Roman Abramovich
Ruud Gullit: 'Roman Abramovich can do what he likes at Chelsea'
Ruud Gullit says that Roman Abramovich has the right do whatever he wants with Chelsea because he owns the London club.
Nov 27, 03:14
Pep Guardiola
Ruud Gullit: 'Pep Guardiola will find it difficult to repeat Barcelona success'
Ruud Gullit believes that Pep Guardiola will struggle to achieve the success he had at Barcelona because he will not have same kind of players he had at the Spanish club.
Nov 27, 02:34
Petr Cech
Petr Cech: 'Adapt to Rafael Benitez or you're out'
Petr Cech warns that any players that do not adapt to life under Rafael Benitez will find themselves out of the Chelsea team.
Nov 27, 00:55
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Rafael Benitez can't change Chelsea in two days'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says that he has never seen fans react so negatively to a new manager like Chelsea supporters did to Rafael Benitez yesterday.
Nov 26, 09:07
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Fulham
Sports Mole previews Rafael Benitez's second match in charge of Chelsea against Fulham on Wednesday night.
Nov 25, 19:59
Petr Cech
Petr Cech expected Rafael Benitez backlash
Petr Cech reveals that he was not surprised to see Rafael Benitez met by a chorus of disapproval from Chelsea fans before his first match in charge.
Nov 25, 19:35
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on November 25, 2012
Rafael Benitez not satisfied with Chelsea draw
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez admits that he is not 'not 100% satisfied' with Sunday's 0-0 draw against Manchester City.
Nov 25, 18:33
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on November 25, 2012
Roberto Mancini: "We lost two points"
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City played well enough to beat Chelsea and let two crucial points slip in today's goalless draw.
Nov 25, 18:27
Petr Cech
Petr Cech pleased with Chelsea spirit
Petr Cech insists that it was important not to lose Rafael Benitez's first game in charge following Chelsea's goalless draw with Manchester City.
Nov 25, 18:16
Fernando Torres and Vincent Kompany battle for the ball on November 25, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City
Sports Mole casts an eye over the 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Manchester at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 25, 18:06
Fernando Torres and Vincent Kompany battle for the ball on November 25, 2012
Stalemate at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea and Manchester City draw 0-0 in Rafael Benitez's first game in charge of the Londoners.
Nov 25, 17:50
Fernando Torres in action for Chelsea
Team News: Rafael Benitez picks Fernando Torres to start
Fernando Torres is recalled to the Chelsea lineup by new manager Rafael Benitez.
Nov 25, 15:29
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text updates as Rafael Benitez begins his stint in charge of Chelsea against Manchester City.
Nov 25, 15:02
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola waiting for Manchester United job?
Reports suggest that Pep Guardiola wants to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and will reject Chelsea's approach in the summer.
Nov 25, 08:48
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez vows to improve Fernando Torres
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez vows to improve the form of striker Fernando Torres by improving the team as a whole.
Nov 25, 07:26
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Paris Saint-Germain delete Ashley Cole tweet
Paris Saint-Germain tweet to confirm the signing of Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, only to delete the message moments later.
Nov 24, 14:11
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Roman Abramovich is a nice person'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes that he can use his experience to get his ideas across to owner Roman Abramovich.
Nov 24, 08:26
Rafa Benitez in 2010
Rafael Benitez keen on Paulinho?
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly interested in making Corinthians midfielder Paulinho his first signing at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 24, 01:09
Fernando Torres in action for Chelsea
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres trying his best'
Rafael Benitez insists that Fernando Torres has looked "committed" during his first training sessions as Chelsea manager.
Nov 24, 00:06
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in 2011
Rafael Benitez expects Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard to leave
Rafael Benitez reveals that he thinks Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole will leave Chelsea when their contracts expire in the summer.
Nov 23, 23:33
Pep Guardiola
Juan Mata: 'Pep Guardiola would be great coach for any club'
Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata says that Pep Guardiola would be a "great" manager for any team.
