Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Stamford Bridge showdown with Premier League leaders and champions Manchester City.
Dec 6, 13:06
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up at Molineux.
Dec 3, 13:45
Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea.
Dec 3, 12:10
Pedro mounts Marcos Alonso after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 30, 14:18
Son Heung-min is mobbed by his Tottenham Hotspur teammates after adding his name to the scoresheet against Chelsea on November 24, 2018
Rampant Tottenham Hotspur inflict first defeat on Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea
Chelsea fall to their first competitive defeat of the Maurizio Sarri era as they are humbled 3-1 by Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium.
Nov 24, 19:23
Christian Eriksen in action for Tottenham Hotspur on August 27, 2018
Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea ahead of this weekend's huge showdown between the two clubs.
Nov 22, 17:55
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up.
Nov 22, 17:23
Generic view inside Wembley on August 5, 2018
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League meeting between top-four rivals Tottenham and Chelsea.
Nov 22, 16:39
Dele Alli in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 2, 2018
Dele Alli 'rants at hotel staff'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is videoed launching a rant at hotel staff for reportedly refusing to upgrade his room.
Nov 21, 14:12
Harry Kane scores the winner during the Nations League group game between England and Croatia on November 18, 2018
Harry Kane fires England into Nations League semi-finals
England score twice in the final 15 minutes to come from behind and beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley, sealing their place in the Nations League semi-finals.
Nov 18, 15:54
Marcus Rashford and Mateo Kovacic battle for the ball during England's goalless draw with Croatia on October 12, 2018
Preview:England vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's winner-takes-all Nations League showdown between England and Croatia at Wembley, including predictions, teams news and head-to-head records.
Nov 16, 17:00
England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Predicted England XI vs. Croatia: Harry Kane to return for Nations League decider
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for their winner-takes-all UEFA Nations League showdown with Croatia at Wembley.
Nov 16, 13:36
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
Predicted England XI vs. USA: Wayne Rooney to start on bench
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance as they host USA in an international friendly at Wembley.
Nov 13, 12:33
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-0 Everton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea are held to a goalless draw by Everton in Sunday's Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 11, 13:15
Chelsea's Eden Hazard arrives for their game with Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Everton
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Everton, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up against the Toffees.
Nov 9, 16:50
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has a laugh during his presser on October 19, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Everton.
Nov 9, 16:00
Jorginho and Maksim Skavysh in action during the Europa League group game between BATE Borisov and Chelsea on November 8, 2018
Chelsea edge out BATE Borisov to reach last 32 of Europa League
A second-half goal from Olivier Giroud gives Chelsea a 1-0 victory over BATE Borisov, a result which earns the Blues a place in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Nov 8, 19:49
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's London derby between unbeaten Chelsea and out-of-form Crystal Palace, including predictions, teams news and head-to-head records.
Nov 2, 12:08
Chelsea's Eden Hazard arrives for their game with Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Crystal Palace
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's London derby against Crystal Palace as they look to extend their unbeaten start to 11 games.
Nov 2, 10:56
Sadio Mane gets the fourth during the Champions League game between Liverpool and Red Star on October 24, 2018
Premier League Team of the Week - Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Ross Barkley
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 10, including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and three Chelsea players.
Oct 30, 11:26
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Chelsea make light of Eden Hazard absence to thrash Burnley
Alvaro Morata, Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are all on the scoresheet as Chelsea dismiss Burnley 4-0 at Turf Moor to climb to second in the Premier League.
Oct 28, 15:30
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates with teammates after scoring against Liverpool during their Premier League clash on September 29, 2018
Live Commentary: Burnley 0-4 Chelsea - as it happened
Read how Chelsea made light of Eden Hazard's absence by thrashing Burnley 4-0, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Turf Moor.
Oct 28, 12:30
Chelsea's Willian celebrates scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Willian: 'Chelsea fear no-one'
Chelsea attacker Willian insists that his team "have no-one to fear in the Premier League this season".
Oct 27, 12:03
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Juventus on October 23, 2018
Preview:Manchester United vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Everton.
Oct 26, 16:55
General view of Burnley's Turf Moor taken April 2018
Preview:Burnley vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's trip to Burnley in the Premier League.
Oct 26, 16:38
Chelsea's Eden Hazard arrives for their game with Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Burnley
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League visit to Burnley, with star man Eden Hazard still a doubt due to injury.
Oct 26, 09:37
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Juventus on October 23, 2018
Jose Mourinho 'banged on Chelsea door to demand apology'
Chelsea coach Marco Ianni reportedly apologised to Jose Mourinho for his wild celebrations during the Blues' 2-2 draw with Man United after the Portuguese confronted him.
Oct 24, 16:46
Willian in action for Chelsea on February 25, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against BATE Borisov
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Europa League clash against BATE Borisov at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 23, 17:08
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on August 12, 2018
Preview:Manchester United vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday night's Champions League Group H clash between Manchester United and Juventus, including team news, predicted XIs and a full preview.
Oct 22, 10:26
David Luiz in action for Chelsea during a Premier League clash with Newcastle United on August 28, 2018
David Luiz: 'Chelsea's spirit against Manchester United was amazing'
Defender David Luiz describes Chelsea's spirit against Manchester United as "amazing" after the Blues struck late to record a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 21, 17:17
Andreas Pereira in action for Manchester United in July 2016
Andreas Pereira: 'Manchester United pumped up for Juventus clash'
Andreas Pereira says that Manchester United's performance against Chelsea on Saturday has left them feeling "pumped up" for the upcoming clash with Juventus.
Oct 21, 11:50
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring the opening goal during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on October 20, 2018
Ross Barkley rescues Chelsea's unbeaten start against Manchester United
Chelsea score a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge and keep their unbeaten start to the season alive.
Oct 20, 13:32
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Mixed news on injury front'
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reveals mixed news regarding injury issues in his first-team squad ahead of the Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Oct 19, 12:37
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on October 6, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge as he takes his struggling Manchester United side to face in-form Chelsea.
Oct 19, 07:40
Eden Hazard celebrates getting his side's first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Cardiff City on September 15, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up when they welcome Manchester United and former manager Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge.
Oct 18, 13:32
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kieran Trippier after scoring the opener during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018
England stun Spain with memorable victory in Seville
England produce one of their best away performances in recent memory to beat Spain 3-2 in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville.
Oct 15, 20:42
Marcus Rashford and Mateo Kovacic battle for the ball during England's goalless draw with Croatia on October 12, 2018
England play out stalemate with Croatia in Rijeka
Marcus Rashford squanders two opportunities as England draw 0-0 with Croatia in their second UEFA Nations League outing.
Oct 12, 20:38
England's Jordan Henderson gestures in the match against Sweden on July 7, 2018
How England could line up against Croatia
Ahead of Friday evening's UEFA Nations League clash between Croatia and England, Sports Mole looks at how the Three Lions could line up.
Oct 10, 17:45
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during his side's international friendly with Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Ross Barkley believes he is now better equipped to deliver goods for England
The Chelsea midfielder is back in Gareth Southgate's squad for the first time since 2016.
Oct 9, 19:12
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Southampton on Sunday, October 7, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Ross Barkley can be one of the best players in the world'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard backs teammate Ross Barkley to become one of the best players in world football.
Oct 8, 18:54
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