Frank Lampard
Roberto Di Matteo wants Frank Lampard to sign a new Chelsea contract
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo sees Frank Lampard playing a role at Stamford Bridge well into his late thirties.
Aug 19, 05:29
Roberto Di Matteo
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo impressed with Oscar's versatility
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo says that Oscar is "a very good addition" to his team.
Aug 18, 21:28
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Chelsea unlikely to sign striker'
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo reveals that the club are unlikely to replace Didier Drogba.
Aug 18, 07:45
Victor Moses
Roberto Di Matteo coy on Victor Moses, Raul Meireles futures
Roberto Di Matteo gives little away when questioned on the future of transfer target Victor Moses and midfielder Raul Meireles, who has been linked with Spurs.
Aug 17, 20:40
Fernando Torres
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Chelsea
Chelsea and Wigan Athletic come together at the DW Stadium to mark the start of their new campaigns in the Premier League.
Aug 17, 16:57
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Signings will add style'
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo backs his summer signings to change Chelsea's style of play.
Aug 17, 14:42
Frank Leboeuf
Interview: Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf tells Sports Mole why he expects Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres to play a vital role for the Blues this season.
Aug 16, 17:15
Roberto Di Matteo
Frank Leboeuf: 'Roberto Di Matteo must challenge for silverware at Chelsea'
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf believes that pressure will be on Roberto Di Matteo's job at Stamford Bridge if he does not add more silverware to the club's cabinets this season.
Aug 16, 15:38
Sam Hutchinson
Sean O'Driscoll wants Sam Hutchinson at Nottingham Forest
Sean O'Driscoll concedes that he would like to sign Sam Hutchinson from Chelsea on a loan basis.
Aug 15, 11:05
Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard comfortable with Premier League style
Eden Hazard has claimed that he is starting to settle at Chelsea following his debut in the Community Shield.
Aug 13, 23:04
Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard pleases Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo says that he is pleased with Eden Hazard's start to his Chelsea career.
Aug 13, 07:30
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Manchester City are favourites'
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo says that Manchester City are the favourites to win the Premier League.
Aug 13, 07:06
Fernando Torres
Roberto Di Matteo praises Fernando Torres
Roberto Di Matteo heaps praise of Fernando Torres after Chelsea's Community Shield defeat.
Aug 13, 06:25
Cesar Azpilicueta
Chelsea target Cesar Azpilicueta starts league opener for Marseille
Long-term Chelsea target Cesar Azpilicueta has shrugged off transfer speculation to start Marseille's first game of the season against Reims.
Aug 12, 19:29
Roberto Di Matteo
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo defends Branislav Ivanovic after straight red card
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo defends Branislav Ivanovic after he was sent off in the Community Shield.
Aug 12, 17:34
Fernando Torres
Half-Time Report: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City
Fernando Torres scores the only goal of the half as ten-man Chelsea hold a 1-0 lead at the break in the Community Shield against Manchester City.
Aug 12, 13:21
Fernando Torres
Roberto Di Matteo "confident" of Fernando Torres success
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo insists that he has confidence in Fernando Torres ahead of the new Premier League season.
Aug 11, 23:37
Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini expects Chelsea to be threat
Roberto Mancini expects more of a threat from Chelsea in the Premier League this season.
Aug 11, 14:39
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku delighted with West Bromwich Albion loan move
Chelsea youngster Romelu Lukaku is delighted to join West Bromwich Albion on loan for the 2012-13 season.
Aug 11, 14:32
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo unconcerned about fixture pile-up
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo refuses to bemoan his side's potential fixture pile-up in the coming season as the Blues will be participating in seven competitions.
Aug 11, 12:12
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'No radical changes'
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo rules out making radical changes to the way his side plays.
Aug 11, 11:32
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Everybody chasing Manchester City'
Roberto Di Matteo claims that Manchester City will find it hard to defend their Premier League title this season.
Aug 10, 17:24
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo hints at more signings
Roberto Di Matteo hints that he may make more additions to his Chelsea squad this summer after the arrivals of Eden Hazard, Oscar and Marko Marin.
Aug 10, 15:08
Romelu Lukaku
Roberto Di Matteo confirms Romelu Lukaku loan plans
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo confirms that Romelu Lukaku is likely to leave the club on loan this season.
Aug 10, 14:35
Daniel Sturridge
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Daniel Sturridge is in my plans'
Roberto Di Matteo insists that Daniel Sturridge is part of his plans at Chelsea amid rumours linking the striker with a move away.
Aug 10, 14:18
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo to name "strong team" against Manchester City
Roberto Di Matteo claims that he will select a "strong" side for Chelsea's Community Shield battle against Manchester City on Sunday.
Aug 10, 14:16
Josh McEachran
Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers want Josh McEachran?
Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers reportedly consider making loan bids for Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran.
Aug 9, 04:54
Alvaro Pereira
Porto talk to Chelsea target Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro Pereira's agent will hold "important" talks with Porto amid speculation over a possible transfer to Chelsea.
Aug 8, 13:59
Cesar Azpilicueta
Marseille confirm "serious" Chelsea approach for Cesar Azpilicueta
Marseille confirm that Chelsea have made a "serious" approach for defender Cesar Azpilicueta.
Aug 7, 08:06
Roberto Di Matteo
Chelsea target Brazilian teenager Wallace
Chelsea are to sign 18-year-old Brazilian Wallace as defensive cover, according to reports.
Aug 7, 07:15
Gus Poyet
Gus Poyet backs Chelsea to recover from Brighton defeat
Gus Poyet backs Chelsea to recover from their defeat to Brighton in time for the Community Shield on Sunday.
Aug 6, 06:30
Roberto Di Matteo
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo not planning radical changes
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo says that he will not change the team's playing style to accommodate new attacking players.
Aug 6, 00:59
Eden Hazard
Roberto Di Matteo urges Chelsea fans to be patient with Eden Hazard
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo urges fans to be patient with major summer signing Eden Hazard.
Aug 5, 23:57
Cesar Azpilicueta
Chelsea target Cesar Azpilicueta focused on Marseille
Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists that he is focused on staying in France this season despite interest from Chelsea.
Aug 5, 21:45
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo bemoans Chelsea's defeat to Brighton
Roberto Di Matteo bemoans Chelsea's defeat to Brighton in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.
Aug 4, 19:11
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo happy with Chelsea's progress during pre-season
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo believes that his squad are making good progress and will be ready to perform in the Premier League this season.
Aug 4, 03:15
Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro Pereira's agent alerts Chelsea as he aims to leave Porto
Chelsea target Alvaro Pereira is still open to a move from Porto, according to the player's agent.
Aug 3, 21:15
Daniel Sturridge
Daniel Sturridge demands showdown talks?
Daniel Sturridge is to consider his Chelsea future unless he is given assurances about his place in the team, according to reports.
Aug 2, 23:57
Ashley Cole
Carlo Ancelotti wants Ashley Cole at Paris Saint-Germain
Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring his former left-back Ashley Cole to Paris Saint-Germain from Chelsea this summer.
Aug 2, 22:54
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'There's always pressure at Chelsea'
Roberto Di Matteo believes that pressure is part and parcel of being Chelsea manager as they prepare to start the new season.
Aug 2, 08:03
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