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Roberto Martinez sees long-term Everton future for Gareth Barry
Roberto Martinez is hopeful that on-loan midfielder Gareth Barry will stay at the club for many years to come.Sep 3, 21:45
Romelu Lukaku pleased with Everton switch
Striker Romelu Lukaku admits that he is "glad" to have sealed a deadline-day move to Everton after starting the season on the bench at Chelsea.Sep 3, 20:55
Gareth Barry: 'I could stay at Everton longer'
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry suggests that he could stay at Everton on a permanent basis after the end of the season.Sep 3, 15:14
Transfer window: Premier League's winners and losers
Sports Mole assesses which Premier League clubs did well in the transfer window, while also highlighting the sides that may be a little disappointed with their work.Sep 3, 10:56
Vincent Kompany hails "great" Everton signings
Vincent Kompany says that Everton pulled off a "clever piece of business" by signing Gareth Barry and Romelu Lukaku.Sep 3, 06:56
West Bromwich Albion confirm Victor Anichebe transfer
Victor Anichebe joins West Bromwich Albion from Everton in a deal that could be worth up to £6m.Sep 2, 23:19
Hull City miss out on Shane Long, resign Gedo instead
Hull City fail in their attempts to recruit West Brom striker Shane Long, but do re-sign Egyptian international striker on a season-long loan deal.Sep 2, 23:10
Gareth Barry moves to Everton on loan
Gareth Barry joins Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City on the final day of the transfer window.Sep 2, 23:05
Everton sign James McCarthy from Wigan Athletic
James McCarthy links back up with Roberto Martinez at Everton, who have signed the Ireland international midfielder from Wigan for a £12m fee.Sep 2, 22:50
Romelu Lukaku joins Everton on loan
Belgium international Romelu Lukaku agrees to join Everton on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.Sep 2, 22:29
West Bromwich Albion enter Romelu Lukaku race?
West Bromwich Albion reportedly enter the race to sign Romelu Lukaku on a season-long loan from Chelsea.Sep 2, 20:47
Everton interested in Romelu Lukaku loan?
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku on loan.Sep 2, 19:12
Chelsea agree Demba Ba terms with unnamed club?
Chelsea reportedly agree terms with an unnamed Premier League club over a potential loan deal for Demba Ba, although Arsenal and Tottenham have had inquiries rejected.Sep 2, 18:52
Live Coverage: Transfer deadline day - as it happened
Relive deadline day in the transfer window with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of the action.Sep 2, 14:00
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Swansea City
Sports Mole picks apart a comfortable win for Swansea City over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.Sep 1, 15:10
Frank Lampard hails Chelsea spirit
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard backs his side to be very strong this season after just coming up short in a defeat on penalties to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Super Cup.Aug 30, 23:26
Jose Mourinho: 'The best team lost tonight'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that his side deserved to beat Bayern Munich after coming up short in the UEFA Super Cup, thanks to a dramatic late defeat on penalties.Aug 30, 22:14
Match Analysis: Bayern Munich 2-2 Chelsea (Bayern win 5-4 on penalties)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bayern Munich claim the UEFA Super Cup with a 5-4 penalty win over Chelsea.Aug 30, 22:13
Bayern Munich win Super Cup on penalties against 10-man Chelsea
Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich win the Super Cup courtesy of a remarkable 5-4 penalty-shootout victory over Jose Mourinho's Chelsea in Prague.Aug 30, 21:35
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 2-2 Chelsea (Bayern win 5-4 on penalties) - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the European Super Cup at the Eden Arena in Prague as Bayern Munich claim the trophy on penalties following a 2-2 draw between the two European rivals.Aug 30, 17:30
Samuel Eto'o close to Chelsea switch?
Chelsea will reportedly confirm the signing of Samuel Eto'o within the next 48 hours.Aug 28, 02:58
Jamie Redknapp: 'Robin van Persie gives Manchester United edge over Chelsea'
Jamie Redknapp backs Robin van Persie to make the difference when Manchester United and Chelsea lock horns at Old Trafford tonight.Aug 26, 00:56
Should Willian choose Chelsea or Tottenham Hotspur?
Sports Mole considers whether Tottenham Hotspur or Chelsea would be a better option for Brazilian attacker Willian.Aug 23, 09:45
Romelu Lukaku: 'I would welcome Wayne Rooney, Samuel Eto'o challenge'
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku insists that he would relish the challenge of competing for a place in the starting lineup with either Wayne Rooney or Romelu Lukaku.Aug 23, 07:24
Team News: Demba Ba, Juan Mata start for Chelsea against Aston Villa
Demba Ba is chosen to lead the Chelsea attack against Aston Villa in the Premier League this evening, with Juan Mata also returning for the Blues.Aug 21, 17:59
Romelu Lukaku: 'Chelsea can handle pressure'
Romelu Lukaku insists that Chelsea can handle any pressure that is put on them this season.Aug 21, 12:18
Team News: Fernando Torres starts for Chelsea against Hull City
Jose Mourinho opts to play Fernando Torres up front instead of Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea's Premier League opener against Hull City.Aug 18, 14:15
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Is Samuel Eto'o an adequate alternative to Wayne Rooney?
After both Chelsea and Manchester United were linked with striker Samuel Eto'o, Sports Mole assesses whether the Cameroon forward is an adequate alternative to Wayne Rooney.Aug 15, 09:54
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Preview:Belgium vs. France
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Belgium and France.Aug 12, 16:23
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Report: West Bromwich Albion unlikely to pursue Jermain Defoe
West Brom will not pursue their reported interest in Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe unless the England international became available on loan, according to a report.Aug 5, 22:20
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Romelu Lukaku "happy" to fight for place at Chelsea
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku reveals that he is happy at the club and wants to fight to win a place in the first-team under manager Jose Mourinho.Aug 5, 04:45
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Jose Mourinho: 'Competition for places good for Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that competition for places in his side can only be good for the club and their ambitions this season.Aug 5, 04:30
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Romelu Lukaku: 'Life not easy at Chelsea'
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku claims that "it's not easy" at Chelsea.Aug 4, 10:21
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Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea will adapt for Fernando Torres'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho vows to stick with striker Fernando Torres, insisting that he will adapt his side to bring out the Spanish forward's best qualities.Aug 2, 23:56
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Five replacements for Roberto Soldado
Sports Mole picks out five players who could replace Roberto Soldado at Valencia.Jul 31, 10:53
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Jose Mourinho selects Chelsea tour squad
Jose Mourinho selects a strong 25-man squad for Chelsea's pre-season tour of the United States.Jul 30, 16:19
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Demba Ba: 'Competition at Chelsea will help me improve'
Chelsea striker Demba Ba insists that he is happy to face competition for his place in the team.Jul 26, 10:48
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku pleased with pre-season goals
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is pleased to have scored four goals in three games during the club's pre-season tour of the Far East.Jul 26, 09:03
Chelsea thrash BNI Indonesia All-Stars
Chelsea notch up eight goals against BNI Indonesia All-Stars in a friendly.Jul 25, 15:29
Live Commentary: BNI Indonesia All-Stars 1-8 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the pre-season clash in Jakarta where Chelsea beat BNI Indonesia All-Stars 8-1.Jul 25, 12:30
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