Pep Guardiola
Chelsea to offer £18m-a-year deal to Pep Guardiola?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly willing to offer Pep Guardiola £18m a year to become the club's new permanent manager.
Jan 11, 11:09
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Real Madrid 'consider appointing Rafael Benitez in summer'
Real Madrid will reportedly consider appointing Rafael Benitez as the club's new manager in the summer if Jose Mourinho decides to leave.
Jan 11, 09:24
 John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
John Terry makes Chelsea playing return
Chelsea captain John Terry returns from a serious knee injury for the club's reserves on Thursday night.
Jan 10, 21:52
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Tony Pulis: 'Rafael Benitez deserves time at Chelsea'
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis calls on Chelsea to give Rafael Benitez time to be successful at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 10, 16:43
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can reach Capital One Cup final'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea can still reach the final of the Capital One Cup after their semi-final first-leg defeat to Swansea City.
Jan 10, 06:47
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013
Rafael Benitez rues 'Demba Ba goal'
Rafael Benitez says that Demba Ba's goal for Chelsea should have stood during their defeat to Swansea City in the Capital One Cup.
Jan 10, 06:37
 Branislav Ivanovic
Rafael Benitez refuses to blame Branislav Ivanovic for Chelsea loss
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez refuses to blame Branislav Ivanovic following Wednesday's 2-0 first-leg loss to Swansea in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 23:47
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez kicks the ball away against Swansea on January 9, 2013
Rafael Benitez rues missed chances
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez rues his side's missed chances following their 2-0 first-leg defeat to Swansea City in the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 23:33
 Swansea striker Michu celebrates opening the scoring against Chelsea on January 9, 2013
Swansea City earn Chelsea triumph
Goals from Michu and Danny Graham give Swansea City a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 9, 21:40
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Rafael Benitez coy over Chelsea future
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez refuses to admit that he wants the managerial job at Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis.
Jan 9, 09:07
 Roman Abramovich
Andre Villas-Boas blasts Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas criticises Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for the treatment he received at the club, insisting that he does not know what is best for the Blues in the long run.
Jan 9, 08:52
 Rafael Benitez
Michael Laudrup: 'Rafael Benitez needs to win trophies'
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup says that Rafael Benitez needs to win trophies with Chelsea in order to silence the booing fans.
Jan 9, 07:23
 Pablo Hernandez
Pablo Hernandez keen to dethrone 'King' Rafael Benitez
Swansea City winger Pablo Hernandez says that former manager Rafael Benitez was a "king" while in charge of Valencia, but plans on beating Chelsea in the Capital One Cup.
Jan 9, 07:11
 Chelsea's Marko Marin is booked for a reckless tackle against QPR on January 2, 2013
Marko Marin wants more Chelsea minutes
Chelsea playmaker Marko Marin admits that he is desperate to prove his worth in tonight's League Cup tie against Swansea City.
Jan 9, 04:57
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez "pleased" with selection headache
Rafael Benitez says that it is "important" for Chelsea to have more than one option in attack.
Jan 8, 20:57
 Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
6pm Transfer Talk Update: Kieron Dyer, David Villa, Edin Dzeko
Sports Mole brings you this evening's latest transfer gossip as the speculation over January transfers increases.
Jan 8, 18:00
 Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring Everton's fifth goal against Cheltenham in the FA Cup on January 7, 2013
Rafael Benitez coy on Marouane Fellaini rumours
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss a possible move for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini in the January window.
Jan 8, 16:33
 Frank Lampard
Rafael Benitez maintains Frank Lampard stance
Interim manager Rafael Benitez decides against discussing Frank Lampard's contract situation at Chelsea.
Jan 8, 15:57
 John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
John Terry nearing return
Captain John Terry is likely to feature for Chelsea's development squad as he steps up his recovery from a knee injury.
