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
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Southampton on Sunday, October 7, 2018
Premier League Team of the Week - Eden Hazard, Alexandre Lacazette, Ross Barkley
Sports Mole selects its team of the week ahead of the second international break of the season, including the likes of Eden Hazard, Alexandre Lacazette and Ross Barkley.
Oct 8, 12:40
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Southampton on Sunday, October 7, 2018
Maurizio Sarri "really happy" with Ross Barkley
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri hails Ross Barkley, claiming that the midfielder "will become a very important player" for both the Blues and England.
Oct 8, 09:12
Ross Barkley in action with Naby Keita during the EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool on September 26, 2018
Maurizio Sarri tips Ross Barkley to flourish at international level
The midfielder is back in the England squad.
Oct 7, 17:06
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Southampton on Sunday, October 7, 2018
Ross Barkley stars as Chelsea beat Southampton in the Premier League
Ross Barkley provides a goal and an assist as Chelsea register a 3-0 victory over Southampton in Sunday's Premier League fixture at St Mary's.
Oct 7, 15:09
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Live Commentary: Southampton 0-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea register a 3-0 victory over Southampton in Sunday's Premier League fixture at St Mary's.
Oct 7, 12:15
Alvaro Morata celebrates with his teammates after scoring Chelsea's winner against Videoton in the Europa League on October 4, 2018
Alvaro Morata ends scoring drought to rescue Chelsea
Alvaro Morata scores 20 minutes from time at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea grind out a 1-0 win against a resolute Videoton side in their second Europa League outing.
Oct 4, 20:52
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea on August 7, 2018
Cesc Fabregas 'considering Chelsea exit'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas reportedly tells his representatives to make contingency plans for a possible exit if he does not receive a contract extension.
Oct 4, 08:29
Alvaro Morata in action for Chelsea on August 26, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Videoton
Sports Mole predicts how Chelsea could line up for the visit of Hungarian champions Videoton in the Europa League.
Oct 2, 17:20
Ross Barkley in action with Naby Keita during the EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool on September 26, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from those expected to be available for Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Liverpool this weekend.
Sep 27, 13:41
Michael O'Connor in action for Notts County in October 2016
Fit-again Barkley determined to earn England recall
The midfielder has not played for his country since Gareth Southgate took charge.
Sep 27, 12:00
Ross Barkley in action with Naby Keita during the EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool on September 26, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 27, 10:38
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard celebrates scoring against Liverpool in their EFL Cup clash on September 26, 2018
Eden Hazard brilliance sends Chelsea through at Liverpool's expense
Eden Hazard comes off the bench to inspire Chelsea to a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Liverpool at Anfield in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Sep 26, 20:38
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'suffers fresh injury setback'
Ruben Loftus-Cheek will sit out Chelsea's EFL Cup third-round tie with Liverpool because of an ongoing injury issue, according to a report.
Sep 25, 07:55
Mark Noble, Jorginho and Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on September 23, 2018
West Ham United earn deserved point against Chelsea
West Ham United earn their first home point of the new Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against Chelsea in Sunday's clash at the London Stadium.
Sep 23, 14:24
Pedro in action for Chelsea on December 30, 2017
How Chelsea could line up against West Ham United
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how the Blues could line up at the London Stadium.
Sep 21, 17:35
Willian celebrates his opener during the Europa League group game between PAOK and Chelsea on September 20, 2018
Early Willian goal sees Chelsea beat PAOK in Europa League
An early goal from Willian earns Chelsea a 1-0 victory over PAOK in Thursday's clash in the Europa League.
Sep 20, 18:49
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
How Chelsea could line up against PAOK
Ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash between PAOK and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how the English giants could line up.
Sep 19, 11:15
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Preview:PAOK vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Europa League encounter between PAOK and Chelsea.
Sep 18, 10:11
Eden Hazard celebrates getting his side's first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Cardiff City on September 15, 2018
Eden Hazard hat-trick sinks Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge
Eden Hazard scores his second hat-trick for Chelsea as the Blues maintain their perfect Premier League start with a 4-1 home win over Cardiff City.
