John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
John Terry to miss Wigan Athletic clash
Rafael Benitez reveals that John Terry will miss the clash against Wigan Athletic, but Demba Ba, David Luiz and Petr Cech are all fit.
Feb 8, 13:53
 Stamford Bridge
Preview:Chelsea vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole previews Wigan Athletic's trip to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea.
Feb 7, 13:40
 Juventus boss Antonio Conte before the game with Palermo on December 9, 2012
Chelsea place Juventus boss Antonio Conte on shortlist?
Chelsea reportedly consider appointing Juventus boss Antonio Conte as the club's new manager at the end of the season.
Feb 6, 09:23
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Chelsea contact Jose Mourinho over replacing Rafael Benitez?
Chelsea reportedly make contact with Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho over returning to Stamford Bridge as manager at the end of the season.
Feb 4, 09:08
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: "I will do well"
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez insists that he "will do well" as interim manager and remains confident that his side will finish in the top three of the Premier League.
Feb 2, 20:14
 Fabricio Coloccini
Rafael Benitez: 'Fabricio Coloccini should've been sent off'
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez claims that Fabricio Coloccini should have been sent off for a tackle on Demba Ba.
Feb 2, 18:41
 Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 3-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Demba Ba's return to Newcastle with Chelsea couldn't have gone much worse.
Feb 2, 14:00
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea will qualify for Champions League'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that he is confident his side will finish in the top four of the Premier League table.
Feb 2, 11:00
 Magpies boss Alan Pardew wrapped up warm on December 10, 2012
Alan Pardew: 'Pressure on Chelsea'
Alan Pardew believes that Chelsea will be "edgy" ahead of today's encounter at St James' Park having failed to close out games recently.
Feb 2, 05:04
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles during the match against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United will be fine'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that Newcastle United will beat the drop this season.
Feb 2, 04:37
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez expects Demba Ba to perform against Newcastle United
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that striker Demba Ba will be unfazed by returning to former club Newcastle United tomorrow.
Feb 1, 17:57
 St James Park
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Chelsea.
Jan 31, 12:24
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez baffled by draw
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez struggles to comprehend how his side let a two-goal lead slip against Reading.
Jan 30, 23:34
 Reading's Adam Le Fondre celebrates with teammates after a stoppage time equaliser against Chelsea on January 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Reading 2-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole analyses the action from Reading's 2-2 draw with Chelsea at the Madejski Stadium.
Jan 30, 22:41
 Royals boss Brian McDermott before kickoff on December 22, 2012
Brian McDermott launches dig at Chelsea's Roman Abramovich
Reading boss Brian McDermott suggests that he has an "issue" with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's constant dismissal of managers.
Jan 30, 09:59
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Rafael Benitez not bothered by Chelsea fans
Rafael Benitez says that he is not concerned by an online petition created by the Chelsea fans to appeal him becoming the permanent manager of the club.
Jan 30, 07:26
 Jack Butland
Chelsea have Jack Butland bid accepted
Chelsea have an offer accepted by Birmingham City for goalkeeper Jack Butland, according to the player's agent.
Jan 30, 03:18
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez reacts on the touchline against Swansea on January 23, 2013
Chelsea prepared to axe Rafael Benitez?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly open to sacking interim boss Rafael Benitez before the end of the season.
Jan 29, 09:06
 Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill 'playing for Rafael Benitez'
Gary Cahill says that Chelsea's second-half display against Brentford proves that the Blues players are behind interim manager Rafael Benitez.
Jan 29, 08:49
 Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi: 'If I'm a liar, Rafael Benitez is thin'
Former Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi reopens his war of words with Rafael Benitez by mocking the Chelsea interim manager's weight.
Jan 29, 06:17
 John Terry
Rafael Benitez: 'John Terry can become a manager'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea defender John Terry has what it takes to become a manager in the future.
