Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink questions Chelsea's appointment of Rafael Benitez
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink suggests that the appointment of interim manager Rafael Benitez may not have been the best move by the Blues.
Dec 5, 09:37
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea need luck to qualify for Champions League last 16'
Rafael Benitez admits that Chelsea need to get lucky to qualify for the Champions League last 16, but is confident that Shakhtar Donetsk will defeat Juventus.
Dec 5, 05:18
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea victim of their own success'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez hints that winning the Champions League last season may have tempered the hunger and ambition of his players.
Dec 5, 04:10
 Fernando Torres
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres is important for Chelsea'
Rafael Benitez says that striker Fernando Torres remains an "important" player for Chelsea despite his lack of goals.
Dec 5, 02:20
 Juan Mata
Juan Mata: Chelsea players "trust" Rafael Benitez
Chelsea's Juan Mata backs Rafael Benitez to help the club turn around their recent poor form.
Dec 4, 16:03
 Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard out of Nordsjaelland clash
Chelsea's match with Nordsjaelland comes too soon for midfielder Frank Lampard.
Dec 4, 14:43
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'We need goals from everyone'
Rafael Benitez wants to see all of his Chelsea squad begin to contribute more goals.
Dec 4, 13:58
 Frank Lampard, John Terry
Frank Lampard trains ahead of Champions League clash, John Terry absent
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard trains ahead of tomorrow's Champions League match against Nordsjaelland, while John Terry remains absent from the squad.
Dec 4, 11:11
 West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Romelu Lukaku should stay at West Bromwich Albion'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that striker Romelu Lukaku should remain at West Bromwich Albion for the remainder of the season.
Dec 4, 06:37
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Nordsjaelland
Sports Mole previews what could be Chelsea's final Champions League match of the season, against Nordsjaelland.
Dec 3, 16:28
 Avram Grant as Chelsea manager
Chelsea deny Avram Grant rumours
Chelsea deny recent speculation that has linked Avram Grant with a return to Stamford Bridge to help Rafael Benitez.
Dec 3, 12:23
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'The fans won't force me out of Chelsea'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has insisted that the negative reaction to him from the club's supporters will not force him to walk away.
Dec 3, 10:52
 File photo of Rafael Benitez and Sam Allardyce from 2009
Sam Allardyce: 'Don't blame Roman Abramovich, Rafael Benitez has to deal with it'
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce says that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich can do "whatever he wants" and that interim boss Rafael Benitez will have to put up with it and "deliver".
Dec 3, 09:31
 Avram Grant as Chelsea manager
Chelsea to offer Avram Grant role?
Chelsea could reportedly offer Avram Grant an advisory role if Rafael Benitez continues to struggle as interim manager.
Dec 3, 00:28
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez calls for Shakhtar Donetsk performance
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez calls on Shakhtar Donetsk to put in a match-winning display when they face Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Dec 2, 20:34
 Frank Lampard
Rafael Benitez unsure over Frank Lampard's Chelsea future
Rafael Benitez insists that he does not know if Frank Lampard will stay with Chelsea beyond his current contract.
Dec 2, 12:57
 Roman Abramovich
Ray Wilkins: 'Not many managers left for Chelsea'
Ray Wilkins believes that Roman Abramovich is running out of realistic managerial options.
Dec 2, 12:22
 Fernando Torres in action for Chelsea
Report: Anzhi Makhachkala interested in Chelsea's Fernando Torres
Anzhi Makhachkala are reportedly keen on signing striker Fernando Torres from Chelsea at the end of the season.
Dec 2, 05:22
 Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'I'm not 100% sure of job'
Rafael Benitez admits that he is "not 100%" about his future at Chelsea following the 3-1 defeat to West Ham United.
Dec 1, 17:51
 Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'We must improve'
Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says that his side must improve both in attack and defence following today's 3-1 defeat at West Ham United.
Dec 1, 16:22
 Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: West Ham United 3-1 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts an eye over West Ham United's 3-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea.
Dec 1, 15:00
 Frank Lampard
Juventus target Frank Lampard?
Juventus are linked with a January move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
Dec 1, 14:15
 Juan Mata scores Chelsea's first against West Ham on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Juan Mata gives Chelsea lead
Juan Mata's eighth goal of the season gives Chelsea a half-time lead over West Ham United at Upton Park.
Dec 1, 13:35
 File photo of Rafael Benitez and Sam Allardyce from 2009
Live Commentary: West Ham United 3-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates as Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez goes in search of his first win against West Ham United.
Dec 1, 11:54
 John Terry lies in agony on the ground
Rafael Benitez: 'We can't rush Benitez return'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that the club cannot rush John Terry's return from a knee injury.
Dec 1, 11:03
 Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea need to make January signings'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez claims that his squad needs to be strengthened in January or else the players could face burnout because of playing too many matches.
Dec 1, 04:51
 Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Rafael Benitez: 'I could have signed Andy Carroll'
Rafael Benitez reveals that he could have signed Andy Carroll for far less money than what Liverpool paid Newcastle United when he was in charge of the Reds.
Dec 1, 04:10
 West Ham boss Sam Allardyce bellows from the sidelines on November 19, 2012
Sam Allardyce: 'Rafael Benitez spat is water under the bridge'
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce says that he wants to avoid any spats with Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez following their public feud during their times at Bolton Wanderers and Liverpool respectively.
Nov 30, 17:27
 Frank Lampard, John Terry
John Terry, Frank Lampard remain absent for Chelsea
Rafael Benitez insists that he will not rush John Terry and Frank Lampard back to action, meaning the pair will miss Chelsea's clash with West Ham this weekend.
Nov 30, 14:09
 Fernando Torres in the rain
Chelsea to axe Fernando Torres in January if he doesn't improve?
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly ready to sell Fernando Torres in the January transfer window if the Spaniard fails to pick up his form in the next month.
Nov 30, 09:08
 Oriol Romeu
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu calls on teammates to "fight" for wins
Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu believes that the team need to "fight" in every single game but is confident that the goals will come.
Nov 29, 15:38
 Upton Park
Preview:West Ham United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews West Ham United's clash with Chelsea at Upton Park on Saturday.
Nov 29, 13:53
 Stamford Bridge
Chelsea close to signing Taison?
Chelsea are reportedly negotiating a £12m January deal for Brazilian striker Taison.
Nov 29, 12:13
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can win Premier League'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez refuses to rule his side out of winning the Premier League title.
Nov 29, 00:15
 Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-0 Fulham
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Wednesday's goalless draw between Chelsea and Fulham in the Premier League.
Nov 28, 22:19
 Eden Hazard and Damien Duff on November 28, 2012
Goalless draw for Chelsea and Fulham
There are no goals between Chelsea and Fulham in a West London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 28, 21:38
 A young Chelsea fan holds up an anti-Rafa Benitez sign on November 28, 2012
Half-Time Report: No goals at Stamford Bridge
Few chances at Stamford Bridge in the first half between Chelsea and Fulham.
Nov 28, 20:32
 Stamford Bridge
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-0 Fulham - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of tonight's goalless draw between Chelsea and Fulham in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 28, 18:52
 Marko Marin
Rafael Benitez: Marko Marin is "a good player"
Rafael Benitez suggests that he is close to giving Marko Marin a permanent slot in the Chelsea senior squad.
Nov 28, 15:14
 Oscar in action for Chelsea on November 17, 2012
Chelsea's Oscar urges team to snatch "crucial" win over Fulham
Chelsea playmaker Oscar believes that the Blues must defeat Fulham tonight in order to keep their place near the top of the Premier League table.
Nov 28, 11:31
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