Sep 15, 15:56
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'I must be patient at Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits that he would like to play more regular first-team football but acknowledges the need to be "patient" at the club.
Sep 11, 17:22
Danny Drinkwater in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 17, 2018
Leicester City 'want Danny Drinkwater on loan'
Leicester City are reportedly interested in re-signing Danny Drinkwater on loan from Chelsea when the transfer window reopens in January.
Sep 3, 08:31
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek has to improve'
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insists that Ruben Loftus-Cheek will prove to be an "important" member of his side, but calls on him to improve tactically first.
Aug 31, 13:40
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 30, 13:24
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'angry with Chelsea over blocked move'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly furious with the club after being denied a loan move to either Monaco or Schalke 04 this month.
Aug 29, 08:58
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Chelsea edge out Newcastle United after DeAndre Yedlin own goal
Chelsea register a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in Sunday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park to record their third successive win in the top flight.
Aug 26, 16:55
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on August 11, 2018
Team News: Eden Hazard handed first league start for Chelsea's trip to Newcastle United
Eden Hazard will make his first Premier League start of the season as Chelsea make two changes to their side for this afternoon's meeting with Newcastle United.
Aug 26, 14:03
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
Ross Barkley looking to emulate Frank Lampard at Chelsea
Ross Barkley reveals that he is confident of becoming a 20-goal-a-season midfielder at Chelsea.
Aug 26, 10:58
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring Chelsea's late winner against Arsenal on August 18, 2018
Late Marcos Alonso strike wins thrilling London derby for Chelsea
Marcos Alonso scores in the final 10 minutes as Chelsea earn a 3-2 win against London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 18, 18:22
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Team News: Eden Hazard benched as Chelsea take on Arsenal
Eden Hazard is once again named on the Chelsea bench as Maurizio Sarri's charges host Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
Aug 18, 15:32
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Arsenal's Premier League trip to London rivals Chelsea.
Aug 16, 14:17
Chelsea attacker Pedro celebrates with Eden Hazard after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Huddersfield on August 11, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole predicts how Chelsea will line up for their Premier League showdown with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 16, 12:00
Danny Drinkwater in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 17, 2018
Schalke 04 'turn attention to Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater'
Bundesliga side Schalke 04 reportedly turn their attention to signing Danny Drinkwater on loan after missing out on his Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Aug 15, 09:39
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
Ross Barkley: 'I need to keep learning at Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley says that his main aim for the season is to "keep learning" after being given an opportunity by new boss Maurizio Sarri.
Aug 14, 11:19
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during a pre-season friendly with Lyon in August 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'to reject Schalke 04 move'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek reportedly decides to turn down a loan move to Schalke 04 in order to fight for his place in the first team at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 14, 08:48
Kepa Arrizabalaga is unveiled at a Chelsea press conference on August 9, 2018
Team News: Kepa Arrizabalaga begins in goal for Chelsea
New Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga starts in goal for the clash against Huddersfield Town.
Aug 11, 13:13
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
How Chelsea could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their Premier League opener against Huddersfield Town, Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up during the 2018-19 season.
Aug 10, 13:04
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Chelsea - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Maurizio Sarri's first Premier League match in charge of Chelsea as they visit the John Smith's Stadium to face Huddersfield Town.
Aug 9, 18:43
Ruben Loftus-Cheek reacts to a missed chance during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Lyon on August 7, 2018
Chelsea beat Lyon on penalties following goalless draw at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea win their final pre-season friendly of 2018-19 as Lyon are beaten penalties following a goalless 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 7, 21:11
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea in the EFL Cup on January 24, 2018
Ross Barkley: 'Maurizio Sarri needs time at Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley insists that the Blues must be "patient" with new boss Maurizio Sarri if the Italian is to succeed in West London.
Aug 7, 11:24
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