Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata has lots of potential'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praises Alvaro Morata for his performance against Leicester City, with the Spain international ending a three-month run without scoring.
Mar 18, 20:14
Pedro celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on October 21, 2017
Extra-time Pedro winner over Leicester City sends Chelsea into semi-finals
Pedro scores an extra-time winner as Chelsea complete the FA Cup semi-final lineup with a with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium
Mar 18, 19:02
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Lionel Messi dumps Chelsea out of Champions League
Lionel Messi scores twice - including his 100th Champions League goal - to fire Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the competition at the expense of Chelsea.
Mar 14, 21:37
Eden Hazard and Gerard Pique in action during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Barcelona and Chelsea ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 10:39
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City on November 29, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain 'target N'Golo Kante'
Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante at the end of the season, according to a report.
Mar 12, 11:55
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City on November 29, 2017
Team News: N'Golo Kante back in Chelsea starting XI for Crystal Palace clash
N'Golo Kante returns to the Chelsea starting XI for Saturday's Premier League home clash with Crystal Palace.
Mar 10, 16:33
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City on November 29, 2017
N'Golo Kante not interested in Paris Saint-Germain move?
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is allegedly prepared to snub a move to Paris Saint-Germain, should the French outfit come calling for his services.
Mar 10, 10:38
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte allays N'Golo Kante health fears
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will consider selecting N'Golo Kante against Crystal Palace this weekend following the midfielder's return to training.
Mar 9, 17:20
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as Chelsea welcome fellow South London club Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge.
Mar 8, 12:22
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City on November 29, 2017
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante given all-clear after fainting?
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is reportedly given the all-clear after fainting at the club's training ground last week.
Mar 5, 18:34
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has hardest job in English football'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claims that midfielder Jordan Henderson has "the most difficult job" in English football after replacing Steven Gerrard.
Mar 5, 17:10
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Tony Cascarino: 'Jordan Henderson as good as N'Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic'
Former Chelsea forward Tony Cascarino claims that Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson plays to the same level as N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic.
Mar 5, 12:21
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata misses out for Chelsea against Manchester City
Alvaro Morata is dropped to the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash with champions-elect Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 4, 15:01
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016
Danny Drinkwater: 'Chelsea didn't deserve to lose'
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater says that his side did not deserve to lose their Premier League encounter with Manchester United on Sunday.
Feb 25, 16:46
Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Team News: Paul Pogba returns to Manchester United starting XI against Chelsea
Paul Pogba is named in Manchester United's starting XI for Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 13:07
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
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Team News: Eden Hazard absent from Chelsea squad for FA Cup tie
Eden Hazard is not included in Chelsea's squad to face Hull City in the FA Cup, as Antonio Conte makes six changes to his starting lineup.
Feb 16, 19:04
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: 'Eden Hazard can win Ballon d'Or'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas backs Blues teammate Eden Hazard to win the Ballon d'Or.
Feb 5, 10:33
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
Riyad Mahrez clutches the ball during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2017
Riyad Mahrez "very depressed" over transfer saga
Riyad Mahrez is reportedly left "very depressed" after a proposed move from Leicester City to Manchester City falls through at the 11th hour.
Jan 31, 19:29
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Can Chelsea build on display against Barcelona?
Chelsea impressed against Barcelona in their Champions League clash on Tuesday, but can Antonio Conte's side build on that display against Manchester United?
Jan 22, 09:19
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City on November 29, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain 'plotting big-money N'Golo Kante move'
Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a big-money move for Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante at the end of the season.
Jan 15, 09:40
Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Chelsea held again as Leicester City claim Stamford Bridge point
Chelsea drop further points in the Premier League title race as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 13, 16:52
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
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Chelsea rule out Ruben Loftus-Cheek sale to Crystal Palace
Chelsea reportedly rule out selling midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Crystal Palace once his loan with the Eagles expires.
Jan 8, 10:21
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
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 Rudiger celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Chelsea put five past sorry Stoke City
Chelsea end 2017 in style with a 5-0 thrashing of hapless Stoke City at Stamford Bridge, with five different players on the scoresheet for the Blues.
Dec 30, 16:55
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
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Vote for your Premier League central midfielder of the season so far
Vote for your central midfielders in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
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
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
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Dec 14, 16:25
Pedro celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on October 21, 2017
Dominant Chelsea ease to victory over Huddersfield Town
Chelsea move level on points with Manchester United in second thanks to a 3-1 victory over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium.
Dec 12, 21:52
Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
N'Golo Kante: 'Chelsea must help midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante says that his side have a responsibility to help Blues teammate Tiemoue Bakayoko as he continues to adapt to life in the Premier League.
Dec 11, 17:40
Alvaro Morata comes up against Winston Reid during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on December 9, 2017
West Ham United shock Chelsea for first win under David Moyes
Marko Arnautovic finally opens his account for West Ham to earn David Moyes his first win as manager with a 1-0 upset over Chelsea at the London Stadium.
Dec 9, 14:26
West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Adrian retains West Ham United spot over Joe Hart
Adrian keeps his spot in the West Ham United XI for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea, while Winston Reid and Mark Noble return for the Hammers.
Dec 9, 11:32
N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City on November 29, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte "proud" of N'Golo Kante's Ballon d'Or result
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that he is "proud" of N'Golo Kante for finishing in eighth place in the Ballon d'Or standings.
Dec 8, 18:01
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard must win trophies for Ballon d'Or'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte claims that Eden Hazard must win more trophies with the Blues in order to move higher up the Ballon d'Or standings.
Dec 8, 17:08
Cristiano Ronaldo with the Ballon d'Or on December 7, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi and Neymar to win 2017 Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is named as the winner of the 2017 Ballon d'Or.
Dec 7, 19:06
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