Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the FA Cup fourth round match against Stoke on January 26, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Manchester City's clash with Chelsea in the Premier League.
Feb 24, 12:30
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez predicts that Fernando Torres will return to form
Rafael Benitez insists that Fernando Torres's form is not far away, and says that the striker just needs a goal to regain his confidence.
Feb 24, 11:48
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Chelsea on January 23, 2013
Real Madrid fans want Michael Laudrup as next coach
Michael Laudrup emerges at the fans' favourite for the Real Madrid coaching role, according to reports.
Feb 24, 08:30
Chelsea fans fail to let it drop despite the team's 4-0 win away at Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'I cannot change fans view'
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez admits that he cannot change the view of fans who want him to leave the club.
Feb 24, 06:59
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez admits fixtures have taken their toll on Chelsea
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez reveals hectic fixture list has taken its toll on his squad.
Feb 24, 05:02
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez praises "great" Roberto Mancini
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says that Roberto Mancini is a "great" manager for Manchester City.
Feb 22, 17:20
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's Premier League battle between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Feb 22, 16:41
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez reacts on the touchline against Swansea on January 23, 2013
Rafael Benitez to make changes for Manchester City clash
Rafael Benitez says that he will make changes to his team for this Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester City.
Feb 22, 15:14
Chelsea fans fail to let it drop despite the team's 4-0 win away at Stoke on January 12, 2013
Chelsea removed 'Rafa Out' banner from Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea reportedly removed a 'Rafa Out' banner from Stamford Bridge ahead of their draw with Sparta Prague in the Europa League last night.
Feb 22, 13:14
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez defends Fernando Torres display
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez defends Fernando Torres after the striker misses several opportunities to score against Sparta Prague.
Feb 22, 07:50
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez: "We deserved late goal"
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that his side deserved their late goal against Sparta Prague in the Europa League.
Feb 21, 22:51
John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Team News: John Terry starts for Chelsea
John Terry is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for tonight's Europa League last-32 encounter with Sparta Prague at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 21, 19:15
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the equaliser against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Sparta Prague - as it happened
Read how Eden Hazard struck late against Sparta Prague to snatch Chelsea a place in the Europa League last 16, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Feb 21, 19:10
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Rafael Benitez defends David Luiz over challenge on Brentford teen
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez defends David Luiz's challenge on Brentford youngster Jake Reeves by claiming that it was "bad luck".
Feb 21, 10:30
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles during the match against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez denies Real Madrid link
Chelsea's interim boss Rafael Benitez denies reports that he called Spanish champions Real Madrid his "sweetheart".
Feb 20, 15:23
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Frank Lampard, Branislav Ivanovic rested for Sparta Prague match
Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic are both given a rest for Chelsea's upcoming match against Sparta Prague.
Feb 20, 13:37
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Radamel Falcao not keen on Chelsea move
Radamel Falcao is reportedly not keen on a move to Chelsea due to a percieved instability at the club.
Feb 20, 02:27
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez reacts on the touchline against Swansea on January 23, 2013
Rafael Benitez coy on Real Madrid link
Rafael Benitez is coy on a potential role at Real Madrid.
Feb 19, 20:27
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez eyes Spain job
Rafael Benitez expresses an interest in becoming manager of Spain if and when the job is made available.
Feb 19, 13:14
Chelsea fans fail to let it drop despite the team's 4-0 win away at Stoke on January 12, 2013
John Terry: 'Chelsea fans have right to boo Rafael Benitez'
John Terry believes that Chelsea fans have the right to boo interim manager Rafael Benitez due to inconsistent results.
Feb 19, 09:51
Chelsea's John Terry is congratulated by Branislav Ivanovic after scoring his team's fourth in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
John Terry happy to be a squad player
Chelsea captain John Terry insists that he has no problems with being left on the bench by manager Rafael Benitez.
Feb 19, 01:35
Frank Lampard celebrates in front of the Chelsea fans after scoring a penalty and his team's second goal against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez backs Frank Lampard to break record in style
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez thinks that Frank Lampard will comfortably pass Bobby Tambling to become the club's all-time record goalscorer before his contract runs out in May.
Feb 18, 04:30
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Top four is the priority'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that finishing in the top four is the club's main priority this season.
Feb 17, 17:55
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'We knew chances would come'
Rafael Benitez reveals that he knew the goals would eventually arrive for Chelsea against Brentford.
Feb 17, 14:31
Chelsea's John Terry is congratulated by Branislav Ivanovic after scoring his team's fourth in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 4-0 Brentford
Sports Mole take a closer look at Chelsea's FA Cup victory over Brentford at the second time of asking.
Feb 17, 14:30
John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
John Terry blasts "lazy journalism"
Chelsea captain John Terry dismisses reports in newspapers that he has a frosty relationship with interim manager Rafael Benitez.
Feb 17, 14:02
Chelsea's Frank Lampard is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's third in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Second-half goals send Chelsea through
Chelsea reach the final 16 of the FA Cup courtesy of four second-half goals against League One side Brentford.
Feb 17, 13:52
Chelsea's Oscar and Brentford's Jonathan Douglas battle for the ball in their FA Cup 4th round replay on February 17, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-0 Brentford - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of Chelsea's FA Cup victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
Feb 17, 11:00
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Rafa Benitez: 'John Terry must compete for place'
Rafa Benitez tells John Terry he must compete for his starting place like everybody else, as the Chelsea captain nears full fitness.
Feb 17, 10:40
Uwe Rosler
Uwe Rosler: 'Chelsea rotation can help us'
Uwe Rosler thinks it might suit his Brentford side if Chelsea decide to rest players for the FA Cup fourth-round replay between the teams.
Feb 17, 09:17
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during the match against Manchester City on November 28, 2012
Roberto Martinez tops Everton list?
Roberto Martinez is the leading candidate to replace David Moyes as manager of Everton, according to reports.
Feb 17, 03:45
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez wants "professional job" against Brentford
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez insists that his side will be looking to do a "professional job" against Brentford in the FA Cup.
Feb 16, 13:46
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Chelsea make Manuel Pellegrini approach?
Manuel Pellegrini's agent says that Chelsea have revealed their interest in hiring the Chilean manager this summer.
Feb 16, 12:08
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Brentford
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's FA Cup fourth-round replay between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 15, 15:58
John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
John Terry, Rafael Benitez 'disagree over fitness'
Chelsea captain John Terry reportedly felt fit to start against Sparta Prague, but interim boss Rafael Benitez says that the defender had an injury setback.
Feb 15, 09:19
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'We need to be more clinical'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez warns his team that they must be more clinical in front of goal after watching them scrape a win over Sparta Prague.
Feb 14, 23:03
Chelsea's Marko Marin in action against Sparta Prague on February 14, 2013
Live Commentary: Sparta Prague 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the first leg of Chelsea's Europa League knockout match against Sparta Prague.
Feb 14, 17:00
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles during the match against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Europa League is no distraction for Chelsea'
Rafael Benitez says that playing in the Europa League will not be a distraction for Chelsea's domestic form.
Feb 13, 02:25
Chelsea fans fail to let it drop despite the team's 4-0 win away at Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez gives up on winning over Chelsea fans
Rafael Benitez accepts that he is unable to win over every Chelsea supporter and dispel their 'frustrations'.
Feb 12, 09:26
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez wants Europa League focus
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea must not underestimate Sparta Prague ahead of their Europa League clash in the Czech Republic.
Feb 12, 07:40