Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku on August 28, 2021
Romelu Lukaku only prepared to leave Inter Milan for Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku says that he was only prepared to leave Inter Milan over the summer to secure a return to Chelsea.
Sep 5, 12:23
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 29, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'regards Chelsea as Man Utd's biggest title contenders'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly thinks that Chelsea are Manchester United's biggest rivals for the 2021-22 Premier League title.
Sep 5, 12:04
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland pictured on August 8, 2021
Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid to battle for Erling Braut Haaland next summer?
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid could go head to head for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland next summer, according to a report.
Sep 4, 16:42
Belgium's Thorgan Hazard celebrates scoring against Portugal at Euro 2020 on June 27, 2021
Preview:Belgium vs. Czech Republic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Belgium and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 3, 11:45
Juventus attacker Dejan Kulusevski pictured in February 2021
Three young stars set to take Serie A by storm
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at three young stars who could take Serie A by storm this season.
Sep 3, 11:31
Everton manager Rafael Benitez on August 28, 2021
Salomon Rondon delighted to be back playing under Rafael Benitez at Everton
The Venezuela international completed a deadline-day return to the Premier League from China.
Sep 3, 10:17
Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez in action on January 31, 2021
Chelsea confirm Saul Niguez shirt number
Saul Niguez has been confirmed as Chelsea's new number 17, following his arrival on loan from Atletico Madrid.
Sep 2, 18:07
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane pictured on August 26, 2021
The Premier League's biggest winners of the summer transfer window
Unsurprisingly clubs with big budgets made significant signings but there were success stories elsewhere.
Sep 1, 11:48
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane pictured on August 26, 2021
Q&A: Key questions answered from Premier League summer transfer window
Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku returned, Jack Grealish made a big move and Harry Kane was frustrated in his bid to leave Spurs.
Sep 1, 09:56
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku on August 28, 2021
Romelu Lukaku is missing piece to Chelsea jigsaw - Shaun Wright-Phillips
Lukaku made his second debut for Chelsea and made an impression straight away after he scored in a 2-0 win against Arsenal last month.
Sep 1, 09:24
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez pictured in May 2021
Chelsea complete Saul Niguez signing
Chelsea complete the signing of Spain international midfielder Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid.
Aug 31, 22:43
Belgium's Thorgan Hazard celebrates scoring against Portugal at Euro 2020 on June 27, 2021
Preview:Estonia vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Estonia and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 11:30
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on August 22, 2021
6 stars who Cristiano Ronaldo has emulated by rejoining a former club
Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest player who has gone back to a former club in recent times.
Aug 31, 11:15
Ross Barkley pictured for Chelsea in September 2020
Chelsea to offload five players before transfer deadline?
Chelsea are looking to offload five out-of-favour first-team players before Tuesday's transfer deadline, according to a report.
Aug 30, 17:15
Jules Kounde pictured in March 2021
Chelsea deal for Jules Kounde collapses?
Chelsea's pursuit of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde could be over after the Spanish club increased their asking price, according to a report.
Aug 30, 12:53
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their first goal against Hellas Verona on August 27, 2021
Lautaro Martinez 'accepts new Inter Milan contract'
Serie A champions Inter Milan reportedly reach an agreement with Lautaro Martinez to extend the striker's contract this summer.
Aug 30, 07:40
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on August 8, 2021
Jurgen Klopp relishing Chelsea test as Liverpool look to state title credentials
The Premier League big guns meet in a blockbuster clash on Saturday.
Aug 27, 21:30
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured for Manchester United in 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo joins stars to make sensational return to former club
The Portuguese star won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, two League Cups and the Champions League during his first spell with United.
Aug 27, 16:10
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
Thomas Tuchel: Liverpool clash will be stress test for Chelsea and Romelu Lukaku
Club-record £98million recruit Romelu Lukaku enjoyed the perfect start by netting on his second Chelsea debut in last weekend's 2-0 win at Arsenal.
Aug 27, 15:10
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Aug 26, 11:04
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring against Norwich City in the Premier League on August 14, 2021
How Liverpool could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Aug 26, 10:55
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring against Norwich City in the Premier League on August 14, 2021
Preview:Liverpool vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 26, 10:45
Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal against Norwich City in the Premier League on August 21, 2021
Preview:Manchester City vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 26, 09:52
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk applauds the fans as he is substituted on August 8, 2021
Virgil Van Dijk v Romelu Lukaku: Who will come out on top this weekend?
The pair go head to head at Anfield on Saturday evening.
Aug 26, 09:00
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates after the match on August 7, 2021
Mino Raiola made extravagant demands to Chelsea for Erling Braut Haaland?
Agent Mino Raiola allegedly demanded that Chelsea pay Erling Braut Haaland a wage packet of £820,000 per week to win the race for the Borussia Dortmund forward.
Aug 25, 11:50
Colombia's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal on June 24, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea 'both interested in Luis Diaz'
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are both interested in Porto attacker Luis Diaz, according to a report.
Aug 25, 10:12
Michail Antonio celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Leicester City in the Premier League on August 23, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Lukaku, Antonio, Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek two, including Romelu Lukaku, Michail Antonio and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Aug 24, 08:08
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on March 3, 2021
Chelsea 'to make formal bid for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde today'
Having been interested in Jules Kounde throughout the summer, Chelsea are reportedly expected to make a bid for the Sevilla defender later today.
Aug 23, 13:08
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka and Ben White look dejected after Brentford's Christian Norgaard scored their second goal on August 13, 2021
Arsenal motivated by criticism after two opening defeats - Granit Xhaka
The Gunners lost 2-0 at home to Chelsea on Sunday.
Aug 23, 11:48
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka and Ben White look dejected after Brentford's Christian Norgaard scored their second goal on August 13, 2021
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 09:25
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring their first goal on April 27, 2021
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Aug 23, 07:25
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
The sporting weekend in pictures
The Oval Invincibles won the Women's Hundred, while the Southern Brave took the men's version.
Aug 23, 04:00
Arsenal's Pablo Mari in action with Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
5 things we learned from this weekend's Premier League action
Romelu Lukaku did not need long to score his first goal after returning to Chelsea.
Aug 22, 18:35
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on March 4, 2021
Thomas Tuchel pleased with strength of Chelsea squad
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel hails the strength of his squad following Sunday's 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Premier League.
Aug 22, 18:34
Arsenal's Ben White pictured on August 1, 2021
Mikel Arteta provides Ben White update after Chelsea loss
Mikel Arteta does not expect COVID-positive defender Ben White to be available for next weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Aug 22, 18:29
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel celebrates with the Champions League trophy on May 29, 2021
Thomas Tuchel: 'There is still plenty of room for improvement'
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists that there is "still room to improve" for the team following Sunday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.
Aug 22, 18:22
Arsenal's Pablo Mari in action with Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
Mikel Arteta bemoans "unprecedented" circumstances after Chelsea loss
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoans the "difficult" and "unprecedented" circumstances surrounding his club following Sunday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.
Aug 22, 18:20
Chelsea's Reece James celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
Reece James delighted to score and assist in win over Arsenal
Chelsea defender Reece James reveals his delight at contributing a goal and an assist in his side's 2-0 win over Arsenal.
Aug 22, 18:13
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts on August 13, 2021
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: 'We cannot feel sorry for ourselves'
Mikel Arteta insists that Arsenal will not feel sorry for themselves following Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 22, 18:13
Arsenal's Pablo Mari in action with Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
Thomas Tuchel hails Romelu Lukaku for performance against Arsenal
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel lavishes praise on Romelu Lukaku for his performance in Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Aug 22, 18:02
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