Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata sure of top-four finish
Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata insists that he is sure the Blues will secure a top-four finish ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 13, 11:46
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'We need to be at our best'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez admits that his side will have to play to their full potential if they are to progress through to the FA Cup final.
Apr 13, 07:56
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez expecting difficult Wembley trip
Rafael Benitez is expecting a tough match for Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend.
Apr 12, 21:21
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's FA Cup semi-final battle between Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City.
Apr 12, 15:28
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Basel will be tough'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that Basel will pose a 'tough challenge' when the two sides meet in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Apr 12, 13:57
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech in action on March 10, 2013
Petr Cech: 'Rafael Benitez right to rotate squad'
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that manager Rafael Benitez is right to continue to rotate his squad.
Apr 12, 12:46
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez plays down Frank Lampard, David Luiz clash
Rafael Benitez says that the half-time clash between Frank Lampard and David Luiz is "not a problem".
Apr 12, 03:10
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Frank Lampard eyes Europa League final
Frank Lampard says that Chelsea will be professional in trying to reach the final of the Europa League.
Apr 12, 02:05
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez pleased with Europa League progress
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is pleased to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League, despite Thursday's 3-2 defeat to Rubin Kazan.
Apr 11, 18:54
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Chelsea lead against Rubin Kazan
Chelsea lead 1-0 at half time against Rubin Kazan in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Apr 11, 16:54
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Team News: Eight changes for Chelsea
Chelsea make eight changes to their starting lineup for their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Rubin Kazan.
Apr 11, 15:19
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Live Commentary: Rubin Kazan (4)3-2(5) Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of Chelsea's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Rubin Kazan in Russia.
Apr 11, 15:00
Bruce Buck
Bruce Buck: 'Chelsea aren't quick to sack managers'
Bruce Buck says that Chelsea are not too keen to sack managers at the club.
Apr 11, 06:46
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013
Chelsea "open-minded" over Jose Mourinho return
Chelsea say that they are "open minded" about Jose Mourinho returning to Stamford Bridge.
Apr 11, 06:34
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers during the match against Zenit St Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Brendan Rodgers unfazed by Rafael Benitez return wish
Brendan Rodgers is not worried by Rafael Benitez's desire to return to Liverpool.
Apr 11, 06:13
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez "respects" Rubin Kazan
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea will need to adapt to the synthetic pitch when they take on Rubin Kazan at the Tsentralnyi Stadion this evening.
Apr 11, 04:14
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez clarifies Liverpool comments
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez dismisses suggestions that he could make a return to Liverpool.
Apr 10, 23:14
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
David Luiz may play left-back for Chelsea
Rafael Benitez says that he may play David Luiz in the left-back role against Rubin Kazan.
Apr 10, 18:43
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles during the match against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Dietmar Hamann: 'Rafael Benitez's Liverpool return would be great'
Dietmar Hamann thinks that it would be "great" for Liverpool if Rafael Benitez returned to the club in the future.
Apr 10, 10:40
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill 'out for two weeks' after surgery
Gary Cahill is expected to miss the next two weeks of action after undergoing an operation last month.
Apr 10, 07:14
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez open to managing Real Madrid
Rafael Benitez says that he would have no problem in becoming the Real Madrid coach in the future.
Apr 9, 20:00
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez will 'almost certainly return to Liverpool'
Rafael Benitez reveals that he will manage his old club Liverpool one day in the future.
Apr 9, 19:01
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
David Luiz to miss FA Cup encounter?
David Luiz may miss Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City to avoid picking up a two-game ban.
Apr 9, 15:51
Chelsea forward Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 4, 2013
Preview:Rubin Kazan vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's Europa League trip to Russia to take on Rubin Kazan.
Apr 9, 12:26
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez reacts on the touchline against Swansea on January 23, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea fans are very good to me'
Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that the majority of Blues fans are 'good to him'.
Apr 9, 08:09
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez relaxed over top-four battle
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea must stay calm if they are to claim a Champions League spot this season.
Apr 9, 05:26
Fabio Quagliarella and John-Obi Mikel
Jon Obi Mikel admits to hardest season
Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel believes the Europa League workload has made this campaign his most difficult to date at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 9, 01:08
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Tottenham Hotspur match is six-pointer'
Rafael Benitez admits that Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur's respective top-four hopes could be determined by the result of their Premier League match later this season.
Apr 8, 22:13
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez pays tribute to Chelsea squad strength
Rafael Benitez praises the strength of his squad after Chelsea played their fourth game in eight days on Sunday.
Apr 8, 06:10
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez pleased with improved atmosphere
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side are benefiting from a more positive atmosphere at Stamford Bridge after three home wins in six days.
Apr 7, 22:12
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres changed the game against Sunderland'
Rafael Benitez hails the impact of substitute striker Fernando Torres in Chelsea's victory over Sunderland today.
Apr 7, 18:44
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez hits out at media
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez slams the media's coverage of his side following Sunday's victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Apr 7, 18:05
Cesar Azpilicueta scores an own goal to give Sunderland the lead on April 7, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole picks the bones out of a defeat for new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio at Chelsea.
Apr 7, 16:37
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Paolo Di Canio loses first game in charge of Sunderland
Sunderland lose their first match of Paolo Di Canio's stint as manager away at Chelsea.
Apr 7, 15:56
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how Paolo Di Canio's first game in charge of Sunderland ended in a loss at Chelsea.
Apr 7, 13:00
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Harry Redknapp: 'Fernando Torres is not a flop'
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp is bemused by people who call Chelsea striker Fernando Torres a flop.
Apr 7, 02:51
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'All attention will be on Paolo Di Canio'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez feels that all the pressure and attention will be on new Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio in their clash at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 7, 02:37
Chelsea captain John Terry celebrates a goal against Steaua Bucharest on March 14, 2013
John Terry: 'Squad rotation is key'
Chelsea's John Terry says that the club must rotate the squad in order to compete in the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League.
Apr 6, 11:33
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Fernando Torres: 'Rafael Benitez could stay at Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres suggests that Rafael Benitez could remain at Stamford Bridge if he wins a trophy before the end of the season.
Apr 6, 05:52
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 5, 15:23