Terry starts final Chelsea match
John Terry is handed a start in his final Chelsea game as the Blues welcome Sunderland this afternoon.May 21, 13:04
Live Commentary: Chelsea 5-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 5-1 win over Sunderland, as the Blues rounded off their title-winning campaign in style.May 21, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Ftammy-abraham.jpg "Tammy Abraham represents England Under-19s against Japan Under-19s on November 15, 2015")
Arsenal to make bid for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham?
Arsenal are reportedly planning to make an offer for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who has spent the season on loan at Bristol City.May 17, 13:45
Michy Batshuayi admits to feeling frustrated in first season at Chelsea
Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi admits that he has been frustrated during his first season at Stamford Bridge.May 17, 09:26
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta: 'We want to finish on a high in final game'
Cesar Azpilicueta says that Chelsea will aim to finish the season on a "high" when they face Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.May 15, 21:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fcesc-fabregas-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League match against Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Pat Nevin: 'Some of Chelsea's moves were Barcelona-esque'
Pat Nevin describes Chelsea's performance as "Barcelona-esque" after witnessing the team seal a 4-3 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge.May 15, 21:14
Chelsea edge Watford in seven-goal thriller to keep title party going
Cesc Fabregas comes off the bench to score a late winner for Chelsea, as the Premier League champions earn a dramatic 4-3 victory over Watford at Stamford Bridge.May 15, 20:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Preview:Manchester City vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between top-four chasing Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium.May 15, 20:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}