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
 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
 Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Dan Petrescu blasts Roman Abramovich
Dan Petrescu hits out at Roman Abramovich for the sacking of former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo.
Feb 12, 06:59
 Cesar Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta pleased with Chelsea progression
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists that his team have played consistently good football under the management of Rafael Benitez.
Feb 12, 04:49
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea squad has great potential'
Rafael Benitez insists that his current Chelsea squad has the potential to achieve great things.
Feb 12, 00:04
 Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp rules out managing Chelsea
Reported Chelsea target Jurgen Klopp reveals that he has no intention of quitting as manager of German side Borussia Dortmund.
Feb 11, 13:02
 Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Frank Lampard: 'Regular action key to positive form'
Frank Lampard insists that his form has improved of late because he is starting for Chelsea on a regular basis.
Feb 11, 12:51
 Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Frank Lampard can make World Cup'
Rafael Benitez says that Frank Lampard can play his way into England's 2014 World Cup squad, should they qualify for the tournament.
Feb 11, 08:10
 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during his side's match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Rafael Benitez dossier on Wigan Athletic leaked
An official Chelsea dossier profiling a plan of action for last weekend's game against Wigan Athletic is leaked to the press.
Feb 11, 05:26
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'We deserved to win'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side deserved their 4-1 win over Wigan this afternoon.
Feb 9, 18:53
 Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez coy on Frank Lampard future
Rafael Benitez remains tight-lipped on the future of Frank Lampard, who scored again in Chelsea's 4-1 win over Wigan at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 9, 18:05
 Chelsea's Nascimento Ramires celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Wigan Athletic - as it happened
Read Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates of Chelsea's comfortable victory over Wigan.
Feb 9, 14:00
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez dismisses Roman Abramovich silence
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he has not spoken to owner Roman Abramovich in almost three weeks.
Feb 9, 06:16
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez - in front of Frank Lampard - on the bench at Carrow Road on December 26, 2012
Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss Frank Lampard future
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez refuses to speculate on Frank Lampard's future at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 9, 01:00
 Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during the match against Manchester City on November 28, 2012
Roberto Martinez: 'I'm under same pressure as Rafael Benitez'
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez claims that he is under as much pressure as fellow Spaniard Rafael Benitez.
Feb 8, 17:40
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez: 'We must improve results'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez says that his team must improve their results if they want to finish the season strongly.
Feb 8, 15:35
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