Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring with Antonio Valencia during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Romelu Lukaku stars as Manchester United beat Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku puts in a man-of-the-match performance against former club Chelsea to earn Manchester United a 2-1 win over their top-four rivals at Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 16:02
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Report: Real Madrid switch attention back to Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid are reportedly focusing their attention back on Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as an alternative to Manchester United stopper David de Gea.
Feb 25, 15:05
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive how Romelu Lukaku inspired Manchester United to a 2-1 win over former club Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Old Trafford.
Feb 25, 13:05
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:26
David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea on brink of signing new Manchester United deal?
Real Madrid will once again miss out on David de Gea in the summer as the Spanish goalkeeper is close to extending his Manchester United stay, according to a report.
Feb 23, 09:24
Keylor Navas in action for Real Madrid during the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Liverpool to move for Keylor Navas?
Liverpool are reportedly considering making a bid for Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas this summer.
Feb 22, 09:09
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on November 5, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'My future is not clear'
Chelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois admits that his future at the club is "not clear" amid links with Real Madrid.
Feb 21, 09:18
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Lionel Messi strikes as Barcelona draw at Chelsea
Lionel Messi scores his first ever goal against Chelsea as Barcelona come from behind to draw 1-1 in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 first leg.
Feb 20, 21:38
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on December 9, 2017
Real Madrid to offer Gareth Bale, £100m for Eden Hazard?
Real Madrid are allegedly planning to offer Chelsea Gareth Bale and £100m to secure the signature of Blues midfielder Eden Hazard.
Feb 18, 10:01
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Team News: Eden Hazard absent from Chelsea squad for FA Cup tie
Eden Hazard is not included in Chelsea's squad to face Hull City in the FA Cup, as Antonio Conte makes six changes to his starting lineup.
Feb 16, 19:04
Antonio Conte celebrates Willian's equaliser during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Chelsea see off West Bromwich Albion to return to winning ways
Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea see off West Bromwich Albion 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to return to winning ways in the Premier League.
Feb 12, 21:54
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Real Madrid more likely to move for Thibaut Courtois than David de Gea?
Real Madrid reportedly decide that it will be easier to try to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois than Manchester United stopper David de Gea.
Feb 10, 10:45
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on November 5, 2017
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois: 'Players are manufacturing contact'
Chelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois claims that players are increasingly looking to 'manufacture' contact with goalkeepers in order to win a penalty.
Feb 7, 13:34
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois in talks with Chelsea over new deal but admits "heart is in Madrid"
Chelsea and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that his "heart is in Madrid" but also reveals that he is in negotiations over a new Blues contract.
Feb 6, 19:49
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois: 'We believe in Antonio Conte'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists that the players are in full support of manager Antonio Conte amid rumours over the Italian's future.
Feb 6, 10:10
Gerard Deulofeu of Watford in action with Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Watford's Gerard Deulofeu: 'We are worthy winners against Chelsea'
Watford attacker Gerard Deulofeu says that the team deserved to beat Chelsea in a shock victory.
Feb 5, 22:29
Troy Deeney of Watford scores a goal from the penalty spot against Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Ten-man Chelsea suffer heavy defeat at Watford
Champions Chelsea lose 4-1 away to Watford in the Premier League as the pressure on manager Antonio Conte continues to grow.
Feb 5, 21:57
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
Report: Chelsea eyeing Joe Hart as potential Thibaut Courtois replacement
Chelsea are reportedly looking at England goalkeeper Joe Hart as a potential replacement for Thibaut Courtois should the Belgian leave for Real Madrid.
Feb 4, 21:06
Keylor Navas in action for Real Madrid during the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Keylor Navas welcomes talk of goalkeeper competition
Real Madrid glovesman Keylor Navas vows to fight for the number-one jersey should a new goalkeeper be signed in the summer.
Feb 4, 17:37
Nathan Ake makes it three during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Bournemouth hit Chelsea for three in shock win at Stamford Bridge
Bournemouth beat Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to pull off one of the shock results of the Premier League season.
