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Preview:Chelsea vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 13, 11:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F40%2Froomnu.jpg "Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a hat-trick on his Manchester United debut in 2004")
Friday's sporting social: Remembering Wayne Rooney magic
The former England striker has enjoyed February 12 in the past.Feb 12, 17:53
Thomas Tuchel: 'I have taught myself not to read about me'
The Chelsea manager has no social media profile.Feb 12, 12:16
Thomas Tuchel 'relieved' as Chelsea progress to FA Cup quarter-finals
Tammy Abraham tapped home Chelsea's winner with their first effort on target in the 64th minute.Feb 11, 23:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F06%2Fbarche.JPG "Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against Barnsley in the FA Cup on February 11, 2021")
Tammy Abraham nets winner as Chelsea overcome Barnsley in FA Cup
Tammy Abraham struck the fifth-round tie's only goal from close range.Feb 11, 22:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F03%2Fchelut.JPG "Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against Luton Town in the FA Cup on January 24, 2021")
How Chelsea could line up against Barnsley in FA Cup last-16 tie
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up when they take on Barnsley in the last 16 of the FA Cup on Thursday evening.Feb 9, 17:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F04%2Fchebur.JPG "Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates scoring against Burnley in the Premier League on January 31, 2021")
Preview:Barnsley vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FA Cup clash between Barnsley and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 9, 17:33
How Chelsea could line up against Sheffield United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up against Sheffield United in Sunday's Premier League clash.Feb 5, 12:28
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday evening.Feb 2, 12:18
Chelsea overcome Burnley as Thomas Tuchel secures first win as Blues boss
The Blues moved up to seventh in the table courtesy of just a third win in 10 league matches.Jan 31, 14:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F03%2Fmason-mount.jpg "Chelsea's Mason Mount reacts on January 24, 2021")
How Chelsea could line up against Burnley
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in Sunday's Premier League clash with Burnley.Jan 29, 14:46
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Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 29, 14:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F41%2Fantonio-rudiger.jpg "Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger pictured in July 2020")
Cesar Azpilicueta denies clashing with Chelsea teammate Antonio Rudiger
Cesar Azpilicueta insists that 'there are no issues' behind the scenes at Chelsea amid rumours that the long-serving defender clashed with Antonio Rudiger in training.Jan 29, 12:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F01%2Ftony-mowbray.jpg "Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured in December 2020")
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 28, 17:48
A look at Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge of Chelsea
The German's reign began with a stalemate at Stamford Bridge.Jan 27, 20:15
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Frank Lampard 'fears Chelsea will abandon focus on youth'
The former Blues boss is understood to fear the club will focus on high-profile recruits at the expense of homegrown talent.Jan 26, 11:43
How Chelsea could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday evening.Jan 25, 15:40
Five results that led to Frank Lampard's departure from Chelsea
Five key matches that led to Frank Lampard's Chelsea departure.Jan 25, 13:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F03%2Fmnuliv.JPG "Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the FA Cup on January 24, 2021")
This weekend's sporting action in pictures
League Two Cheltenham came within nine minutes of pulling off a major shock.Jan 25, 08:52
Frank Lampard vows to repay Chelsea fans after supportive banner
Fans group We Are The Shed created a banner reading "In Frank we trust. Then. Now. Forever".Jan 25, 08:51
FA Cup roundup: Bruno Fernandes fires Manchester United past Liverpool
Mohamed Salah scored twice for the visitors in a pulsating encounter.Jan 24, 22:59
Tammy Abraham hits hat-trick as Chelsea beat Luton Town in FA Cup
The England striker struck twice in the first-half before completing his treble late on in a 3-1 FA Cup win against Luton.Jan 24, 14:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F03%2Fleiche.jpg "James Maddison celebrates scoring for Leicester City against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2021")
Leicester go top of the table with comfortable win over Chelsea
Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison scored to send Leicester top of the Premier League.Jan 19, 22:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F02%2Ffulche.jpg "Mason Mount celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Fulham in the Premier League on January 16, 2021")
How Chelsea could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League clash Leicester City on Tuesday evening.Jan 17, 21:14
Preview:Leicester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 17, 21:11
Mason Mount scores winner as Chelsea scrape past 10-man Fulham
Fulham had Antonee Robinson sent off just before the break.Jan 16, 19:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F42%2Fmanchester-city-nathan-ake-ruben-dias.jpg "Manchester City defenders Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias pictured against Arsenal on October 17, 2020")
FPL Tips: Manchester City defenders become must-haves?
Team-mates John Stones and Joao Cancelo are also appealing pick-ups for a double gameweek.Jan 15, 12:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F30%2Fkepa-arrizabalaga_1.jpg "Kepa Arrizabalaga in action for Chelsea on July 22, 2020")
How Chelsea could line up against Morecambe
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their FA Cup third-round clash with Morecambe on Sunday afternoon.Jan 8, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F49%2Fchelee.jpg "Kurt Zouma celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leeds United in the Premier League on December 5, 2020")
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League showdown with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.Jan 1, 12:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F52%2Fchewhu.jpg "Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea against West Ham United in the Premier League on December 21, 2020")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 11:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F52%2Farsche.jpg "Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 26, 2020")
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 16:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F37%2Fcallum-hudson-odoi.jpg "Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on July 14, 2020")
Callum Hudson-Odoi admits Chelsea let themselves down against Arsenal
Blues were well beaten by a previously out-of-form opponent.Dec 27, 13:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F52%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020")
Mikel Arteta: 'Chelsea win can be a turning point for Arsenal'
It was the Gunners' first league victory since November 1.Dec 26, 21:00
How Chelsea could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Monday evening.Dec 26, 20:27
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 26, 20:11
Arsenal outclass Chelsea to end seven-game winless run
Bukayo Saka scored the Gunners' final goal in a 3-1 victory.Dec 26, 19:45
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard "very pleased" with Tammy Abraham's progress
The striker is the second-youngest player to score 20 Premier League goals for Chelsea, after Eden Hazard.Dec 24, 11:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F41%2Fbukayo-saka.jpg "Bukayo Saka pictured celebrating after scoring for Arsenal on October 4, 2020")
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.Dec 23, 18:36
How Chelsea could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Dec 23, 17:51
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 23, 17:00
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