Jan 8, 15:25
 Craig Burley
Interview: Former Chelsea and Celtic midfielder Craig Burley
Sports Mole talks all things Chelsea and Celtic with former Scotland midfielder and now-ESPN analyst Craig Burley.
Jan 8, 14:54
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Graeme Le Saux: 'Chelsea fans changing opinion of Rafael Benitez'
Ex-Chelsea player Graeme Le Saux believes that interim manager Rafael Benitez is beginning to get support from the club's supporters.
Jan 8, 09:30
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea in season of transition'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that his team needs patience and that the fans must realise that the club are going through a transitional period.
Jan 8, 02:26
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Demba Ba delighted with dream Chelsea debut
Chelsea striker Demba Ba admits that a quick debut against Southampton exceeded his expectations after he scored a brace at St Mary's on Saturday.
Jan 7, 04:10
 Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf wants Pep Guardiola at Chelsea
Frank Leboeuf admits that he is eager to seen Pep Guardiola handed the managerial duties at Chelsea.
Jan 6, 16:03
 Saints boss Nigel Adkins shouts from the sidelines
Nigel Adkins: 'Southampton will move on'
Nigel Adkins backs his Southampton squad to bounce back from this afternoon's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup.
Jan 5, 22:28
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez stands in front of Saints boss Nigel Adkins on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez aiming for cup double
Rafael Benitez insists that Chelsea will try to win both domestic cup competitions after beating Southampton 5-1 at St Mary's this afternoon.
Jan 5, 18:02
 Chelsea's new striker Demba Ba warms up before the third round tie with Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez delighted with Demba Ba impact
Rafael Benitez admits Demba Ba enjoyed an impressive Chelsea debut after he scored twice in a 5-1 FA Cup win at Southampton this afternoon.
Jan 5, 17:38
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Match Analysis: Southampton 1-5 Chelsea
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 5-1 win away to Southampton in the third round of the FA Cup this afternoon as the Blues made a strong start to the defence of their trophy.
Jan 5, 17:35
 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-5 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the all-Premier League FA Cup third-round clash between Chelsea and Southampton.
Jan 5, 14:00
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'It was necessary to make changes against Queens Park Rangers'
Rafael Benitez insists that the changes he made to his Chelsea starting lineup against Queens Park Rangers were "necessary".
Jan 5, 03:37
 Demba Ba
Demba Ba in contention to start for Chelsea in FA Cup
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez reveals that striker Demba Ba is fit and in contention to feature in the Blues' FA Cup clash against Southampton.
Jan 4, 17:11
 Frank Leboeuf
Interview: Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf
Sports Mole catches up with former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf to discuss the club's chances in the FA Cup, the arrival of Demba Ba and the chances of Pep Guardiola taking over at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 4, 13:50
 Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf urges Demba Ba caution
Frank Leboeuf believes that Demba Ba will have to display "mental strength" if he is to prove to be an asset for Chelsea.
Jan 4, 13:23
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'I don't worry about the league table'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he does not pay much attention to his side's position in the Premier League table.
Jan 4, 07:27
 John Terry lies in agony on the ground
Rafael Benitez unsure of John Terry return
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez admits that he is unsure when John Terry will return from injury.
Jan 4, 01:18
 Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres needs to rest'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez admits that Fernando Torres is in need of a rest following a busy festive period.
Jan 3, 21:18
 Southampton manager Nigel Adkins
Preview:Southampton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews this weekend's FA Cup third-round match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's.
Jan 3, 16:20
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez defends squad rotation against Queens Park Rangers
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that he had to change his team for their clash with Queens Park Rangers as his players were tired.
Jan 3, 05:29
 Petr Cech
Petr Cech out for three weeks
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is ruled out for up to three weeks with a groin injury.
Jan 3, 00:30
 Demba Ba celebrates scoring the opener
Rafael Benitez coy over Demba Ba move
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez refuses to confirm the signing of Newcastle striker Demba Ba.
Jan 2, 22:39
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