Nov 23, 17:26
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's highly anticipated Premier League tie between Chelsea and Manchester City
Nov 23, 15:18
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Roberto Mancini wary of Benitez's Chelsea
Roberto Mancini is wary that the arrival of Rafael Benitez could motivate Chelsea for Manchester City's trip to Stamford Bridge.
Nov 23, 12:58
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rafael Benitez lucky to get Chelsea job now'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reignites his rivalry with Rafael Benitez by saying that the Spaniard is "lucky" to take over at Chelsea.
Nov 23, 10:15
Roberto Di Matteo waves in April 2012
Roberto Di Matteo to become new Napoli boss?
Roberto Di Matteo, who was sacked by Chelsea earlier this week, is reportedly being considered by Napoli.
Nov 23, 09:32
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea fans will be happy with me by the summer'
Rafael Benitez insists that the Chelsea fans will be "pleased" with his appointment by the end of the season.
Nov 23, 09:07
Pablo Zabaleta
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Chelsea game will be tough'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that Chelsea have a chance to make a fresh start under new manager Rafael Benitez.
Nov 23, 07:16
Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his first for City on November 17, 2012
Sergio Aguero: "Best is yet to come"
Sergio Aguero remains confident that Manchester City will recover from European disappointment to retain their Premier League title.
Nov 23, 02:28
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez targeting five trophies
New Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez eyes success in all five competitions for the club this season.
Nov 22, 19:25
Rafael Benitez holds the Chelsea shirt as he is unveiled as manager on November 22, 2012
Rafael Benitez refuses to single out Fernando Torres
New Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez refuses to focus on his relationship with striker Fernando Torres.
Nov 22, 18:24
Rafa Benitez in 2010
Live Coverage: Rafael Benitez takes first Chelsea press conference
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of Rafael Benitez's first press conference as the new Chelsea manager.
Nov 22, 17:16
Juventus' Sebastian Giovinco celebrates his team's third goal versus Chelsea on November 20, 2012
Sebastian Giovinco hails "beautiful night"
Sebastian Giovinco says that it was "important" for Juventus to beat Chelsea in Turin on Tuesday night.
Nov 22, 15:32
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock: 'Roberto Di Matteo should be delighted'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock believes that Roberto Di Matteo should be "delighted" to leave Chelsea after his success at the club.
Nov 22, 14:18
Eden Hazard scores the equaliser for Chelsea
Eden Hazard: 'I'm beautiful in sportswear'
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard says that in sports clothes he is "beautiful" and reveals that his favourite music to listen to is rap.
Nov 22, 13:44
Rafa Benitez in 2010
Rafael Benitez: "One game at a time"
Rafael Benitez is only thinking of the next game as he takes over from Roberto Di Matteo.
Nov 22, 13:15
Rafa Benitez in 2010
Dave Bassett backs Rafael Benitez to keep Chelsea job permanently
Dave Bassett believes that Rafael Benitez is likely to be given the full-time role at Chelsea if he gets Fernando Torres firing.
Nov 22, 11:49
Juan Mata
Juan Mata backs new Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez
Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata believes that new manager Rafael Benitez's experience will help the Premier League outfit build.
Nov 22, 11:08
Boudewijn Zenden
Rafael Benitez brings in Boudewijn Zenden as assistant Chelsea manager?
Neq Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez reportedly appoints retired midfielder Boudewijn Zenden as his assistant boss at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 22, 10:54
Rafael Benitez
Chelsea fan brands 'Benitez out' banner at Cobham training ground
A Chelsea supporter holds a 'Benitez out - One Di Matteo' banner outside of the club's Cobham training ground on the first day of the Spaniard's reign at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 22, 10:39
Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger "surprised" Rafael Benitez accepted Chelsea job
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he is shocked that Rafael Benitez has agreed to take on the Chelsea job on a temporary basis.
Nov 22, 09:43
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