Jan 31, 21:37
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns to Chelsea starting XI for Bournemouth clash
Thibaut Courtois returns to the Chelsea starting XI ahead of Wednesday night's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 31, 18:48
David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea: 'I am happy at Manchester United'
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea insists that he is "very happy" at the club amid persistent speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
Jan 28, 20:21
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Team News: Four changes for Chelsea against Newcastle United
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte makes four changes as the Blues take on Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 12:33
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea trio Thibaut Courtois, Willian, Alvaro Morata to miss FA Cup tie
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Thibaut Courtois, Willian and Alvaro Morata will all play no part of the FA Cup tie with Newcastle United.
Jan 26, 13:42
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois 'awaiting go-ahead from Zinedine Zidane on Real Madrid move'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is allegedly awaiting the go-ahead call from Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane ahead of a potential move to the Spanish giants.
Jan 24, 13:55
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'No internal battle with Real Madrid board'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane responds to claims that he 'won his internal battle' with club chiefs after Kepa Arrizabalaga committed his future to Athletic Bilbao.
Jan 23, 15:36
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on November 5, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain 'lining up Thibaut Courtois swoop'
A report claims that Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois is a target for Paris Saint-Germain, who are willing to make him the highest-paid goalkeeper in world football.
Jan 23, 12:51
David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea back on Real Madrid wishlist after Kepa Arrizabalaga transfer blow?
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is reportedly back in Zinedine Zidane's thoughts as Real Madrid continue their search for a new number one.
Jan 22, 13:54
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
Real Madrid-linked Kepa Arrizabalaga signs new Athletic Bilbao deal
Kepa Arrizabalaga, strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, commits his future to Athletic Bilbao by penning a new seven-and-a-half-year deal.
Jan 22, 12:50
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte hits back at Chelsea critics after comfortable win
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reminds his side's critics that they are unbeaten in all competitions since the start of December, having brushed aside Brighton 4-0.
Jan 20, 20:39
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on December 9, 2017
Eden Hazard-inspired Chelsea blow away Brighton & Hove Albion
Man-of-the-match Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 at the Amex Stadium for their first Premier League win of 2018.
Jan 20, 14:24
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Team News: Thibaut Courtois misses out for Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois misses out through injury as the Blues face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
Jan 20, 11:33
Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Report: Real Madrid turn focus back to Thibaut Courtois
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is back in the frame to replace Keylor Navas as Real Madrid's number one, according to a report.
Jan 18, 18:51
David Luiz celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on January 31, 2017
Team News: David Luiz, Michy Batshuayi start for Chelsea
David Luiz and Michy Batshuayi are both handed starting roles in Chelsea's FA Cup third-round replay with Norwich City.
Jan 17, 18:48
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on November 5, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Fans booing does not help Chelsea players'
Thibaut Courtois urges Chelsea supporters to get behind their side rather than "booing and whistling" when things go wrong.
Jan 14, 13:35
Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea players are tired'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suggests that fatigue played its part in the Blues' goalless draw at home to Leicester City.
Jan 13, 18:10
Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Chelsea held again as Leicester City claim Stamford Bridge point
Chelsea drop further points in the Premier League title race as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 13, 16:52
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Manchester United 'readying lucrative new deal for David de Gea'
Manchester United are reportedly ready to make David de Gea their joint-top earner to ward off interest from Real Madrid.
Jan 12, 21:45
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard: 'I'll sign new Chelsea contract after Thibaut Courtois'
Eden Hazard suggests that both he and teammate Thibaut Courtois will sign new contracts at Chelsea, potentially ending links with a move to Real Madrid.
Jan 12, 09:08
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 10, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'There was great togetherness in Arsenal ranks at Chelsea'
Arsene Wenger is pleased with Arsenal's "togetherness" in keeping Chelsea at bay as the two London giants contested a 0-0 draw in their EFL Cup semi-final first leg.
Jan 10, 22:37
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