Jan 29, 04:34
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Odds shorten on Chelsea sacking Rafael Benitez?
A leading bookmaker is said to have suspended betting on Rafael Benitez being the next Premier League manager to be relieved of his duties.
Jan 28, 15:19
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez not worried about boos
Rafael Benitez insists that he is "really focused" on his job at Chelsea and is not bothered by the fans' hostility towards him.
Jan 28, 03:12
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Rafael Benitez praises Chelsea's second-half performance
Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez hails his players for the way that they performed during the second half against Brentford.
Jan 27, 16:14
 Fernando Torres celebrates scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford on January 27, 2013
Fernando Torres spares Chelsea's blushes
Spanish striker Fernando Torres equalises late in the tie against Brentford to keep Chelsea's FA Cup hopes alive.
Jan 27, 13:54
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Rafael Benitez wants permanent Chelsea post
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he wants to secure the job on a permanent basis.
Jan 27, 02:10
 Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Roberto Di Matteo thanks Chelsea fans for support
Roberto Di Matteo breaks his silence to thank Chelsea fans for their backing and describes his relationship with them as "love at first sight".
Jan 26, 05:44
 Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Chelsea's Frank Lampard relishing Brentford trip
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists that he enjoys the challenge of taking on smaller teams in the FA Cup ahead of tomorrow's fourth-round tie against Brentford.
Jan 26, 04:32
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez reveals Roman Abramovich transfer talks
Interim Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez reveals that he has spoken with owner Roman Abramovich about adding to his squad before the January transfer window closes.
Jan 26, 02:49
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez reacts on the touchline against Swansea on January 23, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'The team is improving'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea are "scoring more and conceding less" since he took over as manager in November.
Jan 25, 23:35
 Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo unsure when to make managerial comeback
Roberto Di Matteo says that his next managerial move will be "crucial" but insists that he is unaware of when his next move will be.
Jan 25, 16:17
 United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson ignores Rafael Benitez's criticism
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he is "not bothered" by Rafael Benitez's claims that he has influence over the Football Association.
Jan 25, 10:56
 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
David Luiz facing spell on sidelines with injury?
Chelsea's David Luiz faces a number of weeks out of action with a calf injury, according to a report.
Jan 25, 04:40
 Eden Hazard is shown a red card for violent conduct after kicking a ball boy on January 23, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Eden Hazard apologised to ball boy'
Rafael Benitez says both Eden Hazard and the Swansea City ball boy he clashed with at the Liberty Stadium have exchanged apologies.
Jan 23, 23:44
 Eden Hazard is shown a red card for violent conduct after kicking a ball boy on January 23, 2013
Police investigating Eden Hazard ball boy altercation
South Wales Police reportedly launch an investigation into an incident involving Chelsea's Eden Hazard and a Swansea City ball boy.
Jan 23, 23:14
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Eden Hazard and ball boy both wrong'
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez says both parties were at fault after Eden Hazard is involved in an altercation with a ball boy in the League Cup semi-final at Swansea City.
Jan 23, 22:55
 Miguel Michu beats the Chelsea defence to have a shot on goal on January 23, 2013
Live Commentary: Swansea City 0-0(2-0) Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Chelsea try to overturn a two-goal deficit at Swansea in the Capital One Cup semi-final.
Jan 23, 18:45
 Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Chelsea masseur wears Roberto Di Matteo initials on jacket
Chelsea's masseuse wears an official club jacket with the initials of former manager Roberto Di Matteo emblazoned on the front.
Jan 23, 14:20
 United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez launches dig at Sir Alex Ferguson
Rafael Benitez suggests that other people are beginning to notice that Sir Alex Ferguson rarely gets punished for abusing match officials.
Jan 23, 09:07
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles during the match against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez wants permanent Chelsea job
Rafael Benitez says that he would love to become the permanent manager of Chelsea at the end of the season.
Jan 23, 08:44
<Previous Page
Next Page >
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!