Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'I will win Chelsea fans over'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that it is just a matter of time before he wins the Chelsea fans over
Dec 26, 14:47
Chelsea's Eden Hazard slots home his team's fourth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Team News: Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard dropped for Chelsea
Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard will start Chelsea's match against Norwich on the bench, having been dropped by interim boss Rafael Benitez.
Dec 26, 14:29
Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Live Commentary: Norwich City 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from Carrow Road, where Premier League surprise package Norwich host title hopefuls Chelsea.
Dec 26, 14:10
Cesar Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta enjoying Premier League life
Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta feels that he is growing as a player thanks to a prolonged run in the starting lineup under Rafael Benitez.
Dec 26, 13:21
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'We will win people over'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill insists that the fans will back manager Rafael Benitez if his side can produce more results like their 8-0 win over Aston Villa.
Dec 26, 11:29
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez guarded on Chelsea's title chances
Rafael Benitez remains coy on Chelsea's title chances but hints that a consistent run of form over Christmas could put them in contention.
Dec 24, 21:06
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Romelu Lukaku wants Chelsea start
Romelu Lukaku says that he will only return to Chelsea when he is guaranteed a starting place.
Dec 24, 08:17
Daniel Sturridge
Rafael Benitez: 'Daniel Sturridge nearing Chelsea exit'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that Daniel Sturridge should soon be completing a £12m move to Liverpool.
Dec 23, 21:42
Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Michael Owen backs Rafael Benitez to succeed
Stoke City striker Michael Owen states his belief that Rafael Benitez will win trophies if given enough time by Chelsea.
Dec 23, 19:21
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can still improve'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez believes that the team can still improve, despite their 8-0 hammering of Aston Villa on Sunday.
Dec 23, 18:49
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's eight-goal thrashing of Aston Villa, a result that sees them move back into third in the league.
Dec 23, 18:25
A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Chelsea hit Aston Villa for eight
Chelsea strike eight unanswered goals against Aston Villa to move up to third in the Premier League table.
Dec 23, 17:50
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea in command at the break
Chelsea score three times in the opening 45 minutes against Aston Villa as they look to close the gap on the two Manchester clubs.
Dec 23, 16:47
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea's return to Premier League action against Aston Villa.
Dec 23, 15:30
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Benoit Assou-Ekotto dismisses speculation
Tottenham Hotspur's Benoit Assou-Ekotto attempts to quieten rumours that suggest he will join Chelsea next month.
Dec 23, 13:59
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Report: Chelsea want Radamel Falcao and Willian in January
Chelsea will launch bids for Radamel Falcao and Willian in an £85m January spending spree, according to reports.
Dec 23, 07:22
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres backs new striker arrival at Chelsea'
Rafael Benitez claims that Fernando Torres would have no problem if Chelsea sign a new striker in January.
Dec 23, 01:49
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres form proves I'm working'
Rafael Benitez says that Fernando Torres's recent displays prove that his new methods are working at Chelsea.
Dec 22, 14:56
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
Rafael Benitez: 'David Luiz midfield role is easier'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that it is "easier" for David Luiz to play in midfield, rather than in defence.
Dec 22, 08:08
Frank Lampard
Rafael Benitez: Frank Lampard is "fully committed" to Chelsea
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that Frank Lampard remains fully committed to the club, as the midfielder prepares to make his 500th Premier League start this weekend.
Dec 22, 02:41
John Terry
John Terry to miss festive fixtures?
John Terry could miss Chelsea's entire festive fixtures after Rafael Benitez revealed that the player's knee injury is more complicated than first thought.
Dec 21, 15:06
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez coy on future
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez refuses to comment on whether he will take charge of Real Madrid next season.
Dec 21, 11:29
Alexander Buttner and Daniel Sturridge
Rafael Benitez not sure of Daniel Sturridge move
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez admits that he is unsure whether Daniel Sturridge will be sold in January.
Dec 20, 19:36
Chelsea players celebrate in their Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on December 13, 2012
Chelsea draw Sparta Prague in Europa League
Chelsea will play Sparta Prague in the first knockout stage of the Europa League, while Tottenham Hotspur draw Lyon.
Dec 20, 13:35
John Terry lies in agony on the ground
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez unsure of John Terry return
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez reveals that he is still unsure over when captain John Terry will make a full recovery from a knee injury.
Dec 20, 09:06
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Rafa Benitez hails 'amazing' Chelsea
Rafa Benitez hails Chelsea as "amazing" after they progressed to the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup.
Dec 20, 06:13
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea are getting stronger'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea are getting "a little bit stronger" with every passing game following their 5-1 win at Leeds United on Wednesday.
Dec 20, 03:26
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez: 'Swansea City are a good team'
Rafael Benitez is determined to win the League Cup but admits that defeating Swansea City in the semi-finals will not be easy.
Dec 20, 02:54
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea comeback
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is delighted with his side's second-half comeback as they beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals.
Dec 19, 23:12
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on December 19, 2012
Neil Warnock: 'It was a great cup tie'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock draws some positives from his side's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 19, 22:31
Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Match Analysis: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Leeds United in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup.
Dec 19, 21:59
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Team News: Frank Lampard, Fernando Torres start for Chelsea
Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres start for Chelsea in tonight's Capital One Cup quarter-final against Leeds United at Elland Road.
Dec 19, 19:09
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Chelsea look to bounce back from their Club World Cup disappointment against Leeds United.
Dec 19, 18:45
Oscar in action for Chelsea on November 17, 2012
Rafael Benitez denies Oscar issues
Rafael Benitez says that it is "fantastic" that Oscar was disappointed at being left out of the Chelsea starting lineup against Corinthians.
Dec 19, 08:25
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Players aware of Leeds United importance'
Rafael Benitez says that his foreign Chelsea players know about the club's long-standing rivalry with Leeds United.
Dec 19, 06:52
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Lee Peltier backs Rafael Benitez for Chelsea success
Former Liverpool defender Lee Peltier believes that Rafael Benitez will not let Chelsea fans' hostility affect him.
Dec 19, 05:54
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Lee Peltier: 'I do not fear Fernando Torres'
Lee Peltier is looking forward to facing Fernando Torres when Leeds United host Chelsea in the quarter-final of the League Cup on Wednesday.
Dec 19, 03:42
Frank Lampard
Rafael Benitez refuses to confirm Frank Lampard stay
Rafael Benitez declines to reveal if Frank Lampard will stay at Chelsea beyond the upcoming January transfer window.
Dec 18, 16:04
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez will shake Neil Warnock's hand
Rafael Benitez says that he will shake Neil Warnock's hand prior to Chelsea's League Cup tie against Leeds United tomorrow night.
Dec 18, 14:16
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock plays down past problems with Rafael Benitez
Neil Warnock insists that he bears Rafael Benitez no grudges for sending him an email threatening legal action back in 2007.
Dec 18, 04:56