Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Fernando Torres: 'We've shown determination under Rafael Benitez'
Fernando Torres believes that Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has improved the 'unity' of the team.
Dec 14, 12:00
Theo Walcott scores for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Chelsea join Theo Walcott race?
Chelsea believe that they can offer Theo Walcott a central striking role and entice the England man to swap Arsenal for Stamford Bridge, according to reports.
Dec 14, 03:11
Frank Lampard, Fernando Torres, Ryan Bertrand
Frank Lampard hints at Chelsea departure
Frank Lampard suggests that he could be leaving Chelsea in the near future.
Dec 14, 00:35
Chelsea players celebrate in their Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on December 13, 2012
Live Commentary: Monterrey 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates from Chelsea's semi-final against Monterrey in the Club World Cup in Japan.
Dec 13, 10:00
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: Rafael Benitez names strong Chelsea lineup with David Luiz in midfield
David Luiz moves into midfield for Chelsea's Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey in Japan as manager Rafael Benitez fields a strong side.
Dec 13, 09:36
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill reveals Rafael Benitez changes
Gary Cahill admits that adjusting to Rafael Benitez's focus on defensive awareness and tactics in training has been a culture shock to Chelsea players.
Dec 13, 04:43
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola shouts out to his players on December 1, 2012
Gianfranco Zola rejects Chelsea speculation
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola denies reports linking him with a move back to former club Chelsea.
Dec 12, 20:05
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez planning strong lineup for Club World Cup match
Rafael Benitez insists that he will name the strongest Chelsea team possible to take on Monterrey tomorrow.
Dec 12, 15:52
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Chelsea's Gary Cahill: 'Wins will change fans' opinions of Rafael Benitez'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes that racking up victories will help interim boss Rafael Benitez win over the supporters.
Dec 12, 11:57
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea might dip into transfer market'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez hints that the club are planning to sign a number of players in next month's transfer window.
Dec 12, 11:48
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Graeme Le Saux: 'Club World Cup an opportunity for Rafa Benitez'
Graeme Le Saux says that the Club World Cup is an opportunity for Rafael Benitez to win over the Chelsea fans.
Dec 12, 07:41
Chelsea players congratulate Fernando Torres after a rare goal on December 5, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres is happy at Chelsea'
Rafael Benitez claims that Fernando Torres is "happy" and credits the rest of his Chelsea team for helping the striker score four times in his last two matches.
Dec 11, 05:43
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Fernando Torres happy under new Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez
Fernando Torres says that he is happy with new Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez's style of football and is pleased to be back scoring goals.
Dec 9, 22:16
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Monterrey secure Chelsea tie
Chelsea's opponents in the Club World Cup semi-finals will be Mexican side Monterrey after they beat Ulsan Hyundai in a preliminary tie earlier today.
Dec 9, 20:45
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Japan trip will benefit Chelsea
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez believes that participation in the FIFA Club World Cup will benefit his side.
Dec 9, 15:41
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Rafael Benitez hails Fernando Torres confidence
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that Fernando Torres is a more confident player having ended his goal drought.
Dec 8, 19:38
Chelsea players congratulate Juan Mata after a goal on December 8, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Rafael Benitez's first league win as Chelsea manager at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 17:32
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Fernando Torres brace gives Rafael Benitez first league win as Chelsea manager
Fernando Torres scores a brace, ending a run of nine goalless Premier League games in the process, to help Rafael Benitez record his first win as Chelsea boss at Sunderland.
Dec 8, 16:53
Fernando Torres
Half-Time Report: Fernando Torres ends Premier League goal drought
Fernando Torres scores in the Premier League for the first time since early October to give Chelsea a 2-0 half-time lead over Sunderland.
Dec 8, 15:50
Steven Fletcher
Team News: Steven Fletcher missing for Sunderland
Sunderland are without top scorer Steven Fletcher for the visit of Chelsea to the Stadium of Light, while Frank Lampard returns to the Blues bench after a calf injury.
Dec 8, 14:20
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates his second goal against Sunderland on December 8, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Live text coverage of the meeting between two of the Premier League's ailing sides, Sunderland and Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 8, 14:00
Pep Guardiola
Report: Roman Abramovich ready to break bank to bring Pep Guardiola to Chelsea
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will reportedly offer Pep Guardiola £20m a year to become the Chelsea boss at the end of the season.
Dec 8, 10:27
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can still win Premier League title'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that Chelsea can still win the Premier League title.
Dec 8, 08:35
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard makes squad to play Sunderland
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez is able to include Frank Lampard in a travelling squad for the first time today as the Blues prepare to face Sunderland.
Dec 8, 05:17
Eden Hazard scores the equaliser for Chelsea
Eden Hazard "disappointed" to lose Roberto Di Matteo
Eden Hazard admits that he was sad to see Roberto Di Matteo leave Chelsea but insists that he has no regrets over moving to Stamford Bridge.
Dec 8, 02:50
John Terry lies in agony on the ground
John Terry to miss Club World Cup
Chelsea skipper John Terry is ruled out of participating in the FIFA Club World Cup due to an ongoing knee injury.
Dec 7, 14:44
Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko lined up for Chelsea coaching role?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly considers appointing retired striker Andriy Shevchenko as a coach alongside interim boss Rafael Benitez.
Dec 7, 09:33
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill struggles to explain poor form
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that he can't find a reason for the team's poor form but expects the players to turn things round quickly.
Dec 7, 04:44
Didier Drogba
Juan Mata admits Chelsea miss Didier Drogba
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata admits that Didier Drogba has proved irreplaceable at Stamford Bridge since leaving last summer.
Dec 7, 03:16
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez targets Europa League triumph
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea will take the Europa League seriously and will try to win the competition.
Dec 6, 18:18
The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 6, 14:16
Avram Grant as Chelsea manager
Avram Grant would not consider working with Rafael Benitez at Chelsea
Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant insists that he will not return to the club to work alongside interim manager Rafael Benitez.
Dec 6, 10:04
John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea
John Terry: 'Chelsea haven't been good enough'
Chelsea captain John Terry questions the dedication of his teammates by claiming that the Blues have not been meeting the club's high standards.
Dec 6, 09:50
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill admits Champions League exit is damaging
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that the club's efforts in the Champions League this season have been way below the required standard after the holders crashed out in the group stages.
Dec 5, 22:58
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 6-1 Nordsjaelland
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 6-1 win over FC Nordsjaelland on a Champions League night of mixed emotions for the Blues.
Dec 5, 22:32
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline on December 5, 2012
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea response despite exit
Rafael Benitez believes that Chelsea will rally from their Champions League exit if they can repeat their performance against Nordsjaelland in the Premier League.
Dec 5, 22:22
Petr Cech
Petr Cech reeling from Champions League exit
Petr Cech admits that a crushing 6-1 victory over Nordsjaelland came as scant consolation after Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League.
Dec 5, 22:03
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 6-1 Nordsjaelland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea's must win Champions League match against Nordsjaelland this evening.
Dec 5, 18:55
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
Team News: Two changes for Chelsea
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez makes two changes for tonight's crucial Champions League clash with Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 5, 18:37
Eden Hazard
Rafael Benitez: 'Eden Hazard needs to adapt'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez informs Eden Hazard that he still has work to do if he is to become a top Premier League player.
Dec 5, 14:55
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