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
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'I must manage the squad'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that he wants to keep rotating his squad to maintain Chelsea's interest in three competitions.
Apr 5, 11:45
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures wildly during his side's match with Middlesbrough on February 27, 2013
Rafael Benitez rues penalty decision
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea were hard done by when they conceded a penalty to Rubin Kazan on Thursday.
Apr 5, 05:24
 Rafa Benitez watches his players train ahead of the Club World Cup final in Yokohama on December 15, 2012
Rafael Benitez "pleased" for two-goal Fernando Torres
Chelsea manager interim manager Rafael Benitez praises Fernando Torres's work-rate during his side's 3-1 win over Rubin Kazan.
Apr 4, 21:47
 Chelsea forward Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Rubin Kazan - as it happened
Read how Chelsea opened up a two-goal lead in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Rubin Kazan.
Apr 4, 18:00
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez hits back at Ray Wilkins for comments over Ashley Cole
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez hits back at Ray Wilkins's criticism of the Spaniard over the treatment of Ashley Cole.
Apr 4, 08:07
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez highlights Rubin Kazan threat
Rafael Benitez says that Rubin Kazan are a well-balanced team as his Chelsea side prepare for this evening's Europa League quarter-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 4, 02:55
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez hints at Premier League stay
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez admits that he could remain in the Premier League next season.
Apr 3, 16:16
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'We can compete against anyone'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side proved their capabilities against Manchester United on Easter Monday.
Apr 3, 13:58
 Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against West Brom on March 2, 2013
Chelsea's Demba Ba: 'Trophies more important than top-four finish'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba believes that winning trophies is more important than finishing the season in the top four.
Apr 3, 08:10
 Chelsea captain John Terry celebrates a goal against Steaua Bucharest on March 14, 2013
Preview:Chelsea vs. Rubin Kazan
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's Europa League meeting with Russian outfit Rubin Kazan.
Apr 2, 15:57
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Ray Wilkins blames Rafael Benitez for Ashley Cole's injury
Ray Wilkins believes that Rafael Benitez should take the blame for Ashley Cole's hamstring injury that rules him out for two weeks.
Apr 2, 09:26
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez praises Demba Ba, Petr Cech
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez praises Demba Ba and Petr Cech after the pair guided his side past Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Apr 2, 03:54
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Rafael Benitez: "We are having a great season"
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side are having a "great season" after knocking Manchester United out of the FA Cup.
Apr 2, 03:38
 Ashley Cole taking a throw
Chelsea's Ashley Cole out for "two weeks"
A hamstring injury will sideline Chelsea defender Ashley Cole for around "two weeks".
Apr 1, 14:10
 Chelsea players congratulate Demba Ba after his goal against Man Utd on April 1, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United
Sport Mole brings you a detailed analysis of the FA Cup quarter-final match between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Apr 1, 14:00
 Stamford Bridge
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final replay between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 1, 10:30
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'We can compete against Man Utd'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez believes that his side are a match for Manchester United but admits that tiredness may be a factor in the game.
Apr 1, 03:55
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez defiant over Chelsea form
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side are capable of competing with any team in the Premier League on their day.
Mar 31, 22:32
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'I will shake Sir Alex Ferguson's hand'
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez insists that he will try to shake Sir Alex Ferguson's hand tomorrow after claiming that the Scot rejected his in a previous match.
Mar 31, 08:56
 Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on March 30, 2013
Mauricio Pochettino defends 'world-class' Rafael Benitez
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez is one of the best in the world.
Mar 30, 19:43
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'I need to manage the squad'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says that his team must soldier on despite dropping more points in the race for Champions League qualification.
Mar 30, 17:58
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez bemoans lack of depth
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez feels that his side lack depth in areas after making a number of changes for today's 2-1 defeat to Southampton.
Mar 30, 17:52
 Rickie Lambert is joined by team mates as he celebrates scoring his team's second against Chelsea on March 30, 2013
Half-Time Report: Rickie Lambert edges Southampton ahead
Southampton lead Chelsea 2-1 at half time at St Mary's.
Mar 30, 15:51
 Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 0-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole takes a look back over Manchester United's 1-0 victory away at Sunderland.
Mar 30, 15:04
 Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the equaliser against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Team News: No place for Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard drops to the substitutes' bench for Chelsea's visit to St Mary's to face Southampton.
Mar 30, 14:36
 Stamford Bridge
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup quarter-final replay between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 30, 07:40
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez eyes second place
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that his side are capable of finishing in second place in the Premier League table.
Mar 29, 08:57
 Chelsea captain John Terry celebrates a goal against Steaua Bucharest on March 14, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'John Terry's fitness is progressing'
Rafael Benitez says that John Terry's fitness is "improving", but he is unlikely to establish a regular place in the Chelsea team.
Mar 28, 15:30
 St Mary's Stadium
Preview:Southampton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to St Mary's Stadium to play Southampton.
Mar 28, 14:38
 Lucas Leiva
Lucas Leiva: 'I was close to quitting Liverpool under Roy Hodgson'
Lucas Leiva admits that he came close to leaving Liverpool under the leadership of now-England manager Roy Hodgson.
Mar 25, 09:05
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola shouts out to his players on December 1, 2012
Gianfranco Zola: 'No contact from Chelsea'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola says that no-one from Chelsea has been in touch about him taking over as manager at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 24, 14:43
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata reluctant to discuss Jose Mourinho return
Juan Mata dismisses talk of a potential return to Stamford Bridge for Jose Mourinho, insisting that the club should focus on the current campaign.
Mar 24, 10:02
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho hints at return to former club
Jose Mourinho hints at a potential return to one of his former clubs when he finally leaves Real Madrid.
Mar 24, 09:33
 Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello dismisses Chelsea rumours
Russia coach Fabio Capello dismisses rumours linking him with the manager's job at Chelsea.
Mar 21, 23:12
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Report: Blackburn Rovers target Rafel Benitez as manager
Blackburn Rovers target Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez to replace the sacked Michael Appleton, according to a report.
Mar 19, 23:48
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Rafael Benitez "really pleased" for Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard receives high praise from Rafael Benitez after he scores his 200th goal for Chelsea.
Mar 17, 19:37
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