Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Goal was important for Fernando Torres'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez is hopeful that Fernando Torres's strike against Steaua Bucuresti will bring him back to form.
Mar 15, 07:20
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea progress
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that Thursday's Europa League triumph against Steaua Bucuresti is a "great victory" for his team.
Mar 15, 01:57
 Chelsea's Juan Mata opens the scoring against Steaua Bucharest on March 14, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 (3-2) Steaua Bucuresti - as it happened
Read how Chelsea overturned a 1-0 deficit from the first leg to beat Steaua 3-2 on aggregate and progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Mar 14, 19:00
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Everything seems to be my fault'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez jokes that he is blamed for everything that goes wrong at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 14, 09:33
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Chelsea at near full strength to face Steaua Bucuresti
Chelsea will only be without Oriol Romeu and Demba Ba for tomorrow's European clash against Steaua Bucuresti.
Mar 13, 14:38
 Fans hold up banners regarding Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez before their match with West Bromwich Albion on March 2, 2013
John Obi Mikel: 'Rafael Benitez taunts affecting players'
John Obi Mikel says that the abuse towards Rafael Benitez from the Chelsea fans is having a negative impact on the team's form.
Mar 12, 07:24
 Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
Rio Ferdinand could face FA action after Fernando Torres clash
Rio Ferdinand may face FA action after an altercation with Fernando Torres during Manchester United's FA Cup clash with Chelsea.
Mar 11, 08:09
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Benitez: 'United tired? That is a joke'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that suggestions that Manchester United were suffering from tiredness in their 2-2 draw in the FA Cup on Sunday are 'a joke'.
Mar 11, 02:14
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez claims Sir Alex Ferguson snubbed handshake
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that Sir Alex Ferguson snubbed a handshake with him before the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.
Mar 10, 20:57
 Eden Hazard celebrates with team mate David Luiz after scoring against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter final on March 10, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts its eye over the thrilling FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Chelsea.
Mar 10, 19:18
 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea deserved win'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side deserved to beat Manchester United after their 2-2 draw in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 10, 18:57
 Eden Hazard celebrates with team mate David Luiz after scoring against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter final on March 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Chelsea staged a second-half fightback to earn a FA Cup quarter-final replay against Manchester United.
Mar 10, 15:30
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez impressed by Manchester United attack
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez admits that his side will struggle to stop Manchester United from scoring at Old Trafford tomorrow in the FA Cup.
Mar 9, 13:48
 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against Everton on February 10, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson refuses to 'kick Benitez while he's down'
Sir Alex Ferguson says that it is 'not his style' to criticise Rafael Benitez following the Chelsea interim manager's outburst.
Mar 8, 17:33
 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford this Sunday.
Mar 8, 15:34
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez reacts on the touchline against Swansea on January 23, 2013
Rafael Benitez disappointed with Chelsea defeat
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he is disappointed with his side's Europa League defeat to Steaua Bucuresti on Thursday.
Mar 7, 20:19
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Live Commentary: Steaua Bucuresti 1-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Chelsea went down in the Romanian capital to Steaua in the Europa League last 16.
Mar 7, 17:00
 John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
Team News: John Terry returns to captain Chelsea side in Europe
John Terry returns to Chelsea's starting lineup to captain the side against Steaua Bucuresti, while Fernando Torres gets the nod up front.
Mar 7, 16:49
 Juan Mata
Juan Mata: 'I like to play every few days'
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata insists that he feels comfortable with his club's hectic fixture schedule.
Mar 7, 12:16
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez focused on Steaua Bucharesti clash
Rafael Benitez says that he is not yet thinking about Sunday's FA Cup clash with Manchester United.
Mar 7, 02:14
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez promises "competitive" Chelsea lineup
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez insists that he will name a "competitive" starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League encounter with Steaua Bucharesti.
Mar 6, 18:07
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures wildly during his side's match with Middlesbrough on February 27, 2013
Video: Were Chelsea wrong to label Rafael Benitez as interim manager?
Did Chelsea make a mistake in naming Rafael Benitez as interim manager? This question and more are tackled by the ESPN experts in a Sports Mole exclusive!
Mar 6, 14:09
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during his side's match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Chelsea's Ron Gourlay: 'We'll assess Rafael Benitez future in the summer'
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay says that the club will assess interim manager Rafael Benitez's future in the summer.
Mar 6, 10:27
 Chelsea's Nascimento Ramires celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Ramires: 'Chelsea will prove critics wrong'
Chelsea midfielder Ramires insists that the club still have plenty to play for, despite them recently facing criticism.
Mar 5, 11:03
 Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich undecided on reappointing Jose Mourinho?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly unsure of whether to reappoint Jose Mourinho considering the controversial history between the pair.
Mar 5, 09:07
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola not concerned with Chelsea links
Gianfranco Zola insists that he is focused on leading Watford to promotion to the Premier League and is not eyeing the Chelsea managerial job.
Mar 4, 18:10
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez gestures from the sideline during his side's match with West Brom on March 2, 2013
Stephane Henchoz: 'Arrogance costing Rafael Benitez'
Stephane Henchoz says that the players at Chelsea do not like Rafael Benitez because of his arrogance.
Mar 4, 07:42
 Petr Cech
Petr Cech backs Chelsea player power
Chelsea goalkepeer Petr Cech wants his teammates to keep voicing their opinions and fight for a winning mentality at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 4, 05:39
 Fans hold up banners regarding Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez before their match with West Bromwich Albion on March 2, 2013
Petr Cech determined to maintain focus
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insists that the fans generated a positive atmosphere during Saturday's 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.
Mar 3, 23:36
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba: 'Chelsea players support Rafael Benitez'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba says that the players are still behind Rafael Benitez.
Mar 3, 08:47
 Fabio Capello
Report: Chelsea line up Fabio Capello
Chelsea are lining up former England boss Fabio Capello to take charge until the end of the season, according to a report.
Mar 3, 02:30
 Robbie Savage
Robbie Savage defends Rafael Benitez
Robbie Savage defends Rafael Benitez following the Chelsea interim manager's outburst towards the club's fans on Wednesday
Mar 2, 20:31
 Chelsea's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against West Brom on March 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Brom at Stamford Bridge, where Demba Ba scored the only goal in a victory for the hosts.
Mar 2, 17:55
 Fans hold up banners regarding Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez before their match with West Bromwich Albion on March 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Fans got behind the team'
Rafael Benitez says that the Chelsea fans got behind the team during today's 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.
Mar 2, 17:55
 Guus Hiddink as Chelsea manager
Guus Hiddink won't rule out Chelsea return
Guus Hiddink will not rule out a return to the Chelsea manager's post next season.
Mar 2, 15:02
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Team News: John Terry named as a Chelsea substitute
John Terry is named as a substitute for Chelsea's clash with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 2, 14:36
 Fans hold up banners regarding Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez before their match with West Bromwich Albion on March 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Read how Rafael Benitez's Chelsea moved back to third in the Premier League table with a win over West Brom, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Mar 2, 14:08
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea players support me'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that he has the full support of his players at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 2, 08:44
 Avram Grant as Chelsea manager
Avram Grant ready to return to Chelsea?
Avram Grant is reportedly ready to return to Chelsea should they decide to sack Rafael Benitez before the end of the season.
Mar 1, 22:56
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Everything is normal at Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that everything has remained normal at Stamford Bridge in the aftermath of his outburst on Wednesday evening.
Mar 1, 14:16
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