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
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'A lot went wrong'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez concedes that his players were tired during their 1-0 defeat to QPR on Wednesday night.
Jan 2, 22:30
 QPR players celebrate the goal of Shaun Wright-Phillips against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole casts its eye over arguably the shock of the season as QPR down Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 2, 22:15
 QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips drives a shot into the bottom corner to open the scoring against Chelsea on January 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-1 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Live text coverage of the West London derby between Chelsea and QPR in the Premier League, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 18:50
 Harry Redknapp meets the media on November 26, 2012
Harry Redknapp: 'Only dopes would fail at Chelsea'
Harry Redknapp believes that no manager should fail to be successful if they were given the chance to take charge of Chelsea.
Jan 2, 12:38
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez hints at transfer activity
Rafael Benitez says that he could delve into the transfer window in order to strengthen Chelsea's squad.
Jan 2, 08:51
 Fernando Torres
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres will accept rotation'
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez admits that Fernando Torres will spend a lot more time on the subs' bench during the second half of the season, as the Blues introduce another centre-forward to their squad.
Jan 2, 06:00
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's London derby with Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 31, 15:46
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'We targeted Leighton Baines'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea planned to stop the threat of Leighton Baines during their win over Everton.
Dec 31, 06:51
 Demba Ba
Rafael Benitez quiet on Demba Ba link
Rafael Benitez opts not to discuss rumours that Demba Ba will be holding transfer talks with Chelsea in the near future.
Dec 30, 17:42
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez praises Chelsea's attitude
Rafael Benitez lauds the way that his Chelsea players recovered from a one-goal deficit against Everton.
Dec 30, 16:27
 Steven Pienaar and Frank Lampard battle for the ball on December 30, 2012
Match Analysis: Everton 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Chelsea's Frank Lampard-inspired victory at Everton.
Dec 30, 16:00
 Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea improvement
Rafael Benitez says that he is happy with how the Chelsea players are adapting to life under his management.
Dec 29, 05:55
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez coy on Liverpool return
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez does not rule out a return to his former club Liverpool in the future.
Dec 29, 05:20
 Frank Lampard
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park, with both teams having recorded consecutive wins so far during the festive period.
Dec 28, 12:25
 Petr Cech
Petr Cech: 'Our defending has improved'
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that his side have improved in defence since the arrival of Rafael Benitez as manager.
Dec 28, 08:22
 Chelsea fans call for the return of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2012
Mid-season report: Chelsea
Another season, another managerial shake-up at Chelsea. Sports Mole looks at the Blues' first half of the season under both Roberto Di Matteo and Rafael Benitez.
Dec 28, 07:00
 Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Chelsea to extend Rafael Benitez contract?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly considers offering interim manager Rafael Benitez a new long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 28, 05:59
 Juan Mata
Juan Mata: 'I don't need a rest'
Juan Mata says that he is not in need of a rest and wants to keep playing for Chelsea.
Dec 27, 16:46
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez - in front of Frank Lampard - on the bench at Carrow Road on December 26, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Rotation key to Chelsea title chances'
Rafael Benitez says that he will continue to rotate his Chelsea side in order to challenge for the Premier League title.
Dec 27, 07:38
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez "pleased" with Norwich City win
Rafael Benitez says that he is "pleased" with Chelsea's 1-0 win against Norwich City away from home in the Premier League.
Dec 26, 18:00
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez - in front of Frank Lampard - on the bench at Carrow Road on December 26, 2012
Rafael Benitez coy on Frank Lampard's future
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez remains coy on the future of midfielder Frank Lampard.
Dec 26, 17:50
 Everton's Leon Osman celebrates his goal against Wigan on Boxing Day 2012
Match Analysis: Everton 2-1 Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Everton's victory over Wigan Athletic at Goodison Park this afternoon.
Dec 26, 17:22
 Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Chelsea edge past Norwich City
Juan Mata scores the only goal of the match as Chelsea move closer to the top two with a 1-0 win over Norwich this afternoon.
Dec 26, 16:52
 Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'I will win Chelsea fans over'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that it is just a matter of time before he wins the Chelsea fans over
Dec 26, 14:47
 Chelsea's Eden Hazard slots home his team's fourth goal against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Team News: Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard dropped for Chelsea
Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard will start Chelsea's match against Norwich on the bench, having been dropped by interim boss Rafael Benitez.
Dec 26, 14:29
 Chelsea star Juan Mata scores the first goal against Norwich on December 26, 2012
Live Commentary: Norwich City 0-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from Carrow Road, where Premier League surprise package Norwich host title hopefuls Chelsea.
Dec 26, 14:10
 Cesar Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta enjoying Premier League life
Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta feels that he is growing as a player thanks to a prolonged run in the starting lineup under Rafael Benitez.
Dec 26, 13:21
 Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'We will win people over'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill insists that the fans will back manager Rafael Benitez if his side can produce more results like their 8-0 win over Aston Villa.
Dec 26, 11:29
 Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez guarded on Chelsea's title chances
Rafael Benitez remains coy on Chelsea's title chances but hints that a consistent run of form over Christmas could put them in contention.
Dec 24, 21:06
 West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Romelu Lukaku wants Chelsea start
Romelu Lukaku says that he will only return to Chelsea when he is guaranteed a starting place.
Dec 24, 08:17
 Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Michael Owen backs Rafael Benitez to succeed
Stoke City striker Michael Owen states his belief that Rafael Benitez will win trophies if given enough time by Chelsea.
Dec 23, 19:21
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can still improve'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez believes that the team can still improve, despite their 8-0 hammering of Aston Villa on Sunday.
Dec 23, 18:49
 A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's eight-goal thrashing of Aston Villa, a result that sees them move back into third in the league.
Dec 23, 18:25
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