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
 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
 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson waves to the crowd after the match against West Bromwich Albion on May 13, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'I'd love to have Ruben Loftus-Cheek back at Crystal Palace'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits that he would love to re-sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 4, 08:58
 Arsenal players celebrate the equaliser during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties after late equaliser
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Aug 1, 21:16
 Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (5-6 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's penalty shootout win against Chelsea in Wednesday evening's friendly match at the Aviva Stadium.
Aug 1, 18:00
 Chelsea's Willian celebrates scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Report: Maurizio Sarri left frustrated by Willian's delayed return to training
A report claims that Maurizio Sarri is frustrated by Willian's failure to return to Chelsea training, nearly a month on from Brazil's World Cup exit.
Aug 1, 12:35
 Marko Grujic in action for Cardiff City on March 6, 2018
Crystal Palace 'to rival Cardiff City for Marko Grujic'
Crystal Palace reportedly join Cardiff City in the race to sign midfielder Marko Grujic on loan from Liverpool this summer.
Jul 25, 15:09
 Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during a Premier League clash with Watford in February 2018
Sevilla 'want Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan'
Sevilla are reportedly interested in signing Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan from Chelsea for the 2018-19 season, and will pay up to 90% of his £6m-a-year wages.
Jul 17, 08:56
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek urges Gareth Southgate to sign new England deal
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that "it will be great news" if Gareth Southgate can be persuaded to stay on as manager beyond the next World Cup.
Jul 16, 14:44
 England's Jordan Pickford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek during the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'I want Premier League football next season'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek states that he wants more Premier League first-team action next season and will mull over his options over the coming weeks.
Jul 15, 10:59
 Thomas Meunier celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Belgium condemn England to fourth place at World Cup
Belgium record their best-ever finish at a World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over England in their third-place playoff match in St Petersburg.
Jul 14, 15:56
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England Southgate makes five changes to England XI
England boss Gareth Southgate makes five changes to his XI for Saturday's 2018 World Cup third-place playoff with Belgium.
Jul 14, 12:50
 England defender John Stones sees his header cleared off the line in the World Cup semi-final with Croatia on July 11, 2018
Didier Drogba: 'England should be proud'
Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba insists that England can be proud of their performance at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 13, 14:12
 England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Preview:Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.
Jul 12, 20:12
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Sweden vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final clash between Sweden and England at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 6, 22:05
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Jamie Redknapp: 'Gareth Southgate cannot become negative with Sweden tactics'
Jamie Redknapp believes that the introduction of Eric Dier for Dele Alli against Colombia nearly cost England a place in the last eight of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 12:06
 England's Jordan Pickford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek during the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek hits out at Chelsea, Antonio Conte
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek hits out at Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for his 'lack of faith'.
Jul 1, 16:12
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli declares himself fit to play in England World Cup tie against Colombia
Dele Alli declares himself fit to play for England in their World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia on Tuesday.
Jun 30, 13:52
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli, John Stones train for England ahead of World Cup Colombia clash
Dele Alli and John Stones train on Saturday as England continue their preparations for Tuesday's World Cup last-16 game with Colombia.
Jun 30, 12:49
 England's Trent Alexander-Arnold in action against Belgium on June 28, 2018
Adnan Januzaj strike condemns England to second place in Group G
Adnan Januzaj's moment of quality early in the second half earns Belgium a 1-0 win over England in Thursday night's Group G showdown at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
Jun 28, 19:52
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: Gareth Southgate makes eight changes to England XI
England boss Gareth Southgate makes eight changes to his team for Thursday's Group G decider with Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 28, 16:54
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Preview:England vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for England's Group G decider against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 27, 13:00
 Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'Thibaut Courtois tough to beat'
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that his team have a serious job on their hands when it comes to finding a route past Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Jun 27, 12:01
 England's Jordan Pickford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek during the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Crystal Palace 'want Ruben Loftus-Cheek return'
Crystal Palace hope to re-sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan next season, according to a report.
Jun 27, 11:36
 England's Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Harry Kane nets hat-trick for England in Panama demolition
Harry Kane nets a hat-trick to climb to the top of the 2018 World Cup top scorers chart as England thrash Panama 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 13:53
 Raheem Sterling without a care in the world during an England training session on June 1, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Ruben Loftus-Cheek start for England against Panama
Raheem Sterling and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are in England's starting XI for Sunday's World Cup Group G encounter with Panama in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 11:01
 Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid on April 26, 2018
Report: Everton interested in Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Jack Wilshere
New Everton manager Marco Silva is reportedly interested in signing England pair Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jack Wilshere, who play for Chelsea and Arsenal respectively.
Jun 24, 09:30
 Raheem Sterling without a care in the world during an England training session on June 1, 2018
Report: Raheem Sterling to start for England against Panama in World Cup clash
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is reportedly set to start for England in Sunday's World Cup Group G meeting against Panama in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 08:24
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
England midfielder Dele Alli ruled out of World Cup clash against Panama
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will miss Sunday's World Cup Group G game against Panama with a thigh strain.
Jun 24, 08:08
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Frank Lampard: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek a great weapon for England'
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes that Blues academy product Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a "great weapon" for Gareth Southgate's England side.
Jun 23, 18:28
 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson waves to the crowd after the match against West Bromwich Albion on May 13, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be better than Michael Ballack'
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes that England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be a better player than Germany legend Michael Ballack.
Jun 23, 12:28
 Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford on May 9, 2018
Dele Alli returns to England training
England midfielder Dele Alli returns to training after recovering from a thigh injury.
Jun 23, 10:42
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'Dele Alli only has slim chance of facing Panama'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that midfielder Dele Alli only has "a slim chance" of overcoming a thigh injury in time to feature against Panama.
Jun 22, 13:01
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Preview:England vs. Panama - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between England and Panama in Group G.
Jun 21, 11:27
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ruben Loftus-Cheek pondering Chelsea future as he targets regular football
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'understands' his lack of playing time at Chelsea, but says that he will seek a move away this summer if he is not guaranteed more minutes.
Jun 21, 10:34
 England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Dele Alli to sit out England training on Thursday
Dele Alli is to sit out England's first full training session since their 2-1 win against Tunisia due to a thigh injury.
Jun 21, 08:45
 England's Harry Kane scores their second goal in the game against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek relieved Harry Kane was the scorer in England's win
Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that he was relieved that Harry Kane was in the right place to score England's winner against Tunisia on Monday.
Jun 19, 20:26
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
England midfielder Dele Alli to undergo thigh scan
England midfielder Dele Alli will undergo a thigh scan on Tuesday after picking up an injury in the Three Lions' win over Tunisia.
Jun 19, 10:51
 England's Harry Kane scores their second goal in the game against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Harry Kane nets late winner for England
Harry Kane scores twice as England record a 2-1 win over Tunisia in their Group G opener at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 18, 19:57
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'I'm not thinking about racism'
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that he is "not thinking about racism" while at the World Cup.
Jun 17, 12:14
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