Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'I won't name names'
Rafael Benitez remains coy on Chelsea's transfer activity for the current window.
Jan 23, 07:27
 John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez unsure of John Terry return
Rafael Benitez says that he is unsure whether or not John Terry will play a part in Chelsea's Capital One Cup semi-final second-leg match with Swansea City on Wednesday.
Jan 23, 07:15
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Roman Abramovich really pleased with Chelsea's performance'
Rafael Benitez reveals he has had a meeting with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, during which he expressed his faith in the Spaniard.
Jan 23, 02:50
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: Marco Materazzi is a "liar"
Rafael Benitez hits back at Marco Materazzi by calling his former defender a "liar".
Jan 22, 18:18
 Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi: Rafael Benitez is "weak"
Marco Materazzi reignites his feud with his former manager Rafael Benitez by calling the Spaniard "weak".
Jan 22, 16:10
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho contacts Roman Abramovich over Chelsea return?
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho reportedly hints to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich that he wants his job back at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 22, 09:06
 Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea face no threat from Arsenal'
Gary Cahill believes that Chelsea's win against Arsenal has ascertained that they will finish above the Gunners in the Premier League table this season.
Jan 22, 03:18
 John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'John Terry has to earn place'
Rafael Benitez says that John Terry will have to fight for his place in the Chelsea side when he returns from injury.
Jan 21, 08:04
 Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez hails 'fantastic' Fernando Torres
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was "fantastic" in the win over Arsenal, despite failing to score for the seventh consecutive match.
Jan 21, 06:15
 Chelsea soccer player Ashley Cole watches the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons NBA basketball game at the 02 arena on January 17, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Ashley Cole agreement done'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez confirms that Ashley Cole has agreed a contract extension with the club.
Jan 20, 19:22
 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
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal
Sports Mole analyses today's London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal which saw the Blues run out 2-1 winners.
Jan 20, 15:57
 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
Chelsea hold on to beat Arsenal
Chelsea withstand second-half pressure to overcome Arsenal 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and pull five points clear of Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 20, 15:30
 Juan Mata celebrates with team mate Emboaba Oscar after scoring the opening goal against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Jan 20, 12:30
 Everton manager David Moyes during the FA Cup match against Cheltenham on January 7, 2013
Chelsea want David Moyes?
Chelsea reportedly want David Moyes to replace interim manager Rafael Benitez in the summer.
Jan 20, 11:27
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez concedes that Chelsea are out of title race
Rafael Benitez says that the Premier League title is now beyond Chelsea this season.
Jan 20, 09:50
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez considers Demba Ba, Fernando Torres partnership
Rafael Benitez hints that both Demba Ba and Fernando Torres could start up front for Chelsea against Arsenal.
Jan 20, 01:43
 Santi Cazorla
Rafael Benitez: 'I tried to sign Santi Cazorla'
Rafael Benitez confesses that he was keen to sign Arsenal's Santi Cazorla when he was the manager of Liverpool.
Jan 19, 23:05
 John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez hails John Terry's "character"
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says that he could start John Terry against Arsenal for his leadership qualities.
Jan 19, 05:42
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Arsene Wenger is the best'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez describes Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as the best coach in England ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter between the two sides.
Jan 19, 01:38
 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the match against Brighton on December 29, 2012
Gianfranco Zola plays down rumours of Chelsea return
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola says that he is "focused" on the Hornets, despite being linked with the manager's job at Chelsea.
Jan 18, 17:27
 Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger has "sympathy" for Rafael Benitez
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that he feels "sympathy" for Rafael Benitez and believes that the hostile atmosphere could affect the Chelsea team.
Jan 18, 10:16
 Roman Abramovich
Chelsea's Roman Abramovich regrets appointing Rafael Benitez?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly regrets appointing Rafael Benitez as the club's new manager due to the club's inconsistent term under the Spaniard.
Jan 18, 09:56
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez refuses to be drawn on Chelsea future
Rafael Benitez refuses to comment on whether his chances of staying at Chelsea have increased following Pep Guardiola's move to Bayern Munich.
Jan 17, 09:09
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Rafael Benitez "disappointed" by draw
Rafael Benitez says that he is not happy that Chelsea squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with relegation battlers Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Jan 17, 07:23
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Rafael Benitez rues missed chances
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that his side need to be more efficient in front of goal after watching them throw away a two-goal lead against Southampton.
Jan 16, 23:10
 Jason Puncheon nets his team's second goal against Chelsea on January 16, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-2 Southampton
Sports Mole analyses tonight's 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Southampton as the Saints come from 2-0 down to rescue a point at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 22:19
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Team News: Demba Ba in, Fernando Torres out for Chelsea
Demba Ba is chosen ahead of Fernando Torres for Chelsea in this evening's Premier League encounter with Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 19:00
 Rickie Lambert celebrates his goal with Jack Cork against Chelsea on January 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-2 Southampton - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the rescheduled Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton.
Jan 16, 18:45
 Chelsea fans fail to let it drop despite the team's 4-0 win away at Stoke on January 12, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Winning will silence critics'
Rafael Benitez says that winning is the only way to silence the Chelsea fans' criticism of his reign at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 08:16
 Lucas Piazon
Lucas Piazon to join Malaga
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez confirms that Brazilian striker Lucas Piazon will join Malaga on loan.
Jan 15, 16:12
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'We must be more clinical'
Rafael Benitez calls upon his Chelsea players to convert more of their goalscoring opportunities.
Jan 15, 14:54
 Pep Guardiola
Arsene Wenger: 'Pep Guardiola will succeed in Premier League'
Arsene Wenger backs Pep Guardiola to be successful if he becomes the manager of a Premier League club.
Jan 15, 04:49
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews Southampton's trip to Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Jan 14, 18:40
 Spurs boss AVB embraces ex-Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp before the game between Spurs and QPR on January 12, 2013
Harry Redknapp denies Andre Villas-Boas rift
Harry Redknapp says that his recent comments about the Chelsea squad were not a dig at Andre Villas-Boas.
Jan 13, 14:04
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez hails "more balanced" Chelsea
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez praises the club's atmosphere after their 4-0 win over Stoke City this afternoon.
Jan 12, 19:47
 Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Stoke City 0-4 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's 4-0 win at Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Jan 12, 18:25
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Team News: Demba Ba preferred to Fernando Torres
Demba Ba is preferred to Fernando Torres as Chelsea's lone striker for their trip to Stoke and there are also Blues starts for Ryan Bertrand and the fit-again Petr Cech.
Jan 12, 14:40
 Kenwyne Jones attempt on goal is saved by Petr Cech on January 12, 2013
Live Commentary: Stoke City 0-4 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Chelsea's thumping 4-0 win at Stoke in the Premier League.
Jan 12, 13:59
 Fernando Torres in the rain
Josh McEachran: 'Rafael Benitez can help Fernando Torres'
Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran insists that Rafael Benitez can get the best from Fernando Torres.
Jan 12, 13:06
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Things have improved'
Rafael Benitez believes that Chelsea have improved since he took over from Roberto Di Matteo.
Jan 12, 08:39
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